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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Q] when will nexus 4 be shipped to me

Guys one serious question. I am based in Europe and have a friend right now in US who was supposed to fly back on 21st Novermber and thus me and my gf we both sold our phones as he was gonna bring us two nexus4. While now suddenly his return has been preponed to 17th Novermber. So can he order the phones at midnight of 12th November as soon as it is 13th or will he have to wait till morning and most importantly will he be able to recieve them by 16th latest?? Or will they be available in any stores in US at the same price as google store (I heard about LGs debacle in European pricing). So to sum up if he orders as soon as the order is up or so will he get them by 16 or can he buy them in stores at the same price? Bottomline will he be able to buy these two phones for me and my gf at the said price. Now we are really in soup here as both of us are using stone age old phones and have finances ready precisely enough to pay him back euros equivlant to the cost of two nexus4 at USD prices.. Thanks for every suggestion in advance

No one knows, and it is impossible to predict. There may be shipping delays, there may be product shortages, we may be limited to one device per customer.

Thanks for offering help but this still doesnt tell me anything.. anymore wise guesses?

Nexus 7 was 2 days with 20 bucks shipping fee
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So given my desperate situation you think I stand a chance? My gf is already giving me dangerous vibes since I made her sell her phone too and we both are reduced to primitive nokia phones.. Google website said 2 days processing time and 2 days shipping from the moment order is placed.. This guy flies on 17th so they have to reach him by 16th... please convince me with some good news else I will have no option but to go on ebay and order some used phone in same price range atleast to shut her up or to put in money allocated to buy my phone for buying her something fancy here and either ways I will be loosing

kyokeun1234 said:
Nexus 7 was 2 days with 20 bucks shipping fee
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what? the price showed on the play store doesn't include the shipping fee?
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ludalex07 said:
what? the price showed on the play store doesn't include the shipping fee?
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No its not included, but shipping is fast op, so if you order tuesday morning you should have it by thursday/friday easily, unless there are delays.

2 day shipping from Google, which is the only option, is $13.99 for the Nexus 7. I'd expect about the same for the Nexus 4. When you calculate sales tax, be sure to include the shipping when you do. For some reason Google likes to tax the shipping as well.

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what? the price showed on the play store doesn't include the shipping fee?
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Shipping price on the Play Store is $19.99 for all devices. The official policy listed in the Play Store FAQs is that devices are shipped via UPS Two day shipping. If you place an order in the morning, it will ship that day. At least that's what the policy reads here in Canada

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...and we both are reduced to primitive nokia phones..
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Nokia makes some pretty powerful phones
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AllBlaxx said:
Shipping price on the Play Store is $19.99 for all devices. The official policy listed in the Play Store FAQs is that devices are shipped via UPS Two day shipping. If you place an order in the morning, it will ship that day. At least that's what the policy reads here in Canada
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So it will be around $349 + $19.99 + taxes.. Right? how much taxes do they take?

Thankx for encouragement indeed

So let me try and get this fellas... As per you guys if he manages to order early morning 13th November so he should recieve them by 16th? (I understand delays, but in normal scenario?)
Alongside, I read and heard that people only with US credit card will be able to buy the phone so he has worked in US in past and has bank account there so he said he can work something out but then I also heard there is a possibility that google might limit one phone per card/account?
So anyway he has asked me to transfer money for both phones in his account and then he will see.. so my calculation goes as 350+350 + shipping approx 15+15 (in case google limits one order per card so I understand I will be paying shipping on both since both will be ordered seperately) + sales tax approx 30+30. So to sum up, is it safe to assume final cost of phone should not go over 400 USD in any scenario? because then I will be transferring in Euros equivilant to 800USD. (I have screwed him enough in past that now he doesnt even buy me one free beer so he isnt gonna chip in any missing amount
So date and approx money looks ok to you guys? Most importantly, please shed more light on the delievery part as thats the most vital aspect of my supply chain and my gf is still cursing me since she has heard that she may not be able to get her hands on this phone after I have made her sell hers..
Needless to say thanks to all

Is it true that you can only order with US credit cards? I'm in a similar situation to the OP. I'm travelling to the States from November 22nd - 30th, and was considering having one delivered to my hotel prior to my arrival for them to hold for me as it'd be cheaper than buying from the UK Play Store even with taxes and shipping.
Not sure if it'd be worth hassling some American friends to do this for me on their cards if you need a US based card to have one delivered in the US though...

abhi2889 said:
So it will be around $349 + $19.99 + taxes.. Right? how much taxes do they take?
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I bought galaxy Nexus when it was 349$....Without any option you have to pay $387.36.Incl 2 day shipping and taxes (In Texas)

AllBlaxx said:
Shipping price on the Play Store is $19.99 for all devices. The official policy listed in the Play Store FAQs is that devices are shipped via UPS Two day shipping. If you place an order in the morning, it will ship that day. At least that's what the policy reads here in Canada
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Devices are shipped via UPS standard shipping for Canada, not two-day - http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2411789#CA. It works out to 5-7 days in my experience.

Xperia Z2 Delayed Launch UK

I have just received another email from Phones4U...
"Hi Oscar,
Thank you for ordering your new Sony Xperia Z2 from Phones 4u
We're writing to let you know that there has been a slight delay with the delivery of your new phone to our warehouse. Please accept our apologies for this delay. We can confirm that your phone will be despatched from our warehouse by Monday 21st April 2014 via our preferred courier and will arrive with you by Tuesday 22nd April 2014.
Once again, please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused and we appreciate your patience.
Yours sincerely,
Phones 4u "
Even more delays it is then...

shotgunfool said:
I have just received another email from Phones4U...
"Hi Oscar,
Thank you for ordering your new Sony Xperia Z2 from Phones 4u
We're writing to let you know that there has been a slight delay with the delivery of your new phone to our warehouse. Please accept our apologies for this delay. We can confirm that your phone will be despatched from our warehouse by Monday 21st April 2014 via our preferred courier and will arrive with you by Tuesday 22nd April 2014.
Once again, please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused and we appreciate your patience.
Yours sincerely,
Phones 4u "
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Yupp mine just got delayed to the 29th here in Sweden on Tele2 I already had my Z1 sold so my old dumbpjone will have to act as my replacement for awhile.

It's not just UK, It's everywhere. I am in China and trying to get the Taiwan version and they are out of stock.

Delayed as well
I actually work in a Phones4U store and we've had no advertising through for the Z2 at all so it's likely delayed in stores a fair bit longer and those that pre-ordered will receive their handset on the 22nd.
Gutting really as I've the day off tomorrow and was looking forward to playing with a shiny new Z2!
EVERYTHING is about the S5 in stores so I really hope Sony get their act together soon or it'll be a massive head start for Samsung.

On three website it says estimate delivery 1st May so it might be longer than what you expect
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I pre ordered on three website on the 4th April & the confirmation email said it would be delivered on or around the 1st May. It not that long a wait.

Hmm, got a feeling the same delay may apply to Carphone Warehouse orders too.
Will be amazed to get an email on Monday to say its on its way but either way its gonna be worth the wait even if it is mid May until I receive the phone
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BanziBaby said:
I pre ordered on three website on the 4th April & the confirmation email said it would be delivered on or around the 1st May. It not that long a wait.
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did you upgrade with three or did you get new contract? if you upgraded what did they offer?

I upgraded on three. Free phone, free speaker, 300 mins, unlimited text and data. 41 a month. Was originally to be delivered today, but now says 1st May.
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PiskopatYazar said:
did you upgrade with three or did you get new contract? if you upgraded what did they offer?
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It was a new contract, vodafone contract will be cancelled in the last month of it, three are doing a Sony speaker that is wifi, bluetooth & NFC enabled & costs about £119 & it also comes with the premium in ear noise cancelling earphones. Pretty decent package but to be honest I would rather have the magnetic charging dock than the speaker lol.

edge3uk said:
I upgraded on three. Free phone, free speaker, 300 mins, unlimited text and data. 41 a month. Was originally to be delivered today, but now says 1st May.
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I did the same except mines still showing as due for delivery on 10th April on my account, despite it now being the 11th
So far all I have is case from amazon sat there mocking me xD Tempted to phone customer services tomorrow and find out if they have aclue when I can expect it.

When I phoned them last week they said 10th April, so I said are you sure? She put me on hold for ten seconds and came back and said 1st May. I highly doubt it'll even be then at this rate.
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Every text message I get that isn't from Three telling me to go in and pick up the phone is like a dagger through my heart :crying:

Update
Just an update -
Anyone who has pre-ordered through Phones4U if you contact their customer services and complain about the delay they will compensate you for the delay.
I got an additional £50 cashback ontop of the other cashback i am already getting.
Just a heads up for everyone, might be worth getting in touch with the people you pre ordered from.

I was going to complain to Vodafone, but received a SMS this morning saying I made the first 3000 preorders for the free TV
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mushtafa said:
I was going to complain to Vodafone, but received a SMS this morning saying I made the first 3000 preorders for the free TV
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I got that last week they've also confirmed the TV model we should be getting one of these
http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/televisions/r480b-r470b-r430b-r420b-series
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Did you get a good deal?
I requested my PAC and got a call a few hours later from retentions, I got
Unl/texts Unl/mins and 5 GB of data on 4G normal cost of plan if £52/m but I paid £90 upfront and got 50% off the plan. I couldn't believe it when they offered that even got 2 years spotify premium thrown in.

I ended up with -
42.99pm
5gb data
unlimited min/text
£50 google play voucher
£190 cashback
£0 phone cost - *Was £49.99 upfront
Wireless Speaker

shotgunfool said:
Just an update -
Anyone who has pre-ordered through Phones4U if you contact their customer services and complain about the delay they will compensate you for the delay.
I got an additional £50 cashback ontop of the other cashback i am already getting.
Just a heads up for everyone, might be worth getting in touch with the people you pre ordered from.
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Interesting, i ordered mine from phones4u on monday..... ive been told i'll have it on the 14th, i even asked if that was correct due to delays and was assured id have it on the 14th..... as yet ive had no emails telling me otherwise.

boundy said:
I got that last week they've also confirmed the TV model we should be getting one of these
http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/televisions/r480b-r470b-r430b-r420b-series
Did you get a good deal?
I requested my PAC and got a call a few hours later from retentions, I got
Unl/texts Unl/mins and 5 GB of data on 4G normal cost of plan if £52/m but I paid £90 upfront and got 50% off the plan. I couldn't believe it when they offered that even got 2 years spotify premium thrown in.
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My brother-inlaw works there so gave me 30% off the same tariff you have. Comes to about £36 a month with free phone, and told him I want a signal booster thrown in for free. Also the 2 years spotify.
I'm with Three at the moment so gave them a ring to see if they'd match it, best they could do was £41 month, free phone, free speaker, 300 mins, unlimited texts and data.
I still can't decide if 5gb of data will be enough? It is now, but once 4g arrives in my area, it'll be faster than my home broadband.
So hard trying to make a decision of phone/tariff which you've got to keep for 2 years!
boundy said:
I got that last week they've also confirmed the TV model we should be getting one of these
http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/televisions/r480b-r470b-r430b-r420b-series
Did you get a good deal?
I requested my PAC and got a call a few hours later from retentions, I got
Unl/texts Unl/mins and 5 GB of data on 4G normal cost of plan if £52/m but I paid £90 upfront and got 50% off the plan. I couldn't believe it when they offered that even got 2 years spotify premium thrown in.
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I ended up with -
42.99pm
5gb data
unlimited min/text
£50 google play voucher
£190 cashback
£0 phone cost - *Was £49.99 upfront
Wireless Speaker
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What's up with people getting good deals, here in Norway all we get is the Smartband with the order, no compensation or anything like that for the delay.

First the Note 7 mess, now the Samsung Promotions debacle.

I ordered 3 S8+ phones from Verizon on March 30.
2 phones ship, but with 2 day air (my plan includes next day air) due to VZW rep screw up.
The 3rd phone they send an email telling me that they need more info, but nothing in the email says what they need. I get a call on the 15th and they say they need my credit card number. I told them I entered it, and it even appears on my order receipt they emailed me. Rep said they dont have it so I give it to them. They cancel my order! Then place another one (without mentioning that of course). And yes, the moron changed it to 2 day air.
2 phones get delivered on the 20th and I register right away for the Samsung promotion and choose the $99 offer on both.
3rd phone delivers today, no option to select the $99 dollar offer on that.
VZW wants to call Samsung and see if they can get them to honor the promo I missed out on due to VZW incompetence. Of course I know its not gonna happen. After an hour, the rep says she cant hold any longer for Samsung and tells me to email her when I hear from them. Another hour later, I give up.
I check the status of my orders and one says processing the other says approved. Nothing mentions paying the $99.
I have a feeling that none of them are going to happen.
What a useless promo. They had such a severely limited amount that you not only had to preorder on day one (like a lot of us) but then you also had to hope your carrier didnt screw up (like VZW), and then even though you get to select it, then you still could be out of luck.
Samsung, you blew it again. I thought the Note 7 , and the replacement Note 7 was a mess and pain in the @ss..... now this crap?

apples and oranges.

Just saw this on the Samsung website when checking my promotion status and trying to pay for the $99 bundle.
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Just saw this on the Samsung website when checking my promotion status and trying to pay for the $99 bundle.
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How do you even check the promotion status ?

Techvir said:
How do you even check the promotion status ?
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https://promos.samsungpromotions.com/info/checkstatus

Woooot
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RMXO said:
https://promos.samsungpromotions.com/info/checkstatus
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As a twist, I was able to click buy for the $99 promotion. It wouldn't let me add my credit card to samsung pay(not supported), wouldn't let me click on paypal(gave an error), and wouldn't let me just pay with my credit card (said the info was invalid). Then, my phone battery died. Now, It says the promo isn't valid. It says my submission has been approved and it's processing gift. But, since I never got to pay anything... I have no clue what is happening.

I ordered mine from Samsung website on the 17th of April. Got the $99 Bundle and both phone and bundle arrived yesterday.
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I registered for the free VR and got approved for the $99 bundle? Can't get through to promotions on the phone. Tried 3 times and stayed on hold 2 hours each time with no one answering. Emailed, no response. Tried online support, took an hour to get a rep and he told me to call the 1-800 number.
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Promotion is still available for me too....wish I had the extra cash!

I submitted my registry and under check status it shows that I chose the immersive package, but I'm still not approved and have no way to pay. On the Samsung website it says they're sold out did to high demand. I will be seriously bummed if I lose out since I pre ordered the first day and registered the first day I got my phone.

I checked the shop app. There was an option to buy the fully immersive bundle at $99. I bought and it. My card was authorized and I got a confirmation email.
The order shows up as confirmed in my Samsung order page as well.

I don't see any way this compares to batteries exploding. It sucks but at least you still have your phone.
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I just got off the phone with the rep. I was told as long as you claimed it before it ran out you should be in the clear and just have to wait for the email to pay for it. I claimed mine on the 19th and and have not gotten the option to pay for it yet. The rep pushed my request up to the next left for faster processing, but said I had claimed the 99 bundle while they were available.

Greatbape said:
I just got off the phone with the rep. I was told as long as you claimed it before it ran out you should be in the clear and just have to wait for the email to pay for it. I claimed mine on the 19th and and have not gotten the option to pay for it yet. The rep pushed my request up to the next left for faster processing, but said I had claimed the 99 bundle while they were available.
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I hope that is true that if they approved you then your in the clear. I got my email approval two days ago but each time I try to purchase the bundle I get an error stating it couldn't be added to the cart try again later. Probably because they are sold out. Fingers crossed I can still get it.
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I find this frustrating--that they "sold out" of the promotion on the day the phone was released (for those of us picking them up in person anyway).
The headphone/memory card promotion was part of my decision to buy the phone, and it turns out they only have 50,000?! Maybe that was in the fine print somewhere, but it should have been prominently displayed on the promo page--"The first 50,000 customers get this offer."

Greatbape said:
I just got off the phone with the rep. I was told as long as you claimed it before it ran out you should be in the clear and just have to wait for the email to pay for it. I claimed mine on the 19th and and have not gotten the option to pay for it yet. The rep pushed my request up to the next left for faster processing, but said I had claimed the 99 bundle while they were available.
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RedBaron134 said:
I hope that is true that if they approved you then your in the clear. I got my email approval two days ago but each time I try to purchase the bundle I get an error stating it couldn't be added to the cart try again later. Probably because they are sold out. Fingers crossed I can still get it.
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If that's true, I'll be totally stoked. We'll see when the email links start rolling out. Like you guys, I'll be bummed if that's not the case.

FluxionFluff said:
If that's true, I'll be totally stoked. We'll see when the email links start rolling out. Like you guys, I'll be bummed if that's not the case.
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You mean IF.
I registered Wednesday, no email yet.

eelton said:
I find this frustrating--that they "sold out" of the promotion on the day the phone was released (for those of us picking them up in person anyway).
The headphone/memory card promotion was part of my decision to buy the phone, and it turns out they only have 50,000?! Maybe that was in the fine print somewhere, but it should have been prominently displayed on the promo page--"The first 50,000 customers get this offer."
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750,000 preorders so thats what ... 6%?
Samsung then altered that deal by allowing their preorders to get the promo at the time of preorder. Then they let the carriers choose the date the phones were delivered, further screwing up the possibility of anyone being able to get the promo.
If they had restricted the delivery to opening day, or not allowed themselves the perk of letting those who preorder with them the ability to get the promo ahead of others who ordered on the 30th (you could order form Samsung on the 16th and be guaranteed a promo but if you ordered from a carrier on the 30th you were unlikely to get it).

Yes I'm pretty pissed of about it and samsung doesn't care
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Pre-Ordered

Well,
I just pre-ordered a S20 Plus this morning, can't wait to try her out!!!!!
Ordered from Samsung, got $600 trade in for my S10 Plus, also got $150
credit for Samsung Store. Seems like a good deal.
Ken

Same! S20+ on my end. Excited for it to come in. My only regret is that I planned on getting the Galaxy Watch 46mm, but wanted to look at it in-store first before placing the order because I worried it would be too big. By the time I went to order the 46mm was sold out but hey, ended up with the 42mm and a $94 watch is a $94 watch!

Got the s20+ they gave me 700$ for may note 10 that I got for 450 on black Friday. Now the wait begins [emoji16]
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s20 utlra here. Hopefully something about root will be available shortly after launch

Pre-ordered from Samsung AND T-Mobile. Keeping whoever ships first and returning the other one.

BladeRunner said:
Pre-ordered from Samsung AND T-Mobile. Keeping whoever ships first and returning the other one.
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From experience, Samsung will ship first!!!!!!

Saw on reddit you can get 5% off if you've never been referred before, or sign up for a new account. Get a code from your family members(Get from here: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/account/order/#/my-referrals ),
They have to have made a purchase.
or anyone is welcome to use mine: ref-eus7np
Put it in the Promo code block at check out

Have made 5 attempts to pre order, but Samsung keeps cancelling my orders with very little detail and info as to why. I've matched my name and address to what's on the card, but they still cancel them for some reason. Might have to order from Best buy or elsewhere if they don't want my business.

Will we get the galaxy buds with the pre-ordered S20+?

They give me 150$ to use in samsung store so I got them
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preordered S20+ I'm triggered at medium level and almost all goes from display. S10+ is eňoňuňo
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Don't think so.
cherrylucas said:
Will we get the galaxy buds with the pre-ordered S20+?
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I have not seen anything about free galaxy buds with any of the S20 phones. I asked Verizon about it today in store and they had no clue about any freebies.
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I pre-ordered an S20+ today from BestBuy. They had a better offer than Verizon. They gave me $300 trade-in for my 9+ upfront, plus I am supposed to get $150 credit off my bill. They didn't say anything about the $150 from Samsung to be used at Samsung.com. Verizon only offered $300 off not all at once but spread out over 24 months, beginning after 2-3 months. No stacking the $150 deal from Samsung on top of the $300 off. I did have to pay $63 in taxes on the $899. total purchase price. And I will have to pay a $40 setup fee to Verizon. That's a scam. Thanks Verizon.

Hi,
Amazon has the free buds deal.

Hi
My expected delivery from Samsung says March 6th.
Anybody have anything earlier than that?????
Ken

I have pre-ordered mine last week Friday...According to what I read the release date is 6th of March....I then have to wait for delivery that could take 5 - 1- working days....so sad to wait so long...at least I get the buds+ with the phone...must just redeem it from Samsung members app

kenfb1 said:
My expected delivery from Samsung says March 6th.
Anybody have anything earlier than that?????
Ken
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Bought s20+ unlocked from samsung, cosmic gray and my shipment says by 3/4

termdj said:
I have pre-ordered mine last week Friday...According to what I read the release date is 6th of March....I then have to wait for delivery that could take 5 - 1- working days....so sad to wait so long...at least I get the buds+ with the phone...must just redeem it from Samsung members app
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Check again your order should say Ships March 4 to get to you by March 6 If you ordered from Samsung direct anyway.
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kenfb1 said:
My expected delivery from Samsung says March 6th.
Anybody have anything earlier than that?????
Ken
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The earliest date will see is March 6th that is release day, that being said Samsung has sometimes shipped early to get ahead of the rush but you won't know that till you get a tracking number they will never state an earlier date.

Preorder with pixel 4 trade (bought for 399 traded for 600!) Got 150$ bonus for accessories.
Mine says delivered by March 5th ?

paulgl2601 said:
They give me 150$ to use in samsung store so I got them View attachment 4956265
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Great deal i must say.
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Me Too
pvc_ said:
Have made 5 attempts to pre order, but Samsung keeps cancelling my orders with very little detail and info as to why. I've matched my name and address to what's on the card, but they still cancel them for some reason. Might have to order from Best buy or elsewhere if they don't want my business.
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I had the same problem they cancelled two of my orders which made no sense. It turned out they turned me down for the credit which was only $22.73 a month for 24 months. The reason was I'm not paying for anything on credit at this point everything I have is paid off. So what I ended up doing was paying $541.00 using my credit card which was excepted. The reason I went with Samsung is I wanted a unlocked phone and they gave me $700.00 dollars trade in on my Note 10 and $175.00 dollars to spend in there store so I got the ear buds.