Cell Phone Guru's

[Wendi]

So here's deal. I have an unlimited cell phone plan, text, talk and data. I am currently out of contract and would like to upgrade my phone to a Samsung Note 3. However, if I upgrade my phone using the discounted price from Verizon with a 2 year contract I will lose my unlimited data and have to sign up for one of their new data plans (verizon is basically trying to get rid of the unlimited data deal without having a class action lawsuit). I don't want to lose my unlimited data so I am forced to buy the phone on my own. I have seen a couple Note 3 phones that are for Verizon and others that are unlocked.

What's better to buy a phone that is specifically to your carrier or one that is unlocked?

Also, It seems like Amazon is the best place to buy ($650). But does any know of other stores that have good deals?

Check Costco I thought I saw the Note phone for 299.99

[78Southwind]

Check Costco I thought I saw the Note phone for 299.99

Yeah, I know. It was $219 two weeks ago. Costco is one of the first to tell me I would lose my unlimited plan if I went back to a contract phone.