The triple-minutes feature is the bomb! I've also been petitioning Tracfone to allow people to reduce their end date in return for minutes.
So if they have a service end date nearing eternity they would be able to go online and reduce their end date to say 6 months from now and receive 2 minutes for each day they reduced their end date by.
Nice site, keep up the good work!
July 24, 2013 at 8:42 AM
Anonymous said...
Amazon and ebay are great choices for deeply discounted tracfones, but, I've also discovered HSN.com has excellent offers as well. I bought a TMFL LG 505C on Amazon for less than $30.00, (new in tracfone package), then saw it at HSN.com with 1400 minutes, a year of service, a case, (choice of colors), and car charger for $89.95 plus shipping. HSN offers great bundles, so, in this deal, you're pretty much getting the phone for free! Too bad I didn't consider HSN until after my purchase, but, no complaints. The accessories are also very inexpensive at Amazon and ebay. I started my prepaid journey with tracfone in 2009, but migrated to Net10, (tracfone didn't offer TMFL back then, so the Net10 plan was better for me). I had the LG 840G and LOVED it, but realized that I need Verizon service at home. Before realizing that tracfone had any CDMA phones, I went with a Straight Talk smartphone, (shouldn't have ignored the reviews!) But, despite those issues, $45.00/month is more than I really want to pay, so was over the moon when I found out that I could get a NON-SMARTPHONE, (so no more expensive monthly plan), that worked off of Verizon cell towers!!! So grateful for this website and others that have helped me get an education and saved me so many $$$$$ too! THANK YOU ENORMOUSLY!
Yes, you can use promo codes with Triple Minute phones. But not the android phones.
January 2, 2014 at 9:52 PM
pussmom212 said...
I have been a TRACFONE user for about 9 years,you should see the pile of old or unused tracfones.In the beginning many of the phones were lemons so they would have to replace them.I donate them when possible to organizations that use them for battered women's shelters.Back to now - for the last 4 years I buy a new TRACFONE a year at either HSN or QVC.They offer the very best deals on the latest phones with great included minutes plans.They both offer a special one day only deal ever year generally in the 4thquarter. I end up ordering a couple of different styles waiting for others to review before deciding which one to keep and which ones to return. In the 4th quarter both networks offer extended return periods till Jan 31st and original price and shipping are refunded. This year I'm keeping the ZTE which at the time was about $100 with 1400 minutes. Of importance to anyone reading this is I generally find the best way to buy minutes is to buy the phones any time of year at QVC or HSN just for the minutes.On the new androids it is an amazing deal as the minutes become separate for data ,voice and text for whatever #offered. Meaning if it comes with 1400 minutes it is now 1400 mins data,1400 voice,1400 text. Right now HSNandQVC both have the older lg 840sfor less than $100. I buy these strictly for the minutes which I then add to what I already have on my phone and donate the phones.So far I haven't found a cheaper way to buy minutes.Thanks for this site,wish I knew about it previously might have saved me a lot of the time I spent searching for others reviews on the phones.
Thanks for your comment and great tips. You really can find some great deals out there, and that's neat you are able to donate many of the phones. Thanks for visiting!
January 17, 2014 at 2:33 AM
Three Phones from Tracfone going for a Great Price
We always like to keep up with the latest deals that float around the internet, and today we want to share three phones currently on sale for super cheap.
Here at TracfoneReviewer, we strive to help others get the best deal for their money, whether that is through our Tracfone Promo Codes page, or our detailed Cell Phone Reviews, our goal is to provide quality information.
Below are three great phones at very good prices that we found and wanted to share with you. These deals may not last, and are current as of July 2013. We will try to update this as the deals come and go, but you can help by leaving tips in the comment section below!
Now, let's get to the deals!
#1 - LG 800G
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LG 800G
List Price: $50 Current Sale Price: $15
Link to the Sale: LG 800G on Amazon
The LG 800G is a nice phone that comes with some great features, including touchscreen, Mobile web, 2 MP camera and Triple Minutes for Life. Some people found this phone to require some getting used to, with a somewhat unresponsive touchscreen compered with other modern devices.
The LG 800G was, more or less, replaced by the newer and better LG 840G. But at just $15, this is the cheapest Tracfone that comes with Triple Minutes for Life, a hugely valuable feature.
What makes the S390G so good? Three key features: Triple Minutes for Life, QWERTY keyboard, and WiFi connectivity. This phone's keyboard makes texting fast and easy, and the WiFi feature lets you connect and surf the web for free without using minutes.
While this phone has had some poor reviews - some users complaining about the phone pocket dialing 911, it is only a defect with a small percentage of the phones. If this is happening to you, get Tracfone to send you a replacement.
#3 - Alcatel 382G
[Image]List Price: $40 Current Sale Price: $20
Link to the Sale: Alcatel 382G on Amazon
The Alcatel 382G, known by the tagline, 'The Big Easy', is a fairly simple phone that delivers with great durability, ease of use and functionality.
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It comes with Double Minutes for Life, large buttons for easy dialing, lighted keypad, Radio, Hands free Speaker, and a lot more.
While this phone is usually marketed towards seniors, it is a well made phone that has received many great reviews.
You can read our full review of the Alcatel 382G to learn more.
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This concludes the current deals we have found for this month. We will try to keep this updated with the latest prices if they change.
We do want to mention that you can sometimes find even better deals on websites like eBay, but the prices change quickly there and often go up in the last moments. But for the savvy shopper, it is worth a look.
Be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts and perhaps the best deals you have found and also share this with others who might find it useful!
7 Comments
Close this window Jump to comment formThe triple-minutes feature is the bomb! I've also been petitioning Tracfone to allow people to reduce their end date in return for minutes.
So if they have a service end date nearing eternity they would be able to go online and reduce their end date to say 6 months from now and receive 2 minutes for each day they reduced their end date by.
Nice site, keep up the good work!
July 24, 2013 at 8:42 AM
Amazon and ebay are great choices for deeply discounted tracfones, but, I've also discovered HSN.com has excellent offers as well. I bought a TMFL LG 505C on Amazon for less than $30.00, (new in tracfone package), then saw it at HSN.com with 1400 minutes, a year of service, a case, (choice of colors), and car charger for $89.95 plus shipping. HSN offers great bundles, so, in this deal, you're pretty much getting the phone for free! Too bad I didn't consider HSN until after my purchase, but, no complaints. The accessories are also very inexpensive at Amazon and ebay.
I started my prepaid journey with tracfone in 2009, but migrated to Net10, (tracfone didn't offer TMFL back then, so the Net10 plan was better for me). I had the LG 840G and LOVED it, but realized that I need Verizon service at home. Before realizing that tracfone had any CDMA phones, I went with a Straight Talk smartphone, (shouldn't have ignored the reviews!) But, despite those issues, $45.00/month is more than I really want to pay, so was over the moon when I found out that I could get a NON-SMARTPHONE, (so no more expensive monthly plan), that worked off of Verizon cell towers!!! So grateful for this website and others that have helped me get an education and saved me so many $$$$$ too! THANK YOU ENORMOUSLY!
September 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM
There are some great deals around, I have heard some good things about HSN. Thanks for stopping by!
September 14, 2013 at 9:06 PM
Do any of the promo codes work with the triple minutes deals, can you use the promo codes with a triple minutes phone?
January 2, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Yes, you can use promo codes with Triple Minute phones. But not the android phones.
January 2, 2014 at 9:52 PM
I have been a TRACFONE user for about 9 years,you should see the pile of old or unused tracfones.In the beginning many of the phones were lemons so they would have to replace them.I donate them when possible to organizations that use them for battered women's shelters.Back to now - for the last 4 years I buy a new TRACFONE a year at either HSN or QVC.They offer the very best deals on the latest phones with great included minutes plans.They both offer a special one day only deal ever year generally in the 4thquarter. I end up ordering a couple of different styles waiting for others to review before deciding which one to keep and which ones to return. In the 4th quarter both networks offer extended return periods till Jan 31st and original price and shipping are refunded. This year I'm keeping the ZTE which at the time was about $100 with 1400 minutes. Of importance to anyone reading this is I generally find the best way to buy minutes is to buy the phones any time of year at QVC or HSN just for the minutes.On the new androids it is an amazing deal as the minutes become separate for data ,voice and text for whatever #offered. Meaning if it comes with 1400 minutes it is now 1400 mins data,1400 voice,1400 text. Right now HSNandQVC both have the older lg 840sfor less than $100. I buy these strictly for the minutes which I then add to what I already have on my phone and donate the phones.So far I haven't found a cheaper way to buy minutes.Thanks for this site,wish I knew about it previously might have saved me a lot of the time I spent searching for others reviews on the phones.
January 17, 2014 at 1:55 AM
Thanks for your comment and great tips. You really can find some great deals out there, and that's neat you are able to donate many of the phones. Thanks for visiting!
January 17, 2014 at 2:33 AM