Pre order - Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers

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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reverepats said:
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.

reverepats said:
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?

nosympathy said:
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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reverepats said:
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.

nosympathy said:
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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reverepats said:
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!!

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what is the quickest way to pass about 10 days?

this is getting kinda boring...i check these forums on average every 30mins... somebody help me!!!!! i need a new game or something...
Go look at guild wars 2, pre order now and get beta access. It is no monthly fee to
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chaosjh said:
this is getting kinda boring...i check these forums on average every 30mins... somebody help me!!!!! i need a new game or something...
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You can read the grossly exaggerated horror stories, endlessly repeated duplicate posts, and emotional circular ranting taking place on the One X forum. It's quite entertaining. There's one thread discussing graphics issues that's rambled on for 50+ pages without a shred of anything substantive to discuss. I come to the XL forum to get away from it.
chaosjh said:
this is getting kinda boring...i check these forums on average every 30mins... somebody help me!!!!! i need a new game or something...
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I know how you feel, Im doing the same thing! Trying to cut back though because I feel like it is making the wait longer...
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chaosjh said:
this is getting kinda boring...i check these forums on average every 30mins... somebody help me!!!!! i need a new game or something...
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Same here. The wait is killing me!
Youtube... Just avoid the weird part, unless you're into that.
I'm not much help, I've wasted the last few weeks of my life on here constantly, lol!
americasteam said:
Same here. The wait is killing me!
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I hearby banish you for saying same here what now yeah that's what I thought (something to entertain us)
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we're all going to have to band together and wait. My unit is coming in next friday. 9 days, 9 days.
Thinking about preordering mine tomorrow
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Thinking about preordering mine tomorrow
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I would just try to pick it up that Sunday...if its back ordered, your going to get it later than us, u less, you go through att.
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Artimus009 said:
I would just try to pick it up that Sunday...if its back ordered, your going to get it later than us, u less, you go through att.
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It's not really backordered. It's just the system being wonky because it's a pre order. If you pre order through AT&T and you get the email stating you'll get it shipped on May 2nd, you're fine.
And as long as you order your phone before 4pm EST on the 2nd, you should get it. But to be safe, just do it on the 1st. haha
This phone is popular in the tech world, but it's no iPhone. They'll have stock.
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It's not really backordered. It's just the system being wonky because it's a pre order. If you pre order through AT&T and you get the email stating you'll get it shipped on May 2nd, you're fine.
And as long as you order your phone before 4pm EST on the 2nd, you should get it. But to be safe, just do it on the 1st. haha
This phone is popular in the tech world, but it's no iPhone. They'll have stock.
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i got no email yet about being shipped on the second
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i got no email yet about being shipped on the second
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It doesn't say it in your order confirmation? This is an excerpt of what I got.
"Your order is scheduled to be shipped on May/02/2012. Orders received after 3 p.m. CST will be processed the next business day. All orders are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation email when your order is ready to ship."
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It doesn't say it in your order confirmation? This is an excerpt of what I got.
"Your order is scheduled to be shipped on May/02/2012. Orders received after 3 p.m. CST will be processed the next business day. All orders are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation email when your order is ready to ship."
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nah my order was premiere...
Just got a email order confirmation, says on or before the 6th, no email since.
The 6th is a Sunday, so you'll get it the 4th. All is well.
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The 6th is a Sunday, so you'll get it the 4th. All is well.
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if not i will kill 1 kitten everyday until i get it
Yeah same boat I'm in. I'm getting impatient but my phone won't get here till the 9th nothin I can do about it
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Artimus009 said:
I would just try to pick it up that Sunday...if its back ordered, your going to get it later than us, u less, you go through att.
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Im gonna preorder through at&t
I pre-ordered (through AT&T) on Sunday, and the email I got says "expected to be delivered by May 4th, 2012" That's more than a week away....
I'm using my wife's upgrade, and when I went to see about the Radio Shack offer ($50 less), they said that the phone had to be on the number it was purchased on for 31 days or they'd charge the full price of the phone to my card.

Walmart Pre-Order Thread

Hi All
I didn't see any Walmart pre-order threads and I personally couldn't resist the $168 price and pre-ordered for three lines. I was told on the phone after I ordered that they expect it to be around May 1st before it ships. Anyone have additional info?
Am I really the only one?
I pre-ordered from walmart and only am guessing about when it might show up.
truckmann said:
I pre-ordered from walmart and only am guessing about when it might show up.
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How much it costs for you to pre-order at Walmart?
phoneu said:
How much it costs for you to pre-order at Walmart?
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It was $168 with no tax and free shipping, but it looks like they have already raised it to $198 now.
I preordwred from Walmart as well but my line isn't eligible for upgrade until May 7. I tried moving it up but att will only do early upgrade if I buy from them
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It was $168 with no tax and free shipping, but it looks like they have already raised it to $198 now.
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Were you ordering from California?
JohnMcW said:
Were you ordering from California?
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No I'm in Oklahoma.
no tax on mine either, im in fl. That's one of the reasons i may stick it out and wait instead of running to the store.. because with tax included I'm saving $45 not $30 off the at&t price
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It was $168 with no tax and free shipping, but it looks like they have already raised it to $198 now.
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OMG 168 is really a good price. I checked Walmart and now the price is $198. I think I should check for more. Wish me luck...
$168 is a good price
I also pre ordered from Walmart!
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Pre-ordered from Walmart here in California ($168). My buddy runs the wireless part of walmart, and says the phones will be there on the 26th (confirmed). I however can't pick mine up until the 1st (Upgrade date)
NO taxes? For real?
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NO taxes? For real?
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Yes, for real. Now I'm just hoping it shows up soon. Still shows that Wal-Mart is "waiting for inventory"
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Yes, for real. Now I'm just hoping it shows up soon. Still shows that Wal-Mart is "waiting for inventory"
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Mine shows awaiting inventory also.......ugggggg! Yes the price of $168 is worth the wait but barely.... Lol.
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I will be patient. I will be patient. I will be patient!
Have to tell myself this every few hours. Especially as I'm reading the posts on here. I'm left wondering if people are being too hard on the phone or it's really that much of a disappointment. I know a lot has to do with preference but two things that bother me about Samsung's direction is general this time around is the locked bootloader and the bloatware added by them (not AT&T - that's expected).
C'mon Walmart, put one in my hand so I can find out for myself.
Edit:
Tried doing a chat with a rep. Seems like they still have 4/27 as the launch date. He couldn't assure anything though:
Please wait while we find an agent to assist you....
You have been connected to Mahender .
Mahender : Hi Hamzer, Thank you for contacting our chat support team of Walmart Wireless, I'll be glad to help you Save Money and Live Better.
Mahender : Could you please verify the last four digits of your SSN?
Hamzer 11: ####
Hamzer 11: Did you get that SSN?
Mahender : Thank you for the verification.
Mahender : Please allow me 3 minutes to review the order.
Hamzer 11: ok
Mahender : Thanks.
Mahender : I appreciate your patience. Please allow me 3 more minutes to review the order.
Hamzer 11: no problem
Mahender : Thank you.
Mahender : Thank you for your patience..
Mahender : I can see that the official launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Black Mist is 4/27/2013.
Mahender : Once it becomes available in our stock, we will process the order further.
Hamzer 11: Are you able to verify that the inventory will be available for the 27th, tomorrow?
Mahender : I totally understand you.
Mahender : However, I would not be able to provide any assurance on it.
Mahender : You can contact us back tomorrow and check the order status.
Mahender : You will be notified via e-mail with the shipper's tracking number once the package leaves our distribution center. You can track your package with shipper's tracking number by visiting the website www.fedex.com/US.
Mahender : Is there anything else I can do for you today?
Hamzer 11: No that's it. Thanks
Finally my s4 shipped out and is do at my door on the 30th!
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Mine just shipped as well!
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when did you guys order? I ordered on 19th and it still shows wait for inventory ..

50% off Samsung Accessory

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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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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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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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.

Best Buy in store this Friday

According to their Sunday Newspaper add.
That would be the 11th. Why does that sound familiar? I think I kept hearing the 11th in the UK and the 18th in the US. Something like that.
If that's true, I hope I get my pre-order by the 9th or 10th.
EDIT: Just checked my local Best Buy ad here in Kansas City, same thing, available 11/11/16.
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That would be the 11th. Why does that sound familiar? I think I kept hearing the 11th in the UK and the 18th in the US. Something like that.
If that's true, I hope I get my pre-order by the 9th or 10th.
EDIT: Just checked my local Best Buy ad here in Kansas City, same thing, available 11/11/16.
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Too bad, kids took all my money for Christmas and birthdays or I would of out right get one through best buy. Nice to see someone local on here. Gonna wait for tmobile, hopefully they start pre-order soon.
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Gonna wait for tmobile, hopefully they start pre-order soon.
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Luckily I don't care about the 4G version, Doesn't look like Sprint is going to carry it.
Had mobile data with my Gear S but ended up cancelling it. Never used it. Was just throwing away $10.
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Luckily I don't care about the 4G version, Doesn't look like Sprint is going to carry it.
Had mobile data with my Gear S but ended up cancelling it. Never used it. Was just throwing away $10.
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Yeah i really can't front the $400 cause of said holidays and b-days, but I want a smartwatch so I will take the hit and consider it an interest payment. I may cancel it later if I can tho.
At least for tmobile I think I read somewhere that it was only $5/mo, if thats the case then no biggie since i have returned the note 7 thus saving me $32.50/mo and just sticking with my note 4. I also have a second s7e not being used (for backup) that i may swap too later for samsung pay.
I saw it also! I hope they mean THIS Fri, not 11/18...
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I saw it also! I hope they mean THIS Fri, not 11/18...
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EDIT: Called my local BB in Hawthorne, CA and YES IT WILL BE RELEASING THIS FRIDAY 11/11/16! SWEEEEET!!!:good::good:
Same in Cleveland, just checked the Ad and says in stores 11/11/16
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Anybody taking bets on if this will really happen?
I say very doubtful...
Was out and about this morning, so I stopped by Best Buy.
Just as I thought, no go. Said the Samsung rep told them that there were very limited supplies and that this store didn't get any. Hmmm... They couldn't find ANY stores that did. They were just feeding me BS because they screwed up their ad.
My guess is next Friday just like Samsung has been saying all along. Hopefully pre-orders ship a day or two ahead of that.
They did offer to let me pre-order it though... Already did that long ago.

essential cutting the price of the ph1 by $200

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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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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