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Hi guys,
This may or may not be news to any of you, but I was able to procure my Atrix from AT&T for $99 (2 year upgrade renewal) after asking them if they'd price-match the costco.com price.
FYI in case anyone is/was going to pay $199.
I work for at&t and I rarely price match. In this case I wouldn't have done it, the cost is too high and I wouldn't make any money if I did the price match.
Just so anyone else knows if they get told no. That's why.
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totalimmortal363 said:
I work for at&t and I rarely price match. In this case I wouldn't have done it, the cost is too high and I wouldn't make any money if I did the price match.
Just so anyone else knows if they get told no. That's why.
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Good to know. It seems like this might be up to the manager's discretion as the sales rep did need his/her's approval.
I am a Costco member so it was just a matter of who wanted my $99 more.
I bought my atrix from best buy on the 29th of april for 99 bucks with a 2yr upgrade, they said it just went on sale
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MrSub said:
I bought my atrix from best buy on the 29th of april for 99 bucks with a 2yr upgrade, they said it just went on sale
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That's where I got mine on the 26th. I might return it though.
Why are you going to return it?
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ATT can never match sales tax!
I got my Atrix at Costco. Costco claims they have "warehouse" price so the sales tax is based on $149 (the Atrix is $99). AT&T's sales tax is based $599. I do not believe they can match that with Costco.
Plus Costco gives you car charger, case and wired earphone for free. It probably would cost $20 to buy them online. Plus you can return it with 30 days and exchange it within 90 days.
I got the Atrix for about $115 with tax two weeks ago. A little drawback is that they are no longer giving good cases anymore. I got two Atrix at same time, and one comes with very good case (selling for $12 on Amazon) and one has really bad case. I went back trying to get the good case. They opened up a few bags and the cases are all the bad ones.
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I got my Atrix at Costco. Costco claims they have "warehouse" price so the sales tax is based on $149 (the Atrix is $99). AT&T's sales tax is based $599. I do not believe they can match that with Costco.
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I was shocked when I bought mine at Costco and only had to pay tax on the 149, so nice. Ended up getting a couple of blu-ray's and some other odds and ends for the price I budgeted to get my Atrix. Plus, the guys at my Costco live and breathe smartphones so they know what they're selling (which for some reason is hard to find around here).
If you've got a Costco membership, save some serious scratch and get your Atrix there
Tax on Phone sales is in direct relation to what state you live in
When I lived in nevada a year ago I only paid tax on the sales price of the phones i purchased at at&t stores. As far as i know only California at&t stores make you pay tax on the full retail of the item and even the at&t rep when I bought my wife's last phone said its a california thing. Just thought i would chip in my 2 cents.
big_redfox said:
I got my Atrix at Costco. Costco claims they have "warehouse" price so the sales tax is based on $149 (the Atrix is $99). AT&T's sales tax is based $599. I do not believe they can match that with Costco.
Plus Costco gives you car charger, case and wired earphone for free. It probably would cost $20 to buy them online. Plus you can return it with 30 days and exchange it within 90 days.
I got the Atrix for about $115 with tax two weeks ago. A little drawback is that they are no longer giving good cases anymore. I got two Atrix at same time, and one comes with very good case (selling for $12 on Amazon) and one has really bad case. I went back trying to get the good case. They opened up a few bags and the cases are all the bad ones.
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Sales tax varies by state.
Here in AZ, the sales tax is on the actual price paid, not the retail value.
I bought mine in an AT&T store on launch day for $149 and only paid tax on the $149 sale price. (9.3% sales tax)
Hi there at&t brother (sister)! Price matching varies far each market, here in mine, we get reamed for price matching, but to the people who upgrade at costco, watch out because a lot of the time they have secondary contacts, as well as unlimited data plan removal. Tread carefully
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MrSub said:
Why are you going to return it?
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First of all, I don't like the camera on the phone. It's pretty bad compared to the Captivate I used before. Second, not sure if it's my phones issue, but people have trouble hearing me when I speak. They always say "what?" or "I can barely hear you" it happens with every single call and the phone has the latest update.
I tried three local at&t stores, none of tem price match to costco or even best buy, even after I said the bestbuy is right around the corner and they said I should buy from BB then.
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I tried three local at&t stores, none of tem price match to costco or even best buy, even after I said the bestbuy is right around the corner and they said I should buy from BB then.
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Just buy it from Best Buy and if you return it you won't be charged a restocking fee.
I have had them price match from Walmart not even an I'm not sure I asked then and they said yes but my phone was only a $50 difference from there store plus a store owned by at&t is more likely or they saw 5 phones on my account all with unlimited data and didn't want to lose that much over $50
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rjohnstone said:
Sales tax varies by state.
Here in AZ, the sales tax is on the actual price paid, not the retail value.
I bought mine in an AT&T store on launch day for $149 and only paid tax on the $149 sale price. (9.3% sales tax)
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This is true but when I first bought my Atrix at radio shack they made me pay tax in full price $599 bought for [email protected] But when I went to Costco I paid 129.99 and only had to pay tax on the 129.00.
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Paid $99 plus 5% sales tax totaling $104.94 at best buy in GA, this was about 2 months ago though.
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lost2030 said:
First of all, I don't like the camera on the phone. It's pretty bad compared to the Captivate I used before. Second, not sure if it's my phones issue, but people have trouble hearing me when I speak. They always say "what?" or "I can barely hear you" it happens with every single call and the phone has the latest update.
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Camera sucks, can't argue with you there.
As far as the voice quality issue, its a known and widespread problem. I went through 3 phones until I got a working unit that didn't have the voice or flash problem. Google it and look at the Motorola forums thread. Exchanging might get you a working unit.
I will say this: the first two that had the same problem were from the same batch. The third was from a different Costco and a different batch.
Also, Im yet to find anyone who works at a cellphone kiosk who knows more about smartphones than your average XDA user. SPECIALLY at AT&T stores. They are extra retarded in there.
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Can't go into details but I got my Atrix for free through the OP's method.
If I didn't have a decent reputation here, I wouldn't even bother mentioning it as no one would ever believe me
I won't say anything over PM either so don't ask...
wirednix said:
Camera sucks, can't argue with you there.
As far as the voice quality issue, its a known and widespread problem. I went through 3 phones until I got a working unit that didn't have the voice or flash problem. Google it and look at the Motorola forums thread. Exchanging might get you a working unit.
I will say this: the first two that had the same problem were from the same batch. The third was from a different Costco and a different batch.
Also, Im yet to find anyone who works at a cellphone kiosk who knows more about smartphones than your average XDA user. SPECIALLY at AT&T stores. They are extra retarded in there.
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By flash problem are you referring to the dual LED's?? Mine are fine, I did find a thread where people said the LED would flicker and turn off. This voice issue is really bad though!
jussst got email from att..atrix now $99. considering I bought mine outright full price $545 just a few months ago...wow.
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You're comparing 2yr contract price with non contact price?
I think it's been that price for a while
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It has been. I have absolutely no idea as to why they sent out a notice now.... screwy advertising.
wtf indeed. I got mine for $49 back in june.
Yeah, I bought mine for $49 (w/ two year contract) from BestBuy in July. The no contract price has not changed (I don't believe)
It was a penny from Amazon (w/2yr AT&T contract) back in June.
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rickriego said:
jussst got email from att..atrix now $99. considering I bought mine outright full price $545 just a few months ago...wow.
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You're not the sharpest tool in the tool shed, are you?
I paid $25 for mine with 2 yr.
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I hate all of you! (I paid $125 in March )
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I hate all of you! (I paid $125 in March )
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Same here. But at least we can upgrade a little sooner.
I paid like $500 for mine, I didn't have insurance on my cryphone:/
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I didn't pay anything for mine, plus a free work & play kit on a 2 year contract.
I paid a penny for mine from amazon wireless
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lol. i paid a penny w/ a 2yr. at a cor store a couple of months ago after i had to give back a demo. funny.
I got my atrix for $99.99 on launch day. Upgrade price with a $100 off upgrade that was attached to one of the lines on my family plan.
Mine was 145 with 2year cntrct
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I paid $200 but a got car charger, screen protector, 16gb class 4 SD card, and a case all for free.
Forgot to mention with a 2 year contract.
what the hell?
I paid $200 2 weeks after it was launched.
I bought it at an AT&T store. just the phone. no extra accessories.
2 year contract.
dang.
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bongd said:
You're not the sharpest tool in the tool shed, are you?
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i may not be the sharpest, but i''ll still shank the eff outta you. keep ur condescending effinb remarks to yourself genius. I happened to buy my 1st atrix outright because i had just reupped my contract for an i-4 and sold it to get the atrix a few days after it came out. not that I need to explain it to anyone such as yourself. If all you have to say is **** like what you did then save your breath. its not needed around here.
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i may not be the sharpest, but i''ll still shank the eff outta you. keep ur condescending effinb remarks to yourself genius. I happened to buy my 1st atrix outright because i had just reupped my contract for an i-4 and sold it to get the atrix a few days after it came out. not that I need to explain it to anyone such as yourself. If all you have to say is **** like what you did then save your breath. its not needed around here.
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take some of your own advice, a reply like that isn't needed around here either.
Hi everyone.
I want to order a Galaxy note but dont want to pay too much.
Does anyone know any cheap prices that they have seen.
Handtec.co.uk is out of stock!!!
and i dont want to wait much longer...
You will get it cheaper from amazon.de than you will in the uk
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Gum tree
Ebay?
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Price on amazon.de rised 70 euros since friday :s
This is one hell most wanted beast of the year!!
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try simplyelectronics.net or on their ebay store.
My Dad and i have ordered ours from their, cheapest legit place £460 with free shipping.
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try simplyelectronics.net or on their ebay store.
My Dad and i have ordered ours from their, cheapest legit place £460 with free shipping.
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Have you received yours from Simply Electronics? I ordered mine a week ago, the money was only taken on Monday but no email confirming dispatch ... cheap but terrible service in my opinion. I have phoned them twice and they have always had stock so simply no excuse for the delay in my mind. Also no option of express delivery annoyed me so I can't really recommend Simply Electronics - wish I'd bought from Amazon.De instead
I've just got one free from buy mobiles.net for £32 a month on o2 with 300 mins unlimited txt 500mb and free bt openzone wifi.
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I got a cracker from mobiles.co.uk for an upgrade on Vodafone to remain at 36 pounds a month. Think they screwed up cause the upgrade was supposed to be 41. 24 month contract, 600 min, 500 Meg data and unlimited texts.
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samstables said:
Have you received yours from Simply Electronics? I ordered mine a week ago, the money was only taken on Monday but no email confirming dispatch ... cheap but terrible service in my opinion. I have phoned them twice and they have always had stock so simply no excuse for the delay in my mind. Also no option of express delivery annoyed me so I can't really recommend Simply Electronics - wish I'd bought from Amazon.De instead
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We ordered on the 2nd, no not yet but apparently it is coming on friday, they seem to be extremely slow, but they are no doubt legit, i have seen alot of people complaining about slow delivery, but they seem to get the products... also if there ebay feedback is anything to go by they seem to be good, so we'll see what happens on friday. its stpidly frustrating though!!!
I can almost forgive Simply Electronics as I think delivery was attempted of my GN this morning... I'll find out tomorrow when I can try and get it back from the Royal Mail sorting office! (not that Simply Electronics told me it was on its way or gave me the tracking numbers... and assuming that's what the missed delivery was...)
If you can stand to wait for delivery of 10-14 days they're probably ok as the price was by far the best I've seen PLUS I found an £8 voucher online which made the price even better
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Price on amazon.de rised 70 euros since friday :s
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Amazon.de ran out of stock so only Amazon market sellers have them and are charging a fortune for them,
Wait till they have them back in stock.
I am waiting for the White Note from amazon.de
Got one for you
Used 15 days. Samsung screen sticker still in place. Protected buy Nillkin silicon case from day 1.
XXKL7 firmware. DBT CSC code switchable to anything you like since it's OXAKL7 CSC.
Under 400£. PM me.
Came from GS2 can't imagine going back to it. So much screen real estate, easily pocketable.
Try it U'll love it.
In case you wonder why I'm getting rid of it : just ordered a so gorgeous WHITE Note
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apparently you can get it on contract with low minutes on O2 via third party seller and if you got to thrid party seller via cashback websites like quidco or topcashback then you get about 100£ for contract phones with some providers. Plus if you drop the data plan on the O2 contract then you get the phone for about £440 with free flip cover.
Plus bonus you get Uk charger unlike amazon.de and also you get free 18-24m payments without interest charge if you treat it like buying a sim free phone. mentioned on hotukdeals threads about samsung galaxy note. search for those threads if interested.
Just Google these guys... joke. Simply electronics took 2 weeks, 4 emails and 4 phone calls and a brief communication from Google check out to get me my refund. Keeping in mind I requested the refund 2 hours after payment!
Simply electronics...? simply stay well clear.
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curlymanoliver said:
We ordered on the 2nd, no not yet but apparently it is coming on friday, they seem to be extremely slow, but they are no doubt legit, i have seen alot of people complaining about slow delivery, but they seem to get the products... also if there ebay feedback is anything to go by they seem to be good, so we'll see what happens on friday. its stpidly frustrating though!!!
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i dont wanna worry you but do a google search on simply electronics problems, fingers crossed your order arrives soon
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i dont wanna worry you but do a google search on simply electronics problems, fingers crossed your order arrives soon
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There seem to be about as many positive as negative reviews online! and the ebay rating is pretty high (98.9%), esp considering the number of transactions (15443)...
I did get an email from them today apologising for the delay (but not quite managing to actually let me know when it would be dispatched!)
So I live in hope.
I also ordered one to the states on Jan. 9 and I'm still waiting to be dispatched. I don't know if it will ever come but like you said, the reviews for them are lopsided. Either extremely good or extremely bad.... Has anyone here order from them and gotten one? Was it new and comes with everything including product being sealed?
I have seen a couple of other people in this forum say they have recieved theirs from there...
for the american above me.... you could be waiting a while, im in the uk and i ordered on the 2nd... they said it would be here today, but alas, nothing,im really hoping tomorow! if it gets to monday that would be the start of the third week of waiting!
I wonder what the expected price of the Note 3 would be after settling down for a month.
I see differing prices for preorders in some sits and it is way more expensive to the the price I paid for my unlocked Note 2.
Close to 950 USD..
I prebooked mine without even knowing the price.
Has anyone got an idea about this?
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Don't think it will go down anytime soon. Just pay up and get it early
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That's pretty high, are you in the US?
NewEgg has pre-order prices for unlocked Note 3's at $795 at the moment.
http://www.newegg.com/All-Unlocked-Cell-Phones/SubCategory/ID-2961?Tid=19172&Order=PRICED
just fyi negrielectronics (never used them, plz look them up) has it for like 690 preorder t-mobile version. (no taxes)
staryoshi said:
NewEgg has pre-order prices for unlocked Note 3's at $795 at the moment.
http://www.newegg.com/All-Unlocked-Cell-Phones/SubCategory/ID-2961?Tid=19172&Order=PRICED
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These are SIM unlocked (can be on multiple carriers) and possibly not bootloader locked. Let the buyer beware.
In italy we are expecting 729 euro, on the 25th of september.
Of course price will go down. Same thing happened last year. Hardcore fans will be pay that price but most average buyers will wait it out. I'm waiting price will drop once released, also lack of sales figures will help drop price.
If it saves me 50-100 Then it's worth the wait.
Just saw a post in ce4arab forum that a user saw it in display at a shopping mall.
Price is between 750 and 800 USD for the 3g and the lte.
I will go and meet the note 3 tomorrow.
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riz157 said:
Of course price will go down. Same thing happened last year. Hardcore fans will be pay that price but most average buyers will wait it out. I'm waiting price will drop once released, also lack of sales figures will help drop price.
If it saves me 50-100 Then it's worth the wait.
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$50 TO $100 will take months. not worth the wait to me
Netherlands is set at around €711 (T-Mobile)/€699 unbranded (Studentmobiel), Germany unbranded at around €649.
The S4 (snapdragon) was €649 at launch in Germany, and is €499 today. So prices do most certainly drop over time!
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$50 TO $100 will take months. not worth the wait to me
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Watch this space, won't be long now. Some retailers already selling it cheaper then initial price of 649 can be picked up for 609 in the uk!! Probably due to several factors primarily poor preorders, still plastic, iPhone release date and rumours of Nexus 5. Patient is most certainly a virtue pal but of course if you are smartphone junkie that doesn't mean anything,
I can't help thinking Samsung are greedier then ever before, they give you less for your money. I'm personally waiting for nexus 5 to make up my mind which to get by then hopefully price would have dropped much further.
I payed about 700 euros for it (in the Netherlands)
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Release price here in Spain on phonehouse is 749€ including 50€ flip case, seeing around 650 in UK pounds for the UK.
Sammath said:
I payed about 700 euros for it (in the Netherlands)
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@ sammath
Could you please share the site where you order it from and some details about availability?
Nowhere to preorder it in Belgium, I was considering placing an order at some UK store ( they stock it on 26th)...but the Netherlands is closer...
also,on all *.nl sites the availability is quoted "end september" as opposed to clove.co.uk where it clearly states 26th as shipping out date....in Germany it's 29th
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@ sammath
Could you please share the site where you order it from and some details about availability?
Nowhere to preorder it in Belgium, I was considering placing an order at some UK store ( they stock it on 26th)...but the Netherlands is closer...
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Well I've ordered it from www.belsimpel.nl
On that site it's stated a 5 to 7 day delivery time. So i guess I'm getting it either next week or the week after that
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oneandroidnut said:
$50 TO $100 will take months. not worth the wait to me
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To me, it's a toy, not food needed for nourishment or the cure for cancer.
I always bid my time and buy my toys long after the herds have settled down. I'll be getting the N3 (if i decide to get it) months and months after it's launched and for hundreds of dollars less. I can wait that long and it's worth it to me.
My current Note 2 cost me 300 and I didn't die because I didn't get it on day one rather than months later and much cheaper. Yeah, there are folks like me.
BTW, I really appreciate folks who go out and get stuff on day one regardless of price. You keep the game alive versus cheapos like me. ???
Sammath said:
Well I've ordered it from www.belsimpel.nl
On that site it's stated a 5 to 7 day delivery time. So i guess I'm getting it either next week or the week after that
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It's been 5-7 days since last Monday :fingers-crossed: ...so I guess I need to call them tomorrow...
LordLugard said:
To me, it's a toy, not food needed for nourishment or the cure for cancer.
I always bid my time and buy my toys long after the herds have settled down. I'll be getting the N3 (if i decide to get it) months and months after it's launched and for hundreds of dollars less. I can wait that long and it's worth it to me.
My current Note 2 cost me 300 and I didn't die because I didn't get it on day one rather than months later and much cheaper. Yeah, there are folks like me.
BTW, I really appreciate folks who go out and get stuff on day one regardless of price. You keep the game alive versus cheapos like me. ???
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You're not a cheapie you've just got your priorities right. Essentials take precedence over luxuries.
Keep it up you're a dying breed in an age of consumption fuelled society.
Those who can afford to get in on it from the gate should go for it if they so wish, those who can't should wait until they can, simple as that.
There is nothing wrong with constantly buying "the next big thing" if you can afford it and nothing wrong with waiting if you can't.
Just fyi. Its great that Costco is doing this because if you do decide to purchase through them you will have a 90 day return period no questions asked rooted or not. Cheers!
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Bundle comes with a
-Black version 32GB Note 10.1 2014
-Official Samsung pouch that converts to a stand.
Purchased mine here in Everett, Washington warehouse.
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What is included in the bundle?
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I was at Costco in Torrance this afternoon and the only tablets for sale were various Samsung Tabs and Dell tablets.
I'll check other Costco warehouses in my area in hopes of seeing this deal.
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What is included in the bundle?
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Comes with a pouch that can convert to a stand of some sorts.
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harrychimp said:
I was at Costco in Torrance this afternoon and the only tablets for sale were various Samsung Tabs and Dell tablets.
I'll check other Costco warehouses in my area in hopes of seeing this deal.
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Im here in Washington State. I was told that they just got them in and they had a ton of them.
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$579 is not really much of a price break,, especially for Costco where items tend to be significantly cheaper than their competitors. I was hoping to see at least a $50 discount (10%).
Oh well.
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$579 is not really much of a price break,, especially for Costco where items tend to be significantly cheaper than their competitors. I was hoping to see at least a $50 discount (10%).
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I agree. I read somewhere here that at one point it was $50 dollar savings. But still having it available at Costco is still a win for us because of there fantastic 90 day return policy no questions asked.
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jjdevega said:
I agree. I read somewhere here that at one point it was $50 dollar savings. But still having it available at Costco is still a win for us because of there fantastic 90 day return policy no questions asked.
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Just bought a brand new white Note 10.1 2014 Edition 16GB on eBay for $519 and no tax. The seller has over 10,000 transactions with 99.9% positive feedback. Added a SquareTrade 2yr Accidental Damage warranty for $99 and I'm set. I preferred the black model, but it's going to be in a case. So the color was not a deal breaker by any means.
Now, I need a decent case and a 64GB micro SD card.
I picked one up at costco on the 6th. I wouldn't really call this a bundle. The pouch is pretty mediocre, the price is just okay, but the return policy is awesome and I didn't have to wait for it or go to best buy.
If anyone else bought this puppy at costco, can you explain how the pouch converts to a stand? I can't figure it out. The best I've been able to do is make a bump out of it and I don't think I would ever try to rest the tab on it; it would most likely just slip off of it. I pretty much just use it as a sort of placemat under it when I put it down. It's not even good as a pouch.
The note itself is pretty cool, though and I don't really mind not getting much of a price break. Sammy still hasn't sent me the code for the perks though. That kind of ticks me off. The serial number and the mac address don't match and it's taking them forever to deal with it. If they don't get their act together pretty soon I might just bring it back and wait for them to go on sale. It would be a shame though, this one has no issues that I've noticed yet. No screen bleed, build quality is excellent. Battery life could be better and there is a little lag but I can live with that. Oh well.
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I picked one up at costco on the 6th. I wouldn't really call this a bundle. The pouch is pretty mediocre, the price is just okay, but the return policy is awesome and I didn't have to wait for it or go to best buy.
If anyone else bought this puppy at costco, can you explain how the pouch converts to a stand? I can't figure it out. The best I've been able to do is make a bump out of it and I don't think I would ever try to rest the tab on it; it would most likely just slip off of it. I pretty much just use it as a sort of placemat under it when I put it down. It's not even good as a pouch.
The note itself is pretty cool, though and I don't really mind not getting much of a price break. Sammy still hasn't sent me the code for the perks though. That kind of ticks me off. The serial number and the mac address don't match and it's taking them forever to deal with it. If they don't get their act together pretty soon I might just bring it back and wait for them to go on sale. It would be a shame though, this one has no issues that I've noticed yet. No screen bleed, build quality is excellent. Battery life could be better and there is a little lag but I can live with that. Oh well.
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Well you have 90 days from when you purchased it at Costco so I'm sure something will happen by then. I too have yet to receive the code. I even had it escalated through live chat 3 days ago and was told that I should be receiving the code through email today. Nothing yet so far so I'm sure I'll be talking to Live Chat once again. Regarding the Pouch as a stand? My mistake it doesn't stand the tablet up at all. It's more of a way to set it down on an angle for typing maybe? But I agree not much of a bundle but we did save some money for a 32GB model. I purchased a Poetic slim case for $9.99 @ Amazon with Prime shipping. It looks great and now well protected. Very happy I bought this tablet.
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jjdevega said:
Well you have 90 days from when you purchased it at Costco so I'm sure something will happen by then. I too have yet to receive the code. I even had it escalated through live chat 3 days ago and was told that I should be receiving the code through email today. Nothing yet so far so I'm sure I'll be talking to Live Chat once again. Regarding the Pouch as a stand? My mistake it doesn't stand the tablet up at all. It's more of a way to set it down on an angle for typing maybe? But I agree not much of a bundle but we did save some money for a 32GB model. I purchased a Poetic slim case for $9.99 @ Amazon with Prime shipping. It looks great and now well protected. Very happy I bought this tablet.
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Smart purchase with the Poetic case. I had a similar case from another brand for my old Motorola Xoom. So I decided to buy the Poetic Slimline.
Has anyone seen this in a southern California store? I looked at my local Costco in orange county and they only had the old one and the note 8.
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allen2oo3 said:
Has anyone seen this in a southern California store? I looked at my local Costco in orange county and they only had the old one and the note 8.
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Keep checking. I'm sure it will come that way. Costcos here carry them (Washington State).
Update: Finally received my Code perks! It took about two weeks but finally here. I now just registered my second Note 10.1 2014 unit for perks as well. Unfortunately I also had to speak with live chat agent regarding errors during registration. I was told I should be receiving my perks within two days.... more like 2 weeks. At least now I know it will be coming.
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Keep checking. I'm sure it will come that way. Costcos here carry them (Washington State).
Update: Finally received my Code perks! It took about two weeks but finally here. I now just registered my second Note 10.1 2014 unit for perks as well. Unfortunately I also had to speak with live chat agent regarding errors during registration. I was told I should be receiving my perks within two days.... more like 2 weeks. At least now I know it will be coming.
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Still nothing at my local Costcos which are only pushing the Note 8 and Tab 3.
Personally, I bought brand new 16gb version on eBay from a reputable seller located in New York on December 13th and had it in my hands in Southern CA on the 23rd (even with the UPS delays). For potential buyers, you may want to consider this option, though only buy from a reputable seller.
I bought mine from Costco in early Dec for $579. It is interesting though, the store I went to had a whole stack of them, but no other Costcos in the Detroit area had any. When you check for them you may want to have them search all the Costcos in the area.
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Just at my local Costco today and noticed that they lowered the price from $579 to $529. If you purchased yours within 30 days of this change in press you can get back the difference or just simply return it and get another one since you have 90 days return policy.
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I paid 579 for mine. I saw they now had it for 529. I went in and got 50 refund. I think this refund time is for 90 days. Just offer to either return it or get the difference and they will always give you the difference.
We have 3 Costco's here and only one has ever had the Note 2014. The other two never have it. They have it online, but the price is higher.
The pouch is pretty worthless. If it can be a stand, I have on idea how that would work.
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I paid 579 for mine. I saw they now had it for 529. I went in and got 50 refund. I think this refund time is for 90 days. Just offer to either return it or get the difference and they will always give you the difference.
We have 3 Costco's here and only one has ever had the Note 2014. The other two never have it. They have it online, but the price is higher.
The pouch is pretty worthless. If it can be a stand, I have on idea how that would work.
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Yes as a stand I agree it's worthless, it's more like a way to have an angle when you rest it on a flat surface for typing maybe? I was told from an employee if you purchased before the price change, you have 30 days from the start of the reduced price to refund you the difference. Your safety night of course is the 90 day return policy.
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