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U.S. Best Buy date 5/6/12 just announced today for preorder. Looks like the handy gift card method again.
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Can you post the pre order link please.....
I can't begin to imagine why anybody would want to order from Best Buy.
knoxploration said:
I can't begin to imagine why anybody would want to order from Best Buy.
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Instant rebates mostly and Sprint stores usually won't give as good a deal for accessories.
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MikeC84 said:
Can you post the pre order link please.....
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mobile-...050010.c?id=pcmcat270200050010&ref=126&loc=06
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They say reserve only in store
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They say reserve only in store
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Yep just call mobile department and set it up.
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knoxploration said:
I can't begin to imagine why anybody would want to order from Best Buy.
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I had no problem with them when I pre-ordered my Evo 4G, picked it up on launch day with no fuss. I'm not a fan of BB in general, but the instant rebate and the early pre-order date won me over the first time. Why not again? Plus, if they're still offering the $50 trade-in credit for my Evo 4G, that's a lot of reasons to walk through their doors.
Doent this concern the LTE version of the phone?
So it is the One-xl
Different forum for that.
So moving now
I'm going to move this thread as its not concerned with the HTC One XL. If the admins choose a combined solution, then we can move these back here at a later date. There are enough hardware and software differences that I believe this phone will have its own fora.
Better insurance
knoxploration said:
I can't begin to imagine why anybody would want to order from Best Buy.
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I like to order from bestbuy mobile because their insurance, although $2 more then Sprint, theres no copay if u ef up the phone. $100 copay through sprints insurion service. Also they have the buyback program which 22months from now, you sell it back and have enough for the next upgrade.Plus I get the upgrade through my number, they switch to my number right away. SPRINT makes u wait 30 days.
Exactly.
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I went to the link and it says to submit your email to be notified when it's available. So am I missing something? Cause if I can pre order today in store I may end up doing that. But sprint's site does say pre order and get it before others get a glimpse.
I jumped onto samsung.com today and registered my new S4. When I got done I got an e-mail for a coupon code for 50% off any accessory $50 or less. Figured I might as well get a spare battery/charger combo for $25 after savings. I searched the forums and didn't find anything about this already being posted.
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I jumped onto samsung.com today and registered my new S4. When I got done I got an e-mail for a coupon code for 50% off any accessory $50 or less. Figured I might as well get a spare battery/charger combo for $25 after savings. I searched the forums and didn't find anything about this already being posted.
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It's been posted a few times before, but information like this is always nice to remind people about. Thanks for the reminder, I think I'll go get me some savings now.
lucky you... guess it's US only or something... once again Australian consumers get nothing
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beaver2233 said:
lucky you... guess it's US only or something... once again Australian consumers get nothing
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Same here from Australia /:
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Will be registering my device as soon as I get it and probably ordering the same item you did...Was it free shipping?
It showed orders over $50 was free shipping. Under $50 is was like $3-4 USPS shipping. I was going to order the extra battery with charging case but sold out, on a notification list now.
Didn't offer me a discount
I received the 50% off discount in an email and the code is a one time use for products 49.99 and less. Can be used for up to 5 products on one order. I used it on a case and a micro usb to usb cable.
Anyone got a code I could use since it's good for up to 5 uses? Thanks in advance.
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It showed orders over $50 was free shipping. Under $50 is was like $3-4 USPS shipping. I was going to order the extra battery with charging case but sold out, on a notification list now.
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hmmm... that's what i wanted to use the coupon for --- o ordered the charger only from amazon for 20 and found batteries for $10.
I'll wait till wed when i get the phone a spare charger/ battery would be good to have at work
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I jumped onto samsung.com today and registered my new S4. When I got done I got an e-mail for a coupon code for 50% off any accessory $50 or less. Figured I might as well get a spare battery/charger combo for $25 after savings. I searched the forums and didn't find anything about this already being posted.
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yup was mentioned on there before and the battery and charger combo is back ordered, I clicked the notify last week but still nothing yet.
mnazary said:
I jumped onto samsung.com today and registered my new S4. When I got done I got an e-mail for a coupon code for 50% off any accessory $50 or less. Figured I might as well get a spare battery/charger combo for $25 after savings. I searched the forums and didn't find anything about this already being posted.
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It shows me backordered for this product. That is what I want, but I can't purchase it.
nothing for the UK boo
fusiondynamics said:
Anyone got a code I could use since it's good for up to 5 uses? Thanks in advance.
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It might not be worth the bother. 50% seems like a good deal on the surface, but I've been pricing the items available at the Samsung website for the S4 and it seems that most if not all of the items can be bought through Amazon at the same or better price than 50% off at Samsung. Plus, I am a Amazon Prime member, so for me I can get free 2-day shipping on a lot of it for free. Take into account that some of the popular items at Samsung are back ordered and Amazon seems to be a better deal overall (for the items I looked at).
I called and got everything 50 off. 2 Smart docks and 2 Allshare hubs. Both priced over $50. I don't think Tele sales has realized the coupon is different this time around.
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thacounty said:
It shows me backordered for this product. That is what I want, but I can't purchase it.
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Ya its been on backorder since they've been on the site. Prolly will be available after Verizon release
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reverepats said:
Ya its been on backorder since they've been on the site. Prolly will be available after Verizon release
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That makes sense. It's just odd because the OP said that is what he purchased.
I was going to order it after I posted this thread and then realized that it says OOS.
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I too was waiting for the back-ordered Samsung Battery/Charger combo. Has anyone heard anything about these, it's been quit some time now?
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I too was waiting for the back-ordered Samsung Battery/Charger combo. Has anyone heard anything about these, it's been quit some time now?
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Amazon had pre orders set at May 1st, now they say May 26th. I'm hoping they go on sale on the 26th through sammy.
so i checked my bank account and the money that was spent for the nexus 5 was returned to my bank account?? what could be going on, it still says pending on the google page for my order.
Google put a pending transaction on the account to check funds are available and I believe it only lasts a couple of days before being removed.
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Google put a pending transaction on the account to check funds are available and I believe it only lasts a couple of days before being removed.
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lets hope thats what it is =( im really worried now. hoping it did not get canceled or anything like that.
HRodMusic said:
lets hope thats what it is =( im really worried now. hoping it did not get canceled or anything like that.
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You could always call and ask.
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aindow said:
You could always call and ask.
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im gonna do that, gonna give till the morning, hopefully it ships this morning.
HRodMusic said:
im gonna do that, gonna give till the morning, hopefully it ships this morning.
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positive thoughts :fingers-crossed:
Yep Google pre auth your card to ensure its a working card they ONLY debit your account once the phone is shipped. As such the money for the phone will sit on your account as an auth amount taking it off your available balance. When Google don't collect the money it becomes avail again. Once the phone ships they will debit your account again for the full amount again and collect the funds this is it will show on your account as a transaction you can see.
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Free Nexus 5?
I'm afraid that you have been determined to be unfit to acquire the nexus 5. Better luck next time.
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From a technical standpoint it's illegal in many states in the US to fully charge a customer for an item that has not shipped direct to them (meaning it's no longer in the possession of the retail seller). Not every company obeys that law as they should hence the concept of a pre-order payment status in some situations. Pretty sure that Google does the pre-authorization hold for the price of the devices they sell to ensure the money "is there" at least when the order is put in place so they aren't just holding a device for you - you might not actually be able to pay for it at that time, and if another customer is then why screw the other customer out of the potential purchase, for the most part.
See how that works?
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well good new everyone!! phone got shipped today!! and its looking like a got a free nexus haha! google is awesome, im sure they will charge me later.
HRodMusic said:
well good new everyone!! phone got shipped today!! and its looking like a got a free nexus haha! google is awesome, im sure they will charge me later.
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congrats man :highfive:
So I got this phone yesterday, but on Sprint website the it said pre order by the Galaxy S8+. Does it mean I'm eligible for the promotions such as vr?
Basic11 said:
So I got this phone yesterday, but on Sprint website the it said pre order by the Galaxy S8+. Does it mean I'm eligible for the promotions such as vr?
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Does your receipt say it was preordered? The purchase by date was the 20th so I doubt it. Try uploading your receipt and see what happens. The worst that can happen is they say no.
Funny thing is, my promo box will be here tomorrow. Per the Note 7, it took 2 months to get the free gift. Thus time around, took 4 days, that's wild.
I'd say try it, I'd be willing to bet it'll work. Like the previous post mentioned, doesn't hurt to try. Just use the Reciept or the first page from your Lease Agreement, ehich is what I use for these things. I'd be willing to bet it'll work.
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Funny thing is, my promo box will be here tomorrow. Per the Note 7, it took 2 months to get the free gift. Thus time around, took 4 days, that's wild.
I'd say try it, I'd be willing to bet it'll work. Like the previous post mentioned, doesn't hurt to try. Just use the Reciept or the first page from your Lease Agreement, ehich is what I use for these things. I'd be willing to bet it'll work.
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That's awesome! When did you originally register? I just barely did mine yesterday.
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Funny thing is, my promo box will be here tomorrow. Per the Note 7, it took 2 months to get the free gift. Thus time around, took 4 days, that's wild.
I'd say try it, I'd be willing to bet it'll work. Like the previous post mentioned, doesn't hurt to try. Just use the Reciept or the first page from your Lease Agreement, ehich is what I use for these things. I'd be willing to bet it'll work.
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who is it shipping through? FedEx? UPS?
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who is it shipping through? FedEx? UPS?
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SimplyNando said:
That's awesome! When did you originally register? I just barely did mine yesterday.
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Yep, pretty awsome. I registered on the 19th, which is the same day I got the device. It was shipped via FedEx
I was shocked myself, given how long it took when the Note 7 was released.
Also, it's being shipped from Indiana and there shipping it out with Overnight Shipping.
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Yep, pretty awsome. I registered on the 19th, which is the same day I got the device. It was shipped via FedEx
I was shocked myself, given how long it took when the Note 7 was released.
Also, it's being shipped from Indiana and there shipping it out with Overnight Shipping.
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Did you do the $99 bundle or just the gear VR?
Some really fast shipping either way. Indiana is next door to me, but I haven't gotten a label notification. I'm not overly trusting of this right now but samsung has my money.
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Did you do the $99 bundle or just the gear VR?
Some really fast shipping either way. Indiana is next door to me, but I haven't gotten a label notification. I'm not overly trusting of this right now but samsung has my money.
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Nah, unfortunately I didn't choose the extra $99 bundle, I wish I had tho.
My pre-order was thru Sprint and I'm not sure if we had the choice of the $99 bundle.
But you would think if you did pay the extra $99 for that separate bundle, they would ship to you earlier, than someone like myself that didn't pay for the other bundle.
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Nah, unfortunately I didn't choose the extra $99 bundle, I wish I had tho.
My pre-order was thru Sprint and I'm not sure if we had the choice of the $99 bundle.
But you would think if you did pay the extra $99 for that separate bundle, they would ship to you earlier, than someone like myself that didn't pay for the other bundle.
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Yeah I registered for the $99 bundle on the 19th and I am with Sprint. Was able to pay for it on the 20th. No label still. It's just weird their website says "order sent" cause to me that means it should be shipping. Samsung is annoying.
Weird fedex hasn't shown any movement, but then again it is fedex.
So I took you guys advices and did it. And to say that, it freaking work!!! I've been denied the first because of the wrong IMEI and WiFi Mac. So I gave it another try and got approved just this moment. So I'm currently waiting on the tracking number and when it'll ship by. All to thank to you guys!!
What's the chance for us early adopter to get a refund? Or are we Sol?
The facebook post says early adopters get a 200 dlls coupon. That could bring the cost of the phone to 300!
They better release the dock before then. =/
Pretty miffed about this.
I smell a death spiral
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The facebook post says early adopters get a 200 dlls coupon. That could bring the cost of the phone to 300!
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Can confirm, just filled out a small form online, and said it will take "15 Days to process"
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Can confirm, just filled out a small form online, and said it will take "15 Days to process"
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That's great! Amazing deal!
Exsurgence said:
Can confirm, just filled out a small form online, and said it will take "15 Days to process"
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Any link to that form?
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Any link to that form?
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Link is in their blog post. https://www.essential.com/pages/friends-and-family-offer
While it's nice for them to offer this to us early adopters, it really doesn't benfit us unless they release the dock or other accessories by Dec 15th.
Well, my wife is really enjoying her phone... May pick up a white one for 299 with the code...I think that it's a great value at that price...
Oh, great idea, the white one is a nice idea... lol
Still waiting on them to release the gray and green version. Already have the phone so I am waiting for the dock and or smart home hub. It's nice that they at least gave us early adopters a bone. But without new accessories it really is a waste for us. They have dropped the ball before, so hoping they don't do it again. :/ They have allot of potential I just hope they get there. Also hopefully the lower price leads to more developers jumping in on the device and helping to get the developer section in this community going.
Oh, to have one of those codes. Id then go out on a limb and buy one of these great looking phones.
So tempted, but just not enough at $500.
bought off ebay
I literally bought and paid for a phone off ebay saturday night. the seller shipped it and said he would not work on price.
I want to be able to get a coupon but i'm afraid that "someone" will have already claimed it or essential will not honor it.... If anyone is in same situation, please let me know if you were able to get the coupon.
Thanks!
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I literally bought and paid for a phone off ebay saturday night. the seller shipped it and said he would not work on price.
I want to be able to get a coupon but i'm afraid that "someone" will have already claimed it or essential will not honor it.... If anyone is in same situation, please let me know if you were able to get the coupon.
Thanks!
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Bought mine on swappa 4 weeks ago, just sended the email to essential so now I'm waiting for their reply, I'll let you know.
Did you alrealy filled up the form for the coupon?
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Bought mine on swappa 4 weeks ago, just sended the email to essential so now I'm waiting for their reply, I'll let you know.
Did you alrealy filled up the form for the coupon?
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I did not. the seller had the phone until this morning. i asked for the IMEI and he said i would get it when it comes in the mail. so basically can't make the request until i get the imei. i have sneaky suspicion that he may have claimed.... he knew all about the promotion when i sent him a message.
I am just going to get another phone.
I don't think I'm going to bother with the charging pad if they release it in time seeing I keep the phone in a case anyway.
Sent out the info for my credit to Essential, and called Best Buy this morning and got them to price match the new price since I was within my return window (the credit has already shown up on my card).
So I got $200 back from Best Buy and will get $200 credit from Essential. Sweet.
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JasonJoel said:
Sent out the info for my credit to Essential, and called Best Buy this morning and got them to price match the new price since I was within my return window (the credit has already shown up on my card).
So I got $200 back from Best Buy and will get $200 credit from Essential. Sweet.
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How did you get them to do that? I haven't bought one, but if I can get them to knock another $200 off the 499, that'd be dope!
So I filled out the form, is there suppose to be an email confirmation?
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How did you get them to do that? I haven't bought one, but if I can get them to knock another $200 off the 499, that'd be dope!
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No, I originally bought it for $699. Got best buy to price match it back to $499 after the price drop.
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