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Costco will sell Xoom on Feb 24th...

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http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...d-xoom-info-contract-requirements-costco.html
Looks like Costco will be selling the Xoom on Feb 24th and a little plus is that it will have a $35 mail in rebate to take care of the stupid 1 month data requirement...
Looks like I will be going to Costco on the 24th.. Great thing is Costco has a great return policy (90 days) so if price drops within that time period its definitely going back for price adjustment or just return and re buy...

Wow, I'll bet BestBuy will match the activation fee now. Let the price wars begin!
With the activation fee waved, the first month of service is manageable. Or perhaps it can be canceled within 3 days as others have speculated for a refund.

Sirchuk said:
Wow, I'll bet BestBuy will match the activation fee now. Let the price wars begin!
With the activation fee waved, the first month of service is manageable. Or perhaps it can be canceled within 3 days as others have speculated for a refund.
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Doubtful as Best Buy cannot do anything with your bill. They might be willing to take 35 dollars off the price of the thing, but very doubtful

Is this true? If so I just jizzed in my pants. My family calls me a Costco Evangelist. I was all worried that I would have to return this tablet every 14 days at Best Buy until a wifi-only version came out.
With Costco I might keep it, or just return it once when the wifi-only version comes out. Costco is awesome, beyond their EPIC return window, they also have an almost unlimited return policy for things that stop working. I have returned things 12 months later with no problem.

Were you seriously going to return and repurchase a xoom every 14 days just so you can say you have the thing first?
I'm not sure that that's something you should openly admit to, just seems sad.

Badger2point0 said:
Were you seriously going to return and repurchase a xoom every 14 days just so you can say you have the thing first?
I'm not sure that that's something you should openly admit to, just seems sad.
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Sad, nah. Exploitive, yes. The problem is that I want a wifi-only version, but I need a tablet now. I have been needing one for a few months now, but was unhappy with all the options available. If they would do the wise thing and release the wifi-only version first or simultaneously, I wouldn't have to play games. Or if they didnt mark it up 250$

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http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...d-xoom-info-contract-requirements-costco.html
Looks like Costco will be selling the Xoom on Feb 24th and a little plus is that it will have a $35 mail in rebate to take care of the stupid 1 month data requirement...
Looks like I will be going to Costco on the 24th.. Great thing is Costco has a great return policy (90 days) so if price drops within that time period its definitely going back for price adjustment or just return and re buy...
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Best Buy's pre-order just got pushed back to the 20th, I'd be interested to see if Costco's does as well.

StirCwazy said:
Best Buy's pre-order just got pushed back to the 20th, I'd be interested to see if Costco's does as well.
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Costco is doing a sale, not a pre-order. BestBuy's sale time is still the 24th as far as I know.

Sirchuk said:
Costco is doing a sale, not a pre-order. BestBuy's sale time is still the 24th as far as I know.
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Heh, good point, my bad =)

Take this with a grain of salt but I spoke with one of the phone guys at costco on the 15th and he said they expected to have it for about $100 less than best buy and verizon just like they currently do on the galaxy tab. I tend to believe that considering marking a $500 item down to $400 is a lot bigger of a cut than knocking an $800 item down to $700 is.

I talked to my buddy at the costco (yea i work there myself). The email said they will get the live demo starting on the 22nd. It also said starting the 24th they would get the actually product. It didn't say the price though. You WILL be required to get a month of service. The rumor is about $100 less just like the samsung tab. If i get anymore info, i'll keep this updated. I'm also waiting to get it myself.

Now how about the Wifi version $100 less at $500!!! Oh, what joy that would bring!
I really want this soon, price is my only concern. They better announce the Wifi version next week and say it's coming in no more than 1-2 weeks, I've waited far too long...I can't stand it...

So in order to buy anything from Costco you have to be a member right?

Arcadia310 said:
So in order to buy anything from Costco you have to be a member right?
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Correct $50 for the cheap one.
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Not sure about phones and tablets but non-members can order things from costco.com but they add a 5% fee.

bwcorvus said:
Correct $50 for the cheap one.
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If I use my dads membership will they accept that even if our names are different? Or will my dad need to be there?

Arcadia310 said:
If I use my dads membership will they accept that even if our names are different? Or will my dad need to be there?
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Policy says he has to be there. If you are paying cash, they usually don't even look.
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bwcorvus said:
Policy says he has to be there. If you are paying cash, they usually don't even look.
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Alright, hopefully if I pay cash they don't look at the name lol.

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If for some reason they give you crap, just remember costco has 100% return policy on everything (this includes memberships).
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Shhh. I was intentionally not telling anyone this. Costco is great... people should keep their memberships.

Best Buy Preorder

Was the first art local store in reading Pa. Associate said they would call when they arrived to set a time to come in and pick it up. They said they would install a screen protector and have everything ready ahead of time if I know what I want when they call.
Hope everyone else has a smooth visit this morning.
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ogar1978 said:
Was the first art local store in reading Pa. Associate said they would call when they arrived to set a time to come in and pick it up. They said they would install a screen protector and have everything ready ahead of time if I know what I want when they call.
Hope everyone else has a smooth visit this morning.
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Do you have to pay in full?

No just 50.
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My question is, how do we purchase it for 800, the advertised price? If you can't, isn't that false advertising?
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When I go in on Thursday I will pay750 for the tablet since I already put 50 down. I do not have to purchaseanytbing else unless I want to use verizon wireless or purchase accessories.
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Something to keep in mind with this pre-order deal.
Most credit cards offer some kind of warranty. My american express for instance extends the manufacturers warranty by 1 year, the first three months is protected by theft and accidental damage protection insurance.
The catch? The entire purchase must be made on the card. So if you put $50 down as a pre-order, and they give you a gift card, and you return to purchase it using the gift card, essentially you are only putting $750 of the $800 on your card and thus the extended warranty / damage protection aren't eligible.
I've used the 90 days damage protection and the extended warranty. They issued a full refund to my card both times.
Just something else to consider with the pre-order deal.

Just preordered one over at the Rockaway, NJ location, smooth as butter. No issues, very straight forward. I was the 2nd person to preorder one. Can't wait to get my hands on it!

The pre order money is put on a gift card and does not need to be used at time of purchase.
I was hoping the free trade program was in place still but it expires before the launch.
At 100 dollars I believe selling it myself will net me dramatically more. I expect to get less for the convienence however find charging me for the option is a joke.
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I was hoping our local stores would have some kind of model in stock to show off.. I was dissapointed.

I went to the Montgomery, Al store. I was the first one there to pre-order. I walked over to the mobile department and asked to pre-order the Xoom. The saleswoman asked for my phone number to call me when it comes out. She charged my $50 for the gift card and asked me what time I wanted to set up an appointment. I told her and then asked if my 10% off coupon would work (it said "No contract phones"). She said "Yes, it shouldn't be a problem. If not, I will do something, it is only 10%". So I took my receipt and left. 4-5 min. total.

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I went to the Montgomery, Al store. I was the first one there to pre-order. I walked over to the mobile department and asked to pre-order the Xoom. The saleswoman asked for my phone number to call me when it comes out. She charged my $50 for the gift card and asked me what time I wanted to set up an appointment. I told her and then asked if my 10% off coupon would work (it said "No contract phones"). She said "Yes, it shouldn't be a problem. If not, I will do something, it is only 10%". So I took my receipt and left. 4-5 min. total.
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What 10% coupon is this? I asked if they would match Costco if they are indeed $100 cheaper, they said they should be able to.
I was planning on using my AMEX card too for the extended warranty - Have to see if I can just trade someone $50 bucks for the giftcard.

Slimgym20 said:
What 10% coupon is this? I asked if they would match Costco if they are indeed $100 cheaper, they said they should be able to.
I was planning on using my AMEX card too for the extended warranty - Have to see if I can just trade someone $50 bucks for the giftcard.
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I would like to know about this coupon too. I just preordered at Best in the West Best Buy in Las Vegas.. Store 122 I think. I plan to buy from Costco if I can, but I wanted to hedge my bets. I can always use the giftcard towards a case and dock. I want the speaker dock, but I don't think I can justify 130$ total, technically 80$ just for speakers.
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are you guys buying wifi model or 3g?
i wanted to get just the wi-fi version for $600 and i just called told by someone at the best buy that there is no wi-fi only very version. according to them i would have to spend 800 bucks on it. is this true?

varungandhi said:
are you guys buying wifi model or 3g?
i wanted to get just the wi-fi version for $600 and i just called told by someone at the best buy that there is no wi-fi only very version. according to them i would have to spend 800 bucks on it. is this true?
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600$ wifi version is TBA right now. No one knows when or where it will be.

Slimgym20 said:
What 10% coupon is this? I asked if they would match Costco if they are indeed $100 cheaper, they said they should be able to.
I was planning on using my AMEX card too for the extended warranty - Have to see if I can just trade someone $50 bucks for the giftcard.
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Oh sorry, I should have mentioned: I am a BB Reward Zone Silver Member. They send out coupons every once in a while. Mine is good during the launch date. (Actually I think it is good until the 24th )

SFBPro said:
Oh sorry, I should have mentioned: I am a BB Reward Zone Silver Member. They send out coupons every once in a while. Mine is good during the launch date. (Actually I think it is good until the 24th )
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Oh okay. Most of BB's stuff is way overpriced, so I am not willing to spend the kind of money to become a silver member. I guess it's good they give you something for paying their prices

setite said:
Oh okay. Most of BB's stuff is way overpriced, so I am not willing to spend the kind of money to become a silver member. I guess it's good they give you something for paying their prices
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Yeah I agree, I don't usually buy that much from them anymore... just big stuff that you can't really get cheap anywhere else (i.e. MacBook Pro). It also helps when you have known the managers at the stores for 5-9 years. They generally help make things reasonable for their loyal customers. However, I still think the Xoom is overpriced, but the 10% makes it more tolerable. Did anyone notice any accessories in stock at their BB?

SFBPro said:
Yeah I agree, I don't usually buy that much from them anymore... just big stuff that you can't really get cheap anywhere else (i.e. MacBook Pro). It also helps when you have known the managers at the stores for 5-9 years. They generally help make things reasonable for their loyal customers. However, I still think the Xoom is overpriced, but the 10% makes it more tolerable. Did anyone notice any accessories in stock at their BB?
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I didn't see any accessories in stock. But I have never seen accessories in stock for a device prior to release. Hell, for the EVO I recall they barely had anything in stock on release day. Based on the preorder form, I imagine they are going to have the portfolio case SKU 2103374 and the Standard Dock SKU 2129336 at release. 4 more days.. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

It didn't make sense, but when I stopped in to pre-order at the Jacksonville, FL Airport Best Buy, I was told by the associate that my final price would be $600 or $800 depending on CONTRACT.
Did carrier subsidies start on non-phone devices for contracts? It that the debacle about activation and reactivation?
I suppose, with something like device + activation being $635, plus $20x12, $240. I would still eat a $40 charge on subsidy for a larger up-front discount, for the crap plan.
Activating that, and tethering to my Incredible. Otherwise PlayOn/Netflix will break the bank.
I guess he could have read enough to know the price for the wifi version, and just spouted that off as well.
The fine print on their Buy Back promotion being free another week, which I just caught after suggesting it to people, just because it's free, says at the Best Buy Mobile stores, for applying it to tablets. So, if you really want $400 back in six months, or the option in case resale goes down in a flooded market, buy at a Best Buy Mobile.
Now to wait for Thursday!

morbos said:
It didn't make sense, but when I stopped in to pre-order at the Jacksonville, FL Airport Best Buy, I was told by the associate that my final price would be $600 or $800 depending on CONTRACT.
Did carrier subsidies start on non-phone devices for contracts? It that the debacle about activation and reactivation?
I suppose, with something like device + activation being $635, plus $20x12, $240. I would still eat a $40 charge on subsidy for a larger up-front discount, for the crap plan.
Activating that, and tethering to my Incredible. Otherwise PlayOn/Netflix will break the bank.
I guess he could have read enough to know the price for the wifi version, and just spouted that off as well.
The fine print on their Buy Back promotion being free another week, which I just caught after suggesting it to people, just because it's free, says at the Best Buy Mobile stores, for applying it to tablets. So, if you really want $400 back in six months, or the option in case resale goes down in a flooded market, buy at a Best Buy Mobile.
Now to wait for Thursday!
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You must be careful. The first person I talked to spewed general information because they thought the XOOM was a phone.

US Acer Store

http://us-store.acer.com/category.aspx?modelID=3605&ModelName=A500
The U.S. store lists an adapter, docking station, BT keyboard, and protective case, all at prices much lower than what I've seen in the European store. No pictures, though, so buyer beware. I may try to order the keyboard and see what comes up.

ok then... I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered and paid for overnight shipping... we'll see what happens.

Yes, I just found this site today. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your keyboard.

Ordered the adapter (that was cheap!) and the case.
But $10 shipping? Really?

baldbear said:
Ordered the adapter (that was cheap!) and the case.
But $10 shipping? Really?
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I don't know what the REAL status of the order is but about an hour after I placed it I went to order status and it said backordered up to 3 weeks.

That have photos of the protective case in their UK store and it costs 34 pounds!
http://store.acer.com/store/aceremea/en_GB/pd/ThemeID.24985700/productID.228408800/categoryId.55936500/themeID.20845700
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That have photos of the protective case in their UK store and it costs 34 pounds!
http://store.acer.com/store/aceremea/en_GB/pd/ThemeID.24985700/productID.228408800/categoryId.55936500/themeID.20845700
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I just picked up a few of these yesterday and I like it. I don't know if it's worth the price but for a fitting case it'll work in the interim

I just paid $43 for the protective case from staples and the acer site has it for $19.78 wtf.

baldbear said:
Ordered the adapter (that was cheap!) and the case.
But $10 shipping? Really?
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Mines backordered too. Maybe jumped the gun, but it's worth the $ savings.

the local staples had the cases for $39.95. I picked it up, my only complaint is the velcro button... I mean where's the magnetic sticky? That said I like the case.

84z28 said:
I just paid $43 for the protective case from staples and the acer site has it for $19.78 wtf.
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I think the one on the Acer store site is a bag, not the case.
Bag:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13486216&postcount=44
http://us-store.acer.com/product.aspx?pn=LC.BAG0A.011
Case:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13320604&postcount=6
http://www.staples.com/Acer-Iconia-...gId=-1&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StaplesSearch

timehunter said:
I think the one on the Acer store site is a bag, not the case.
Bag:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13486216&postcount=44
http://us-store.acer.com/product.aspx?pn=LC.BAG0A.011
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13320604&postcount=6
http://www.staples.com/Acer-Iconia-...gId=-1&storeId=10001&ddkey=http:StaplesSearch
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They both have the same part numbers. And the description on the Acer site matches the protective case.

Pretty sure the case on Acer is the same as the one staples is selling since they have the same model number.
You ordered the adaptor, but what is it exactly? There is no description anywhere. Is it a longer power cord?
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Going back to Staples tomorrow and show them their channel partner (Acer) has the same SKU number for $20 and $30 with shipping. If they match I will keep it- if not, I will return it right on the spot.
Well, if I go out tomorrow for something else too, since using $4 of gas for $10 savings kind of defeats the purpose. One day soon though.

rushless said:
Going back to Staples tomorrow and show them their channel partner (Acer) has the same SKU number for $20 and $30 with shipping. If they match I will keep it- if not, I will return it right on the spot.
Well, if I go out tomorrow for something else too, since using $4 of gas for $10 savings kind of defeats the purpose. One day soon though.
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Or give them a call. I'm not sure what staples price match policy is though.
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Or give them a call. I'm not sure what staples price match policy is though.
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My cousin picked up the case at Staples store which she ordered it online few days ago. She showed her the Acer website the time she collected the case but Staples employee said that is the Acer factory price and they can't refund the price difference but Satples managed to get her $5 off from the original price.

beanieandme said:
My cousin picked up the case at Staples store which she ordered it online few days ago. She showed her the Acer website the time she collected the case but Staples employee said that is the Acer factory price and they can't refund the price difference but Satples managed to get her $5 off from the original price.
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Yeah I went to staples and showed him the price. He wouldn't do anything because they are a brick and mortar store soil passed on buying it. I'm thinking they will be on Amazon very soon.
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beanieandme said:
My cousin picked up the case at Staples store which she ordered it online few days ago. She showed her the Acer website the time she collected the case but Staples employee said that is the Acer factory price and they can't refund the price difference but Satples managed to get her $5 off from the original price.
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Very shallow response, since by this logic, Staples should be selling the A500 for $900
The case is NOT made by Acer and is from the same company that made the Transformer case. Same materials and design, but of course the size and port differences with the Trans.
Staples have OVERPRICED the case and need to review their marketing's perspective on pricing elasticity.

84z28 said:
They both have the same part numbers. And the description on the Acer site matches the protective case.
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I TOTALLY missed that one! Great catch. Now I feel like a total doof for buying it at Staples and taking an entire lunch hour to get back and forth to a store that had it in stock.

rushless said:
Very shallow response, since by this logic, Staples should be selling the A500 for $900
The case is NOT made by Acer and is from the same company that made the Transformer case. Same materials and design, but of course the size and port differences with the Trans.
Staples have OVERPRICED the case and need to review their marketing's perspective on pricing elasticity.
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If they sold it for $19.99 like the Acer store, then how would they make any money? You have to remember Staples buys it from them for a certain price and it all boils down to business and profit. $39.99 is a small price to pay when you consider what it's protecting -- a $500 device.

Just Pre-ordered From Costco

Hey all,
Up on costco site, ordered and email confirmation says should arrive in 7 to 10 business days. It might arrive later than the 17th but i am very happy with my 90 day return policy.
Hope this helps anyone that wanted to order from costco

Good info. I'm taking this one back to best buy pronto.

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Good info. I'm taking this one back to best buy pronto.
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So,you got it in nyc, and you are not sure the 14 days will be enough to decide.
Is there anything that you really don't like. I have read so much about it already but wouldn't mine more real person reviews..

Hopefully they have them in stores on the 17th that would b great
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cardman827 said:
So,you got it in nyc, and you are not sure the 14 days will be enough to decide.
Is there anything that you really don't like. I have read so much about it already but wouldn't mine more real person reviews..
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I`m a little concerned about getting this thing rooted without an sd card, and how many developers are actually going to jump on board for some good customizations. I also hate how long it takes for it to charge, i would plug up my xoom while running an errand and come back to a charged xoom. The screen on this tab is beautiful coming from a xoom anyways, i felt the xoom was washed out from the first time i cut it on. If the xoom was the same size and weight as the 10.1 i would keep the xoom just because how far it is along with development and customizing. As far as Costco man 90 day return and two year warrenty using ur AMEX card how can u beat that! Something better comes out in two months just return it no questions asked. Thats worth the wait!

mankoorb said:
I`m a little concerned about getting this thing rooted without an sd card, and how many developers are actually going to jump on board for some good customizations. I also hate how long it takes for it to charge, i would plug up my xoom while running an errand and come back to a charged xoom. The screen on this tab is beautiful coming from a xoom anyways, i felt the xoom was washed out from the first time i cut it on. If the xoom was the same size and weight as the 10.1 i would keep the xoom just because how far it is along with development and customizing. As far as Costco man 90 day return and two year warrenty using ur AMEX card how can u beat that! Something better comes out in two months just return it no questions asked. Thats worth the wait!
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I know Costco is awesome with the 90 days. I actually bought the transformer and loved it, which is why I know I will like this tablet more. With Honeycomb 3.1 being the same on both I really wanted the thinner, lighter tablet. I am using it for work and will be holding it like a clipboard for 2 hours at a time and felt the form factor would be much better for me.
Thanks for your feedback...

No problem. I dont know the weight of the TF but the 10.1 is not only lighter but more balanced weight wise than my xoom.

We all know that 14 days start from the date it was shipped or purchased from a brick and mortar store, but 90 days is so much better and a no brainer. Thanks for the heads up OP
Costco site says " Pre-order now and it will begin shipping early July " but that's OK. More time for users to post their reviews
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does best buy charge a restocking fee on tablets?

mankoorb said:
does best buy charge a restocking fee on tablets?
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no for 30 days and extended for premier for 45 days

Hmmm, wonder if Costco will eventually have it in-store. I pay no sales tax in-store but have to pay the tax online ..... then again, Amazon is "only" 30 days return but no sales tax but it's here a week or 3 earlier. Tough decision: save $30+ and have it next week or pay sales tax but get 60 days extra to return it and wait 2-3 weeks for delivery.
I think I'll stick with Amazon for now .......

MisterEdF said:
Hmmm, wonder if Costco will eventually have it in-store. I pay no sales tax in-store but have to pay the tax online ..... then again, Amazon is "only" 30 days return but no sales tax but it's here a week or 3 earlier. Tough decision: save $30+ and have it next week or pay sales tax but get 60 days extra to return it and wait 2-3 weeks for delivery.
I think I'll stick with Amazon for now .......
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How do you pay no tax in store?
I don't know about you, but I can't wait 3 weeks longer... the sooner I get it, the better.
Problem is I set my mind for the Verizon one and there is NO NEWS in regards to a release date.

Thanks OP. It's great news. I would rather pay my money to Costco than to best buy.
I don't want to buy online in case I want to return. I've already bought and returned both transformer and ipad2. Transformer - because I was tired of restarting it every day due to unresponsive screen. Ipad2 - boring, no flash, no fun, crappy maps and other minor ios annoyances.

anotherhawkeye said:
Thanks OP. It's great news. I would rather pay my money to Costco than to best buy.
I don't want to buy online in case I want to return. I've already bought and returned both transformer and ipad2. Transformer - because I was tired of restarting it every day due to unresponsive screen. Ipad2 - boring, no flash, no fun, crappy maps and other minor ios annoyances.
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I went the same route as you ipad2 first then transformer. Definitely want android tablet hope this one will be the one.
You could always buy costco online and return to store...

rubi76 said:
How do you pay no tax in store?
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I'm tax exempt but they don't accept that online without jumping through too many hoops.

I'm only seeing the 16GB version on the Costco website. Am I missing something?

MisterEdF said:
I'm tax exempt but they don't accept that online without jumping through too many hoops.
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I assume you have a business account, if that's the case, then it would be tax fraud.

anthonylokrn said:
I assume you have a business account, if that's the case, then it would be tax fraud.
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Thank you counselor for your opinion, but you have absolutely no idea what I do or why my organization is tax exempt but I do appreciate your concern in the matter. You do know what they say about people who assume don't you? If not, Google it.

blulite said:
I'm only seeing the 16GB version on the Costco website. Am I missing something?
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No your not that seems to be all that's available at the moment and it appears to be the grey back version.

So is Costco offering the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in stores or is it online only?

Hahaha, try not to laugh after you see this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19061617844...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2504wt_1396
Here's a screenshot.
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win! LOL i only paid 299 and it was full retail! someone should inform him!!

I'm not surprised. Seen listings for phones worth <$300 mint going for $70-$150 with screens so fouled up, you would think they got married and tied it on the back of the car like it was a tin can. Being that big a device, I'd believe someone trying to sell a TF101 it for parts at $400.
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It's not someone TRYING to sell at that price. That's the price it's at after 60 bids.
I think we can chalk that up as a win for the seller.

Lani Kai said:
It's not someone TRYING to sell at that price. That's the price it's at after 60 bids.
I think we can chalk that up as a win for the seller.
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yep exactly. and description isn't confusing at all. I don't understand it. Maybe someone hit up a big offer and the seller asked someone to get the price higher.

GameEs said:
yep exactly. and description isn't confusing at all. I don't understand it. Maybe someone hit up a big offer and the seller asked someone to get the price higher.
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The "highest" bidder as of now has a (1) rating.
So yeah could be a "New" account just to bump price up.
soccerdude288 should sell his on Ebay too.

Is not so funny for me. Did you ever check prices in Europe? I bought my TF for 700$ before 6 months now is around 600$. Ok the price for as-is for US is high but as you can see shipping is worldwide

Lolol
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baseballfanz said:
The "highest" bidder as of now has a (1) rating.
So yeah could be a "New" account just to bump price up.
soccerdude288 should sell his on Ebay too.
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It may not be that, either. I tried selling several of my used phones (including an iPhone 4) over the past year or so. Every time I tried to post a decently priced (~$150-200 USD for a phone that was selling for $300 used typically) some random 'new' account would either buy the phone out or balloon the bid up to some ungodly amount. Sure enough, payment would never be received, eBay would insist I give them their cut (even though they could clearly see I had never been paid, through PayPal or any other means), and my phones never sold. After 10 months of fighting this nonsense, and eBay still insisting I owed them seller fees for successfully sold items, I gave up completely on that rotten site. It's chock full of nonsense these days.

JaiaV said:
It may not be that, either. I tried selling several of my used phones (including an iPhone 4) over the past year or so. Every time I tried to post a decently priced (~$150-200 USD for a phone that was selling for $300 used typically) some random 'new' account would either buy the phone out or balloon the bid up to some ungodly amount. Sure enough, payment would never be received, eBay would insist I give them their cut (even though they could clearly see I had never been paid, through PayPal or any other means), and my phones never sold. After 10 months of fighting this nonsense, and eBay still insisting I owed them seller fees for successfully sold items, I gave up completely on that rotten site. It's chock full of nonsense these days.
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Ain't that the truth. I put a CULV machine up for sale at what I thought was a reasonable $50 starting bid. Within an hour I got an email from someone who told me (not asked, mind you) to close the listing, ship him the laptop and he would send me the $50. I declined, and he sent me another email telling me my laptop would never sell on eBay.
Shortly after that, two new accounts started a bidding war and took the price up to $1000. The price sat there until the auction ended 6 days later. Of course, no sale. I tried to work with eBay, but all they agreed to was not charging me to relist the laptop. They also claimed to close the two accounts, but a month after this you could still find the accounts on the site.
Moral: eBay has become a sales sewer. Thugs are running the place, and for every interesting and reasonably priced product you can find, there are 500 crap knockoffs waiting to take your money.

Lani Kai said:
It's not someone TRYING to sell at that price. That's the price it's at after 60 bids.
I think we can chalk that up as a win for the seller.
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*cleans thick glasses*
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Forgive me for being a dumbass, but what do you guys think these "new" accounts' intentions are for pushing prices way up and then not paying?

goodintentions said:
Forgive me for being a dumbass, but what do you guys think these "new" accounts' intentions are for pushing prices way up and then not paying?
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Force people to look elsewhere to buy the same item for less. For example, to their auctions.
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Or as retaliation. That emailer was right-- the laptop didn't sell.
Flip side, some could do it if their auction isn't making what they'd like it to make.
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Force people to look elsewhere to buy the same item for less. For example, to their auctions.
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