Item Number #566488
Price $589.99 (already knew this)
Arrives March 24th
On sale March 27th
What does this do for you? You can now call your local costco and ask them if they have that item on order. As of right now they are saying no free case in store. Yes this item number is different then online, it always is.
If you order online, does it ship from a central US warehouse? Or from a local store? I'm wondering if I can miss sales tax by ordering online.
martonikaj said:
If you order online, does it ship from a central US warehouse? Or from a local store? I'm wondering if I can miss sales tax by ordering online.
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Unless Costco doesn't have any presence in your state, you'll have to pay sales tax regardless of where it ships from. And they'll charge your tax based on your shipping address.
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Unless Costco doesn't have any presence in your state, you'll have to pay sales tax regardless of where it ships from. And they'll charge your tax based on your shipping address.
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Ouch. Super lame. Maybe worth the wait for a free gel case I guess? lol.
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In store will come with the free case also.
bwcorvus said:
UPDATE:
In store will come with the free case also.
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Shweet. No need to wait to get it from online then.
What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!
Knether said:
What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!
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Sorry don't work there
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In store will come with the free case also.
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Not too bad....
I was at the Chino Hills, CA Costco yesterday. The guy said they have the XOOM WIFI on a pallet in back already and can't bring it out until March 27th. Not sure if he was confused with 3G version or not, but that is what I was told.
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What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!
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what's sam's club's return policy? Costco is 90 days.
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In store will come with the free case also.
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It doesn't state anywhere which color case you get online... do you just get a black one?
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what's sam's club's return policy? Costco is 90 days.
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It's 90 as well
Black case only.
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Pre-order now and it will begin shipping March 27, 2011.
Thank you for shopping costco.com. Your current order status is: Shipped.
Just picked up my Xoom from my local Costco warehouse. I got there when they opened. Nothing in the aisle display or on the actual box indicated that it would come with the free gel case, so I asked the person in merchandise pickup. They said I could open the box to see if it was inside it, and sure enough it was.
Our costco says free gel case on the sign and has price of 589. They had a large display with demo. Not many sold at our costco in NJ, maybe 4 or so at noon time.
I picked one up to try it out and see if it can do everything I need it to do.
The case is in the box under everything and is black. There is an insert that says thank you your free accessory is included.
Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast
kirdroid said:
Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast
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Probably more people aware of going to BestBuy to pick it up, and fewer people who have a Costco membership who will actually want one of these.
kirdroid said:
Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast
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Today Costco had 20-30 cards to take to the register.
Yesterday one Staples store said they would have 4 in stock today.
Today one Best Buy store said they got 2 for today.
Honestly, Best Buy having two is not surprising at all. Three of them around me have their Xoom 3G tucked away toward the back, whereas the iPad and everything Apple has its own kiosk. Obvious partnership much?
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But if you buy it online from Costco.com, you get free shipping and free gel case
http://androidcommunity.com/motorola-xoom-wifi-589-at-costco-with-free-gel-case-free-shipping-20110317/
but you have to wait a few days more. April 1st instead of March 27th.
Returning my 3G Xoom to Cosco this weekend and getting the Wifi version. Yay
"Pre-order now and it will begin shipping April 1, 2011."
That's kinda stupid....
Would be nice if they offered the gel case in store too...
Mine was sent to fulfillment already, wonder what will happen?
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"Pre-order now and it will begin shipping April 1, 2011."
That's kinda stupid....
Would be nice if they offered the gel case in store too...
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They very well might have the same deal in the store, if they stock it there. We'll have to wait until 3/27 to see for sure, unless somebody leaks the sales sheet like they did prior to the 3G's launch.
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Returning my 3G Xoom to Cosco this weekend and getting the Wifi version. Yay
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Just did this yesterday. The guy at the Verizon sales booth, who was the same guy that originally sold it to me, was like "oh no, you don't like the Xoom?"
I told him about the upcoming wifi version, and even he agreed that what I was doing was a good idea.
it has been proven that lack of availability is not an issue (meaning they are not flying of the shelf's) so why pre-order when i can walk to a Cotsco and buy and there wont even be a line
I just preordered through amazon prime and got free 2 day shipping and didn't pay tax. Hopefully I'll have it by the 28th.
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I just preordered through amazon prime and got free 2 day shipping and didn't pay tax. Hopefully I'll have it by the 28th.
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+1.. I thought about the Costco route, but with tax the total would be more (even including the 'value' of the gel case - which I wouldn't use anyways). At least with Amazon it's $599 OTD.
neonflx said:
it has been proven that lack of availability is not an issue (meaning they are not flying of the shelf's) so why pre-order when i can walk to a Cotsco and buy and there wont even be a line
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Thats exactly what im gonna do. Plus costco has teh 90 day return policy, so if some crazy new tablet comes out i wont have any buyers remorse.
eaglecomm said:
+1.. I thought about the Costco route, but with tax the total would be more (even including the 'value' of the gel case - which I wouldn't use anyways). At least with Amazon it's $599 OTD.
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Unfortunately I gotta pay tax in WA from Amazon too anyways
To those who pre-ordered on Amazon, would you mind checking your order information in the Amazon app (Android or iPhone).
I pre-ordered the wifi-only Xoom as soon as it went up on Amazon, and when I check my order information on the Amazon app (not the main website) there is a date under the "Two-Day Shipping" that says "April 29, 2011", above "Ship my items as they become available."
I sincerely hope that is not how long it is going to take before they can fulfill the order and it's just some oddball date that is showing up on my order info.
This date, nor any date at all, shows up on the regular Amazon website when I go view my open order.
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To those who pre-ordered on Amazon, would you mind checking your order information in the Amazon app (Android or iPhone).
I pre-ordered the wifi-only Xoom as soon as it went up on Amazon, and when I check my order information on the Amazon app (not the main website) there is a date under the "Two-Day Shipping" that says "April 29, 2011", above "Ship my items as they become available."
I sincerely hope that is not how long it is going to take before they can fulfill the order and it's just some oddball date that is showing up on my order info.
This date, nor any date at all, shows up on the regular Amazon website when I go view my open order.
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Amazon picks a random date when they don't list the real launch date on the main page, I wouldn't worry about it. You'll get an email a week before with the real ship date. I pre-order games all the time on Amazon and this always happens.
Reassuring. Thank you
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Here is the coupon
This would be a steal if people snagged this one up!
great deal. thanks
Has anybody used this coupon to buy a TF at Staples lately? For only $300?? Do they still have them in stock?
Thanks
I've been thinking about getting a tablet but I don't even see myself using my netbook too much.
But at this price I might bite the bullet...
Wow! This is an AWESOME deal! This is your chance to get the transformer you have been waiting for
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Has anybody used this coupon to buy a TF at Staples lately? For only $300?? Do they still have them in stock?
Thanks
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seems in my area the Transformer is only available online, not at retail stores, still gona have to go in and take a peek, $100USD off worth a little leg work since coupon looks like its only good for "in store" sales, not online.
What a scam! The Staples near me said Transformer is online only and not sold in stores.
Supposedly you have to go into the Store, use a Kiosk, and say "Pay Here" (at the store). They ring you out IN the store where you can use the coupon.
You can't order it online for the coupon.
Problem is when I go to staples.com they are sold out and have been sold out of the 16GB model.
I don't think I'll be able to order it at an online kiosk in stores either. I think the best bet is to try to price match at Walmart or OfficeDepot.
All 15+ Walmarts in my area are out of stock too though unfortunately. I wonder if it's possible to do an online purchase in store and apply a price match.
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What a scam! The Staples near me said Transformer is online only and not sold in stores.
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What your local Staples have said is true and not a scam. It is only available online to buy. I know this because I bought one last week from Staples (ordered from kiosk from online, paid in-store, delivered to house).
I heard Office Depots accept this coupon.
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Supposedly you have to go into the Store, use a Kiosk, and say "Pay Here" (at the store). They ring you out IN the store where you can use the coupon.
You can't order it online for the coupon.
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Does this possibly mean you can "order" the unit in the retail store, pay for it then/there and pick it up when it comes in --possibly, do you know? If so, I can work that option
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I heard Office Depots accept this coupon.
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I can confirm that Office Depot will take the coupon (at least here in Houston) just got a second 32Gig less than an hour ago, but they don't even stock the dock, so I guess I be lookin' to get one from Newegg.
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I can confirm that Office Depot will take the coupon (at least here in Houston) just got a second 32Gig less than an hour ago, but they don't even stock the dock, so I guess I be lookin' to get one from Newegg.
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Aww man.. Of course this would happen a week after I got mine :/
Also got mine from Office Depot as they honored the coupon.
However, slickdeal users have been noting that a memo has been issues to managers that they shouldn't be honoring the coupon anymore unless you can provide a staples store that has the item in stock as well in the local area.
I also got mine at Office Depot. They also had one dock in stock but not sure if I want the dock yet. After taxes it was like 322 which is a steal IMO.
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Here is the coupon
This would be a steal if people snagged this one up!
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B1ackplague,
I owe you. I already have a 32GB TF with dock bought from TigerDirect but I just bought a Xoom at Best Buy 9 days ago when the price dropped to $499.00. I took your coupon into Best Buy and asked them if they could do anything for me on this recent Xoom purchase and they handed me $106.65 in cash. My Xoom cost me $399.99! Awesome! Like I said, I owe you for bringing attention to this deal in our forum! Thanks!
Nice! Just picked up the 32gb from Office Depot. Thanks for the coupon.
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I price matched the Staples $100 at Office Depot and it worked. They had to call Staples to confirm the coupon was valid and then they had to get a district manager to approve it.
They did not have the TF so I pick up the galaxy tab 10.1 for 424.99 thanks for the coupon
I see a lot of people in the UK ordering the Note from the german amazon site, what places are people in the United States ordering the phone from and for what price? I wanted the nexus prime but this looks like it may be an overall better device, not to mention its available now and has a sd card slot which I wanted.
Negri Electronics, ~$800 US with 2nd day shipping and $35 off promo cert.
I initially wanted a prime too, but it was more for the hardware than the software (which the Note will get eventually), and the note's got better goods.
I'm always wary of ordering from Negri, plemix..etc. I just wait for it to get to Amazon.com or Newegg.com at least they have return policies on the devices. If you order from one of those NY web retailers your pretty much SOL on returns.
looks like its on backorder on negri, I thought I saw people paying $700 for the phone? I would love for it to show up on amazon.com
Handtec, paid $723, they shipped it overnight
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looks like its on backorder on negri, I thought I saw people paying $700 for the phone? I would love for it to show up on amazon.com
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Yes and also on BO in mobilecityonline
inurb said:
I'm always wary of ordering from Negri, plemix..etc. I just wait for it to get to Amazon.com or Newegg.com at least they have return policies on the devices. If you order from one of those NY web retailers your pretty much SOL on returns.
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Negri has a return policy right on their website...
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I love Negri...bought 3 high end phones from them over the last 3 years. Not a single problem with returns, etc. Sorry I waited a day late to get my order in.
I found 2 places locally (Chicago area) who "said" they are getting them by Friday...we'll see!
I just bought through handtec @ $776 Canadian. US and Canadian dollars are pretty close right now, might be like $769 USD. 2-4 day shipping with Fedex to North America. They are getting more stock and shipping Friday the 4th, apparently.
Unlocked Mobiles.com
I just ordered mine last Friday, Oct 28th from Unlocked Mobiles.com and they shipped the same day. Total Cost £504.15 = $807.72! Very good about tracking and notification. Tracking shows my phone in New York, I should have it by Friday this week!
I ordered from Negri on Monday, its suppose to be in texas tomorrow. But the guy stated it was shipped Tuesday but did not have tracking number. But I kept asking and it looks like he was on back order but shipped today for tomorrow delivery. Even though I paid for 2 day delivery so he kept to his promise of the date for delivery.
Spent more than I wanted but thats fine if shows up. I had previously ordered with Expansys and they played a lot of games with my order so I canceled with them and went to Negri. But I just got an email from Expansys stating they have them in stock ready to ship. But somehow I do not believe them. There were others that received units from them. Use at your own risk.
Negri seems to be on the up and up, As well it seems there is one person that I kept dealing with on chat and email. So it might be a single guy running the site. So far he has kept to his promise and that means a lot when trusting a unknown website.
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I'm always wary of ordering from Negri, plemix..etc. I just wait for it to get to Amazon.com or Newegg.com at least they have return policies on the devices. If you order from one of those NY web retailers your pretty much SOL on returns.
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They have return policies, that said I've never used them before, so I've never had to return anything to them. Generally I'd agree with you, the big web stores feel better, but lots of people here have used negri before with positive feedback.
Handtec seems to have the cheapest price I've seen. Anyone order stuff from them? Any bad experiences?
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5504/samsung-galaxy-note--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
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Handtec seems to have the cheapest price I've seen. Anyone order stuff from them? Any bad experiences?
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5504/samsung-galaxy-note--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
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i ordered from handtech yeterday...hoping for nov 4th ship date.
I haven't added my creditcard yet for preodering but does anyone know what the shipping price is to Toronto Ontario?
Nexus 7 (16GB) - The first tablet from Google. Thin, light, and designed for Google Play.
CA$259.00
Shipping (Two Day Shipping):
CA$19.99
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CA$33.67
$19.99
I ordered one initially & then 3 other friends wanted it too, so it still stays at $19.99 & now we can split the shipping 4 ways.
Mine says 19.99 as well. However, I'm skeptical about the 2 day shipping. I have never had anything ordered online shipped in just 2 days in Canada for 19.99...
We'll see.
Reading between the lines on what Google has said, they seem to be using staged shipping. All devices to a particular area get shipped as a batch to somewhere close, then fanned out from there.
Canada shipping
Amazing that shipping is 19.99 to Canada and only 13.99 waaay out here in Honolulu.
$239.44 is the actual price for the 8 GB model. Buy it from Google cuz it's cheaper than staples and other places.
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$239.44 is the actual price for the 8 GB model. Buy it from Google cuz it's cheaper than staples and other places.
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Is it tho? Price is the same at staples and you don't have to pay shipping...
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Is it tho? Price is the same at staples and you don't have to pay shipping...
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Staples doesnt have the 8GB one though.
And the $25 credit
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Mine says 19.99 as well. However, I'm skeptical about the 2 day shipping. I have never had anything ordered online shipped in just 2 days in Canada for 19.99...
We'll see.
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From the The Google Play site:
All packages are delivered via UPS two-day shipping. However, please note that it may take up to 2 business days for us to process your order for shipment. Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email notification with a UPS tracking number. Your estimated time of delivery will be determined at the point that your order has been processed and shipped. It may take 24 hours for the UPS package tracking to return any information for your tracking number.
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According to UPS Canada, "two day shipping" refers to its Expedited Service, meaning "Second business day delivery to most metropolitan areas".
Now, if you or I wanted to send a 2lb box across Canada using UPS Expedited Service it would cost $48. But I suppose a company the size of Google might strike a deal
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Mine says 19.99 as well. However, I'm skeptical about the 2 day shipping. I have never had anything ordered online shipped in just 2 days in Canada for 19.99...
We'll see.
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I have to disagree with that, I have ordered things from amazon.ca free shipping after spending 25 and got my stuffs next day.
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I have to disagree with that, I have ordered things from amazon.ca free shipping after spending 25 and got my stuffs next day.
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Where do you live? East or West.
20% off coupon
This is Office Max in-store coupon for 20% off; it includes tablets and eReaders. Of course, Office Max may not be near everyone, but you can try price matching with Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy in-store.
If in-store doesn't work, you can always try through phone order or online chat. I got the 32gb one for $215+tax through Office Depot chat online (rep didn't let me get the 16gb since Office Max website doesn't show the 16gb one).
Used the same coupon and picked up a 32 gb for $233.89 after tax. Good deal! But OM seems to be OOS around orange county, heard they will get new shipment Monday.
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Thx will try
I fap to the porn forums on Tapatalk 2
another nice effort from Google
Going to try in a little bit. Will report back but I see no reason why this doesn't work/ Also, living in Florida, computer products are tax free this week for back to school. Other people I have come across have reported that tablets fall under this category, which makes sense.
Damn, nearest office max is 40miles away. Had one been closer I would have bought anew 32gb and return my staples 16gb -$30 coupon.
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$215.99, final price. Quite the savings! Going to return my 16gb best buy one later today.
Very nice! I wished it was tax free in CA. I also bought OM protection plan for 2 years. Anyone have experiences with OMs protection plan? Debating if I should cancel it. The girl that worked there said I can return the tablet in any condition within 2 years and either get it replaced or refunded full amount with a gift card. Sounds too good to be true.
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You should see if there is a deductible and whether it covers lost/stolen and physical damage.
$54 off is amazing. I would jump on it before OM decides to exclude certain devices or cancels the coupon. I paid full price at Amazon the first day it went on sale (Friday). Paid $300 for Saturday delivery. Returning it and buying locally would be lucrative. I wonder if Amazon will price match if I call them. Tell them I'm within my 30 days and I can save $54 if I go through the hassle.
Hmmm.
I sent them an Email saying that I am within my return policy and would like to see if they would Price Match the coupon. I linked the coupon and the a image of the scanned receipt. We shall see.
Just took the coupon up to Best Buy to see if they'd price match a refund since I bought mine on Friday, and they did. I walked out with $49 cash in my pocket. Thanks OP!
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Just took the coupon up to Best Buy to see if they'd price match a refund since I bought mine on Friday, and they did. I walked out with $49 cash in my pocket. Thanks OP!
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I bought mine from BB as well. So you still have yours and you just went in to see if they would match the difference?
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I bought mine from BB as well. So you still have yours and you just went in to see if they would match the difference?
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Yep. It's in their best interest to do so, otherwise I'd return it and then buy another for the matched price. They don't want to end up with an extra used device that can't be sold new.
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Yep. It's in their best interest to do so, otherwise I'd return it and then buy another for the matched price. They don't want to end up with an extra used device that can't be sold new.
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Thats awesome. Too bad I used a $50 GC there, id only get back like $10 from there. Might try it though if i am ever around one
hmm. I wonder if walmart price matches?
Edit* I see that they price match, but not sure if they will give money back like best buy.
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Just took the coupon up to Best Buy to see if they'd price match a refund since I bought mine on Friday, and they did. I walked out with $49 cash in my pocket. Thanks OP!
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Just curious (and I'm really not trying to start some big discussion), is BB still doing the scan your driver's license and send to 3rd party analysis thing (for PMs and returns)?
Just called bestbuy. Mine said they don't price match coupons
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player911 said:
You should see if there is a deductible and whether it covers lost/stolen and physical damage.
$54 off is amazing. I would jump on it before OM decides to exclude certain devices or cancels the coupon. I paid full price at Amazon the first day it went on sale (Friday). Paid $300 for Saturday delivery. Returning it and buying locally would be lucrative. I wonder if Amazon will price match if I call them. Tell them I'm within my 30 days and I can save $54 if I go through the hassle.
Hmmm.
I sent them an Email saying that I am within my return policy and would like to see if they would Price Match the coupon. I linked the coupon and the a image of the scanned receipt. We shall see.
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Please keep us updated, I ordered under Amazon Prime on the second day it was available.
Thanks.
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cobija said:
Thats awesome. Too bad I used a $50 GC there, id only get back like $10 from there. Might try it though if i am ever around one
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Got mine from BB last week and used a GC for part of the purchase, called them up and they said they do not price match post sale.
But are you saying if they did give a refund from a price match after sale....and you used a gift card for part or all of the purchase.....you only get $10 back?
I also thought the salesman at BB told me when I was completing the sale, said "You can not return for refund, you can only return for exchange."
Of course it sort of went in one ear and out the other as I thought to myself....why would I think of returning for a full refund.
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$215.99, final price. Quite the savings! Going to return my 16gb best buy one later today.
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thats great and no sales tax, wow. These are the times when I wish I was living somewhere else other than NY.
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Got mine from BB last week and used a GC for part of the purchase, called them up and they said they do not price match post sale.
But are you saying if they did give a refund from a price match after sale....and you used a gift card for part or all of the purchase.....you only get $10 back?
I also thought the salesman at BB told me when I was completing the sale, said "You can not return for refund, you can only return for exchange."
Of course it sort of went in one ear and out the other as I thought to myself....why would I think of returning for a full refund.
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Yes, I had a $50 GC so it knocked it down from ~$300 to like $247.