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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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.
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@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.
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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.
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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 ...
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I was wondering about retailers in the US that will sell the S7 unlocked from day 1 that aren't resellers on amazon/ebay. I know BestBuy sells unlocked phones now but I believe some of them are overpriced, and amazon/ebay resellers sometimes aren't trustworthy so I really don't want to deal with that extra hassle. Plus I need to buy it unlocked cause I'd like to try it for a couple weeks and sell it if I don't like it very much.
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I was wondering about retailers in the US that will sell the S7 unlocked from day 1 that aren't resellers on amazon/ebay. I know BestBuy sells unlocked phones now but I believe some of them are overpriced, and amazon/ebay resellers sometimes aren't trustworthy so I really don't want to deal with that extra hassle. Plus I need to buy it unlocked cause I'd like to try it for a couple weeks and sell it if I don't like it very much.
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I would like to know this also.
anyone know about this for Canada?
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anyone know about this for Canada?
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PhoneArena claims availability from the following:
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular stores, Best Buy, Car Toys, Sam’s Club, Staples, Target and Walmart
If I'm not mistaken Best Buy is also available in Canada so maybe there. However Best Buy doesn't seem to be offering the S7 unlocked atm.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/samsung-smartphones-151359
I don't think best buy Canada sells unlocked phones but I could be wrong... I'm on public mobile (telus) so I'll try to buy from telus or kodoo
I would love an unlocked one in a Canada also, but not holding my breath for that. I just assume Samsung will make us go through the carrier.
Now will Bell let me by one outright? That's what I'm wondering.
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I was wondering about retailers in the US that will sell the S7 unlocked from day 1 that aren't resellers on amazon/ebay. I know BestBuy sells unlocked phones now but I believe some of them are overpriced, and amazon/ebay resellers sometimes aren't trustworthy so I really don't want to deal with that extra hassle. Plus I need to buy it unlocked cause I'd like to try it for a couple weeks and sell it if I don't like it very much.
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EBay is very safe, just buy it from a reputable seller. And you're protected by PayPal.
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barondebxl said:
EBay is very safe, just buy it from a reputable seller. And you're protected by PayPal.
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Yeah, I buy frequently from Ebay. I'm just guessing since it'll be a reseller they'll probably sell it for higher prices than MSRP.
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Yeah, I buy frequently from Ebay. I'm just guessing since it'll be a reseller they'll probably sell it for higher prices than MSRP.
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Not necessarily. I bought the G4 and S6 within a few days after launch for the same price and a little less than other sites
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I would love an unlocked one in a Canada also, but not holding my breath for that. I just assume Samsung will make us go through the carrier.
Now will Bell let me by one outright? That's what I'm wondering.
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just realized they have Samsung stores in Canada. some are in best buy and there are some standalone ones - not sure if they would both sell unlocked s7s
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Not necessarily. I bought the G4 and S6 within a few days after launch for the same price and a little less than other sites
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Guess I'll just have to wait and see, thanks! Btw I noticed you're using a VIVO phone, never heard of them but I just happened to stumble upon an announcement about the XPlay 5 with Snapdragon 820 and 6gb RAM, how are they?
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just realized they have Samsung stores in Canada. some are in best buy and there are some standalone ones - not sure if they would both sell unlocked s7s
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I read on Android Authority if I'm not mistaken the Samsung won't be selling unlocked phones directly.
DAMN! $899 from the carriers for the 32GB non-Edge.
I don't know if I can shell out over $1000 (with tax) for a carrier locked phone that gets OS updates 6 months late. Disappointed I won't be getting a new toy.
in canada we dont see unlocked phones because the big three dont like it. like the nexus 5 was sold unlocked for 399 and at fido for 500. (not sure about the price)
we are really screwed right now in canada. exchange rate is so bad. i think the S7 will be 249-299 on contract and the S7 plus 120$ more.
I called the Samsung store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto. The guy said, they DO sell unlocked phones. They are taking pre-orders and you have to go to the store for a deposit. It also comes with the free VR headset!
Certainly good news if you live close to a Samsung store. I wasn't expecting this.
So can I safely assume updates should hit these faster than carrier phones since they are straight from Samsung?
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I called the Samsung store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto. The guy said, they DO sell unlocked phones. They are taking pre-orders and you have to go to the store for a deposit. It also comes with the free VR headset!
Certainly good news if you live close to a Samsung store. I wasn't expecting this.
So can I safely assume updates should hit these faster than carrier phones since they are straight from Samsung?
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Is that one of those stores inside a bestbuy or a full fledged samsung only store?
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Is that one of those stores inside a bestbuy or a full fledged samsung only store?
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Full fledged.
I went to a Best Buy/Samsung one too, they told me they only do contracts.
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Full fledged.
I went to a Best Buy/Samsung one too, they told me they only do contracts.
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Good to hear.
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I called the Samsung store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto. The guy said, they DO sell unlocked phones. They are taking pre-orders and you have to go to the store for a deposit. It also comes with the free VR headset!
Certainly good news if you live close to a Samsung store. I wasn't expecting this.
So can I safely assume updates should hit these faster than carrier phones since they are straight from Samsung?
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That's really lucky for you. I already asked BB about the unlocked version, they hinted it might be available when the phone is released but definitely not available for preorder meaning unless it's a carrier phone no way to take advantage of the preorder bonus, unfortunately there's no local Samsung store down here. If you do go and preorder the unlocked version at a Samsung Store, mind getting the prices for us please? (s7 and s7 edge).
Had an unlocked Note 5 from the Samsung store. I don't see why they would stop selling unlocked phones.
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That's really lucky for you. I already asked BB about the unlocked version, they hinted it might be available when the phone is released but definitely not available for preorder meaning unless it's a carrier phone no way to take advantage of the preorder bonus, unfortunately there's no local Samsung store down here. If you do go and preorder the unlocked version at a Samsung Store, mind getting the prices for us please? (s7 and s7 edge).
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I did it today.
It's $899 for the 32GB S7, didn't ask about the Edge. It DOES come with the bonus VR with no contract or carrier sign-up nonsense.
who else did a best buy pre-order? i was going to do in store pickup, but then i saw a best buy faq page saying
"Q: I never received a notification that my Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge is ready to be picked up, even though I pre-ordered it?
A: If you haven't received notification that your Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge is ready to be picked up it means the store didn't receive enough of the model you pre-ordered to fulfill you pre-order at this time, or they haven't physically reserved your pre-order yet with the inventory they did receive."
and I def didn't wanna chance that..knowing my luck, they wouldn't get it. so i just did shipping.
it says it'll arrive BY release date of march 11th...anyone ever have any experience getting a best buy order before? i never used them for shipping before, so I'm wondering if i'll definitely get it ON march 11th.
pumped, though! played with one at best buy today and it's a nice phone. have my Moto X up for sale (since I use my note 4 so much more than the X) so i'm excited to get it!
I did bb pre order for an iPhone and hopefully Sammy is better. All stores get an allotment. Some for preorder and some walkin.
I cancelled and went to sprint that time. Some preorders were not filled for 5-7 weeks! Again that was an iPhone thing, hopefully Sammy sends out plenty!
Well the reason they didn't get a notification that it's ready to pick up is that it's not been released yet...
I'm also interested to know..if you buy online and ship to your home address will it be shipped on or before 11th? Or will it be after this date?
I mean when you click "when will I get it?" or whatever, it says on release date, 3/11 so I'm guessing they ship out prior..
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Response from bestbuy cs said the 11th or the day after is *expected*. They dont know for sure or they cannot say, but most likely they just don't know at the rep level.
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In the past, now get this, they have said the get it by date is not when you get it, but when they get it
I don't know if it means much, but T-mobile has started shipping pre-orders. Mine is scheduled for UPS Next Day Air delivery tomorrow. They don't have to wait to ship, but they won't give you a date before the release date until they actually ship it.
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Response from bestbuy cs said the 11th or the day after is *expected*. They dont know for sure or they cannot say, but most likely they just don't know at the rep level.
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In the past, now get this, they have said the get it by date is not when you get it, but when they get it
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see, that's absolute bs. if you go to best buy right now on the website and check the phone, and clikc "see when you can get it" for shipping, it says:
Get it by:
Release Date, Fri, Mar 11 - FREE
Standard
See final shipping costs in checkout.
so that's plain english stating you WILL get it by release date, correct?
day after won't happen since it's saturday and they definitely aren't doing saturday shipping.
this is just annoying because it needs a signature they claim, so i need to know if i should take off that day or not, ya know?
*edit* FWIW, not that reps know too much, but i did the chat and this was the transcript:
Thank you for choosing Best Buy, my name is Abraham. How may I assist you today?
28-Feb 03:39 PM
good afternoon, i've preordered a galaxy s7 for verizon, and the release date is march 11th. now, when you goto the device page and click "see what you can get it" it states you will have it on release date, march 11th.
28-Feb 03:40 PM
is this confirmed?
28-Feb 03:41 PM
Good afternoon! That is great that you pre-ordered the new Galaxy S7!
I'd be more than happy to assist you with your questions. Yes, you will be able to receive it on the 11th of March.
28-Feb 03:42 PM
perfect, so since signature is required, i may have to take off that day as i don't know what time it will come
28-Feb 03:42 PM
so it's 100% safe to say that on march 11th, UPS will deliver my S7?
28-Feb 03:42 PM
That is correct, you will get on the release date.
28-Feb 03:43 PM
perfect! thanks for your help today, abraham
so who knows. maybe we'll be lucky!
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I don't know if it means much, but T-mobile has started shipping pre-orders. Mine is scheduled for UPS Next Day Air delivery tomorrow. They don't have to wait to ship, but they won't give you a date before the release date until they actually ship it.
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tmobile is always awesome with shipping phones early. wish best buy would too lol. i'm buying full price, so i didn't bother with verizon...and i know verizon always gets it to you on release date, but i've never pre ordered from best buy.
jayochs said:
tmobile is always awesome with shipping phones early. wish best buy would too lol. i'm buying full price, so i didn't bother with verizon...and i know verizon always gets it to you on release date, but i've never pre ordered from best buy.
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The Note 5 was the first phone Verizon ever shipped early to most people.Got mine a week early.Hope that was the start of a trend of early shipping by them.
I preordered, then a day later canceled. I wanted the free VR wear and the SD card but I didn't want to get roped into the stupid AT&T's 2 year $26 a month deal
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I preordered, then a day later canceled. I wanted the free VR wear and the SD card but I didn't want to get roped into the stupid AT&T's 2 year $26 a month deal
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Why didn't you just order the AT&T "unactivated" S7? It still comes with the VR and SD card.
Hmm not sure I saw that. Must have missed it. Is that where you pay upfront full price? I think ultimately I want to see what the models are like when they come out. I currently have tmobile s5 with AT&T sim. May want to buy another tmobile if they're unlocked bootloader. The whole SIM locked phone idea has me wondering though. Ie first sim installed, locks phone to carrier.
Preordered mine thru bestbuy.com hopefully they ship early. T-Mobile is doing so. So anxious!
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who else did a best buy pre-order? i was going to do in store pickup, but then i saw a best buy faq page saying
"Q: I never received a notification that my Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge is ready to be picked up, even though I pre-ordered it?
A: If you haven't received notification that your Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge is ready to be picked up it means the store didn't receive enough of the model you pre-ordered to fulfill you pre-order at this time, or they haven't physically reserved your pre-order yet with the inventory they did receive."
and I def didn't wanna chance that..knowing my luck, they wouldn't get it. so i just did shipping.
it says it'll arrive BY release date of march 11th...anyone ever have any experience getting a best buy order before? i never used them for shipping before, so I'm wondering if i'll definitely get it ON march 11th.
pumped, though! played with one at best buy today and it's a nice phone. have my Moto X up for sale (since I use my note 4 so much more than the X) so i'm excited to get it!
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Best Buy Mobile employee here, the way pre orders are usually explained are that when you pre-order, there is a chance you won't get it on launch day but you WILL get it before someone that just walks in to buy it without one. I personally haven't seen many stores run out of pre-order stock.
Hope that helps!
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Best Buy Mobile employee here, the way pre orders are usually explained are that when you pre-order, there is a chance you won't get it on launch day but you WILL get it before someone that just walks in to buy it without one. I personally haven't seen many stores run out of pre-order stock.
Hope that helps!
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Do you have any insight on shipping? Do you think getting it shipped to your house will get it there sooner?
Cheers
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Do you have any insight on shipping? Do you think getting it shipped to your house will get it there sooner?
Cheers
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I'm 99% sure (at least in my store) you can only do in store pick-up if pre-ordering in store. Haven't heard otherwise about online pre-ordering.
EDIT: The info I posted is for if you are doing it through a contract/installment billing. I think if you get an unlocked or T-Mobile (we don't carry T-Mobile contracted phones in most stores), it's different.
thanks for the insight. I didn't pre-order in store, though. I did online. I was contemplating in store pickup until I read that there's a chance they may not have stock for all pre-orders... so i just did shipping. so any idea whether buying full price and getting it shipped should be here early? the chat rep said we'll have it the 11th for sure.
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thanks for the insight. I didn't pre-order in store, though. I did online. I was contemplating in store pickup until I read that there's a chance they may not have stock for all pre-orders... so i just did shipping. so any idea whether buying full price and getting it shipped should be here early? the chat rep said we'll have it the 11th for sure.
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I did the same as you. Paid full price and selected to have it shipped to my house. AT&T version. I went Best Buy over AT&T because Best Buy is typically better about returns and don't charge you any fee, Best Buy offered a free 64 GB microSD card, Best Buy is actually sending out the Gear VRs instead of just sending you a code to get one from Samsung, and finally, I had a $20 Best Buy gift card that I need to use lol. Best Buy is notorious for botching pre-orders, so I'll just be happy if we get it on or by the 11th. I doubt we'll get it early.
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I did the same as you. Paid full price and selected to have it shipped to my house. AT&T version. I went Best Buy over AT&T because Best Buy is typically better about returns and don't charge you any fee, Best Buy offered a free 64 GB microSD card, Best Buy is actually sending out the Gear VRs instead of just sending you a code to get one from Samsung, and finally, I had a $20 Best Buy gift card that I need to use lol. Best Buy is notorious for botching pre-orders, so I'll just be happy if we get it on or by the 11th. I doubt we'll get it early.
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well here's hoping they don't botch this. customer service wrote back to me in an email again explaining we will have it delivered on the 11th, so here's hoping!
I posted a while ago in a thread I can't remember that I had talked with Verizon online and they told me that the free gear s2 was the 3g model. Yesterday I went into a Verizon store to play with the s7e and asked the rep the same question. He said it was the Bluetooth only model. Either way they both said that it comes directly from Samsung with no requirement to add it to my account which if it was the 3g model then it would cost $5/mo for data. I'm just going to flip it. Thanks for the $300 off big red!
When i pre-ordered my s7e they required the $5/month activation with $175 cancellation to acquire the watch. I have a hard time thinking the its just the bluetooth version due to my required fee but we will see. I figure its easier to not activate it and sell private party and eat the extra $5/month. ($5/24 = $120, cheaper than the $175 to cancel)
Edit: I looked over my receipt and see that its the $300 version gear s2, meaning that it is the Bluetooth model. Once I receive it, I will go into store, play dumb and cancel it saying that i thought i needed it for the watch.
Well jeez, I wish they would be consistent. I'm going to call them soon and get another opinion.
Edit: just got off the phone with them. Its the 3g model ($299 is the contract price). And It will cost $5/mo even if I never use it or give it away so I'm going with the vr headset. I have a moto 360 and don't consider the s2 an upgrade, and so I'm not willing to pay anything let alone $120 for it.
3 reps with three different stories. Really frustrated.
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When i pre-ordered my s7e they required the $5/month activation with $175 cancellation to acquire the watch. I have a hard time thinking the its just the bluetooth version due to my required fee but we will see. I figure its easier to not activate it and sell private party and eat the extra $5/month. ($5/24 = $120, cheaper than the $175 to cancel)
Edit: I looked over my receipt and see that its the $300 version gear s2, meaning that it is the Bluetooth model. Once I receive it, I will go into store, play dumb and cancel it saying that i thought i needed it for the watch.
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You guys are confusing me. I thought you need the phone first so that you can register it with your imei number? Then you pick either the Gear VR or the S2 and it ships from Samsung in 4 to 6 weeks (basically confirming that you still have the phone after the return period).
You guys are buying the watch directly from Verizon; not getting it free from Samsung! The S2 even shows up in Samsungs rules section 4. It's a Verizon S2 promo but through Samsung.
3/4 the page will go live. You have to give the receipt, Mac Address, and ECID/IMEI. Then you can pick which part of Verizon promo you want. This is a Verizon promo which is run through Samsung. You will get the 3G model, and there is no contract required for it(Just like with all promos if a contract is required it will say it in the promotion rules).
Thank you for confirming Tidbits! But even if the page goes live on 3/4 us Verizon users are basically stuck in a holding pattern until we receive the phone right? We won't have access to the MAC or IMEI until we have the phones in hand next week (unless Verizon delivers before 3/11).
Correct.
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Correct you need the phone for the Mac Address. Also the reason why you wait 4 weeks is to lock you in so you can't refund. 30 days(California). Just food for thought.
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3/4 the page will go live. You have to give the receipt, Mac Address, and ECID/IMEI. Then you can pick which part of Verizon promo you want. This is a Verizon promo which is run through Samsung. You will get the 3G model, and there is no contract required for it(Just like with all promos if a contract is required it will say it in the promotion rules).
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Where in the promotion rules does it say that it's the 3g model? I can't find it. I just don't know which rep to believe, I'll probably call again when I have the phone in hand. Thanks for your opinion though.
Do you think Verizon would not give you the 3G model when they can probably convince at least 1/3 of them to get a plan for it? Samsung is selling both models for the same price right now. you know how Verizon loves money.
As if you look at the promotional details when Verizon advertises it. It says retails for $349.99 which Verizon sells the 3G model for that much. They sell the bluetooth model for $299.99
http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/samsung/?tab=why-verizon
Galaxy S7 and S7 edge requires a new device payment activation. *Gear VR MSRP is $100, 6-game bundle is estimated at $50 value, Gear S2 MSRP is $349.99. Free Gear VR or S2 takes 4-6 wks to deliver. Visit SamsungPromotions.com/VerizonOffer to redeem the free offer.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/connected-devices/samsung-gear-s2/
Yeah, at this point I'm hoping Samsung gives out more information on the 4th. Even if I get a VZW rep to corroborate your opinion, I'm going to have a hard time believing them when three reps have said three different things already. Hopefully Samsung has the details.
just look at the pricing.
Retail value 349.99. There is only one Gear S2 that cost that much and that's the 3G version which I listed. If the retail value was $299.99 then it would be the bluetooth model.
I already got my free s2...bad news is when I called in to pre-order they messed up. They weren't supposed to discount one, I was supposed to wait. But they did and I got a free s2 with 3g from verizon. I can still get the offer from samsung as well.
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Verizon has both versions of the s2 listed fur $299.99 on their website.
The 3G version $299.99 price is with Contract. Without which is retail $349.99
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Ah well anyway, I got mine free. Just need to decide if I want another or a vr lol
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Still sucks that verizon is waiting until the 11th to ship the phones out though
Naemion said:
Ah well anyway, I got mine free. Just need to decide if I want another or a vr lol
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Still sucks that verizon is waiting until the 11th to ship the phones out though
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The number of gifts are limited and you already received a gift. The moral and ethical choice would be to inform Verizon of their mistake or not claim a gift.
Verizon already know that the reps messed up but caught if early enough that they didn't lose to much.
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Well jeez, I wish they would be consistent. I'm going to call them soon and get another opinion.
Edit: just got off the phone with them. Its the 3g model ($299 is the contract price). And It will cost $5/mo even if I never use it or give it away so I'm going with the vr headset. I have a moto 360 and don't consider the s2 an upgrade, and so I'm not willing to pay anything let alone $120 for it.
3 reps with three different stories. Really frustrated.
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I ordered mine over the phone and with my emailed receipt it shows that my free watch will be coming with my phone on 3/11. I will screenshot the receipt.
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You guys are confusing me. I thought you need the phone first so that you can register it with your imei number? Then you pick either the Gear VR or the S2 and it ships from Samsung in 4 to 6 weeks (basically confirming that you still have the phone after the return period).
You guys are buying the watch directly from Verizon; not getting it free from Samsung! The S2 even shows up in Samsungs rules section 4. It's a Verizon S2 promo but through Samsung.
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It is the 3g model which is $300 with contract and $350 without. I called to check my order and they confirmed for me.
Tidbits said:
Correct you need the phone for the Mac Address. Also the reason why you wait 4 weeks is to lock you in so you can't refund. 30 days(California). Just food for thought.
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Maybe to get the watch from Samsung sure, but Verizon is shipping mine to me on 3/11, with my s7e
You sure it's the watch and not a "voucher" to get a watch. T-Mobile receipt has some that appears like you are getting the gear but as you can see in all those unboxing videos none of them have gotten their gears.
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You sure it's the watch and not a "voucher" to get a watch. T-Mobile receipt has some that appears like you are getting the gear but as you can see in all those unboxing videos none of them have gotten their gears.
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On my order it along side my s7e which logically means i should be receiving them at the same time (3/11), I guess i just have to wait to see. only 10 more days. I do remember the person on the phone saying that both items will be shipped at the same time, but we all know how reps are.
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
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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
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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!!!
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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?
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..
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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 !
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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
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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.
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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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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