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[Q] Best place to order from

I'd like to get opinions on the best website to order a Galaxy Note Edge/any cellphone from ?
Personal preferences would be:
- retailer wouldn't try to repackage and sell a returned/used cell phone as "new"
- has a good track record and reputation amongst customers
- keeps the customers up to date on current status of order/preorder(example: availability, current status, tracking information, etc.)
I previously considered Negri Electronics(www.negrielectronics.com), but I see that the owner sold the company late last year and it seems the website is no longer functioning for the past few days(or maybe it's just down).
Thanks in advance for your replies!

ducster_usa said:
I'd like to get opinions on the best website to order a Galaxy Note Edge/any cellphone from ?
Personal preferences would be:
- retailer wouldn't try to repackage and sell a returned/used cell phone as "new"
- has a good track record and reputation amongst customers
- keeps the customers up to date on current status of order/preorder(example: availability, current status, tracking information, etc.)
I previously considered Negri Electronics(www.negrielectronics.com), but I see that the owner sold the company late last year and it seems the website is no longer functioning for the past few days(or maybe it's just down).
Thanks in advance for your replies!
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This will be my 5 th device ordered on www.clove.co.uk . Never had a problem , pretty happy with it .
I've already placed a pre-order for a black Edge
Cheers

Thanks Tossero for the info and link. I've heard about Clove a few times before. I've never directly ordered from a retailer outside of the U.S.(where I am located). I did however receive an iPad direct from China but I had ordered from the Apple Store online.
Do you live in the same country as Clove ?

ducster_usa said:
Thanks Tossero for the info and link. I've heard about Clove a few times before. I've never directly ordered from a retailer outside of the U.S.(where I am located). I did however receive an iPad direct from China but I had ordered from the Apple Store online.
Do you live in the same country as Clove ?
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No , but I'm part of the European Union . I live in Martinique , a french Caribbean overseas territory .
Cheers

tossero said:
No , but I'm part of the European Union . I live in Martinique , a french Caribbean overseas territory .
Cheers
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Thanks Tossero. I'm putting Clove on my list as a possible retailer to buy from. Any other users from the United States purchase from Clove before ?

*Since September 2013, Samsung have implemented a 'region lock' on all new stock. Clove Technology only have access to the “European” models of new Samsung stock. The compatible countries are listed at the end of the product description.
All member states of the E.E.A and the following additional territories: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M), Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.
So Clove will not work for us north americans (I'm from Canada)

Wow, looks like I dodged a bullet there. Thanks for the very helpful info iZack187. I had no clue about this and was really considering that company.

Just received from clove:
Recently you placed an order for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge - Black that was on pre-order and didn't have a price.
The product release date has now been confirmed as mid October and the price is £541.67 + vat.
If you would like to now pay for your complete order then please follow the link below.
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Thanks danilos2k.
That's very useful info -- now we know it will at least be released mid October in certain parts of the world. This is good because I'm hoping it will arrive here in the U.S. before November.

danilos2k said:
Just received from clove:
Recently you placed an order for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge - Black that was on pre-order and didn't have a price.
The product release date has now been confirmed as mid October and the price is £541.67 + vat.
If you would like to now pay for your complete order then please follow the link below.
Inviato dal mio SM-N9005 utilizzando Tapatalk
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that looks like the exact price and date of the note 4. i'm guessing there is confusion here.

p64imp said:
that looks like the exact price and date of the note 4. i'm guessing there is confusion here.
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Indeed... as much as I would love to believe that... Samsung did specify that the Note Edge will come at a premium price, and 541 euros does not sound premium at all... I'm expecting between 900 and 1200 USD$...

ducster_usa said:
Thanks Tossero for the info and link. I've heard about Clove a few times before. I've never directly ordered from a retailer outside of the U.S.(where I am located). I did however receive an iPad direct from China but I had ordered from the Apple Store online.
Do you live in the same country as Clove ?
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iZack187 said:
*Since September 2013, Samsung have implemented a 'region lock' on all new stock. Clove Technology only have access to the “European” models of new Samsung stock. The compatible countries are listed at the end of the product description.
All member states of the E.E.A and the following additional territories: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M), Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.
So Clove will not work for us north americans (I'm from Canada)
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Wow, looks like I dodged a bullet there. Thanks for the very helpful info iZack187. I had no clue about this and was really considering that company.
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@ducster_usa @iZack187 I think this might interest you .
From Clove site :"IF YOUR CHOSEN DELIVERY COUNTY IS NOT LISTED, CLOVE TECHNOLOGY WILL BREAK THE SEAL ON THIS DEVICE AND ACTIVATE IT. YOU MUST AGREE TO THIS PROCEDURE IN THE CHECKOUT BEFORE THE SALE WILL COMPLETE."
Cheers~

Now you're making me wonder... is there going to be TWO variants of the Note Edge?? One for SnapDragon and one for Exynos?? Or is it going to be a unified build...? I would really need to know this...

iZack187 said:
Now you're making me wonder... is there going to be TWO variants of the Note Edge?? One for SnapDragon and one for Exynos?? Or is it going to be a unified build...? I would really need to know this...
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According to phonearena : http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-...rmance-according-to-latest-benchmarks_id61047 there are two versions of the Note Edge .
Maybe Exynos for the asian market and the Snapdragon for the rest of the world ?
Cheers~

tossero said:
According to phonearena : http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-...rmance-according-to-latest-benchmarks_id61047 there are two versions of the Note Edge .
Maybe Exynos for the asian market and the Snapdragon for the rest of the world ?
Cheers~
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Holy $%&!... I really hope the SnapDragon version is not as horrible as described! lol
"with scores comparable with the now aging Note 3" is the last thing I need to hear when I'm looking to upgrade my Note 3...

Thanks tossero! This is nice to know and at least makes me consider Clove once again.

When and where samsung will start selling frontier LTE version?

Im so excited about this product but I cant find any information about it

Mid november
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How do you know?

loperenix said:
How do you know?
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It's been announced, try a quick Google search

Outbreak444 said:
It's been announced, try a quick Google search
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Its been announced the frontier and classic version, but not the frontier LTE version. In amazon.de (deustchland) are available for preorder, but no the LTE version

loperenix said:
Its been announced the frontier and classic version, but not the frontier LTE version. In amazon.de (deustchland) are available for preorder, but no the LTE version
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As far as I'm aware, the LTE version will be available with the non-LTE on the same day here in the US.

Some help I thought the Frontier was LTE just ordered one the other day well pre order.
Or are the 3 watches, Classic, Frontier and Frontier LTE???
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obsydian said:
Or are the 3 watches, Classic, Frontier and Frontier LTE???
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According to this, there are two versions of the Frontier, one with and one without LTE:
http://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8307&idPhone2=8308
It's very confusing. I've preordered too but can see nothing on the Samsung UK website to confirm whether their Frontiers are LTE models.

Hi guys, look at this:
http://es.t-mobile.com/internet-devices/samsung-gear-s3-frontier.html
Thats the real 4G frontier, I think samsung its scamming his costumers not telling that the version they are buying isnt 4G. The 4G LTE version it will be distributed by mobile companies not by classic retailers because needs E-sim. I really think samsung is scamming his costumers, people is buying frontier thinking its 4G and isnt!!!

loperenix said:
Hi guys, look at this:
http://es.t-mobile.com/internet-devices/samsung-gear-s3-frontier.html
Thats the real 4G frontier, I think samsung its scamming his costumers not telling that the version they are buying isnt 4G. The 4G LTE version it will be distributed by mobile companies not by classic retailers because needs E-sim. I really think samsung is scamming his costumers, people is buying frontier thinking its 4G and isnt!!!
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I suspect so, if it is the case then i may return the watch. But to be honest being the the UK they never offered the S2 LTE version or others.
I doubt i will use the feature, moreso as it kills battery and i always carry my mobile.

obsydian said:
I suspect so, if it is the case then i may return the watch. But to be honest being the the UK they never offered the S2 LTE version or others.
I doubt i will use the feature, moreso as it kills battery and i always carry my mobile.
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The gear s2 classic 3g was offered on o2 for a short while so hopefully the s3 frontier will be as well.
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ReformedAppleFan said:
According to this, there are two versions of the Frontier, one with and one without LTE:
http://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8307&idPhone2=8308
It's very confusing. I've preordered too but can see nothing on the Samsung UK website to confirm whether their Frontiers are LTE models.
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I mailed Samsung UK asking if the Frontier watch I preordered came with LTE.
I have their answer...
...They don't know :laugh:
They suggest I keep an eye on their website for updates on the spec.
Got to admire their style.

Amazon pre-orders to ship Sun Dec. 6
http://tinyurl.com/jd3mfns
Pre-ordered mine on Amazon this morning, but it already disappeared from existence on Amazon.com. Even when I click on my email order confirmation, I get taken to a "Sorry, we couldn't find that page" page. (And the "Buy it again" button takes gives me an "unavailable" pop-up)
Also interesting, supposedly mine will be delivered Wednesday the 9th, but then it says, "Release date: Tuesday, January 31st, 2017"?! Fingers crossed...

arl16 said:
Amazon pre-orders to ship Sun Dec. 6
http://tinyurl.com/jd3mfns
Pre-ordered mine on Amazon this morning, but it already disappeared from existence on Amazon.com. Even when I click on my email order confirmation, I get taken to a "Sorry, we couldn't find that page" page. (And the "Buy it again" button takes gives me an "unavailable" pop-up)
Also interesting, supposedly mine will be delivered Wednesday the 9th, but then it says, "Release date: Tuesday, January 31st, 2017"?! Fingers crossed...
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Ditto... I thought I was reading my post from another thread for a moment... lol
Ya, that whole disappearing thing and the 31st release date kind of makes me nervous. I emailed Amazon, but haven't heard back yet.

They've changed their minds. Reports now say everyone's getting it on Nov. 18 - but my Amazon order now says Feb 2, 2017!! Also, odd that it's going to be $350 everywhere else, but $382 on Amazon?! Guess I'll be canceling that order...
(They did send me an "order update" email saying I could refuse it or return it if it comes too late. Yeah, I HOPE to have one before February!)

Ordered mine from AT&T for $249 with 2 yr contract. To be delivered 11/18.
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Oh, Frontier LTE version.
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I'm waiting for Verizon to allow preorders. If not I have a friend who works at Verizon, maybe they will hold onto one for me until I stop by. I'd rather preorder it but Verizon isn't smart enough to do preorders it seems...

I an waiting on T-Mobile to offer pre-order since the unlimited data plan is only $15

dhonzik said:
I an waiting on T-Mobile to offer pre-order since the unlimited data plan is only $15
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Does anyone know if the e-sim from At&t will work and can be activated on T-Mobile's network?

Anyone knows if in Europe any mobile companie will sell the LTE version? When and in wich countries?

Purchase Options: Best Buy - Amazon - Samsung

I am interested in pre-ordering the Gear S3, but wanting to purchase it with some type of Warranty Plan similar to Buy Buy's Protect Plan. Best Buy, however, is no longer taking Pre-Orders so now I am trying to decide if I should wait for Best Buy or just go ahead with Amazon or Samsung. My wife and I both had Motorolla 360's Gen 1, hers with the Protect Plan mine without but luckily when she had the infamous back cracking she was able to return/exchange it.
Anyone have any thoughts on it? I am thinking waiting for Best Buy may be best, bit no ideas when they might carry stock again.
Brad

You can get a warranty from Square Trade. It's expensive, a claim will cost about 1/3 the price of the watch, but it is available.

Thanks, I do not have experience with Square Trade but that may be an option. I may wait until Best Buy stocks it considering how well they do support their warranty program.

sixty4 said:
I am interested in pre-ordering the Gear S3, but wanting to purchase it with some type of Warranty Plan similar to Buy Buy's Protect Plan. Best Buy, however, is no longer taking Pre-Orders so now I am trying to decide if I should wait for Best Buy or just go ahead with Amazon or Samsung. My wife and I both had Motorolla 360's Gen 1, hers with the Protect Plan mine without but luckily when she had the infamous back cracking she was able to return/exchange it.
Anyone have any thoughts on it? I am thinking waiting for Best Buy may be best, bit no ideas when they might carry stock again.
Brad
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Best Buy USA have both watches on preorder.
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optimummind said:
Best Buy USA have both watches on preorder.
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They are out of stock now for the Frontier at least, I went to Best Buy yesterday and the Geek Squad guy didn't know when they would get more in stock.

To be clear, Best Buy has run out of their initial pre-order allotment of the S3 Frontier model and it is now showing as "coming soon" rather than having a pre-order button.
The S3 Classic is still available for pre-order, and is functionally identical to the Frontier. The difference is in the style and finish.
As has been mentioned previously, the Frontier LTE version will be available through cellular carriers.

@Dodge DeBoulet Yes, that is more accurate. I want both, considering my day job and my weekend fun but I believe the Frontier to be more universal.

sixty4 said:
@Dodge DeBoulet Yes, that is more accurate. I want both, considering my day job and my weekend fun but I believe the Frontier to be more universal.
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If you're in the US and can wait until November 20th, Samsung has the Frontier (Bluetooth) listed as a Black Friday special for $299 ... $50 off. Who knows when it will ship, though

Well that's interesting. I am in the US, I am now considering the LTE version as well and wondering when T-Mobile might have it. I just need to order it before the end of December.

sixty4 said:
Well that's interesting. I am in the US, I am now considering the LTE version as well and wondering when T-Mobile might have it. I just need to order it before the end of December.
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I want the LTE version too, but Verizon is my provider. I can't get any information out of them as to whether they're even going to offer it. I may just end up going with the BT version if they don't announce something before 11/20.

I figure for the same price why not? So the major perk of the LTE device is you can make calls with the phone as well?

Still out of stock (This post claimed it was in stock 5 minutes ago because Best Buy let me put it into my cart, however removed it one I tried to pay for it)

sixty4 said:
Still out of stock (This post claimed it was in stock 5 minutes ago because Best Buy let me put it into my cart, however removed it one I tried to pay for it)
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Just checked, and the Frontier is again available for pre-order at BB.

sixty4 said:
Well that's interesting. I am in the US, I am now considering the LTE version as well and wondering when T-Mobile might have it. I just need to order it before the end of December.
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Friday, the 18th. $399 plus $5 a month for data.

Anyone knows when it will be available in any european Amazon ?

I pre-ordered the non-LTE Frontier on Amazon for $349 and now it's $439. I have a suspicion my pre-order will be cancelled soon.

So, for those that are wondering whether or not Verizon will be carrying the LTE version of the S3 Frontier, I may be able to offer a ray of hope.
Bear with me ...
The model number of the AT&T version of this watch is SM-R765A
The model number of the T-Mobile version is SM-R765T
From the above, I'm going to hazard a guess that the model number of the Verizon version will be
(wait for it)
SM-R765V
And lookie here ... http://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00061443/
The same model number shows up in this article:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/17...ext-smartwatch-is-codenamed-solis-runs-tizen/
Dare we to hope?

bigray327 said:
I pre-ordered the non-LTE Frontier on Amazon for $349 and now it's $439. I have a suspicion my pre-order will be cancelled soon.
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You should still get it. Looks like Amazon has run out of their pre-order allotment and what you're seeing now is offerings from Marketplace sellers.

Dodge DeBoulet said:
So, for those that are wondering whether or not Verizon will be carrying the LTE version of the S3 Frontier, I may be able to offer a ray of hope.
Bear with me ...
The model number of the AT&T version of this watch is SM-R765A
The model number of the T-Mobile version is SM-R765T
From the above, I'm going to hazard a guess that the model number of the Verizon version will be
(wait for it)
SM-R765V
And lookie here ... http://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00061443/
The same model number shows up in this article:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/06/17...ext-smartwatch-is-codenamed-solis-runs-tizen/
Dare we to hope?
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Same person?
https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/922486?start=10&tstart=0
Anyways, from what I've read as well, Verizon has announced officially that they will have the LTE version, just don't know when...

Outbreak444 said:
Same person?
Anyways, from what I've read as well, Verizon has announced officially that they will have the LTE version, just don't know when...
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I ain't sayin ...

Free Gear VR for S8 !

Ok guys, I have information that you may be interested in
"Valid purchase period: 3/30/2017 - 4/20/2017
Get the new Gear VR with Controller for free, plus Oculus content bonus when you pre-order the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+. For a limited time you can add premium headphones by AKG and a 256GB memory card for just $99.*"
Source : http://samsungpromotions.com/
How it works (on the FAQ) : http://samsungpromotions.com/support/faq/infinitelyimmersive.html
As said in the FAQ, it begins tomorrow and it seems to work for US resident.
But I guess every country will soon have some of these promotions !

I don't get why this starts at 30.03.... I pre-ordered today (29.03) and so I really won't be able to get this? Maybe I will cancel my order tomorrow and place a new one..

Termynat0r said:
I don't get why this starts at 30.03.... I pre-ordered today (29.03) and so I really won't be able to get this? Maybe I will cancel my order tomorrow and place a new one..
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That's what I did, I canceled my order 1 hour ago as soon as I saw this offer coming tomorrow for US resident, hoping it will be the same in Europe !
Anyway, I think the best is to wait for a few days before pre-ordering. It wont change anything if you pre-order today or next week, you'll still get your phone on April 20

But I think there'll still be a way to have your free Gear VR even if you don't cancel your pre-order, otherwise it would be a shame !

BigBen60 said:
That's what I did, I canceled my order 1 hour ago as soon as I saw this offer coming tomorrow for US resident, hoping it will be the same in Europe !
Anyway, I think the best is to wait for a few days before pre-ordering. It wont change anything if you pre-order today or next week, you'll still get your phone on April 20
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That's bizarre why put it from pre-order now.

Super Chimp said:
That's bizarre why put it from pre-order now.
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Yeaa that's strange, no idea...

I think this is a US only promotion. We in Europe are getting screwed.
The Swedish press release for the S8 even mentioned that the Gear VR will be arriving later this year, and not with the phone.

pjm1891 said:
I think this is a US only promotion. We in Europe are getting screwed.
The Swedish press release for the S8 even mentioned that the Gear VR will be arriving later this year, and not with the phone.
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Too right we are, we pay the same money (more probably) and we get no such promotion in Europe (UK for me) That's extremely annoying. On the plus side we should be able to unlock our bootloaders. It's a very expensive phone. I'll have to pay £50 up front and £52 per month for the S8 Plus if I want more than a few GB of data. Might just buy it instead.

pjm1891 said:
I think this is a US only promotion. We in Europe are getting screwed.
The Swedish press release for the S8 even mentioned that the Gear VR will be arriving later this year, and not with the phone.
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It is available in Canada too but I guess we are getting screwed by the snapdragon version

BigBen60 said:
That's what I did, I canceled my order 1 hour ago as soon as I saw this offer coming tomorrow for US resident, hoping it will be the same in Europe !
Anyway, I think the best is to wait for a few days before pre-ordering. It wont change anything if you pre-order today or next week, you'll still get your phone on April 20
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Yeah I also canceled my preorder and placed a new one which was a good opportunity to also change the color to the gray which I think looks better than complete black and also changing my delivery address
Techvir said:
It is available in Canada too but I guess we are getting screwed by the snapdragon version
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I would be happy for getting the snapdragon version as I assume that there will more developement for the snapdragon version

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I would be happy for getting the snapdragon version as I assume that there will more developement for the snapdragon version
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Snapdragon version has been historically boot loader locked and hence very minimal development
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Last year in Germany pre-orders got the VR for free as well. But I haven't heard of any promotion for the S8. I'll just wait a few more days, I guess they'll offer something for sure.

Ok guys, I just had a live chat session with one of Samsung France employee
When I asked him/her why there is no such offer in Europe, he/she said that it might come later, in a few days or in a few weeks, and people who already pre-order the S8 will still be able to enjoy this offer by providing a proof or purchase.
He/she said that I can also wait for the April 28 before purchasing the phone, but that I might not have the advantages I would have had if I had pre-order the phone. (which means there are advantages ^^)
He/she also said that it happens with other Samsung products : The offers comes later but the first buyers can enjoy it anyway.
Maybe he/she had no idea what he/she was talking about, or maybe he/she couldn't reveal any detail, I don't know. But anyway, I think it's safe to pre-order now, and if there is any offer later we'll be able to enjoy it
So the question is WHY do they do that ? why do they wait before revealing such offers ? And I think the answer is quite simple.
I guess they directly offer Gear VR and other items in some markets like the US one or in China because there is more competition between brands. I mean, in the US there are like 40% of iOS phone and the rest is Android. In China, there are many chinese brands selling awesome cheap phones. So Samsung wants to fight in these lands, where there really is competition. In Europe, Android and Samsung dominates everything. So in Europe, people will pre-order the S8 with or without free Gear VR. But in China and USA, free Gear VR and the other advantages are a real selling point. In these countries, they might have more pre-order with this strategy. But in Europe, a free Gear VR will probably not change much the sellings. If they offer a Gear VR later in a few weeks, maybe less than 20% of the prevous buyers will enjoy this offer and get their free Gear VR (in Europe), so Samsung saves money like this ^^
This was BigBen strategy analysis :')

Termynat0r said:
Yeah I also canceled my preorder and placed a new one which was a good opportunity to also change the color to the gray which I think looks better than complete black and also changing my delivery address
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Lets hope we get the free gear promotion also in europe / germany.

GerWonder said:
Lets hope we get the free gear promotion also in europe / germany.
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We can only hope. UK for me.

Termynat0r said:
I would be happy for getting the snapdragon version as I assume that there will more developement for the snapdragon version
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All previous snapdragon samsung phones had a locked bootloader so no development at all. Exynos had all the development.

peachpuff said:
All previous snapdragon samsung phones had a locked bootloader so no development at all. Exynos had all the development.
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Are we definitely getting Exynos in Europe?

Highspeed123 said:
We can only hope. UK for me.
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lets see... got a free samsung speaker at carphone warehouse

misiokicio said:
lets see... got a free samsung speaker at carphone warehouse
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I actually ordered at Carphone Warehouse first, for some unknown reason I was declined by Vodafone even though I have good credit. So I took my upgrade via Three instead. I get no gift and it arrives later than other networks but I couldn't be bothered to go through the hassle again. Lol. 2 min call and done. I'm getting 12GB Data for 55 per month and no upfront payment. S8 Plus. What deal did you get? It's one hell of an expensive phone.

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I actually ordered at Carphone Warehouse first, for some unknown reason I was declined by Vodafone even though I have good credit. So I took my upgrade via Three instead. I get no gift and it arrives later than other networks but I couldn't be bothered to go through the hassle again. Lol. 2 min call and done. I'm getting 12GB Data for 55 per month and no upfront payment. S8 Plus. What deal did you get? It's one hell of an expensive phone.
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i just bought s8 plus sim free from em cant be bothered with contract... got a sim only with vodafone... 12.50 a month... unlim min.. unlim texts... 20gb data

Europe Pre-order Shipping & Waiting room thread

This thread is for Europe pre-orders
Just ordered 64gb Orchid Gray S8. Decided on S8 rather than S8+ I figured a 5.7" screen was big enough!
This is my first ever Samsung phone, coming from OnePlus 3T. Really like the screens they are amazing.
Would be interested to know more about the processor and if bootloader will be unlockable like US versions. Actually with the 3T I just kept it locked and stock as well.

The US versions will be unlockable? What's your source on that? Word has been they will continue to lock all North American Snapdragons as has been their recent policy. The international on the other hand has remained unlockable and the conventional wisdom is it will remain so for the time being.
Where did you buy?

For the US version, I was looking at threads here, but admit did not go into a lot of detail in them. I bought directly from Samsung. I dislike carphone warehouse I had a pre-order for an HTC 10 with them, decided to cancel. What they didn't tell me at time of canceling was rather than getting automatically re-funded I got credit instead. I was just inside the window to get the money charged back to my account.
Also decided to go for the orchid grey as it looked amazing as well!

I'll wait three months or four. Then i might get the S8!

I was told by many stores that you can test the S8 and S8+ yourself beginning tomorrow 31.03.2017.
Sadly no promotions for us in Europe at all. Asked many stores across Germany, Switzerland, Austria as well as UK.

Kenishi99 said:
I was told by many stores that you can test the S8 and S8+ yourself beginning tomorrow 31.03.2017.
Sadly no promotions for us in Europe at all. Asked many stores across Germany, Switzerland, Austria as well as UK.
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If you look in the VR thread it sounds like this's who pre-order might get still get an offer.

Super Chimp said:
If you look in the VR thread it sounds like this's who pre-order might get still get an offer.
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I contacted my local vendors, Amazon as well as Samsung directly. They confirmend that we here in Europe won't get any promotions other than the included headsets.
At least not in Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Kenishi99 said:
I contacted my local vendors, Amazon as well as Samsung directly. They confirmend that we here in Europe won't get any promotions other than the included headsets.
At least not in Austria, Germany and Switzerland
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That's a touch annoying.

Super Chimp said:
That's a touch annoying.
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i dont think we will get the promotions as in the sd card + headphones bundle but we will get a free gear vr or a dex station otherwise Samsung would lose a lot of customers

Ordered both from Samsung shop UK (wasn't sure what size I wanted) but noticed CPW in the uk were offering a free Bluetooth speaker with pre orders (Don't need one but it's free, and more than samsung are offering)
So decided to cancel both my samsung pre orders and just ordered the S8 from CPW with free gift.
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jus71n said:
Ordered both from Samsung shop UK (wasn't sure what size I wanted) but noticed CPW in the uk were offering a free Bluetooth speaker with pre orders (Don't need one but it's free, and more than samsung are offering)
So decided to cancel both my samsung pre orders and just ordered the S8 from CPW with free gift.
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how did you cancel your pre order with Samsung I have pre ordered the s8 but considering switching to the 8+ but I'm on the upgrade program and just been approved for new finance so not sure if I can or not

Strangeland16 said:
how did you cancel your pre order with Samsung I have pre ordered the s8 but considering switching to the 8+ but I'm on the upgrade program and just been approved for new finance so not sure if I can or not
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It sure on that one mate, I paid for mine on my debit card so just rung and cancelled
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I have gone for the S8+ through O2 and you get a free speaker with them. Went into their store today and had a play on the S8 and S8+. Glad I have gone for the latter as it isn't as big as I feared. The size is actually really nice and both models look even more stunning in person.

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I ordered mine with CPW with a free Samsung level slim speaker promo. Not expecting anything else like the BAR headset honestly. The headphones are '99$' ones apparently which i guess is nice. I am Just excited for the phone!