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[Q] Cheapest Place for Galaxy s2 in the US?

title says it all...since the galaxy s2 isnt available by any carrier yet...where is the cheapest place to get it? Ive only seen it on expansys...any others?

Prices seem to be slowly but steadily decreasing, here are probably the best places to keep an eye on.
Amazon, Google Shopping, and eBay. I would post links, but I don't have enough posts yet. You can find direct links at pastebin.com / mLf88e7L (without spaces ).

Amazon has them for like $689 right now + Prime

Try unlocked mobiles its the chepeast I found
Then Amazon then handtec then expansys

Thanks for posting as well; I'm thinking about getting one; I'm hoping to stay under 700.

FLAC Vest said:
Thanks for posting as well; I'm thinking about getting one; I'm hoping to stay under 700.
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get a sd card if u dont have one ( for backups etc - CWM )

I just bought mine from an Amazon seller (Warehouse Distributors). It was $684 with free shipping.
It just shipped, so I'll update you guys. I am a bit worried that they will screw me somehow (seem small, don't have their own domain for email or website), but calling them got to a live person, and seem friendly enough. In fact, they were able to pricematch when their price dropped a day later by $14 (was $698 when I ordered).
I hope it's not an open box or a box of rocks. Actually, if it was a box of rocks, it'd be suspicious even without opening since the phone is super light!
Either way, I'll update you guys on how it went. I'm expecting the phone by the end of this week.

i placed my order @ mobilecityonline.com last week. it was $699 + $4.99 shipping - $20 online coupon = $684.99 shipped. however, its price has risen since then, so apparently it was temporarily on sale. basically, just keep looking around bc its always changing on different sites, and look out for coupons.

p00kienrayray said:
i placed my order @ mobilecityonline.com last week. it was $699 + $4.99 shipping - $20 online coupon = $684.99 shipped. however, its price has risen since then, so apparently it was temporarily on sale. basically, just keep looking around bc its always changing on different sites, and look out for coupons.
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Keep us updated on how it goes. I saw Mobile City, but avoided them because I read some negative reviews.

naddie said:
Keep us updated on how it goes. I saw Mobile City, but avoided them because I read some negative reviews.
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I was hesitant about buying from most of the import sites in the US but surprisingly mobilecityonline has far less negative reviews than other sites dealing the sgs2 such as popularelectronics.com or negri. I received it just like they promised via fedex no issues. They even called me and emailed me to confirm my purchase and stressed that i have 14 days to return it.
The only gripe is that they listed it as the UK version but when i got it, it said Samsung Romania on the label and included non-english manuals. Also, the US power adapter that came in the box isn't working for me. No biggie tho bc everything else checked out. Used it for 2 days now and so far im satisfied.
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p00kienrayray said:
I was hesitant about buying from most of the import sites in the US but surprisingly mobilecityonline has far less negative reviews than other sites dealing the sgs2 such as popularelectronics.com or negri. I received it just like they promised via fedex no issues. They even called me and emailed me to confirm my purchase and stressed that i have 14 days to return it.
The only gripe is that they listed it as the UK version but when i got it, it said Samsung Romania on the label and included non-english manuals. Also, the US power adapter that came in the box isn't working for me. No biggie tho bc everything else checked out. Used it for 2 days now and so far im satisfied.
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US power adapter in the box? Did they open the factory box to put it in there?
I didn't even think of them putting another country's phone in there. I would be expecting the UK version.

I would expect a US power adapter included with an international phone. Any others wanna chime in?
And the box was factory sealed.
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Amazon seems to still be the cheapest place to get the SGS2 (~700 dollars, give or take a couple).

TheAma1 said:
Amazon seems to still be the cheapest place to get the SGS2 (~700 dollars, give or take a couple).
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How so?
Unlocked mobiles has it for $656 shipped USD
http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/
Clove has it for $663 USD shipped
http://www.clove.co.uk/
Shipped from the UK.

Why suck my grits. After I took a risk and bought it from an Amazon seller, I found this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176292
It doesn't get any better than $689.99 + $5.99 shipping from none other than NEWEGG.
A trusted place with excellent customer service. Can't go wrong with NewEgg. At least it will benefit the people who waited.
Now... say thank you!

nfc included?
I wonder, does the newEgg version comes with NFC?
Also, been that it is been bought from an U.S. seller, can I get warranty from squaretrade for this phone? I know can i can buy it in the u.k. and get squaretrade in the u.k., but i dont want to have to send it to squaretrade u.k., I prefer the u.s. squaretrade.
naddie said:
Why suck my grits. After I took a risk and bought it from an Amazon seller, I found this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176292
It doesn't get any better than $689.99 + $5.99 shipping from none other than NEWEGG.
A trusted place with excellent customer service. Can't go wrong with NewEgg. At least it will benefit the people who waited.
Now... say thank you!
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gaijinboricua said:
I wonder, does the newEgg version comes with NFC?
Also, been that it is been bought from an U.S. seller, can I get warranty from squaretrade for this phone? I know can i can buy it in the u.k. and get squaretrade in the u.k., but i dont want to have to send it to squaretrade u.k., I prefer the u.s. squaretrade.
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I wouldn't know. Call up Newegg to find out. I don't see the NFC on the specs.

naddie said:
I just bought mine from an Amazon seller (Warehouse Distributors). It was $684 with free shipping.
It just shipped, so I'll update you guys. I am a bit worried that they will screw me somehow (seem small, don't have their own domain for email or website), but calling them got to a live person, and seem friendly enough. In fact, they were able to pricematch when their price dropped a day later by $14 (was $698 when I ordered).
I hope it's not an open box or a box of rocks. Actually, if it was a box of rocks, it'd be suspicious even without opening since the phone is super light!
Either way, I'll update you guys on how it went. I'm expecting the phone by the end of this week.
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Finally got it yesterday. Was in a unpadded box. But turned out okay for the most part.
Had a US power supply. Looks like a Latin America model (primary language on the box was Spanish, and so was the manual).
I found 5 green pixels when viewing a dark gray background.

ordered mine last week from amazon for 689 with FREE prim 2 day shipping. I payed the extra 3.99 for one day shipping. I had no issues with the shipping process, everything went smooth. One important thing i will add though is that when i recieved my phone the battery was completely dead, i had to keep the phone on the charger for about an hour and a half before i could turn it on. Eventually i put the phone in download mode and then pressed the down volume rocker which restarts the phone. My version was in polish, so it took a few moments to find the language setting and switch it to english. I found the whole preces pretty cosmical and my friends think im crazy for purchasing an unlocked european phone. But then again they all have Blackberrys so there opinion is moot lol. Im loving my phone right now and dont remember the last time i was this satisfied from an expensive purchase.
edit... i just read that some people had some worries about the shipping condition. my phone was shipped in two boxes. the first was the standard shipping box. then it was in a bigger cell phone style box. similar to what you would get from a carrier. this box was a little beat up, but thankfully the official samsung box was inside in great condition and still sealed. so for who ever was wondering, my us dongle was in the second box not the official samsung box where the actual phone, earphones, sync cable, and euro charger was in.

Handtec is offering £404.98 (shipping included) for North American buyers. That's only 570 Cdn.... It's suprisingly lower than the pricetag on amazon or other non-Euro sites. The price's been decreasing, too. Anyone know why the price has been decreasing steadily (as mentioned in the previous thread)? Is it because of the upcoming iPhone 5 or because of market saturation in Europe? I might order one after Canadian carriers confirm their models. I refuse to buy a SGSII with the LCD variant

[Q] anyone buy their galaxy note from bestnydepot.com?

really wanting to purchase a Note stateside, and i refuse to wait for at&t to get their act together on that front... i was wondering if anyone has purchased said item (or any item for that matter) from bestnydepot.com , just wary about getting scammed out of my hard earned cash... can anyone tell me if this is a reputable business?

shtngro said:
really wanting to purchase a Note stateside, and i refuse to wait for at&t to get their act together on that front... i was wondering if anyone has purchased said item (or any item for that matter) from bestnydepot.com , just wary about getting scammed out of my hard earned cash... can anyone tell me if this is a reputable business?
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For 755usd I can buy it for you and send it with fast/insured EMS/Datapost shipping. So you can rest assured you will get your brand new Note.
I would trust me far more, than most scammers/scam websites out there..

koniakki said:
For 755usd I can buy it for you and send it with fast/insured EMS/Datapost shipping. So you can rest assured you will get your brand new Note.
I would trust me far more, than most scammers/scam websites out there..
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No offense but what makes you more trustworthy?

shtngro said:
really wanting to purchase a Note stateside, and i refuse to wait for at&t to get their act together on that front... i was wondering if anyone has purchased said item (or any item for that matter) from bestnydepot.com , just wary about getting scammed out of my hard earned cash... can anyone tell me if this is a reputable business?
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Just order it from L2D2 http://www.l2d2online.com/samsung-galaxy-note-black.html
I would be very very very very careful dealing with bestnydepot, I wouldn't trust them with my CC.

I called bestnydepot after wondering the exact same thing. I talked to the representative on the phone, and he stated that the price is accurate, but that they just happened to run out of stock earlier that day and would not have more coming in for another 2-3 weeks. Riiiight.
Needless to say, I ordered from L2D2 half an hour later. The price is still fantastic and I gain the peace of mind knowing that I'm dealing with a much more reputable company.

Looks like Amazon is shipping it as well http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0061YRDX6/

Guys, please share your shopping experience of L2D2.

BalaSingam said:
Guys, please share your shopping experience of L2D2.
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So far so good. I have not got my unit yet but I ordered it on Friday afternoon thinking it would not ship until Monday but later that day received a tracking number showing Tuesday. So from a processing time perspective I give them excellent service. I will let you know how it goes when the product arrives.

Wait, you ordered it Friday afternoon? I'm assuming before 1 PM EST, right? I'm asking because I ordered it on Friday as well, but at around 5 PM EST.
Also, I'm incredibly glad to hear that you got a tracking number. I was worried that they would try to pull the whole 'take your money now and ship the phone when we get it in stock' deal.

Yep, ordered it at 2:30 and got the tracking number slightly before 6. As long as its a Note in the box and not a brick, I will be happy.

Arrggh, if only I had known of L2D2 earlier that afternoon. Oh well, I decided to pay $15 for UPS 2 Day shipping, so it should be in my hands by Wednesday.
I'm sorry, did I say 'should'? I meant to say it'd BETTER. I'M FOAMING AT THE MOUTH HERE ARGGHH. After all, I didn't pay extra for tardiness.

Thanks guys Keep updated!

I ordered late Friday night. Order still "processing"
edit: clarification - from L2D2

5150Joker said:
No offense but what makes you more trustworthy?
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Me.
10char.

I really don't know why I didn't create an account before making the order with L2D2. Now I'm going crazy wondering about my order status. PickleHead, since we're in the same boat, can you keep us posted in regards to yours?

Mecha2142 said:
I really don't know why I didn't create an account before making the order with L2D2. Now I'm going crazy wondering about my order status. PickleHead, since we're in the same boat, can you keep us posted in regards to yours?
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I gave L2D2 a call and they said any order made over the weekend has stock and they're shipping mine out today. If you call them, they can look it up by name and maybe even make you an account so you can check it yourself.

Thanks for the advice. I called them up just now and they told me it would be shipped out later this evening. If you chose UPS, the pick up time is usually around 5:30-6 PM EST.

Mecha2142 said:
Thanks for the advice. I called them up just now and they told me it would be shipped out later this evening. If you chose UPS, the pick up time is usually around 5:30-6 PM EST.
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I went with priority, USPS has locked package boxes here!

Ah, that's good to hear; in our minds, nothing is quite as important right now as getting that phone in our hands . It looks like our shipments are going to be racing each other! Since I paid for two day air shipping, though, I'm fully expecting to have the phone on Wednesday, regardless of when it's getting picked up.

Mecha2142 said:
Ah, that's good to hear; in our minds, nothing is quite as important right now as getting that phone in our hands . It looks like our shipments are going to be racing each other! Since I paid for two day air shipping, though, I'm fully expecting to have the phone on Wednesday, regardless of when it's getting picked up.
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USPS says priority should get here on wednesday, thursday if the pickup time it later... the race is on!!!

$.01 Acer Iconia CaseCrown case!

Amazon has the much beloved CaseCrown case for either $.01 in brown or black plus 4.98 shipping or the blue for 4.99 but eligible for free super saver shipping (see what they did there; Amazon is crafty). Give thanks if this helped

dejavecu said:
Amazon has the much beloved CaseCrown case for either $.01 in brown or black plus 4.98 shipping or the blue for 4.99 but eligible for free super saver shipping (see what they did there; Amazon is crafty). Give thanks if this helped
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Just so people don't get unnecessarily excited, you either have to pay $5.00 or $5.21.
Option 1: $0.01 + $4.99 shipping.
Option 2: $5.21 + Free shipping with Prime/Super Saver
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0055UDMVE/sr=8-1-spell/qid=1324430591/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&shipPromoFilter=0&coliid=&sort=sip&me=&qid=1324430591&sr=8-1-spell&seller=&colid=&condition=new

I ended up going the $5 route because I didn't need to get anything else at the time. It came in yesterday and I'm REALLY impressed with this case, especially at 5 bucks.

Kewl deal. I ordered the red one it was 1.23 I think total 620 with shipping. I have a nice leather case but the stand folds forword under thr device.its the fully open case. And boring black.
Thanks for thr info.

Just ordered the brown one! I was going to do the red but wasn't sure what the shade would look like. To be honest I am pick bout my red....
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jon-.- said:
Just so people don't get unnecessarily excited, you either have to pay $5.00 or $5.21.
Option 1: $0.01 + $4.99 shipping.
Option 2: $5.21 + Free shipping with Prime/Super Saver
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0055UDMVE/sr=8-1-spell/qid=1324430591/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&shipPromoFilter=0&coliid=&sort=sip&me=&qid=1324430591&sr=8-1-spell&seller=&colid=&condition=new
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Lol, I did sort of already say that. I don't think anyone believes in the penny fairy

Thanks for the info..ordered a red one..total cost including international shipping to Seoul, South Korea is $15.19. Not bad, not bad at all!!

just got mine today for $5! This is soooo much better than Acer original too!

Just ordered the red one 15.19 shipped in 2-5 days to Taiwan, Zoink!

Just ordered!

D*mn, I waited too long; it's now $1.21 plus $4.99 shipping, so I'm paying a buck more than you guys!

CharlieSummers said:
D*mn, I waited too long; it's now $1.21 plus $4.99 shipping, so I'm paying a buck more than you guys!
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OMG....a dollar more poor man how will you ever live with yourself.
Giggles im sure it will be worth it.

dejavecu said:
Lol, I did sort of already say that. I don't think anyone believes in the penny fairy
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Lol sorry, i read your post wrong. Thats what happens when you browse these forums at 2 in the morning lol.
And I just came across a way to get a free $5 amazon giftcard that you guys could use on this case. My buddy referred me to this and it worked, I recieved the giftcard code in my email within a minute.
But anyways, to get it all you have to do is install an app called Clover on you android PHONE or iPhone and verify by sms/voice that its a phone and go through a couple steps to set up the app and once your done ( itll take like 2 mins to get everything set up) youll get your GC in your email.
Use THIS LINK to download the app since its by referral only I think, but even if it's not, it helps me out if you do because I also get $5.
I have 4 referrals left, so if you get a message saying that there are no more referrals than its because my referrals got used up.
BTW, no CC or anything required, just your email and phone #.

Be warned in advance
if you give any app or offer your phone number you will be very sorry..
I had to change my cell number from such a offer.
They sell your number to many places. and your email address as well.. YOU PAY MORE THEN 5.00 IN THE LONG Run...
If something is free its free with no restrictions or requirements .

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if you give any app or offer your phone number you will be very sorry..
I had to change my cell number from such a offer.
They sell your number to many places. and your email address as well.. YOU PAY MORE THEN 5.00 IN THE LONG Run...
If something is free its free with no restrictions or requirements .
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This app actually seems legit. I think their just trying to spread the word for their new app.
But even if something like that does happen than I can just block numbers through GV .

Shipping troubles From this seller .
anyone had trouble with shipping from this company..
mine is still NOT Here said i would get it by the 28th the company is not returning my email to them.. I guess they shipped it from Mars riding on a microscopic snail ..
Learned my lesson about this so called ups innovation second package sent to me this way.. the other NEVER DID SHOW UP. Will insist conventional ups always in the future ..
Going to file a complaint with Amazon Monday..

I got mine and I'm loving it Awesome case

Ordered my case Monday/Tuesday, got it Saturday afternoon. Great looking case, great overall fit. It does slide just a hair which causes misalignment with the speakers and front camera. Not really a complaint though, more of an observation. Doesn't look cheap at all either. Great buy!
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The Bold Standby case is no longer $0.01, but the supposed upgrade to that case, the Bold Tri-fold is now $0.01. Only in black though.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IY9VIA/ref=ox_ya_os_product

I ordered one and got it in 4 days. About the misalignment, I found if I just tightened up on the velcro retainer then everything lines up nicely. I now have two different cases and I like this one due to the full frame hold vs tabs gripping the screen. I also like that it uses a magnet to hold the cover in place. I am very happy with this case.

Sellers at Amazon has the Note II. Should I buy??

Hey all,
If you notice on my signature I have an iPhone. Nothing to say here. I don't want to get into which OS is best, and the reason for keeping an iPhone for so long.... I have my reasons; anyways, time to move along and the Note II is really teasing me. I have some extra cash before all the huge expenses in December and definitely I want this thing.
Now, I found that a seller at Amazon already has the 16GB version of the Note II. I live in Belize, and I cannot pre-order from US carriers, but I can get anything from the US without any sweat (as long as I have the cash to pay the shipper from US and the import taxes here at home...). So, should I jump the gun on this one or wait till after the official release date in the US?
Ron

See if you can purchase from Newegg. They are on sale for $699.99.

Hey thanks guy. That's a fair deal. Thing is, I kinda prefer white as smudges are less visible, and secondly Amazon knows my address is a freight forwarder so I get no Sales Tax charge, whereas I'd believe newegg would.
So I guess you guys see no real benefit in waiting for amazon or Samsung selling these directly... I'll buy it from Amazon then, unless you have a promo code for newegg
Ron
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Hey thanks guy. That's a fair deal. Thing is, I kinda prefer white as smudges are less visible, and secondly Amazon knows my address is a freight forwarder so I get no Sales Tax charge, whereas I'd believe newegg would.
So I guess you guys see no real benefit in waiting for amazon or Samsung selling these directly... I'll buy it from Amazon then, unless you have a promo code for newegg
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Recommended seller from Amazon is techno.trading.house.

Why have you kept a iphone so long bro?

i agree with techo.trading.house
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Recommended seller from Amazon is techno.trading.house.
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tth is a good seller, i got mine from e bay from this guy and it should be here tomorrow

nihal1983 said:
tth is a good seller, i got mine from e bay from this guy and it should be here tomorrow
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So how do you know he is a good seller? Just joshing here... I'll buy it, I'll not be able to sleep for the next week or so...
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Well, thanks for the encouragement guys. It's been bought, and just like that I spent a good chunk of my pay. If it makes it to Miami by the 9th, it'll be in my hands by next week Friday. If it makes it after that, then I'll have to eat my finger nails until Wed of week after next...
See you at the water cooler.
And to the Texas bro asking how I survived all this while with an iPhone. Well, you an show the arse where the water is, but you can't force him to drink.... and secondly what held me back considerably was the craps-load of apps I've bought over the years - it's considerable....
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because ebay ratings
ron2k_1 said:
So how do you know he is a good seller? Just joshing here... I'll buy it, I'll not be able to sleep for the next week or so...
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the guy has nearly 3000 ratings on ebay , 99.7% positive as well as was very responsive about the questions i asked him about. also mailed me to ask if i wanted overnight for a little more than what i had paid, ended up taking up his offer for $14 all in all $729 paid. id say still cheaper than many of the other sellers.

Are you freaking kidding me. After reading that the guy offered to ship your phone faster for couple more bucks, I went and wanted to email him that proposal. Guess what. This thing shipped 15 minutes after I placed the order....
Well, he deserves kudos indeed. So FedEx says it will be delivered the 10, I hope it makes it the 9th...
Ron
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Sprint pre-order discussion

I figured I would start a thread where we can discuss our pre-orders and let everyone else know when we start receiving shipping notifications.
I pre-ordered the black onyx on the 3rd online. Just hoping I might get it a few days earlier than release.
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Also ordered mine on 8/3, through Sprint's website / My Account.
www.sprint.com/myorder
(Requires your order number.)
Message below on the website when using the link above:
Status:
Your order for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been received. Pre-orders will ship by 8/17. You may track the progress of your order at www.sprint.com/myorder. Additionally, keep an eye out for a shipping email with your tracking information. Thank you for your patience.
When I tried using the link below for the Samsung promo (256GB micro sd card or Gear Fit2) , I was prompted for the IMEI number (and another number I don't recall off-hand), i.e. phone is needed in hand before promo can be processed.
https://promos.samsungpromotions.com/GalaxyOffer

I ordered mine today in Coral blue. Cant wait. So Lenny what you getting, the Card or gear fit?

Preordered through samsclub. Black for me can pickup 7 am on 8/16 $200 sams giftcard plus 256 card or gear fit
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I pre-ordered mine on the 7th through sprint's website. I got the black version and I'm planning on getting the smart watch. If the Micro SD card offered anything significantly different I would have done that (as it is valued more) but its only slightly faster and I don't need that much storage. Already been looking at accessories like chargers and cases! Getting excited! Its a big move from my Note 2

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I ordered mine today in Coral blue. Cant wait. So Lenny what you getting, the Card or gear fit?
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Thanks for asking... I've decided on the Fit2. Had an early Gear watch, but didn't think much of it, so I ended up giving it to one of my nephews. Hopefully the newer wearables have more functionality (specifically for golf, like a Garmin). Way I see it, the sd cards are fairly common, and I have a 128GB card with room to spare still. And I went with the Silver Titanium... kind of a timeless look IMHO. Although the blue and black both looked pretty nice. Especially the blue, which is a nice sharp look for it. And the black is another classic look which never gets old.
Have you decided on which freebie you want yet?
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I pre-ordered mine on the 7th through sprint's website. I got the black version and I'm planning on getting the smart watch. If the Micro SD card offered anything significantly different I would have done that (as it is valued more) but its only slightly faster and I don't need that much storage. Already been looking at accessories like chargers and cases! Getting excited! Its a big move from my Note 2
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Same here, coming from the Note 2. Absolutely LOVE that device. Had a chance to try out a Note 4 a couple of years ago when I thought my Note 2 went bad (actually had a battery issue) and wasn't very impressed. This is the one major downside I see for the Note 7 - embedded battery (knock on wood).
Either way, I am totally stoked for this device and can NOT wait for it to arrive... (and the subsequent dev for it too).

durandetto said:
I pre-ordered the black onyx on the 3rd online. Just hoping I might get it a few days earlier than release.
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Same here. Checking for a tracking number a couple of times a day... lol
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Either way, I am totally stoked for this device and can NOT wait for it to arrive... (and the subsequent dev for it too).
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Hopefully the bootloader isn't locked, but it sounds like it probably is. I'm sure we will get root, the only question is when.
Cheap case/screen protector along with SD card I ordered are arriving today, so I'm all set. I'll get a good case and hopefully a tempered glass protector once the device has been out a while and we know what's good.
I'm going with the Fit 2 for the freebie, wife wants it. SD cards are getting cheaper by the day, so I just buy them.

Anyone know if choosing standard shipping instead of express will make a difference for pre-orders? I didn't see that express was free so I picked standard. My order page says pre-orders will ship by the 17th so I'm not sure
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My pre orders with sprint have always been the same. They ship it 2 days before the release date if they have full stock. Nobody is getting it from sprint.com before the 19th. They even put on the label to deliver on the 19th hence this is why they ship 2 day mail.
Sprint has always been the same with these having at your door but the day of release not a day before no matter when you ordered.
I got a cheap case as well should do the trick and will get the 256G card

Hoping it comes early my birthday is Friday and that would make a great bday gift. I'm probably going with the card, because I'm waiting for the gear s3 announcement. Maybe sprint will offer this one on the lease plan. Already have the supcase unicorn beetle pro and spigen neo hybrid crystal sitting in my drawer. I'll get the defender once it comes out, hopefully soon.
Signed up for AMZ review trader and have an iq shield tpu screen cover coming for free. Signed up for a few other cases too, just waiting to get approved.
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fgr said:
Same here. Checking for a tracking number a couple of times a day... lol
Hopefully the bootloader isn't locked, but it sounds like it probably is. I'm sure we will get root, the only question is when.
Cheap case/screen protector along with SD card I ordered are arriving today, so I'm all set. I'll get a good case and hopefully a tempered glass protector once the device has been out a while and we know what's good.
I'm going with the Fit 2 for the freebie, wife wants it. SD cards are getting cheaper by the day, so I just buy them.
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I never rooted my note 5 (first Android phone I never rooted) I was really hoping samsung pay would support my bank and still nothing. I just didn't want to lose that feature if and when I was able to actually use it. I'll probably never root my n7 unless I keep it for more than a year and my bank still isn't supported.
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Ordered mine on the 3rd through Sprint customer service. Got free shipping and no activation fee being I've been with them for 12+ years. I have a Huawei watch but think I am still going to get the Gear 2. Also picking up a Ringke Slim case. It protects all the edges but feels like the phone doesn't have a case. Pumped too as I have had every Note since the Note 2. Note 4 probably is my favorite so far.
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lennykravitz2004 said:
Thanks for asking... I've decided on the Fit2. Had an early Gear watch, but didn't think much of it, so I ended up giving it to one of my nephews. Hopefully the newer wearables have more functionality (specifically for golf, like a Garmin). Way I see it, the sd cards are fairly common, and I have a 128GB card with room to spare still. And I went with the Silver Titanium... kind of a timeless look IMHO. Although the blue and black both looked pretty nice. Especially the blue, which is a nice sharp look for it. And the black is another classic look which never gets old.
Have you decided on which freebie you want yet?
Same here, coming from the Note 2. Absolutely LOVE that device. Had a chance to try out a Note 4 a couple of years ago when I thought my Note 2 went bad (actually had a battery issue) and wasn't very impressed. This is the one major downside I see for the Note 7 - embedded battery (knock on wood).
Either way, I am totally stoked for this device and can NOT wait for it to arrive... (and the subsequent dev for it too).
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I'm thinking the gear fit also. My wife is going with the card I think.

Hope everyone is aware it can take up to 3months to receive sd card or fit2 would have been alot better if you could have picked at the time of pre-order and had it shipped with phone
Purchase period begins on Aug. 3, 2016 and ends on Aug. 28, 2016 or while supplies last.
To be eligible for a free gift (Gear Fit2 or 256GB memory card), customer must purchase a Samsung Note7 or Galaxy S7 edge on a device installment plan, 2-year contract plan, lease or outright purchase at full retail price.
During the redemption period, customer must submit a Valid Offer Claim Form either online at: https://promos.samsungpromotions.com/GalaxyOffer or by downloading the Samsung Pay App (the "App") on a select Samsung device (if not already loaded onto the device).
Offer Claim Forms and receipt must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM ET on September 18, 2016 to be valid, and must include all requested information listed in the Official Terms and Conditions and the Offer Claim Form.
Limit one (1) gift per qualifying purchase.
Upon verification of the Offer Claim Form and receipt (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion), the customer will receive their choice of either a Samsung 256GB microSD EVO+ memory card (est. $249.99 value) or a Samsung Gear Fit2 (est. $179.99 value; color may vary) (each a "Gift").
Gifts are available for a limited time, while supplies last, on a first-come, first-served basis. Gifts may take up to 12 weeks to be mailed to Participants verification of Offer Claim Form/receipt and compliance with these Terms and Conditions

I ordered mine on 8/5 from www.bestbuy.com......didn't have to pay a fee for the mail-in rebate.......will receive it on 8/19. Also ordered my Spigen Neo-Hybrid case from Amazon and it shipped today. Excited to get my NEW NOTE 7......

I know it can take take up to 3 months, but when I got my note 5 I got the wireless charger promo and it didn't take that long. Hopefully it will be the same, because I also received 2 wireless chargers. I wouldn't mind getting a bonus 256gig card to sell and keep one for myself. Or sell both and buy a gear s3.
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So excited!!
I ordred my on 8/3 in the Sprint store. I think I am opting for the SD card because I have a gear s2 now and it works great..

Once we know what's good
What are the odds that two note 3's would die, in a month from one another? I really liked that phone, and after losing my Note2 in a rogue wave, I got a pair of Note 3's off ebay, in Mint cond. I didn't wanna buy used again, so I got a Note 7 on the payment plan... I too bought a cheap all in one case (360 degree protection, for under $9?)... then I won't feel so bad, when I get the phone, and I'm disappointed when this (almost $1,000 device, after sales tax!) doesn't multi task (IE: won't surf, while on a call, like Spark, and successor to Spark... "enhanced LTE" It's not in my area, when last I checked, so I'll be looking to buy a new, in the box Note 3; the most advance non-Spark device.
fgr said:
Same here. Checking for a tracking number a couple of times a day... lol
Hopefully the bootloader isn't locked, but it sounds like it probably is. I'm sure we will get root, the only question is when.
Cheap case/screen protector along with SD card I ordered are arriving today, so I'm all set. I'll get a good case and hopefully a tempered glass protector once the device has been out a while and we know what's good.
I'm going with the Fit 2 for the freebie, wife wants it. SD cards are getting cheaper by the day, so I just buy them.
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woodyth said:
Preordered through samsclub. Black for me can pickup 7 am on 8/16 $200 sams giftcard plus 256 card or gear fit
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I wish Sam's club in PR was doing that! Unfortunately, the ****bags that operate Sam's PR couldn't suck more, if they tried!
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Multicm said:
I pre-ordered mine on the 7th through sprint's website. I got the black version and I'm planning on getting the smart watch. If the Micro SD card offered anything significantly different I would have done that (as it is valued more) but its only slightly faster and I don't need that much storage. Already been looking at accessories like chargers and cases! Getting excited! Its a big move from my Note 2
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how excited will you be if you can't use web, or text, while on a call? If that happens, I'm returning mine, and buying a new note 3 or even new Note 2! (Won't buy used... maybe refurb, by factory)

durandetto said:
Hoping it comes early my birthday is Friday and that would make a great bday gift. I'm probably going with the card, because I'm waiting for the gear s3 announcement. Maybe sprint will offer this one on the lease plan. Already have the supcase unicorn beetle pro and spigen neo hybrid crystal sitting in my drawer. I'll get the defender once it comes out, hopefully soon.
Signed up for AMZ review trader and have an iq shield tpu screen cover coming for free. Signed up for a few other cases too, just waiting to get approved.
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Otterbox defender has been out for about 7+ days now...