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Great price for the G2X at Costco !!!

Hey guys, the G2X is now here, and guess what - I just got mine today from Costco.
The price was $149 after $50 mail-in rebate. For an upgrade. And it came with everything that comes from t-mo, but it also came with an extra car charger, leather pouch, and a bluetooth device. It was a great surprise for me, and if you are waiting for the right moment to get the G2X - now would be a good time.
Go to your local costco and get that badboy!

Dang and i ordered it the day it came out. Why didnt i wait lol. Jk.
I cant wait till mine comes in.
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Went to local Costco and they don't have it in stock.... I'm interested to buy it off contract.

t0ny0 said:
Hey guys, the G2X is now here, and guess what - I just got mine today from Costco.
The price was $149 after $50 mail-in rebate. For an upgrade. And it came with everything that comes from t-mo, but it also came with an extra car charger, leather pouch, and a bluetooth device. It was a great surprise for me, and if you are waiting for the right moment to get the G2X - now would be a good time.
Go to your local costco and get that badboy!
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BTW, see your location as Atlanta. Which Costco did you go? I went to the Duluth on and they said they don't have any in stock.

nice find im heading there in the morning thanks so much !

rukawa2k said:
BTW, see your location as Atlanta. Which Costco did you go? I went to the Duluth on and they said they don't have any in stock.
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The one in Alpharetta, off of exit 11 on hwy 400
They had 5 on stock, I got 2 of them. I went there in the late afternoon, and they didnt even know that they have it
rukawa2k said:
Went to local Costco and they don't have it in stock.... I'm interested to buy it off contract.
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If you want to get it off contract - its the same price in costco as it is in T-Mobile store. Your best bet is to go and look for it in craigslist, as they do have good deals sometimes. But if its over 500 - dont buy it, just get a new one for a few more bucks, and you will know that if something happens - you can return.

Wow, they list it as $399 retail but no option to purchase online for retail...

I knew I should of waited to go to costco.. stupid impulse buy..

nomisunrider said:
Wow, they list it as $399 retail but no option to purchase online for retail...
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I tried to get it with no contract - they asked for 599 .... so im not sure if 399 exists

Weird they told me that they didn't sell off contact when I tried to buy it from costco.
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j0hnZ said:
Weird they told me that they didn't sell off contact when I tried to buy it from costco.
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That is weird..

just looked at radioshack.com and target and both have the phone for 149 !

j0hnZ said:
Weird they told me that they didn't sell off contact when I tried to buy it from costco.
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I tried this today at my Costco. No go for the full $400
They said they would not even do it prepaid or on Even More Plus (no contract plans)

Das_mobile said:
I tried this today at my Costco. No go for the full $400
They said they would not even do it prepaid or on Even More Plus (no contract plans)
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So even if I'm not upgrade eligible, will they do $400 if you sign a two year contract?
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I went to tmobile to buy one. They wouldnt sell one to me off conrract at all and tried to make me upgrade my plan. So i just ordered one off contract at amazon wireless for 509. If tmobile refuses to take my money i guess amazon isnt. But it kinda pissed me off rmob wouldnt sell it. Guess they really are changing into att.

tr.slate said:
I went to tmobile to buy one. They wouldnt sell one to me off conrract at all and tried to make me upgrade my plan. So i just ordered one off contract at amazon wireless for 509. If tmobile refuses to take my money i guess amazon isnt. But it kinda pissed me off rmob wouldnt sell it. Guess they really are changing into att.
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You could have upgraded with a 2 year contract, then just paid the ETF and you'd still have it cheaper ~$400 ...
Hope that helps...

Das_mobile said:
I tried this today at my Costco. No go for the full $400
They said they would not even do it prepaid or on Even More Plus (no contract plans)
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I called Costco yesterday and the guy said that they won't be getting the phone for a couple of weeks! I guess he doesn't know what he's talking about.
oh and btw, costco will not sell the phone off contract. your better off just getting it at tmo

Got mine yesterday at a T-Mo store.
They discounted the phone to $450 and gave me $95 in accessories for $65.
$515 plus tax.
Even More Plus, no sweat.

I am a Costco Manager so hopefully I can shed some truths.
1. Wireless advocate our subcontract company (owned by CarToys WA) is stocking the g2x. Stores should have received an initial shipment of 5 phones yesterday and another 5 today. If they claim they dont have phone, ask them to check stock. I bet its in receiving dock area.
2. The phone is available to non-contract customers for $399.99. The issue is that the employees do not get a commission for non contract sales. So many times they will refuse to sell full price for a couple weeks so they can get there spiffs. HOWEVER Costco is customers are always first. If you demand, go find an acutual Costco manager and have them assist you with Kiosk personal. That brings me to point 3.
3. Be prepared if in a state that has sales tax to pay tax on full $399.99 This is our policy unless you buy online at Costco.com. But you can use this to your advatage if buying full price and they refuse. Say well than how come upgrade customers have to pay tax on full price. Remind them you know that they are required by Costco to sell Tmobile phones at full price. No other brands in Costco Cell kiosk are sold to non contract. Only Tmobile and that is why the full tax issue. You just need to push and you can get it full price.
4. Best thing is you are protected for 90 days with your phone. You can return, exchange phone for any reason. I use my first phone as a test phone. I test the hell out of it and return for keeper phone before the 90 days is out. Plus if a better phone comes out I get that. Love the 90 days!
Hope this helps!

iceshark said:
I am a Costco Manager so hopefully I can shed some truths.
1. Wireless advocate our subcontract company (owned by CarToys WA) is stocking the g2x. Stores should have received an initial shipment of 5 phones yesterday and another 5 today. If they claim they dont have phone, ask them to check stock. I bet its in receiving dock area.
2. The phone is available to non-contract customers for $399.99. The issue is that the employees do not get a commission for non contract sales. So many times they will refuse to sell full price for a couple weeks so they can get there spiffs. HOWEVER Costco is customers are always first. If you demand, go find an acutual Costco manager and have them assist you with Kiosk personal. That brings me to point 3.
3. Be prepared if in a state that has sales tax to pay tax on full $399.99 This is our policy unless you buy online at Costco.com. But you can use this to your advatage if buying full price and they refuse. Say well than how come upgrade customers have to pay tax on full price. Remind them you know that they are required by Costco to sell Tmobile phones at full price. No other brands in Costco Cell kiosk are sold to non contract. Only Tmobile and that is why the full tax issue. You just need to push and you can get it full price.
4. Best thing is you are protected for 90 days with your phone. You can return, exchange phone for any reason. I use my first phone as a test phone. I test the hell out of it and return for keeper phone before the 90 days is out. Plus if a better phone comes out I get that. Love the 90 days!
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for the great info...I will try tonite at my local Costco store.
Also, I don't see an option to buy the phone off contract at Costco.com....is this correct?
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Amazon

Amazon seems to be sellling this phone unlocked for $519.00. My friend is in the US at the moment and i was planning on having them next day ship it to him (Miami). Is this a good deal for a new unlocked Inspire from a reputable place or could you all suggest some other places?
Thanks for all the help everyone! Looking forward to becoming a part of this forum.

I would recommend buying the phone locked for cheaper, and unlock it using the tools available in the dev section.

Well considering I can't get it on contract, do you know where I might be able to find it at an off contract price that is less that what I listed above? Thanks for you help!

479 at amazon without contract.

cant you walk into any ATT store and pay full price for it at 399 dollars? thought it was 400 dollars full price at ATT stores...

RogerPodacter said:
cant you walk into any ATT store and pay full price for it at 399 dollars? thought it was 400 dollars full price at ATT stores...
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+ tax as well.
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AT&T raised the price to $450 a few weeks back, in fact every smartphone went up $50. Plus tax as well... Better off ordering through Amazon.

Actually would have had to order it pretty early this morning to make sure it got to my friends hotel in time before him leaving. So I might just have him walk into an AT&T as you have suggested... Doesn't seem like it will be too much of a difference. Thanks again everyone! Have all been greatly helpful.

AT&T One X available for pre-order at AmazonWireless for $149

The AT&T One X now shows up for pre-order at AmazonWireless's page at $149!
Have fun drooling!

New contracts only, right? I think upgrades were $250?
Billy
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JeepFreak said:
New contracts only, right? I think upgrades were $250?
Billy
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upgrade is 150 as well

Damn! I jumped the gun early today and pre-ordered through Radio Shack.
Anyone know if Amazon Wireless taxes cells phones shipped to California? I know they don't tax anything else.

Has anyone tried to get a price match in one of the at&t stores for the $149 instead of $199. Also I am a premier member will they charge activation fee if ordered through amazon.

S8B said:
Damn! I jumped the gun early today and pre-ordered through Radio Shack.
Anyone know if Amazon Wireless taxes cells phones shipped to California? I know they don't tax anything else.
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Also curious if they tax shipments to California. Anyone?

jcjcc said:
Also curious if they tax shipments to California. Anyone?
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dont think so unless the phone warehouse is in california...

jcjcc said:
Also curious if they tax shipments to California. Anyone?
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A guy in another thread said he lives in SoCal and was not charged tax.
Does anybody know when they actually ship you the phone? And what shipping options there are? Free 2 day shipping?
Thanks,
Billy
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Anyone know why it says "backorder?" Is that normal?

kennethpenn said:
Anyone know why it says "backorder?" Is that normal?
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Probably the phone is already selling out on initial quantities... try att or elsewhere.
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I would assume it says backordered because they dont actually have them in stock as of yet

So, what's the deal with keeping your existing your unlimited data plan? When I try to purchase through AmazonWireless, it asks me to pick a new data plan as well as a new texting plan (niether of which is the one that I'm on now)? Anybody know? (I think I saw something about it in another thread, but I can't find it now).
Thanks,
Billy

I want to preorder thru amazon, but the only problem is lets say your phone has the yellow screen you would have to mail it back off to amazon to get a replacement thus making the preorder worthless, but the with the data dilemma you may to call them about it

Best buy so far is the only place not advertising it. I have an employee holding a white one for me and showing her the radio shack ad she reduced it down to 149 for me
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not a bad deal...

bigballa said:
Best buy so far is the only place not advertising it. I have an employee holding a white one for me and showing her the radio shack ad she reduced it down to 149 for me
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You got them to price match the pre-order ad at best buy?

JeepFreak said:
A guy in another thread said he lives in SoCal and was not charged tax.
Does anybody know when they actually ship you the phone? And what shipping options there are? Free 2 day shipping?
Thanks,
Billy
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i preordered it through amazon wireless
* no tax
* free 2 day shipping
* backordered ( estimated delivery may 9th)
* automatically selects the $30 4g plan ( no other choice)
* CANNOT USE GIFT CARDS AT AMAZON WIRELESS
Am ok getting the phone a few days late, as i dont have to pay taxes on the retail price amount ~$50 ( huh California!!)

carporsche said:
i preordered it through amazon wireless
* no tax
* free 2 day shipping
* backordered ( estimated delivery may 9th)
* automatically selects the $30 4g plan ( no other choice)
* CANNOT USE GIFT CARDS AT AMAZON WIRELESS
Am ok getting the phone a few days late, as i dont have to pay taxes on the retail price amount ~$50 ( huh California!!)
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Why pay to preorder it if you gonna get it 3 days after release date, if I were you I would just go to a store and pick it up on the 6th

UMGixxer said:
Why pay to preorder it if you gonna get it 3 days after release date, if I were you I would just go to a store and pick it up on the 6th
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Sometimes Amazon is amazing . There is a possibility that the phone may arrive before the expected delivery date, AND
in CA the state tax on retail (~9% on $579) is a deal killer for me.
Have waited this long , might as well wait 3 more days to save on the tax

carporsche said:
Sometimes Amazon is amazing . There is a possibility that the phone may arrive before the expected delivery date, AND
in CA the state tax on retail (~9% on $579) is a deal killer for me.
Have waited this long , might as well wait 3 more days to save on the tax
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wow thats some bs to have to pay tax on $579 instead of $149

I want a shield shipped to uk

whats the best way to get a shield shipped to the uk cheap ebay seems too steep anyone traveling to uk and bring one with them? or any other way to get one no telling how long nvidia will do a uk release.

jutley said:
whats the best way to get a shield shipped to the uk cheap ebay seems too steep anyone traveling to uk and bring one with them? or any other way to get one no telling how long nvidia will do a uk release.
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You can try hopshopgo buy for me service. They will charge 10% for the amount you want to buy then use DHL to ship it for you.
I have use it 2 times to ship the item to me that the site dont have international shipping and payment.
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Try http://www.shopusa.com/ that worked for me, not sure if they ship to UK. But Denmark was no problem
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used borderlinx, ~ 46 € for two Nvidia Shield.
But carefull, the Shield DONT have a CE-Certification, you may dont get it through customs

jutley said:
whats the best way to get a shield shipped to the uk cheap ebay seems too steep anyone traveling to uk and bring one with them? or any other way to get one no telling how long nvidia will do a uk release.
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hello
am in the uk and bought mine from eBay.com and it took only 5 working days to arrive to me here in london, but i had to pay an extra £90 for shipping and custom charges

Hupo said:
Try http://www.shopusa.com/ that worked for me, not sure if they ship to UK. But Denmark was no problem
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Sadly they don't do the UK
I'm personally just waiting for the UK launch, I have to wait for the cash to buy one anyway.

ebay
jutley said:
whats the best way to get a shield shipped to the uk cheap ebay seems too steep anyone traveling to uk and bring one with them? or any other way to get one no telling how long nvidia will do a uk release.
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Just buy one on ebay, yes you will pay a little more, but as yet there is no UK release date or price

daleph said:
Just buy one on ebay, yes you will pay a little more, but as yet there is no UK release date or price
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Thanks guys for the replies just keeping a eye on prices on ebay will make my move soon.

Finally bit the bullet and got one off ebay £286 delivered not bad well should have it in a couple of weeks looking forward to it.

tax
Mine got charged 66 pounds import tax so be wary.

Well with no release date for europe just glad i got one.

Question
Is there any restriction importing nvidia shield
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Currance in playstore as £ or PC streaming using a gtx 650 or highter gpu

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Is there any restriction importing nvidia shield
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Currance in playstore as £ or PC streaming using a gtx 650 or highter gpu
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Price should convert straight into pounds unless your bank adds a fee. But you will have to pay quite a bit for privately shipping the device and you may also have to pay customs which could set you back a fair bit.

I paid £288 and then my bank charged about £8-9 conversion fee i chose for my bank to convert the currency instead of paypal don't know if it works out cheaper but my guess is it is cheaper.

jutley said:
I paid £288 and then my bank charged about £8-9 conversion fee i chose for my bank to convert the currency instead of paypal don't know if it works out cheaper but my guess is it is cheaper.
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Paypal for my orders abroad have always done the conversion for free. But when paying £288 already, an extra 10 quid or so isnt a big deal I guess.

http://www.mobicity.co.uk/nvidia-shield.html#.Ui89K8twbbU
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There is no regional lock sticker on Tmobile Note 3

I waited in the line in a TMobile store for an hour. There was only one customer before me. The clerk is extremely inefficient.
They have only black And there is no region lock sticker on the box.
Update: talked with one of the clerk in store, there is NO white note 3 in ANY store yet.

Sorry that you had a bad experience.
If you don't mind me asking, what was the full price, with tax, of the Note 3 at the T-Mobile store? I see on Negri it is $690, but people are saying it is $708 on T-Mobile, but I don't know if that's with tax or not.

Techngro said:
Sorry that you had a bad experience.
If you don't mind me asking, what was the full price, with tax, of the Note 3 at the T-Mobile store? I see on Negri it is $690, but people are saying it is $708 on T-Mobile, but I don't know if that's with tax or not.
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USD 708 was before tax. That is $29.5 monthly charge for 24 months.
preorder Note 3 you had to pay 199 down, but in store you don't. The monthly payment is different.

I just picked up White Note 3 @ Tmobile in Outlet connection in Auburn, WA. There were no lines. I was 1st one to buy a device and after taxes, my bill was $775.26

Not being region locked kind of makes sense - all U.S. phones are carrier locked. Technically, you didn't buy a Samsung phone you bought a T-Mobile phone made by Samsung. So T-Mobile sets the policies that are applied to it. The drama about region locking really only applies in the America's and EU where "unlocked" devices are sold directly to consumers. Samsung doesn't sell direct to consumer in the U.S. so their global policies would only apply if a U.S. carrier chose to accept them.

Just got mine on web order, they had white and black but I wanted black. Special no money down so that is pretty awesome. Just taxes.

Kisses99 said:
USD 708 was before tax. That is $29.5 monthly charge for 24 months.
preorder Note 3 you had to pay 199 down, but in store you don't. The monthly payment is different.
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Thanks. I wonder if Negri will charge me tax. If they don't that would save me $75 bucks, which is nothing to sneeze at. Only problem is it's still showing as pre-order on their site, but I want it NOW!!!
I guess i'll wait. I can put that $75 towards a 64GB MicroSD and a decent case.

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The monthly payment is different.
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there's waaaay too many differences... last night when I went to visit the note 3 page on T-mobile it was $312 and $16/mo for 24 months or whatever and today it's $0 down and $29.50/mo for 24 months.. -shrugs-

BarryH_GEG said:
The drama about region locking really only applies in the America's and EU where "unlocked" devices are sold directly to consumers. Samsung doesn't sell direct to consumer in the U.S. so their global policies would only apply if a U.S. carrier chose to accept them.
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Not sure about this since you can get your phone unlocked by the carrier under certain circumstances. We'll know more as these cases write in, but it's certainly simple to check if there are blocklists implemented on US models.
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Techngro said:
Thanks. I wonder if Negri will charge me tax. If they don't that would save me $75 bucks, which is nothing to sneeze at. Only problem is it's still showing as pre-order on their site, but I want it NOW!!!
I guess i'll wait. I can put that $75 towards a 64GB MicroSD and a decent case.
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Just go to a store and walk out with one from shelf. $75 is nothing..

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Just go to a store and walk out with one from shelf. $75 is nothing..
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Nuh-uh. $75 is a lot for me. I won't spend it if I don't have to.

It's $75 to not wait lol.

methodz said:
It's $75 to not wait lol.
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Actually, I was able to use a $20 off coupon (NE20OFFCART) on Negri's website, so the savings is actually more like $100. It came to $668, no tax, no shipping. That's a decent savings for another week or so. I've already waited months for this phone, so another few days won't kill me.

djpaul said:
I just picked up White Note 3 @ Tmobile in Outlet connection in Auburn, WA. There were no lines. I was 1st one to buy a device and after taxes, my bill was $775.26
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I picked up a white one too at T-Mobile in Tukwila/Southcenter, WA. I wonder if the availability of the white one in WA has to do with HQ being in Bellevue...
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