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I just called my Radio Shack and they said they stopped taking orders yesterday. Do you think that is for every reseller. A girl here at work said she pre-ordered hers at a kiosk in Sam's club. She bought a 50 dollar gift card and then has to pay 150 the day of pickup. Plus Sprint is supposed to give a 70 dollar credit on her bill. I don't know what that is for but they seem to think you get that every time you re-up your contract.
So other than Sam's and the Shack are there any other stores I should check?
Thanks,
Phil
It might be worth your time to check out
www dot evpdiscount dot com .
It is a division of Sprint (or perhaps a third-party company???) that offers discounts ranging from 5% to 25% or so off your monthly bill. The discount is determined by who your employer is. The downside is your employer may not be a member. Mine was not, but I managed to get it set up and was able to pre-order through EVP. There is no cost or obligation to your employer. Also, the EVP price for the EVO itself is only $174.99, so that will save you a few bucks as well.
however, with that website you have to wait for your rebate (the $100 and the $25..), where best buy and radio shack you don't have to wait for the rebate
Looks like I'll have to wait on the rebate. I went ahead and ordered it via the EVP. Hopefully it ships on the 4th and I can get it early in the following week. The RS guy said their promotion ended yesterday so I figured I just needed to get my name on a list somewhere.
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however, with that website you have to wait for your rebate (the $100 and the $25..), where best buy and radio shack you don't have to wait for the rebate
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That's a good point. I forgot to mention that. However, if you have a business account, they employ something called "flat rate pricing," which means an instant rebate. I was fortunate enough to be porting over a business line, so the entire up front cost will only be $174.99 plus tax. They also throw in free overnight shipping AND free activation.
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Looks like I'll have to wait on the rebate. I went ahead and ordered it via the EVP. Hopefully it ships on the 4th and I can get it early in the following week. The RS guy said their promotion ended yesterday so I figured I just needed to get my name on a list somewhere.
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I specifically asked if it would be shipped on the 4th and received a few days after that and the response I received from the EVP representative was that they usually receive units early and will ship them out as soon as they come in. He also mentioned that it is more likely that EVP customers would get them earlier than the 4th rather than later.
I'm crossing my fingers, hoping desperately that he's correct. Time will tell, but if it get's here ON the 4th, I am one happy camper. Having to wait the extra weekend would be torture...
Sweet, I never thought about Radioshack before. I've been on a "5 days after the 4th" list for the Evo at Best Buy, and I just called RS and they confirmed that they'll have spare units first come first serve at 6AM. :-D I'm not sure if I should take my name off the BB list now or wait to see how RS plays through.
I just ordered mine from sprint for $299 with 28% off full the phone plan(Woot love my work). She said 299.99 with $100 off mail in rebate but after i gave her my work info she said they would do it for $250 with $100 mail in rebate. They will have it delivered on the 4th in the am. So glad to get this over my Nexus One with ****ty t-mobile.
P.S I just read that if you order from sprint they wont ship it till jun 4th. I just called and thats true. I canceled my order
Edit: Word I just got one for $300 from local guy that went to Google I/O. He wanted $600 but money talks and bull **** walks.
I preordered mine from a local store... celltekWireless. They've got a pre-order site set up... sort of.
www.celltekwireless.com/reservemyevo
Just send your name and phone number and a rep will get back to you to confirm your request to pre-order one.
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I just ordered mine from sprint for $299 with 28% off full the phone plan(Woot love my work). She said 299.99 with $100 off mail in rebate but after i gave her my work info she said they would do it for $250 with $100 mail in rebate. They will have it delivered on the 4th in the am. So glad to get this over my Nexus One with ****ty t-mobile.
P.S I just read that if you order from sprint they wont ship it till jun 4th. I just called and thats true. I canceled my order
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They are all shipping or coming out on the 4th. If I get it Monday or Tuesday I'll be OK. IT is not like everyone else will be ranked up and have the better sniper rifle.
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That's a good point. I forgot to mention that. However, if you have a business account, they employ something called "flat rate pricing," which means an instant rebate. I was fortunate enough to be porting over a business line, so the entire up front cost will only be $174.99 plus tax. They also throw in free overnight shipping AND free activation.
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they just told me that they can't do business accounts, I have to go through Sprint Business or something like that
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they just told me that they can't do business accounts, I have to go through Sprint Business or something like that
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I don't know, man, they didn't say anything like that to me. Maybe the rep you got didn't understand what you wanted to do, or perhaps they're new? Sorry it didn't work out for you.
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
Tax:
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...
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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.
ramgom said:
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.
I didn't see this posted so I figured I would share. I wasn't even planning to upgrade but after seeing the free shipping and $30 off coupon code through Staples, I really couldn't resist. Especially since I have a buyer lined up to purchase my 2012 Nexus 7 for $140 this weekend. :highfive:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/2...exus-7-through-staples-with-this-coupon-code/
Coupon code: 41178
Not sure how long they'll have this offer up but it worked for me.
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!
If you anyone of you were impatient like I was and bought it at Best Buy, you can have them price match it. I had to call in a couple times, first rep lied to me and told me they don't do pricematch of item after purchase only during. Here's their policy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
Just arrived at my Staples and they only have the 16gb version. Oh well.
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If you anyone of you were impatient like I was and bought it at Best Buy, you can have them price match it./url]
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I bought mine at Best Buy this morning. I called them to ask if they would match the Staples price, they said only if it's an in store price, I told them it was a coupon discount and they said definitely not. I'm not sure how the other guy above got away with that, it's literally in their pricematch guarantee that they will not match coupon prices. Anyway, Best Buy will allow you to return your item for free, even if it's opened and you can return it to any Best Buy store if you ordered it online. What I'm going to do is buy the Staples one and not open it and return it to Best Buy. Hopefully they won't match the serial number on the box. If they do, then I'll return the opened one, no big deal.
Edit: Oh well, Staples site says they're out of stock online, both models.
Edit 2: Called the store near me, they don't even carry the new model yet, they only have the old one. Other Staples in the area all seem to have the 16GB in stock, no 32GB, so I called them. They said they had only one in stock that was "on hold for a customer, but If I wanted to buy a protection plan for it, they would hold it for me instead"... Sounds real shady. Anyway, in case anyone's wondering, the online code (which is 41178) will work until this Sunday (7/28), but apparently the code 35852 will work in store if you ask the cashier to try it for you.
16gb at the local Staples, with coupon, $199 out the door. :good:
Thank you so much for posting this I rode as quick as I could to staples to pick mine up!
And I was going to wait for my 1 day shipping, Ain't nobody got time for that!!
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If you anyone of you were impatient like I was and bought it at Best Buy, you can have them price match it. I had to call in a couple times, first rep lied to me and told me they don't do pricematch of item after purchase only during. Here's their policy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000
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You got lucky, their policy clearly states they do not price match post purchases.
The Guarantee is limited to one price match per identical item, per guest and does not apply to: Contract mobile phone devices and plans, the online prices of retailers not listed, the online prices of third party vendors (Marketplace vendors) on designated major online retailers websites, post purchase price match requests to competitor's prices, Best Buy for Business™, offers that include financing, gift card offers, bundling of items, free items, pricing errors, mail-in offers, coupon offers, competitors' service prices, items that are advertised as limited-quantity, out of stock, open-box, clearance, refurbished/used items, our and our competitor's Deal of the Day, daily deals, special hour sale event items and credit card offers, BestBuy.com Clearance & More and Marketplace items, and items for sale Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
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You got lucky, their policy clearly states they do not price match post purchases.
The Guarantee is limited to one price match per identical item, per guest and does not apply to: Contract mobile phone devices and plans, the online prices of retailers not listed, the online prices of third party vendors (Marketplace vendors) on designated major online retailers websites, post purchase price match requests to competitor's prices, Best Buy for Business™, offers that include financing, gift card offers, bundling of items, free items, pricing errors, mail-in offers, coupon offers, competitors' service prices, items that are advertised as limited-quantity, out of stock, open-box, clearance, refurbished/used items, our and our competitor's Deal of the Day, daily deals, special hour sale event items and credit card offers, BestBuy.com Clearance & More and Marketplace items, and items for sale Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
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Hrmm are they're contradicting themselves? Because if you scroll down to the FAQs
How do I request a price match from BestBuy.com?
When making a purchase, or during the return and exchange period after your purchase from BestBuy.com, price match requests from BestBuy.com are handled via phone. Please call 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) for a BestBuy.com price match request. Please tell us about the lower price that is still in effect that you want Best Buy to price match. Best Buy will then review and verify the price match request.
Edit: I guess that only applies to pricematching themselves.
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Hrmm are they're contradicting themselves? Because if you scroll down to the FAQs
How do I request a price match from BestBuy.com?
When making a purchase, or during the return and exchange period after your purchase from BestBuy.com, price match requests from BestBuy.com are handled via phone. Please call 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) for a BestBuy.com price match request. Please tell us about the lower price that is still in effect that you want Best Buy to price match. Best Buy will then review and verify the price match request.
Edit: I guess that only applies to pricematching themselves.
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You have 15 days to get the price matched post purchase, "We will also match prices post purchase if we lower our price within 15 days of your purchase." But you still did get lucky because it says "The Guarantee is limited to one price match per identical item, per guest and does not apply to: ... coupon offers, ..."
Edit: Yeah, looked at that wording, it does say "if we lower our price within 15 days of your purchase."
Edit 2: Apparently the code doesn't work in store. Just called a Staples store near me and I asked if they had any in stock, before I even said anything about the coupon, the guy said "If you have the coupon for $30 off, it doesn't work for the new tablet, only the old ones" and that he just tried it numerous times for a customer. Oh well, hopefully they'll get more in stock online, or maybe they didn't realize the coupon was working for the new Nexus 7 and it wasn't supposed to be and they finally fixed it.
Damn sold out
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insane deal! already got mine at best buy since I thought it was a mistake didn't think Staples would be selling them as well.
To clear up BB price match.
1. They only price match against other stores at the time of purchase. Post purchase price matches apply only to a lower BB price.
2. They do not price match coupons.
Bummer...
sn0warmy said:
I didn't see this posted so I figured I would share. I wasn't even planning to upgrade but after seeing the free shipping and $30 off coupon code through Staples, I really couldn't resist. Especially since I have a buyer lined up to purchase my 2012 Nexus 7 for $140 this weekend. :highfive:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/2...exus-7-through-staples-with-this-coupon-code/
Coupon code: 41178
Not sure how long they'll have this offer up but it worked for me.
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Hey,what is this coupon code for?Please let me know bcz I plan on buying one thank you
My local BB did price match the coupon (local staples only had the 16gb, I wanted the 32). Still stuck paying tax versus amazon, but out the door at 254.39 for the 32.
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My local BB did price match the coupon (local staples only had the 16gb, I wanted the 32). Still stuck paying tax versus amazon, but out the door at 254.39 for the 32.
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That was my out the door price for the 16GB. Essentially got 16GB free! Congrats!
evodon84 said:
To clear up BB price match.
1. They only price match against other stores at the time of purchase. Post purchase price matches apply only to a lower BB price.
2. They do not price match coupons.
Bummer...
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I'm curious if they can still reject my pricematch, they told me it will be sent to credit department or something. I asked for a confirmation number and was given a case number.
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I'm curious if they can still reject my pricematch, they told me it will be sent to credit department or something. I asked for a confirmation number and was given a case number.
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huh, I think best bet would be to go to a local store and hold the coupon over there head. Chances are the Manager would match it to get your business. Online there is prolly less leeway
ordered from amazon, saw this deal, went to staples, they didint accept coupon, canceled amazon, bought at staples anyway...
went to a different staples about 15 min ago with my recipt and showed the coupon..... gave my 32$ back
im happy
They stopped the 30 bucks coupon for new nexus. Old nexus still works! They also are canceling online orders for people who used the 30 coupon.
The deal was TGTBT for a hot new product and was doomed to die. For those who got an order in for in-store pick up or home delivery post the following:
1. Approximate time with timezone that you ordered.
2. Copy and paste current status from Track Order -> Track This Shipment links from Staples' order confirmation email.
Here's mine:
1. ~11:50am PST
2.
Shipment1Details
Order Date: 07/26/2013
Order Number: XXXXXXXXXX
Order Total: $258.12
Box1of1 Box No: 0000000XXXXXXXXXXXXX Tracking Number: 1Z121E0WXXXXXXXXXX
Expected Delivery: 07/30/2013 via UPS Status: Received at local delivery center
Notes: Received at local delivery cen
Looks like Staples releases it from their distribution center to UPS this morning.
West Sacramento, CA, United States 07/29/2013 5:00 A.M. Departure Scan
West Sacramento, CA, United States 07/26/2013 10:25 P.M. Origin Scan
United States 07/26/2013 3:03 A.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS
I ordered (16GB) around 2PM(PST) today. Just checked online and mine is at the same stage as yours.
I assume we can't track the package yet maybe until tomorrow ?
I ordered a 32gb online this morning with the coupon and thankfully got a shipping confirmation not too long ago. Doesn't seem to have a tracking number though.
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I ordered (16GB) around 2PM(PST) today. Just checked online and mine is at the same stage as yours.
I assume we can't track the package yet maybe until tomorrow ?
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My guess is as good as yours. Usually, UPS and USPS are slow to update status. Hopefully, between tomorrow and Monday. Just happy the status changed from processing order.
Ordered the 16gb with the coupon and chose deliver to store. Now it says that its been shipped from the warehouse, and it should arrive at the local Staples on Monday.
Oh baby mine shipped. So Cal, about 11am I ordered.
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Shipped from warehouse. Estimated delivery 7/30. Got a 32GB for $253.
NEXUS 7 32GB TABLET
Item No.:215185Price:$269.00/each
Expected delivery:07/30/2013byUPS 1 $269.00
Subtotal:: $269.00
Delivery: FREE
Coupon1: -$30.00
Tax: $16.73
Total: $255.34
Ordered 2, he to do 2 different transaction as it wouldn't let me use the could a 2nd. No I am not putting it on Craigslist for a profit. The 2nd one is for my girlfriend.
32gig, i live in SoCal, ordered @ 1:25pm, ordered in store at kiosk paid at register.
$269 - $30 - $40(groupon egc) - $25(in rewards) = $191
Right now i can't track my package, i click the track my package from the 1st/and only email i got from staples.com, and i get this stupid error.
"Hmm...it looks like we're having some trouble matching your order number. Before continuing, please make sure you have entered your order number correctly."
Also i cant access my orders from staples.com, so im doubly f'd
I have to wait till the morning to talk to customer service, hopefully my order went thru and doesn't get canceled.
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Right now i can't track my package, i click the track my package from the 1st/and only email i got from staples.com, and i get this stupid error.
"Hmm...it looks like we're having some trouble matching your order number. Before continuing, please make sure you have entered your order number correctly."
Also i cant access my orders from staples.com, so im doubly f'd
I have to wait till the morning to talk to customer service, hopefully my order went thru and doesn't get canceled.
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I have the same issue checking from phone, something to do with mobile site, but it works fine from my Windows 8 Pro laptop.
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I have the same issue checking from phone, something to do with mobile site, but it works fine from my Windows 8 Pro laptop.
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tried from mobile phone, and windows 7 computer, still the same thing. also tried firefox/chrome/IE browsers. man this sucks thanks though
Ordered @ 1:30pm yesterday (7/26) with the $30 coupon code. Just checked and it shipped from the warehouse and it's scheduled for delivery on 7/31. Still need to sell my N7 v1 before then...
They are rejecting the coupon in-store. Said there was a corporate-wide email.
Just made a vow to avoid Staples like the plague for any future purchases.
Oh no. Is it out of stock already? Damn, I wanted to catch this 30$ off. :crying:
Mine shipped from NoCal and I am in Socal. Expected delivery date is on July 30th which I doubt since it should only take 1 business day even if it is shipped through ground.
32Gb - ordered July 26 noon PST.
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Went to a nearby Staples and used the coupon. The manager first told me it couldn't be applied. I just told him I read online Staples was honoring it still and he was like "OK works for me, take 30 off" Awesome... Total cost came out to 212 so I went ahead and bought the 1 year plan for 50 since I had a 250 cash card anyways. So I paid about 15 out of pocket this go round
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Went to a nearby Staples and used the coupon. The manager first told me it couldn't be applied. I just told him I read online Staples was honoring it still and he was like "OK works for me, take 30 off" Awesome... Total cost came out to 212 so I went ahead and bought the 1 year plan for 50 since I had a 250 cash card anyways. So I paid about 15 out of pocket this go round
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Same for me. Coupon didn't work and I was working with the "Lead Supervisor" at my local store. Told him everybody said it was working online. Dude gave it to me for 199 even. Yes! No tax in OR means walk out the door with shiny new Nexus 7, under 200.
P.S.: Your signature thoroughly confused me... I tried to kill that bug like three times.
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Went to a nearby Staples and used the coupon. The manager first told me it couldn't be applied. I just told him I read online Staples was honoring it still and he was like "OK works for me, take 30 off" Awesome... Total cost came out to 212 so I went ahead and bought the 1 year plan for 50 since I had a 250 cash card anyways. So I paid about 15 out of pocket this go round
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lol I got trolled by your bug sig.
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They are rejecting the coupon in-store. Said there was a corporate-wide email.
Just made a vow to avoid Staples like the plague for any future purchases.
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Just picked one up at Staples here in Broomfield, Colorado, and they honored the $30 off coupon. CSR had to do a manual entry to accomplish it, but she was happy to - said they did the same yesterday, "Because the SKU is new and system isn't accepting it". I was prepared to argue, because the terms on the coupon specifically state ANY tablet, expires 7-28-13.
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They are rejecting the coupon in-store. Said there was a corporate-wide email.
Just made a vow to avoid Staples like the plague for any future purchases.
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I'll be avoiding them from now on as well. 3 stores told me they won't honor the coupon. The 4th store said they would honor it and they had stock, but it was 30min away and they wouldn't let me reserve a device. When I got there the manager said somebody had just called and reserved the last 3. I'm prepared to complain to corporate about the last one. I will never be shopping at a staples again.
Today Amazon Prime Day features the award-winning Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 for a whopping $50 off making the price $199.99 with free shipping. This deal is only available today or until supplies run off.
amzn.to/1TBHF77
source: idol 3 reddit
HughJanus said:
Today Amazon Prime Day features the award-winning Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 for a whopping $50 off making the price $199.99 with free shipping. This deal is only available today or until supplies run off.
amzn.to/1TBHF77
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My wife and I each ordered one this morning. We watched the countdown clock and clicked immediately. Looking forward to moving to it from my Nexus 5. My wife has the monstrous Sony Z Ultra GPe and thinks she will enjoy a smaller phone for a change.
I don't suppose anybody took a screenshot of it showing the $199 price for credit card price protection submissions?
still live via alcatel website. use coupon code 5DS3GKB2 for additional $20 off making it $179 for me. i checked out with amazon prime, free shipping and no tax to NJ
http://www.alcatelonetouch.us/ALCATEL-ONETOUCH-IDOL-SMARTPHONE-Unlocked/dp/B00V3U6FFK
I just bought this for my brother yesterday damn it! But yay! because I just bought myself one. $179 is too good a price to resist!.
Electriccars said:
I just bought this for my brother yesterday damn it! But yay! because I just bought myself one. $179 is too good a price to resist!.
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Was waiting for the nexus 2015, but for $180 no tax plus free 2 day shipping with prime I just had to bite. Hoping some devs jump on board
narc0tics said:
still live via alcatel website. use coupon code 5DS3GKB2 for additional $20 off making it $179 for me. i checked out with amazon prime, free shipping and no tax to NJ
http://www.alcatelonetouch.us/ALCATEL-ONETOUCH-IDOL-SMARTPHONE-Unlocked/dp/B00V3U6FFK
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@narc0tics
promo code not working, is it a mistype? Entering it after login to amazon to pay.
Anyone confirm?
NVM confirmed dead
Just a bump here. It is listed at the normal amazon page (as of this post) for $199 and the promo code works. Just got it for $179. Thanks to above posts. YMMV not sure how long these last.
http://www.amazon.com/ALCATEL-ONETO...sim_107_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Q1BEF2P9023PZZ644NH
Promo code only works with non-lightning deals? That's my guess only since this is a now a lightning deal. I feel terrible for ordering this at like 11:30 PM last night only for it to drop to $199 today. Did not find out about this until just now when I came back from work. Trying to see if Amazon will honor a credit for the difference now.
Edit: Eh. No joy. They won't honor it even though it's being fulfilled by Amazon. Oh well, I'm missed $25. Not the worst missed deal I've had. I just don't want to wait another few days to get the phone. Should get it tomorrow (when I'm off). Then I'll see how well it fits my usage. If everything goes well, I'll probably sell my Nexus 6 32 GB Cloud White and stick with this baby.
Could someone please upload a screenshot of something on amazon showing the $199 price? I paid $250 for mine back in may and would like to submit to chase for price protection. I'd be very appreciative.
*nevermind* I was finally able to get it to show $199.
I'm glad i checked the board tonight cause i bought the IDOL 3 yesterday at 225 so i contacted amazon and got a partial refund when it ships on Thursday.
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I'm glad i checked the board tonight cause i bought the IDOL 3 yesterday at 225 so i contacted amazon and got a partial refund when it ships on Thursday.
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If you purchased within 10 days you can contact amazon and they will do a price adjustment...beyond 10 days you have to use credit card price protection which lasts for 60-90 days.....I'm submitting a chase freedom price protection claim tomorrow because I paid $250 on may 20th and it's showing $199 with the previously posted $20 off promo code still working making the final price $179.99.
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If you purchased within 10 days you can contact amazon and they will do a price adjustment...beyond 10 days you have to use credit card price protection which lasts for 60-90 days.....I'm submitting a chase freedom price protection claim tomorrow because I paid $250 on may 20th and it's showing $199 with the previously posted $20 off promo code still working making the final price $179.99.
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Odd. I called last night and the rep told me they could not offer me price protection since it comes from a third-party seller. I kept trying to explain that it was a Amazon fulfilled order. She tried contacting their "cell phone department", but I was told they closed at 7 PM (no clue which timezone). Her suggestion was that I refuse my package and try and order again. I didn't want to wait until next week for my phone considering I might even be home and it could get delayed further because no one is around to receive it.
Acreo Aeneas said:
Odd. I called last night and the rep told me they could not offer me price protection since it comes from a third-party seller. I kept trying to explain that it was a Amazon fulfilled order. She tried contacting their "cell phone department", but I was told they closed at 7 PM (no clue which timezone). Her suggestion was that I refuse my package and try and order again. I didn't want to wait until next week for my phone considering I might even be home and it could get delayed further because no one is around to receive it.
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You might just try calling back and talking to a different rep. On a bright note many credit cards have price protection now and the chase freedom one has been painless so far..I started my claim over the phone..they are emailing me the paperwork to which I have to add printouts of the sale price and my original receipt...since it's an identical item from the same store purchased should be pretty straightforward. I'm not sure I'll get the $20 off promo code but the drop from $250 to $199 would be nice.
Acreo Aeneas said:
Odd. I called last night and the rep told me they could not offer me price protection since it comes from a third-party seller. I kept trying to explain that it was a Amazon fulfilled order. She tried contacting their "cell phone department", but I was told they closed at 7 PM (no clue which timezone). Her suggestion was that I refuse my package and try and order again. I didn't want to wait until next week for my phone considering I might even be home and it could get delayed further because no one is around to receive it.
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The price was also available directly from amazon yesterday and this morning.
If you buy something in May I don't see how price protection works two months later. It is usually within a week.
Karly Johnston said:
If you buy something in May I don't see how price protection works two months later. It is usually within a week.
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Typical price protection with credit cards is a minimum of 60 days and usually 90 days. I submitted the claim for the $50 difference and didn't include the $20 off promo code so I could have purchased the phone for $179.99 but trying to explain that when the sale price showed $199 on the amazon page would greatly increase the risk of the whole claim being denied so I'll take my $50 and be happy.
Citi Price Rewind : 60 days and they check the price FOR you at most major places when you submit a "price rewind". I've gotten money back from laptop chargers to laptops...and now hopefully a smartphone.
Discover has price protection for 90 days.
Chase Freedom: 90 days.
I bought my Idol 3 on Discover card, can I file a claim?
Karly Johnston said:
I bought my Idol 3 on Discover card, can I file a claim?
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https://www.discover.com/credit-cards/help-center/faqs/price-protection.html
Check your PM's.
Got my $179 idol 3 this past morning. So far pleasantly surprised. Screen is insanely bright and speakers are very good. So far liking it more than my g3 or M8 (particularly the camera on this one vs the idol)