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for the e3D ? really i went to preorder mine so i stopped in at the 2 stores near me ... neither are taking preorders .. reason no release date umm WTF . i told them to check androidcentral.com and you will see radioshack leaked the release date June 24.
he looks it up and say's can't trust it since it's not from sprint .... wow then tell me im the only one that has asked about the phone and doughts it will be a big hit ..WOW
oh well bestbuy got my preorder i asked how many they had taken for preorders he smiles and says .. im the last one for that store IE 35 preorders
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for the e3D ? really i went to preorder mine so i stopped in at the 2 stores near me ... neither are taking preorders .. reason no release date umm WTF . i told them to check androidcentral.com and you will see radioshack leaked the release date June 24.
he looks it up and say's can't trust it since it's not from sprint .... wow then tell me im the only one that has asked about the phone and doughts it will be a big hit ..WOW
oh well bestbuy got my preorder i asked how many they had taken for preorders he smiles and says .. im the last one for that store IE 35 preorders
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I can't say I'm surprised, some sprint store employee's don't even know what time or day it is and only know when the store closes. I have had extremes when going to sprint store such as just plain terrible customer service to fantastic customer service. Oh well I wouldn't preorder from sprint if Bestbuy is doing an instant rebate anyway.
i was kinda speechless when i was told no they are not ..
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for the e3D ? really i went to preorder mine so i stopped in at the 2 stores near me ... neither are taking preorders .. reason no release date umm WTF . i told them to check androidcentral.com and you will see radioshack leaked the release date June 24.
he looks it up and say's can't trust it since it's not from sprint .... wow then tell me im the only one that has asked about the phone and doughts it will be a big hit ..WOW
oh well bestbuy got my preorder i asked how many they had taken for preorders he smiles and says .. im the last one for that store IE 35 preorders
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I pre ordered mine they just wanted $50 bucks
If you recall when the EVO was coming, Sprint was not taking preorders at first...it was Radio Shack (and I think Best Buy came a bit later). It's marketing....Sprint sells exclusives to these stores so they generate traffic. The phone still gets sold..and the participating stores get traffic so people will buy other things. Once it's closer to (or right at launch) the exclusive is over and the Sprint stores jump in.
Radio Shack's internal communication isn't that great. Some are franchise and some are company owned...which leads to "huh?" a lot.
Also depends on what type of store it is. Only corporately owned stores are able to take preorders, indirect (preferred/authorized/co-branded/etc) are not able to.
Lol cheesy. Just did the same thing. Went to sprint to pre order and they looked at be like I was crazy. Said they didn't have a release date yet. I said the 24th and he looked baffled. Told him I would just go to best buy and he said "are they doing pre orders?" I said yes and radio shack. So I went over to the best buy in the same shopping center and 10 minutes later I ordered 2 of them. Smh........
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Also depends on what type of store it is. Only corporately owned stores are able to take preorders, indirect (preferred/authorized/co-branded/etc) are not able to.
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I went in for service on my EVO a week or so ago right after I made my 3D pre-order at Radio Shack (Best Buy will never get my money again) and when I mentioned the order the Sprint "tech" looked baffled. For some reason Sprint doesn't seem to want to sell many phones in the store. The Sprint prices for all phones are always higher in the store and online than they are at other retailers, their mail-in-rebates are actually mail-in, and they're the last to offer pre-orders. Take for example the EVO, which is still $199 from Sprint, is $149.99 at Radio Shack.
I just pre ordered mine today, they only wanted $50, then asked for my number so they could call when it comes in. I asked him about the leaked radio shack flyer and he said he doesnt think its fake but doesnt know how true it is. Then my "wtf" moment was when he told me I was #2 on the list!
I got my pre order last week for 50$ gift card that can be used to buy the phone. Weird some of the sprint stores do and some don't. I'm also #2 on the list lol
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I went in for service on my EVO a week or so ago right after I made my 3D pre-order at Radio Shack (Best Buy will never get my money again) and when I mentioned the order the Sprint "tech" looked baffled. For some reason Sprint doesn't seem to want to sell many phones in the store. The Sprint prices for all phones are always higher in the store and online than they are at other retailers, their mail-in-rebates are actually mail-in, and they're the last to offer pre-orders. Take for example the EVO, which is still $199 from Sprint, is $149.99 at Radio Shack.
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Does anyone have a idea how much the 3d will be?
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Does anyone have a idea how much the 3d will be?
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$199 w/ contract and $499 w/o contract.
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:-( now I'm not sure...I was dead set on getting the E3D but I've watched/listened reviews (podcasts) on the sensation and there similarities and also on the Samsuck Galaxy S2 and it looks like the Sammy (to me) is over all alot faster smoother more fluid moving phone. :-( now i know all about samsungs crappy issues lol (from previous phone's) but I'm still up in the air about this one..(did I also mention that I hate touch wiz ? :-\
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Same deal with me, I went to the corporate sprint store and the obese lady told me that I have to pre-order online, which I told her that you can't do that.
Luckily next door is a radioshack, so I got my pre-order there. I assume sprint still gets money from these orders, but not as much as when bought from the store.
I'm really surprised at how many of you enjoy sending in those 150 dollar rebates. Radio Shack handles the rebate for you so the phone is 199.99 + tax. At sprint it will be 349.99 and you deal with the rebate. I don't get it. Radio Shack has my preorder and I already laid down 50 so its 149 and if I trade in a EVO it will be 50 bucks. Can't beat that.
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I walked into my sprint store and pre ordered no problem... Got gift card and confirmation number... Turned around 5 minutes later and used the gift card to pay 50 towards my bill...
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I never got a gift card at my Sprint store. Just an invoice paper saying I pre ordered and paid my $50
HTC EVO = my best friend
**** UPDATE ---- This thread was originally posted in the T-Mobile GS3 Section and does not apply to any other carrier. Carry on...****
I live in Southern California and have tried calling a few stores in LA and Orange County and haven't found one in stock. I called Santa Ana, Anaheim, and they were told that some have shipped in So Cal but they didn't know where and they one of them confirmed $198 without a MIR. A few others members here have also seen it there. If you find any please list the locations.
I tried calling stores in Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs and La Habra but got stuck in a hold loop. I'll keep calling around and post my findings.
Darn. La Habra thought I was crazy for even asking.
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It's not on their website. But I can confirm 5 stores in my area have/had the phone and it is $198 with a 2 year contract.
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I haven't seen anything online. Some stores have received them but most have not. I did find one store that has 3 blue ones in stock but said they cannot sell them yet. Based on the tone of her voice I have a feeling that she knew more than what she was telling me. As if they were being held for store employees or something. I'm going to keep calling. I need a phone.
Yeah I wish I had the patients to wait it out I'd save me some money. I paid 370
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I haven't seen anything online. Some stores have received them but most have not. I did find one store that has 3 blue ones in stock but said they cannot sell them yet. Based on the tone of her voice I have a feeling that she knew more than what she was telling me. As if they were being held for store employees or something. I'm going to keep calling. I need a phone.
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If anyones purchases i'd like to see a receipt.. I would be kind of mad if T-Mobile gives better pricing to Wally World over top market retail stores.
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I would love to see proof of this....
1SiK1500 said:
If anyones purchases i'd like to see a receipt.. I would be kind of mad if T-Mobile gives better pricing to Wally World over top market retail stores.
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The only reason i purchased my Sensation from Walmart last year is because t-mo wanted to charge $229 w/$50 MIR plus they tax the full retail amount. Walmart was able to sell if for $179 out the door with tax only on the $179. I got my Vibrant off of amazon wireless due to the same thing. Phones cost more when buying them from tmobile as i'm sure many others here can attest to. I'd post a receipt if I was eligible but Walmart said that they cannot give me the full upgrade until the 29th.
For anyone in the South/East LA area I found a few at the Pico Rivera store. They didn't say what color but they did say that they were $198 without a MIR.
Got mine at Wally World today, 198+Tax came out to 217
This was an upgrade
I can verify the Walmart deal as well. $198+tax for an upgrade in Houston, TX. They still charge the $18 upgrade fee but that is tacked onto your next bill.
Dam I just went to Dallas and payed outrageous price ..
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Is the Pico Rivera store selling them now, or are they making you wait?
Paging Dr B said:
The only reason i purchased my Sensation from Walmart last year is because t-mo wanted to charge $229 w/$50 MIR plus they tax the full retail amount. Walmart was able to sell if for $179 out the door with tax only on the $179. I got my Vibrant off of amazon wireless due to the same thing. Phones cost more when buying them from tmobile as i'm sure many others here can attest to. I'd post a receipt if I was eligible but Walmart said that they cannot give me the full upgrade until the 29th.
For anyone in the South/East LA area I found a few at the Pico Rivera store. They didn't say what color but they did say that they were $198 without a MIR.
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Galaxy S III in Houston
Anyone know who has galaxy S III in stock in Houston? I saw the walmart upgrade post.. which walmart?
I went to the one in Alvin, TX south of Houston. They had 4 today and I bought one. I went in around 2 and I was the first person to even ask about the phone.
Coscto has them confirmed for $249
Not sure about Walmart all, but I just got mine today from Costco In Mission Viejo Cali for $249 on a upgrade. Pebble blue 16 GB..
I did call walmart yesterday and today, Foothill Ranch and Moreno Valley they both told me it would be maybe in a month and no details on pricing.
But Target at the Irvine Spectrum said they will get some in this Sunday. could not confirm but rep thought it would be $200
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Anyone know who has galaxy S III in stock in Houston? I saw the walmart upgrade post.. which walmart?
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Costco by Willowbrook mall has them for sale for 249.99 plus a free car charger and some other generic phone stuff. They only received blue 16 gb ones but I was the first person to get one today. They had 8 or so left.
I just picked up the S3 at the Long Beach Towne Center Walmart for 198 plus tax. Came to 215 and change. Was the 1st one they have sold so far.
I got the phone for the $200 price last night from walmart, was pretty happy with the price. Added the phone to a family plan so its only ~$30 a month with 2gb data.
This was in Everett WA.
Woo got it from here! They even gave me a Hollister discount lol, who knew! Thank you Wal-mart!
Bestbuy, radioshack, sprint store.
I want to know who has the best return policy and will any have them other than sprint stores on launch day?
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jamesey said:
Bestbuy, radioshack, sprint store.
I want to know who has the best return policy and will any have them other than sprint stores on launch day?
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I haven't heard of any stores that aren't going to have it. All stores should have it. I'm getting it from Sprint cause Best Buy and the others manage to always screw up sownthing. 14 day return policy from Sprint, 30 day from Best Buy. Unsure about radioshack.
Cant wait til Thursday
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I'm gonna try to get mine from the local Walmart. If you live in CA, then Walmart is the place to get it from. I just found out that Walmart only charges tax on the sales price of the item. By CA tax laws, we are supposed to pay tax on the full retail price. Just scooped up an iPhone 5 for my wife's Bday today for $205 out the door.
From the Sprint Store, BestBuy etc it would have cost $254. They charge the $199.99 and then sales tax on the $649.99 value of the device. So thats a big savings in my book, as I saved just under $50 this way.
KB
I'm hoping it shows up on Amazon soon. I plan to buy it outright since I'm halfway into contract and don't know how this Softbank deal is going to play out. I'll keep my options open for any future shenanigans....
CA sucks with all those taxes. So glad l live on the border of NH. Live free or die, no sales or state taxes!!!
If you want to buy phones tax free and don't mind waiting a day or so for shipping, this is the best place.
www.wirelessmarketplus.com
ID is 3249312
Enter your zipcode to get in.
This is the only place I buy phones now.
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If you want to buy phones tax free and don't mind waiting a day or so for shipping, this is the best place.
www.wirelessmarketplus.com
ID is 3249312
Enter your zipcode to get in.
This is the only place I buy phones now.
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Cool, I'll check them out. I got my 3D from Wirefly for $69 last September, with zero taxes and free shipping.
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I'm gonna try to get mine from the local Walmart. If you live in CA, then Walmart is the place to get it from. I just found out that Walmart only charges tax on the sales price of the item. By CA tax laws, we are supposed to pay tax on the full retail price. Just scooped up an iPhone 5 for my wife's Bday today for $205 out the door.
From the Sprint Store, BestBuy etc it would have cost $254. They charge the $199.99 and then sales tax on the $649.99 value of the device. So thats a big savings in my book, as I saved just under $50 this way.
KB
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wow that's really good to know. how did you find this out? where in the east bay are you??
I'll be ordering mine through the Sprint website or call telesales. They seem to be pretty good on shipping. My wife's iphone5 came in two days, when they said that there was a 3 week delay.
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wow that's really good to know. how did you find this out? where in the east bay are you??
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I live in Brentwood...Far East Bay. lol
But all Walmarts around do this. I found out a few months ago, when my Mom wanted to get my Pops an upgrade from his iPhone 3Gs. She asked if she had to get it from AT&T and I told her that they can do it at any authorized AT&T reseller. So they were in the local Walmart and my Pops upgraded to an iPhone 4.
My Mom called me later, since she was confused about the price she was charged. She said she was only charged Tax on the SALE price of the phone, not full RETAIL tax. So I googled it and found lots of others said the same thing. So I was pretty stoked to find this out, since that more than wipes out the $36 Activation Charge Fee. You still come out ahead this way, as I would have paid $253, plus $36 activation on my bill. I ended up paying $205, plus $36 activation fee.
I called 5 Walmarts in our county and no one had any iPhone 5's. So I called Tracy Walmart, which is only 30mins from me. He had one iPhone 5 in stock and they charge $189.99 for it, so off we went. The guy was really cool and into Android and we started chatting about the Note 2 during the activation process. He said he was waiting on it (AT&T) and was juiced. He said to give him a call and check back next week, to see if he has em in stock.
PS - They had a Note 1 on display with the other models. So I gotta assume they will also get the Note 2.
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I live in Brentwood...Far East Bay. lol
But all Walmarts around do this. I found out a few months ago, when my Mom wanted to get my Pops an upgrade from his iPhone 3Gs. She asked if she had to get it from AT&T and I told her that they can do it at any authorized AT&T reseller. So they were in the local Walmart and my Pops upgraded to an iPhone 4.
My Mom called me later, since she was confused about the price she was charged. She said she was only charged Tax on the SALE price of the phone, not full RETAIL tax. So I googled it and found lots of others said the same thing. So I was pretty stoked to find this out, since that more than wipes out the $36 Activation Charge Fee. You still come out ahead this way, as I would have paid $253, plus $36 activation on my bill. I ended up paying $205, plus $36 activation fee.
I called 5 Walmarts in our county and no one had any iPhone 5's. So I called Tracy Walmart, which is only 30mins from me. He had one iPhone 5 in stock and they charge $189.99 for it, so off we went. The guy was really cool and into Android and we started chatting about the Note 2 during the activation process. He said he was waiting on it (AT&T) and was juiced. He said to give him a call and check back next week, to see if he has em in stock.
PS - They had a Note 1 on display with the other models. So I gotta assume they will also get the Note 2.
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Called the Walmart in Mountain View and confirmed that they charge tax on the sale price. Now, can anyone tell me if Walmart will get the Note 2 when it comes out on Thursday??
I'm hoping they will. Like I said earlier, they had a Note 1 on display.
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Everyone has been talking about Walmart ..hmm might have to check it out in my local area
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I'm doing Bestbuy. Price match/ return/ exchange within 60 days for me. I get points for purchases as well.
I don't like buying at non-Sprint stores because they tend to screw things up. Happened when I got my EVO 4G from radioshack. Never happened to me at Best Buy cause I worked there and made sure it was done right. That's just me though.
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I'm doing Bestbuy. Price match/ return/ exchange within 60 days for me. I get points for purchases as well.
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I have that rewards program too. But BB charges full retail tax and they
also inflate their retail prices, so taxes are even higher for CA.
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I don't like buying at non-Sprint stores because they tend to screw things up. Happened when I got my EVO 4G from radioshack. Never happened to me at Best Buy cause I worked there and made sure it was done right. That's just me though.
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I've heard these stories before, never had anything happen to my plan though.
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As of today (11/2/2012) Wirefly and Marketplus still don't carry the Note 2... I'm also looking to avoid the CA sales tax. I was quoted $87 just in tax from Sprint telesales.
Any Californian have any success getting around the tax?
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As of today (11/2/2012) Wirefly and Marketplus still don't carry the Note 2... I'm also looking to avoid the CA sales tax. I was quoted $87 just in tax from Sprint telesales.
Any Californian have any success getting around the tax?
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From what I hear, 3rd party Sprint retailers should have it around the 9th-11th. That's what I'm waiting for, that and the fact I get paid on the 10th. lol
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just walked into a staples near by and used the online staples coupon, printed out.
http://www.staples.com/coupons
bought the 16 gig for $199.
tell the employee to use the online code: 41178
you need to print out the coupon and bring it in store. doing unboxing now.
expires 7/28, go get it!
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just walked into a staples near by and used the online staples coupon, printed out.
http://www.staples.com/coupons
bought the 16 gig for $199.
tell the employee to use the online code: 41178
you need to print out the coupon and bring it in store. doing unboxing now.
expires 7/28, go get it!
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Great share!!! Just got my 32 gigger online for a cool $253. Free shipping, but those pesky taxes! *shakes fist angrily*
Guys, there's a 2013 Nexus 7 forum. Go use that and stop filling up this forum with stuff for a different device. Thanks.
You can't use that cupon on the new nexus... I just tried. The cupon even says so right on it
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You can't use that cupon on the new nexus... I just tried. The cupon even says so right on it
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Not true. It works perfectly.
It does not work. All managers have been told to not accept the coupon. I argued with the manager till she decided to accept it and when she put the code into the computer it declined the coupon. Corporate has stopped the coupon from working. I will be calling corporate tonight or tomorrow and try and get a $30 refund.
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staples is out of stock online. just called and they said the stores will have them the 30th. kinda ticked off right now.
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It does not work. All managers have been told to not accept the coupon. I argued with the manager till she decided to accept it and when she put the code into the computer it declined the coupon. Corporate has stopped the coupon from working. I will be calling corporate tonight or tomorrow and try and get a $30 refund.
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Interesting. I wonder if online orders with the coupon will get cancelled, I got a confirmation email but still have not recieved a shipping notification.
Not sure. I might try and order one online and see if it works. If so I'll be returning this one.
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That sucks. I think staples is not accepting it anymore, also I heard they are canceling the 30 bucks coupon for all online orders. My friend got his canceled, I did the coupon in person early in morning' and it worked,
i'm going to a store right now to make a purchase.
I was told they don't do holds on stock, so I need to speed down there.
Only 3 left supposedly.
That sucks. I knew it wouldn't last long. I was the 1st to do it and when I printed the coupon it didn't have any restrictions on it. It said $30 off all tablets.
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staples rejected me, but i went over to BestBuy to pricematch. I was told they rejected a person who asked earlier in the day, but apparently in this new shift the supervisor allows this one time pricematch for me. $30 saved! While I was waiting someone else came in asking for the new nexus too, but he wasnt using the $30 coupon pricematch.
So I tried 3 Best Buy location this morning.
The first said they only had enough for the people who pre-ordered, and that they might get more in tomorrow.
The Second said they don't have any and don't know when they will have any.
The third (at a major mall) said they were sold out, but might get some in later today or tomorrow.
The good news is that I was told by a manager that they have extended the $200 working phone trade-in deal until November 1st!
That's good news about extending the promotion, I pre-ordered on the 12th, I still haven't received an email from BB, I'm hoping to get it over the weekend.
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My local store got enough black for preordered plus additional 2 for walk ins. Didn't get enough white to fill preorders.