Does Verizon charge sales tax for phones and accessories purchased online?
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Yes. However, if you are a VIP Customer, you get a 25% discount on all accessories (ordered online and free shiping (FedEx 2nd day).
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How do you become a VIP Customer? Never heard of that one.
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I received something in the mail. The program relates to the type of price plan you have. You can check your status by going to verizonwirelessvip.com and entering your mobile number or by calling Customer Service.
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And how does one become a member of this??? I received nothing in the mail about it.
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I just called about it and you have to live in the Northeast area of Verizons service area thats the only area that offers this program.
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I decided to contact VZW via email about the VIP program you mentioned. See below for the response I received. I then forwarded the link you gave for the VIP program to see what response I get to that. By the way, I'm in the midwest, KC area. Also, not disputing your posting, just thought the response I received was interesting.
>>Dear Sir,
Thank you for contacting Verizon Wireless through our website. My name is Eva and I will be delighted to assist you with information on Verizon Wireless programs, as you have been a highly esteemed customer since 1994.
Verizon Wireless offers a wide variety of calling plans, promotions, and handsets to meet your needs. I regret we currently do not offer a VIP program, but if we did, you wou...
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I just called the number on the verizonwirelessvip.com web site, gave 'em my cell phone number, and told 'em I'd been sending them $170 a month for at least the last 4 years and they signed me right up; packet with ID card is on its way.
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What part of the country are you in?
I live in the KC area. I haven't tried calling yet, but probably will during my drive home. I've been paying well over $100/month for over 10 years.
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I live in the northeast . . . Maine, to be exact. Can't get any more 'northeast' than that. 😁
It could be a regional thing, I suppose.
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That is interesting. You should call Eva back and ask her if the VIP program does not exist, then why is there a separate website for it.
www.verizonwirelessvip.com
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lol. she might be in training?
😁
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What is a VIP customer?
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Look at my previous post. If gives you discounts on accesories, free phone book tranfers when you buy a new phone, etc
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I understand, but how does one become a VIP customer?
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It looks like you have to live in the Northeast and have a qualifying price plan.
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I believe they do. I know they do with phone orders.
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