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[Q] Buying new TF

Square Trade has decided that my TF can't be repaired because the glass is not available and they don't know when it will be available - not good news for anyone else with broken glass. But they are going to send me $499 (I had the 32) and I'll buy another one (though probably a 16 this time). Does anyone think there are differences in stock at different retailers? My gut sense is to go with Amazon, since they probably have the highest turnover and might have newer stock but I'm not sure that even makes sense. I bought my original from NewEgg when they were first available so it was very much a first generation manufacturer. And had no problems at all except a small light bleed. TIA for any suggestions. - sheureka

sheureka said:
Square Trade has decided that my TF can't be repaired because the glass is not available and they don't know when it will be available - not good news for anyone else with broken glass. But they are going to send me $499 (I had the 32) and I'll buy another one (though probably a 16 this time). Does anyone think there are differences in stock at different retailers? My gut sense is to go with Amazon, since they probably have the highest turnover and might have newer stock but I'm not sure that even makes sense. I bought my original from NewEgg when they were first available so it was very much a first generation manufacturer. And had no problems at all except a small light bleed. TIA for any suggestions. - sheureka
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I just ordered a 16 gb TF from Amazon and it came DOA. The screen would turn on but it was solid black and nothing would display. So I had to replace it. Amazon is shipping another one in the mail now and I am returning the one I got. The return process was painless but it's painful to wait so long to get it. I live on an APO address in Japan so I have to wait like 2 weeks.

I'd go with Amazon. If you don't get one you like, you can ship it back for free, which is awesome.
Also, if you have a student email-address, you can sign up for Amazon Prime for a year and get free 2-day shipping. So there.

I see you cross-posting, sheureka.

Best deal on HD+ or wait till Black Friday

I have gone from Nook Color to Nook Tablet and now want the larger screen of the HD+. My previous devices have all been refurbs directly through the B&N ebay site and have never had a problem. It seems like most of the local stores don't seem to have the HD+ in stock any more so I'm wondering if there are going to be any good deals for a brand new unit for Black Friday. Should I just go with one of the ebay sites selling refurbs for around $115 now, or wait to see if I can get a new one during Black Friday? Does anyone know if B&N ever sells the refurbs any more or do they just have other sites doing it now? I felt a lot better getting it directly through them before.

mogators1 said:
I have gone from Nook Color to Nook Tablet and now want the larger screen of the HD+. My previous devices have all been refurbs directly through the B&N ebay site and have never had a problem. It seems like most of the local stores don't seem to have the HD+ in stock any more so I'm wondering if there are going to be any good deals for a brand new unit for Black Friday. Should I just go with one of the ebay sites selling refurbs for around $115 now, or wait to see if I can get a new one during Black Friday? Does anyone know if B&N ever sells the refurbs any more or do they just have other sites doing it now? I felt a lot better getting it directly through them before.
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You can do what I did- Staples lowered the 16 gig price to 129; I called them up about 3-4 time till one of their customer service reps applied a $20 off coupon manually (it technically probably shouldn't have been applied). Got my brand new 16gb for $117 including tax and shipping. Having a little trouble getting it to run as smooth as I like, but once I work all the little kinks out I believe it will be one of the best deals I've ever gotten. I wanted to try waiting till black Friday, but I figured a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Good luck!!

majinchuck said:
You can do what I did- Staples lowered the 16 gig price to 129; I called them up about 3-4 time till one of their customer service reps applied a $20 off coupon manually (it technically probably shouldn't have been applied). Got my brand new 16gb for $117 including tax and shipping. Having a little trouble getting it to run as smooth as I like, but once I work all the little kinks out I believe it will be one of the best deals I've ever gotten. I wanted to try waiting till black Friday, but I figured a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Good luck!!
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Staples does not have them available online and there are no staples in St. Louis (or nearby) for some stupid reason. Best Buy seems to be out of the 16GB. B&N retail stores have them, but I doubt they would price match Staples since they are not available. I just ordered some screen protectors so that when I do order one, I can stick one as soon as I open it. Hopefully the Black Friday ads start showing up so I can see if there is going to be any deals. I'm almost ready to just pull the trigger on one of the Ebay refurbs.

mogators1 said:
Staples does not have them available online and there are no staples in St. Louis (or nearby) for some stupid reason. Best Buy seems to be out of the 16GB. B&N retail stores have them, but I doubt they would price match Staples since they are not available. I just ordered some screen protectors so that when I do order one, I can stick one as soon as I open it. Hopefully the Black Friday ads start showing up so I can see if there is going to be any deals. I'm almost ready to just pull the trigger on one of the Ebay refurbs.
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Ahh that sucks they dont have them anymore. Wish this thread would have been up even two days earlier, just friday I sent back a $99 refurb That I had ordered right before I had caught the staples deal.
But either way, depending on what your using it for, this can be a great tablet. Even though its a little older and not pushing as many pixels, I have found that my touchpad was running a little bit smoother than this. But I think as more builds come out, and people keep tweaking etc. this is going to be a really really solid tablet.:laugh:

Has anyone else seen any good deals on a new HD+ from a local store (B&N, Bestbuy, Target, Walmart, etc)? I'm hoping I'll be able to order one online through one of these sites on Thanksgiving day (or earlier). I won't be able to go out in all the Black Friday madness.

Only thing I would suggest is to watch those deal sites such as Bens bargains for deals or try craigslist. Good luck.
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*Bay still has $99.99 "refurbs."
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*Bay still has $99.99 "refurbs."
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I'm not seeing any $99 HD+'s on the bay.

Saw the HD+ still in stock at the local OfficeMax yesterday for $129.

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I'm not seeing any $99 HD+'s on the bay.
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They come and go at that price. I bought one from beststopdeals for $99 ten days ago. They are higher now.
I would not expect Black Friday to feature any Nooks at fire sale prices. Black Friday specials feature second and third tier merchandise at ridiculous prices, not "pre-owned" skus that have been on clearance for months. Maybe someone (probably B&N) will be selling new units for $129 (again).
Here's how I get the best prices if I'm willing to be patient:
1) set up a search with email notification at stuffalert.com. This free site only searches *bay but you can specify the country, buying format and price, etc.
2) set up an alert at slickdeals.net. I often find very good prices at big box stores like Kmart and Walmart where I don't usually shop.
Good luck.

rabilancia said:
Saw the HD+ still in stock at the local OfficeMax yesterday for $129.
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I'll check a couple of local OfficeMax's and see if they have any. Too bad you can't check online. I might be willing to go $129 for a new one.

Right now a local Staples is holding a Nook HD+ for $130 for me. While the local GameStop is selling off the Nexus 7 2012 version for $99. I am unsure which one to get. I talked to the Staples store and they will price match the Nexus 7 from GameStop I know this is a Nook forum but which would you recommend. I like the bigger screen, but am worried about being able to upgrade to KitKat like the Nexus products will be able to do.

I ended up buying a refurb one on Ebay for $115, it arrives tomorrow. I was just out shopping and looked around in sears and they had a new one for $129. Wish I would have stopped by there last week. Their online price shows as $149 and it also says they didn't have them at my local store. If you are interested in a new one, it might be worth stopping by your local Sears to see if they have any for $129.

I just bought a 32gb this morning from staples with a $50 off coupon and the amex $25 off $75. Came out to $115 so I'm really excited! I saw one of them on display at target and thought they look great! I was ready to get one from ebay refurbished too so am really glad I didnt. The 7 inch tablets are too small (have 1st gen kindle) and tried an Asus 10 inches that was too big so this is middle ground.
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target nook hd 79 on black fri but go to your local walmart they will price match and you will not have to wait in line at target also you can buy the warranty at walmart and they will give you a gift card if it breaks not you having to send it in and them fix it. its a gift card for the full purchase price and the warranty is 2 years for 9 dollars well worth it. already had to use it once

Has anyone bought multiple Moto Xs at sale price?

The title is pretty self explanatory. My brother and I both got discount codes, and were wondering if we can use them both with one credit card and shipping address or if Motorola will limit us to one. If anyone has any idea, please comment your thoughts or experience!

I got three for $150 off so far. Same credit card. Same name. Same address. On the original deal day, I couldn't check out with a T-Mobile Motomaker version, so I settled for a GSM Dev Edition. Then Moto announced the other deal days and I ordered a T-Mobile Motomaker version on Wednesday. It arrived and had a patch of dead pixels, so then I found a code someone posted and ordered a third, which I'm now waiting on. The first two will be going back.

I got a Dev Edition on the first day and then a MotoMaker during the first Wednesday sale.

Best Reason to NOT Get a Pixel!

Looks like I will be going with the S7. Why?
Well the reviews of the Pixel sound great! But I cannot find it ANYWHERE.
I can find some hanging around Verizon and Best Buy, but everyone only has the 32 GB version. For a phone that has no expandable memory option, youd think they would make the 128GB version available somewhere? If it is, Id love for someone to clue me in because I sure cant find it!

lirong said:
Looks like I will be going with the S7. Why?
Well the reviews of the Pixel sound great! But I cannot find it ANYWHERE.
I can find some hanging around Verizon and Best Buy, but everyone only has the 32 GB version. For a phone that has no expandable memory option, youd think they would make the 128GB version available somewhere? If it is, Id love for someone to clue me in because I sure cant find it!
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I bought mine via Telus in Canada. I had to order it online because stores don't carry it, but it only took a week to arrive so I was very happy with that. I'm like you, I would be okay with 32gb today, but what about a years from now, or two years down the road, how much of that 32gb will actually be useable after Android 9 gets installed.

Does Verizon have the 128GB Pixel with free 2 day shipping? It seemed to be that way when I looked. Verizon was also showing a select phone list that included 50% off a second phone, which included the Pixel. I'm not exactly sure what the terms are, but it looked like they were reducing the retail price of the second phone on a payment plan. It also seems the $300 in account credits over two years for a $1 phone trade is also still available. Otherwise, it looks like the Google Store is showing the 128GB black in a couple weeks. I don't know if there are any phones set aside for quicker Google Fi orders.

When I called Verizon they said the only thing they had in store was 32GB but perhaps it can be ordered via the website.
However the Verizon rep I spoke to said that corporate Verizon stores will not sell it without a Verizon plan - and I was looking to purchase for use on AT&T.

If I was paying for service direct from AT&T, I'd personally go with a certified AT&T device, in order to get things like HD Voice. I don't think Google has paid to certify the device on AT&T, so I don't think you would get items like HD Voice with the Pixel. Anyway, if you want 128GB and don't want wireless service the only option is direct from Google, and they were showing a shipping date of November 22 on the black phone this morning.

I ordered the Verizon 128gb Pixel last Friday and paid to have it over nighted to me. I got it Saturday morning.
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Received my 128 GB Pixel from Verizon also with free 2 day shipping and then took it to T-mobile for the $325 credit
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Currently available for ordering 11/11/2016 8pm EST
5" Pixel
Black and Silver (silver shows November 22 delivery date, 11/11/2016 08:15 PM EST cart attached)
32gb and 128 gb
5.5 Pixel XL
Black and Blue (for 10 mins it gave November 18th as delivery date on blue, and switched to 3-4 afterwards)
32GB

how did you order from Verizon without a plan?
it keeps requiring me to sign up for one...

I ordered the 128 GB pixel from the Google store on Nov. 9th and it just shipped and should arrive tomorrow. When I ordered it the email said that it would ship on the 28th but it took less than a week.

Lol. Have fun with your crappy S7.
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clockcycle said:
Currently available for ordering 11/11/2016 8pm EST
5" Pixel
Black and Silver (silver shows November 22 delivery date, 11/11/2016 08:15 PM EST cart attached)
32gb and 128 gb
5.5 Pixel XL
Black and Blue (for 10 mins it gave November 18th as delivery date on blue, and switched to 3-4 afterwards)
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Guess they went out of stock on the black 5" 128GB within a day or two. Anyone know how long it usually takes them to get it back in stock?

Can anyone who ordered this phone through Verizon advise whether and how they did so without taking out a Verizon plan?
I went to order it online but couldnt find a way to just buy the phone without needing a Verizon plan alongside?

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Does Verizon have the 128GB Pixel with free 2 day shipping? It seemed to be that way when I looked. Verizon was also showing a select phone list that included 50% off a second phone, which included the Pixel. I'm not exactly sure what the terms are, but it looked like they were reducing the retail price of the second phone on a payment plan. It also seems the $300 in account credits over two years for a $1 phone trade is also still available. Otherwise, it looks like the Google Store is showing the 128GB black in a couple weeks. I don't know if there are any phones set aside for quicker Google Fi orders.
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They do have the 128 GB Pixel in stock, and will usually do free 2 day shipping.

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Guess they went out of stock on the black 5" 128GB within a day or two. Anyone know how long it usually takes them to get it back in stock?
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5" 128 both been available for ordering since this morning

clockcycle said:
5" 128 both been available for ordering since this morning
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At the Google Store? The 5" 128GB in Black is not available as of now. Did they really sell out in a few hours?

pipspeak said:
At the Google Store? The 5" 128GB in Black is not available as of now. Did they really sell out in a few hours?
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Keep on checking refresh the store, I have mine refresh and search for keyword out of stock to disappear and alert me.
Right now only 5" silver 128

Dude you really don't want to get an S7, the root stuck's.

clockcycle said:
Keep on checking refresh the store, I have mine refresh and search for keyword out of stock to disappear and alert me.
Right now only 5" silver 128
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aaaaaand... no more 128GB Silver either. Let's see how long until they are available to order again.

8pm EST 11/182016
Pixel XL Very Silver 128gb, Really Blue 32gb, Quite Black 32gb in stock for ordering. Ships November 23rd.
Go get them while they are hot!

Where to buy G5 Plus locally?

My local best buy seems to never have anything in the phone world unless it costs $500 plus even when the website says so. I rather have the G5S Plus but will take a G5 Plus 32GB. Moto says it's sold out of the gray g5s plus. So what stores would you suggest I go look at locally? I'm in a city of 200K so we have the usual stores here. Seems like retailers rather get you inside a store rather than say they are out of stock. My current phone has a fully busted screen so I much rather have a new device asap tomorrow morning. Phone will be used on Metro pcs / T-Mobile network
Thanks in advance

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My local best buy seems to never have anything in the phone world unless it costs $500 plus even when the website says so. I rather have the G5S Plus but will take a G5 Plus 32GB. Moto says it's sold out of the gray g5s plus. So what stores would you suggest I go look at locally? I'm in a city of 200K so we have the usual stores here. Seems like retailers rather get you inside a store rather than say they are out of stock. My current phone has a fully busted screen so I much rather have a new device asap tomorrow morning. Phone will be used on Metro pcs / T-Mobile network
Thanks in advance
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Target and Walmart are both selling the phone in my area. Give them both a call and see what they have in stock in your area.

MustangLife03 said:
My local best buy seems to never have anything in the phone world unless it costs $500 plus even when the website says so. I rather have the G5S Plus but will take a G5 Plus 32GB. Moto says it's sold out of the gray g5s plus. So what stores would you suggest I go look at locally? I'm in a city of 200K so we have the usual stores here. Seems like retailers rather get you inside a store rather than say they are out of stock. My current phone has a fully busted screen so I much rather have a new device asap tomorrow morning. Phone will be used on Metro pcs / T-Mobile network
Thanks in advance
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Not sure where you live, but I live in a rural state and am over 400 miles from any city over 500k or so, and the only place I have found this device is at BestBuy... Almost every BestBuy store stocks it around here, even in Bismarck, ND, they have 13 phones under $200.
I have never had much luck at Target or Walmart for phones, all they carry around here is branded pre-paid devices.
If you live in a bigger city, you have some more options... B&H Photo, MicroCenter, or Fry's Electronics may carry this or something else like it in store.
If you absolutely need it tomorrow, might need to do some digging on Best Buy... Some other options would be Axon 7 Mini (my son has had this phone a year or so, it is extremely under-rated device, nicer than my G5 Plus in most regards for $100 less), Blu R1 Plus (there is a BB exclusive model, almost every store carries it), Asus ZenFone 3 Max, or ZTE Blade V8 Pro. Just about every BestBuy I have seen in the 8 states I travel to frequently stock at least a dozen unlocked >$300 phones, but you often have to dig for them as they aren't always out in the open. I deal with Best Buy a lot, it isn't uncommon in some areas to have to show the person working there the app and say "you have this somewhere and I would like to buy it now, can you find it for me?" and they usually come up with it in some back room stock or something.
Otherwise, as much as I hate to say it, but overnight shipping from Amazon might be worth it.

I was going to start a new thread but the subject thread still applies...
In 2019 does anyone know where to find a 4GB/64GB XT1687? Motorola no longer sells it, Amazon only has their Amazon Prime with locked down bootloader. Third parties aren't forthcoming about what they're offering.
I live in California and purchased one from a fellow Californian but once I got it it turned out to be the Amazon version. Bah! Anyone know of any sellers selling the regular Motorola version.
I like playing with older ROMs. My daily driver since 2014 has been a LG G3. I run and multiboot between KitKat through Oreo ROMs. Fun stuff but I've been through three of those. They fail for one reason or another.
I have other devices but they're either Oreo+ or just too much trouble when going from one Android version to another. Potter has/had googobs of development so there's always something to play with. Granted, Nougat+ I believe but that's cool.
If anyone knows of any reliable sellers for the phone I'd appreciate any pointers.

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If anyone knows of any reliable sellers for the phone I'd appreciate any pointers.
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I saw a few on ebay the other day. That's where I'd get mine from if I wanted another today.
Don't buy them all though so I can have one when my current one dies! :laugh:

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I saw a few on ebay the other day. That's where I'd get mine from if I wanted another today.
Don't buy them all though so I can have one when my current one dies! [emoji23]
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LOL. Okay, I'll try to control myself.
Thanks, I haven't been on eBay in a long time. Will take a look. N1wireless has the phone but I suspect it's Amazon so sent a mail to their sales group. A week later and they haven't responded. Not a good sign.
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Need to look very close at phones listed on eBay. I bought a ""New-In-Box!" phone a few weeks ago that was not new at all. Of course the same thing with Amazon, lot of people have complained about getting refurbishes (or worse) phones when the listing said "new". If you find something you like on eBay or Amazon, contact the seller before you buy! And/or at least read some of the seller reviews., especially looking for any negative ones.
About a month ago I got super-lucky and found a definitely-new 64gb G5 Plus on Swappa, for $160. Yeah like I said, super-lucky.
Like acejavelin said a while back . . .
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. . . has been known to have the exact phone I was looking for at a competitive price, online ordering.
But if you're not looking for new, I would recommend checking Swappa first. Right this minute they have two "Mint" G5 Pluses listed, and a "Good" phone with 64gb. I've bought several phones on Swappa and every one has been what it was advertised to be. They screen sellers and their ads pretty well, and even run a phone's IMEI before approving a listing.

Just a little update. I haven't purchased one yet. B&H Photo has none. Swappa has only one Consumer Cellular phone.
N1Wireless finally got back to me. They said all of theirs are regular Motorola phones, not Amazon Prime models. They still have the 4/64 models, open box, both Gold and Lunar Gray.
Understandably, pickins are gettin' slim for older phones.
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Just a little update. I haven't purchased one yet. B&H Photo has none. Swappa has only one Consumer Cellular phone.
N1Wireless finally got back to me. They said all of theirs are regular Motorola phones, not Amazon Prime models. They still have the 4/64 models, open box, both Gold and Lunar Gray.
Understandably, pickins are gettin' slim for older phones.
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Umm... The regular Moto 4/64 version is the one you want. You don't want a carrier variant or the Amazon one. Color-wise, throw it in a case and be good to go regardless.
At this point the device is two years old though... Why not look at a new Nokia or (if budget allows) Pixel 3a device. One thing we are seeing with later Moto devices is they are really designed to die at 2 years, things start failing quickly especially the battery which is a bugger to replace.

Oh, of course on the first points. Was just mentioning what was out there.
The only reason I was looking at the potter is because I like to play (usually multiboot) with older ROMs, which I prefer. Potter had a grip of goodies to play with.
My main phone has been the LG G3 where I multiboot between KitKat thru Oreo ROMs. Fun stuff. Daily/primary was a fave LP used since 2015. After screen was failing on the third one I started looking at the G5 Plus.
I have other phones (ZTE Axon 7, Moto G5s Plus, Essential PH-1, and little ole Galaxy Light) so not in actual need. I'm sure this fourth G3 will fail in some way shortly, hence the hunt.
Not interested in new phones, or new Androids to be exact. I have no interest in Pie and barely tolerate Oreo. Though I almost got a OnePlus 6T but the IRS snatched up my refund (can't get away from old school loans I guess. LOL).
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