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Item Number #566488
Price $589.99 (already knew this)
Arrives March 24th
On sale March 27th
What does this do for you? You can now call your local costco and ask them if they have that item on order. As of right now they are saying no free case in store. Yes this item number is different then online, it always is.

If you order online, does it ship from a central US warehouse? Or from a local store? I'm wondering if I can miss sales tax by ordering online.

martonikaj said:
If you order online, does it ship from a central US warehouse? Or from a local store? I'm wondering if I can miss sales tax by ordering online.
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Unless Costco doesn't have any presence in your state, you'll have to pay sales tax regardless of where it ships from. And they'll charge your tax based on your shipping address.

wynand32 said:
Unless Costco doesn't have any presence in your state, you'll have to pay sales tax regardless of where it ships from. And they'll charge your tax based on your shipping address.
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Ouch. Super lame. Maybe worth the wait for a free gel case I guess? lol.

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In store will come with the free case also.

bwcorvus said:
UPDATE:
In store will come with the free case also.
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Shweet. No need to wait to get it from online then.

What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!

Knether said:
What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!
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Sorry don't work there

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In store will come with the free case also.
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Not too bad....
I was at the Chino Hills, CA Costco yesterday. The guy said they have the XOOM WIFI on a pallet in back already and can't bring it out until March 27th. Not sure if he was confused with 3G version or not, but that is what I was told.

Knether said:
What about pricing info on Sams? I'm between Sam's and Amazon. I do like Sam's return policy Cant be that!
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what's sam's club's return policy? Costco is 90 days.

bwcorvus said:
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It doesn't state anywhere which color case you get online... do you just get a black one?

martonikaj said:
what's sam's club's return policy? Costco is 90 days.
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It's 90 as well

Black case only.
Sent from my EVO

Pre-order now and it will begin shipping March 27, 2011.

Thank you for shopping costco.com. Your current order status is: Shipped.

Just picked up my Xoom from my local Costco warehouse. I got there when they opened. Nothing in the aisle display or on the actual box indicated that it would come with the free gel case, so I asked the person in merchandise pickup. They said I could open the box to see if it was inside it, and sure enough it was.

Our costco says free gel case on the sign and has price of 589. They had a large display with demo. Not many sold at our costco in NJ, maybe 4 or so at noon time.
I picked one up to try it out and see if it can do everything I need it to do.
The case is in the box under everything and is black. There is an insert that says thank you your free accessory is included.

Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast

kirdroid said:
Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast
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Probably more people aware of going to BestBuy to pick it up, and fewer people who have a Costco membership who will actually want one of these.

kirdroid said:
Picked up the xoom wifi from my local costco store. Looks like they have plenty in stock and the free gel case comes with the box.
Staples also had in stock, but best buy was sold out. Wondering if best buy has fewer stock or they are selling really fast
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Today Costco had 20-30 cards to take to the register.
Yesterday one Staples store said they would have 4 in stock today.
Today one Best Buy store said they got 2 for today.
Honestly, Best Buy having two is not surprising at all. Three of them around me have their Xoom 3G tucked away toward the back, whereas the iPad and everything Apple has its own kiosk. Obvious partnership much?

Asus Eee Pad Transformer cheaper at BJ's than Bestbuy? Yes!

Although I have to agree, being a member of BJ's whole sale club is worth it at times, besides buying food this retail store carries a wide trend of different major company tech gadgets such as Apple, Samsung, Acer, Sony, ect. Recently reviewing a catalog that I received through my mailbox at home, it appears to me that my local BJ's store is having a back to school deal. Either that or this is the original retail price that BJ's has on the Transformer Eee pad. If you happen to own or even plan on buying a Transformer asus tablet I would recommend purchasing it from your local BJ's. Better yet from the looks of it, Best Buys Price Match Guarantee appears to be that if you go to your local Best Buy near you they will and should match the price from another competitor.
Say what? Yes, I know what you’re thinking right about this point...What if the price posted on BJ's whole sales club website is an online special only through BJ's? Well fear not because actually the price is 389.99$ as posted online, on the catalog and in the store!
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Below is proof of Best Buys price match guarantee service:
"Buy It Now With Confidence
Best Buy will match the price if you find a lower price on an identical available product at a local retail competitor's store, a local Best Buy Retail Store or BestBuy.com. Simply let us know when you are making your purchase or during the return and exchange period.
The Guarantee does not apply to: Our competitors' website prices, offers that include financing, bundling of items, free items, pricing errors, mail-in offers, competitors' service prices, items that are advertised as limited-quantity, out of stock, open-box, clearance, refurbished/used items, BestBuy.com Midnight Sale and special hour sale events, BestBuy.com Outlet Center and Marketplace items, and items for sale Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving"
Original BB Source from here
So in general 10$ shaved off your competeting price from Best buy isn’t much but hey money is money! haha just thought id put this out there for those who look for every possible way to save money.

dude, its $10 bucks. You dont have to post an entire thread on saving $10. LOL

obiwan22 said:
dude, its $10 bucks. You dont have to post an entire thread on saving $10. LOL
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Hey man. That's enough for lunch

zephiK said:
Hey man. That's enough for lunch
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true I guess

obiwan22 said:
true I guess
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haha i know its only a little amount of money but heyy i like helping others ;D
and you can get your self two mac chickens a large drink and large fries for about 6$ at McDonald's and still have 4$ to spare Lol!
(correct me if im wrong with the prices at Mcds Lmao)

Got mine from newegg, 399.00 no sales tax or shipping cost..way to go imo.

SystemErrorOne said:
haha i know its only a little amount of money but heyy i like helping others ;D
and you can get your self two mac chickens a large drink and large fries for about 6$ at McDonald's and still have 4$ to spare Lol!
(correct me if im wrong with the prices at Mcds Lmao)
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Or you could use that $10 to go on a shopping spree on the Android Market or even donate it to a developer
@reuuin88: agreed! except when I saw the TF101 appear on Newegg. There was a $4.99 (or $5.99) shipping fee. This usually happens when new items appear on Newegg. But nevertheless, it was cheaper than Amazon because Newegg doesn't collect sales tax. (dont get me because i like to save money by not paying sales tax )

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Or you could use that $10 to go on a shopping spree on the Android Market or even donate it to a developer
@reuuin88: agreed! except when I saw the TF101 appear on Newegg. There was a $4.99 (or $5.99) shipping fee. This usually happens when new items appear on Newegg. But nevertheless, it was cheaper than Amazon because Newegg doesn't collect sales tax. (dont get me because i like to save money by not paying sales tax )
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haha That too! but heyy look at this link i found it has a coupon for staples 100$ off any tablet lol
http://phandroid.com/2011/07/20/cou...es-could-net-you-an-asus-transformer-for-299/

Best US deal I have seen, ordering next week!

Just found this deal. Unlocked for $599, best price I have found. Anyone dealt with this place before?
http://electroprise.com/samsung-galaxy-note-gt-n7000-gsm-hsdpa-quadband-unlocked-p-2911.html

Be careful...they use to be called "Exoticphones.com"

I'd be careful too...
How can they offer a discount with an ATT plan????
Seems suspicious to me...but good luck if you go with it!

Im only guessing here but I bet a phone vendor could sign you up for ATT with any phone, like an iPhone. Then turn around and sell that iPhone at retail to another person. But give you the 2 year discount on the Note.

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Im only guessing here but I bet a phone vendor could sign you up for ATT with any phone, like an iPhone. Then turn around and sell that iPhone at retail to another person. But give you the 2 year discount on the Note.
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That's exactly what I was thinking. Vendor signs you up for a new 2 year contract with at&t. They choose iphone 4s as your new phone. They keep the 4s and sell it for like $600 bucks. They are then able to offer you the note for $599
I would cut the middle man out and just do it yourself if you don't already have an at&t contract or are not in upgrade status.

Just odered with overnight shipping. Will let you guys know how it goes. Im beyond excited!
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sprintuser1977 said:
Just odered with overnight shipping. Will let you guys know how it goes. Im beyond excited!
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Did you order for $599, or did you do the contract? If legit, the contract is very tempting.

dscline said:
Did you order for $599, or did you do the contract? If legit, the contract is very tempting.
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The contract is only $200 cheaper. If you instead extend your contract with buying an iphone 4s, you'll come out far ahead. You'll pay $200 (instead of $400) and you can sell it on ebay for $600 at least then use that money for the Note. So in effect the iphone route is at least $200 cheaper for the same end result. That is assuming this is legit, and ignoring ebay fees (use craigslist.)

"If it seems too good to be true..."
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ExoticPhone_GSM_International_Inc
I also just called them up. I work in NYC and they seem to offer local pickup, so what better way to see if they actually have it in stock then to walk over there...The person that answered said it was out of stock and due back in, in about 2 weeks.
When I pressed for a more specific date, he just said he wasn't sure, but about 2 weeks.
...All kinds of red flags here.

maxh said:
The contract is only $200 cheaper. If you instead extend your contract with buying an iphone 4s, you'll come out far ahead. You'll pay $200 (instead of $400) and you can sell it on ebay for $600 at least then use that money for the Note.
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Thanks. I was partially looking at it as a convenience issue (not having to deal with reselling, no fees, no uncertainty of what it ultimately sells for), but you're right, $200, or even $100, is a big chunk for convenience. But ultimately, it's not very convenient if "electropirise" screws you over.
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... so what better way to see if they actually have it in stock then to walk over there...
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Thanks for doing that, good to get some insight before blindly trusting them.

only $95 more on expansys-usa if you use promo code BFNOTE. then you dont have a contract to deal with either. it also ships from the us
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=n0thingr3mains;19925414]only $95 more on expansys-usa if you use promo code BFNOTE. then you dont have a contract to deal with either. it also ships from the us
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So its $494 on there without a contract?
is $399.00 with a contract. so add 95 to that?
What you posted makes no sense, but i know what you were trying to say.
You want people to pay 95 more full price compared to the full price on that other site in the OP
Wait, that also makes no sense

carhigh said:
=n0thingr3mains;19925414]only $95 more on expansys-usa if you use promo code BFNOTE. then you dont have a contract to deal with either. it also ships from the us
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So its $494 on there without a contract?
is $399.00 with a contract. so add 95 to that?
What you posted makes no sense, but i know what you were trying to say.
You want people to pay 95 more full price compared to the full price on that other site in the OP
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nevermind...thought it was $599 with the contract. now I see its $399 with the contract. that does sound like a good deal then if the site is legit.

n0thingr3mains said:
only $95 more on expansys-usa if you use promo code BFNOTE. then you dont have a contract to deal with either. it also ships from the us
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This is a pretty good deal -- except no way to get warranty. Expansys USA has a great reputation on resellerratings.com.
Will probably get mine thru ebay so I can get a SquareTrade warranty.

n0thingr3mains said:
only $95 more on expansys-usa if you use promo code BFNOTE. then you dont have a contract to deal with either. it also ships from the us
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Wow total came out to be $694.99 not too shabby! Thanks for the code!!!

Watching this thread since I wouldn't advice anyone to order anything from that website and I'm really curious to see if they will deliver.
There's another thread discussing the website that OP bought the phone. Always use the search button.

Just wanted to make everyone aware that Amazon is selling Notes for $660 shipped. That is the cheapest I've seen ANYWHERE on the web. I picked one up today through amazon, fulfilled by the oem shop.
Hopefully I'll get a new unit that hasn't been opened.

Yesasia.com has it about $650. I only bought small things from the site,yet I feel it does business alright.

inurb said:
Just wanted to make everyone aware that Amazon is selling Notes for $660 shipped. That is the cheapest I've seen ANYWHERE on the web. I picked one up today through amazon, fulfilled by the oem shop.
Hopefully I'll get a new unit that hasn't been opened.
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I got one today and already received tracking with it delivered Thursday ... it was transformersandgsmphones on Amazon. Paid $669 with 2 day shipping. Not bad!
Sent from my Beastly SGS2!

OP, did you get it?
Anyone know if the OP got his Note next day, or at all?
Dang, Expansys-USA is up to a whopping $779.99 for theirs.

Nexus 7 20% Off Office Max

20% off coupon
This is Office Max in-store coupon for 20% off; it includes tablets and eReaders. Of course, Office Max may not be near everyone, but you can try price matching with Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy in-store.
If in-store doesn't work, you can always try through phone order or online chat. I got the 32gb one for $215+tax through Office Depot chat online (rep didn't let me get the 16gb since Office Max website doesn't show the 16gb one).

Used the same coupon and picked up a 32 gb for $233.89 after tax. Good deal! But OM seems to be OOS around orange county, heard they will get new shipment Monday.
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Thx will try
I fap to the porn forums on Tapatalk 2

another nice effort from Google

Going to try in a little bit. Will report back but I see no reason why this doesn't work/ Also, living in Florida, computer products are tax free this week for back to school. Other people I have come across have reported that tablets fall under this category, which makes sense.

Damn, nearest office max is 40miles away. Had one been closer I would have bought anew 32gb and return my staples 16gb -$30 coupon.
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$215.99, final price. Quite the savings! Going to return my 16gb best buy one later today.

Very nice! I wished it was tax free in CA. I also bought OM protection plan for 2 years. Anyone have experiences with OMs protection plan? Debating if I should cancel it. The girl that worked there said I can return the tablet in any condition within 2 years and either get it replaced or refunded full amount with a gift card. Sounds too good to be true.
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You should see if there is a deductible and whether it covers lost/stolen and physical damage.
$54 off is amazing. I would jump on it before OM decides to exclude certain devices or cancels the coupon. I paid full price at Amazon the first day it went on sale (Friday). Paid $300 for Saturday delivery. Returning it and buying locally would be lucrative. I wonder if Amazon will price match if I call them. Tell them I'm within my 30 days and I can save $54 if I go through the hassle.
Hmmm.
I sent them an Email saying that I am within my return policy and would like to see if they would Price Match the coupon. I linked the coupon and the a image of the scanned receipt. We shall see.

Just took the coupon up to Best Buy to see if they'd price match a refund since I bought mine on Friday, and they did. I walked out with $49 cash in my pocket. Thanks OP!

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Just took the coupon up to Best Buy to see if they'd price match a refund since I bought mine on Friday, and they did. I walked out with $49 cash in my pocket. Thanks OP!
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I bought mine from BB as well. So you still have yours and you just went in to see if they would match the difference?

cobija said:
I bought mine from BB as well. So you still have yours and you just went in to see if they would match the difference?
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Yep. It's in their best interest to do so, otherwise I'd return it and then buy another for the matched price. They don't want to end up with an extra used device that can't be sold new.
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antoniouslj said:
Yep. It's in their best interest to do so, otherwise I'd return it and then buy another for the matched price. They don't want to end up with an extra used device that can't be sold new.
Sent from my Nexus 7.
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Thats awesome. Too bad I used a $50 GC there, id only get back like $10 from there. Might try it though if i am ever around one

hmm. I wonder if walmart price matches?
Edit* I see that they price match, but not sure if they will give money back like best buy.
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antoniouslj said:
Just took the coupon up to Best Buy to see if they'd price match a refund since I bought mine on Friday, and they did. I walked out with $49 cash in my pocket. Thanks OP!
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Just curious (and I'm really not trying to start some big discussion), is BB still doing the scan your driver's license and send to 3rd party analysis thing (for PMs and returns)?

Just called bestbuy. Mine said they don't price match coupons
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player911 said:
You should see if there is a deductible and whether it covers lost/stolen and physical damage.
$54 off is amazing. I would jump on it before OM decides to exclude certain devices or cancels the coupon. I paid full price at Amazon the first day it went on sale (Friday). Paid $300 for Saturday delivery. Returning it and buying locally would be lucrative. I wonder if Amazon will price match if I call them. Tell them I'm within my 30 days and I can save $54 if I go through the hassle.
Hmmm.
I sent them an Email saying that I am within my return policy and would like to see if they would Price Match the coupon. I linked the coupon and the a image of the scanned receipt. We shall see.
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Please keep us updated, I ordered under Amazon Prime on the second day it was available.
Thanks.
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cobija said:
Thats awesome. Too bad I used a $50 GC there, id only get back like $10 from there. Might try it though if i am ever around one
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Got mine from BB last week and used a GC for part of the purchase, called them up and they said they do not price match post sale.
But are you saying if they did give a refund from a price match after sale....and you used a gift card for part or all of the purchase.....you only get $10 back?
I also thought the salesman at BB told me when I was completing the sale, said "You can not return for refund, you can only return for exchange."
Of course it sort of went in one ear and out the other as I thought to myself....why would I think of returning for a full refund.

Brenex said:
$215.99, final price. Quite the savings! Going to return my 16gb best buy one later today.
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thats great and no sales tax, wow. These are the times when I wish I was living somewhere else other than NY.

RR215 said:
Got mine from BB last week and used a GC for part of the purchase, called them up and they said they do not price match post sale.
But are you saying if they did give a refund from a price match after sale....and you used a gift card for part or all of the purchase.....you only get $10 back?
I also thought the salesman at BB told me when I was completing the sale, said "You can not return for refund, you can only return for exchange."
Of course it sort of went in one ear and out the other as I thought to myself....why would I think of returning for a full refund.
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Yes, I had a $50 GC so it knocked it down from ~$300 to like $247.

$259 on Ebay

Newegg is selling black or white for $259 on ebay
I just got ordered one directly from newegg site the other day for $279. I never dealt with newegg before. Do you think they would adjust the price on my original order to $259?
If I return the $279 back, does newegg pick up the return shipping or do I?
Not going to lose sleep over the $20, but if pretty simple process and minimal hassle, $20 is twenty bucks

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Newegg is selling black or white for $259 on ebay
I just got ordered one directly from newegg site the other day for $279. I never dealt with newegg before. Do you think they would adjust the price on my original order to $259?
If I return the $279 back, does newegg pick up the return shipping or do I?
Not going to lose sleep over the $20, but if pretty simple process and minimal hassle, $20 is twenty bucks
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Just chat with them and ask for a 20 dollar credit. They gave me a 20 dollar credit the other day pretty easily
The credited it after the order was shipped
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Can someone post the link to it ?
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magnum73 said:
Can someone post the link to it ?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-G-Pad-8-...822541?pt=US_Tablets&var=&hash=item43c27da34d

I picked this bad boy up through this deal

I asked them in chat if they would price match it from ebay since newegg is selling it on ebay, but they said they would not do it. So i just ordered it off ebay and got a 2 year sqauretrade warranty. I can't wait to get this thing!

moz90 said:
I asked them in chat if they would price match it from ebay since newegg is selling it on ebay, but they said they would not do it. So i just ordered it off ebay and got a 2 year sqauretrade warranty. I can't wait to get this thing!
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I couldn't get a price match or credit for my order, so I went the ebay route too. I'm thrilled -- I would have bought it at $299, and surprisingly I find it for just $259. Now I just have to wait. Thursday's the big day!
GTabJosh GPadJosh

GTabJosh said:
I couldn't get a price match or credit for my order, so I went the ebay route too. I'm thrilled -- I would have bought it at $299, and surprisingly I find it for just $259. Now I just have to wait. Thursday's the big day!
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I have been waiting patiently, but then decided today to purchase of eBay for $259, I was going to wait next week so I price match Best buy, but I don't think they will match it nor stay at $259. Or $279 on NewEgg. Hopefully it s a perfect device. thursday.

Same Route
I took the Ebay route too - at 5 am this morning! No other source will approach this price for some time.
Are we getting Newegg's discards? I don't think so, sealed box is sealed box, and the units are advertised as "New" and nothing less.
Let's swap notes when we get our packages.

moz90 said:
I asked them in chat if they would price match it from ebay since newegg is selling it on ebay, but they said they would not do it. So i just ordered it off ebay and got a 2 year sqauretrade warranty. I can't wait to get this thing!
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Talked to Newegg support chat this afternoon giving them my order number from yesterday's order and after some discussion got a $20 gift certificate on the way via email. Better than nothing and still got the $279 deal. Mine is on the way delivery scheduled for Tuesday. Good luck anyone else with the price matching.

Is anyone worries that there are no returns accepted?
I've got a refurbed N7 on the way right now, but for this price I would return it and get the GPad. The no returns is giving me some hesitation though...
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If it's broken they have to accept a return. Per ebays terms. So I wouldn't worry.
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moz90 said:
If it's broken they have to accept a return. Per ebays terms. So I wouldn't worry.
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That's not what I read.

alfuh said:
Is anyone worries that there are no returns accepted?
I've got a refurbed N7 on the way right now, but for this price I would return it and get the GPad. The no returns is giving me some hesitation though...
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Have a link ?

I attached a screen shot from the eBay app, but you can see the return policy at the bottom
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It doesn't matter buyer protection from eBay will let you return it if is broken.
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alfuh said:
I attached a screen shot from the eBay app, but you can see the return policy at the bottom
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moz90 said:
It doesn't matter buyer protection from eBay will let you return it if is broken.
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That means No Returns if you don't like it. If device not functioning or broken returns are allowed.

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It doesn't matter buyer protection from eBay will let you return it if is broken.
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You're reading something into the ebay buyer protection program that isn't there. If the item is "not as described" or you didnt received it then it would be covered. Receiving an item with a manufacturing defect is not specified addressed in the terms of the sale and assuming you could utilize the BPP in such a manner would be foolish.

So Newegg doesn't want anything to do with a "I don't like it after all" return, but a new item is covered by manufacturer warranty anyway right?
So it would be more of a pain to deal with manufacturer instead of retailer, but either way you wouldn't be stuck with a lemon right?
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Let me share a story that may ease some fears. I dropped my HTC DNA and smashed the screen. Screen repairs are expensive, so I made the mistake of going with the cheapest vendor -- Mission Repair. Not only did they do a shoddy job, gluing the speaker back askew and leaving the red stripes on the side loose, but it was returned with the wifi malfunctioning.
I paid with PayPal (owned by ebay, of course), so I followed their procedures and opened a dispute, where I told my side of the story. Mission Repair actually responded that I should return the unit to them so that they could determine whether there was anything wrong with my phone! Of course this was unacceptable to me, so I escalated the case to a claim, which would force PayPal to intervene. I summed up my story and MR was given 10 or 14 days to respond.
I guess they realized that they had no ground to stand on, because AFAIK PayPal never heard back from them. Right after MR's response period expired, PayPal refunded me the cost of the repair. Well, in the meantime, the problem with my wifi cleared up. I wasn't about to say anything, though, because I felt I deserved at least a response from MR. If the wifi had still been broken, I would have pushed for more than the repair cost.
So, the point of the story is that PayPal and ebay seem serious about resolving disputes. I don't know about ebay buyer protection, but it's easy to get PayPal to arbitrate a claim. If this doesn't put many minds at ease, just look at NewEgg's 99.5% positive rating on ebay.
GTabJosh GPadJosh