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I could have sworn I bought my phone in November of 08, in my mind it is crystal clear: It was cold, late, and it was to be an early birthday gift for myself. 

I was in the mall recently and Verizon had Droids 2 for 1, The wife gets a discount and TMobile's service was horrible, so I bought us new phones assuming I was 2 months out of contract. I asked the verizon guy, so I can just switch? I don't know have to talk to tmobile first? He says no, all he has to do is query if the number is "available."

Maybe I'm wrong for assuming, but a phone number being available for transfer doesn't exactly scream "you're still in contract, don't do this". 

The number came back available and we went along our way.

I look in my bank account today and TMobile took close to $200 from my account. It's never a good time to be hit with a surprise 200 dollar bill. Especially when you're already paying it's replacement bill. 

Sure, ultimately, this is "my own damn fault" but is there really nothing I can do?
<bot>: Its my own fault for not checking first, but 200 seems like a steep punishment. Is there anything I can do?