per the press release, looks like premier customers can buy the Evo3D on June 21st online.
"Additionally, Sprint Premier customers will have the opportunity to purchase HTC EVO 3D online three days before the national launch, while supplies last. Qualifying customers will receive an email on June 21, or they can log on to their account at www.sprint.com on June 21, click "show me my rewards" and then "Sprint Premier Community" for more information."
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/06/htc-evo-3d-launches-on-june-24th-for-200-joined-by-evo-view-4g/
I never bought a phone online before, would you really get it sooner by ordering it online then just going into the store on the 24th?
Yes, Sprint typically ships Overnight so you have a chance to get it a day or 2 before the release in store.
I'll be trying to order mine right at midnight! Everytime one ordered from online or telesales I've gotten it in a day.
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I'll be trying to order mine right at midnight! Everytime one ordered from online or telesales I've gotten it in a day.
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Nice, so basically If I order on the 21st I should get it on the 22nd?
should. "while supplies last". giving it to you 1.5 days before everyone that pre-ordered...
the other option is to wait till the 24th, and be guaranteed to have one waiting for you.
i'd go the pre-order route rather than be SOL
Just for clarification,
This is for silver and gold premier or gold premier only? If gold only, what about the people who got 'temp gold' status on their account to get the evo 3d. Will they qualify? I'm thinking it's any premier but better to make sure now than be disappointed later.
EDIT..further thoughts...If Sprint sticks to their plan to drop the instant rebates on the 23rd. The premier people could still get it since they are getting the phone a couple days early!
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Just for clarification,
This is for silver and gold premier or gold premier only? If gold only, what about the people who got 'temp gold' status on their account to get the evo 3d. Will they qualify? I'm thinking it's any premier but better to make sure now than be disappointed later.
EDIT..further thoughts...If Sprint sticks to their plan to drop the instant rebates on the 23rd. The premier people could still get it since they are getting the phone a couple days early!
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The sprint email flyer says get it 200 after instant rebate. so either way you are good with that.
It takes two days for me ...
So ill recieve it on the 23rd... Thar's not bad SWEET!!
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Just for clarification,
This is for silver and gold premier or gold premier only? If gold only, what about the people who got 'temp gold' status on their account to get the evo 3d. Will they qualify? I'm thinking it's any premier but better to make sure now than be disappointed later.
EDIT..further thoughts...If Sprint sticks to their plan to drop the instant rebates on the 23rd. The premier people could still get it since they are getting the phone a couple days early!
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I don't think anyone has "temporary" Gold Premier status. From what the reps told me when I got mine reset, is depending on the situation, they would just reset your upgrade date. They checked their systems to see if you were previously qualified for the upgrade in June, (or whenever,) and if that was the case, they simply reset it. For me, they saw that I had been a Premier customer since it's inception, and that I recently switched from my SEP, to a family, then back to SEP, so they COMPLETELY reset my account back to Gold.
Either way, I go 10-year Gold in November, so it doesn't really matter. Maybe I'll get another upgrade then? haha
ill just get it the day it comes out. my job lets me out for summer break the 23. id rather the phone not sit on my porch while i am at work. plus i already have 2 pre orders.
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I don't think anyone has "temporary" Gold Premier status. From what the reps told me when I got mine reset, is depending on the situation, they would just reset your upgrade date. They checked their systems to see if you were previously qualified for the upgrade in June, (or whenever,) and if that was the case, they simply reset it. For me, they saw that I had been a Premier customer since it's inception, and that I recently switched from my SEP, to a family, then back to SEP, so they COMPLETELY reset my account back to Gold.
Either way, I go 10-year Gold in November, so it doesn't really matter. Maybe I'll get another upgrade then? haha
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I'll be 10 year gold at the end of October so I'll be right there with you!
I called in to account services cause i am a gold member so no worries there.
First silver or Gold if you are a premier customer you can order it.
Second.I said when on the 21st will i be able to do it since ill do it at midnight if that is the case.
I was then transferred to premier rewards and they told me that when they come in at 8am they will put it on the site.
Now if that is 8am est pst i did not ask but this is what i got.
Already preordered through a Sprint corporate location. I'm 1st on the list there, but I'll be eligible to buy it online on the 21st. I'm trying to decide if I should buy it early online or wait 3 more days and pick it up at the store. Any reason I should wait til the 24th? Discount on accessories if I pick it up in the store or anything like that?
There's a chance you wouldn't get the purchase in, in time. As you wont be able to preorder on the 21st, but rather, check the site during the time they're selling. I'd say it's worth waiting one day to ensure you get it (as Sprint does 2 dayshipping (rarely overnights it)).
Yeah....Im sticking with my instore preorder...
Take Sprints 2 day shipping policy....add 2 days because it takes forever to get things here....I get it on the 25th....
No thanks!
I'm a 10 year gold so I'm pretty sure I could order it on the 21st and it only takes 1 day to get it when they've mailed me phones in the past. Only problem is i preordered at RS about a week or so ago and will be stuck with a $50 gift card..... hmmm choices choices...
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Use the RS gift card for accessories. Maybe a nice case or if we should be so lucky, a car dock.
Instant Rebate
If I pre-order on the 21st (i'm gold) can i get the $100 instant rebate and the $150 discount on the phone??????
Sprint also charges no activation fees for phones ordered online, so you will save the $30 fee of activating the phone. That is your perk for not flooding the stores.
You can also ask them to waive it.....They will in most cases...just be polite and ask....
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Wirefly:
I just spoke with "aaron" of wirefly via online chat.
Apparently they will not be receiving phones until the 26th. meaning you can expect shipments to go out on the 26th AT THE EARLIEST. The later in line you are, the higher the chances you may get delayed even more.
1-Day shipping means the 27th at the earliest, so no time to play with it on the weekend...
Since going with wirefly does save me $70, tax, plus friends and family store, I'll be anxiously waiting, but this does suck
Amazon:
Their website states estimated delivery date of July 1st with 2-day shipping as well!
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If you go through wirefly friends and family its 150 not sure of the downside though
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I just spoke with "aaron" of wirefly via online chat.
Apparently they will not be receiving phones until the 26th. meaning you can expect shipments to go out on the 26th AT THE EARLIEST. The later in line you are, the higher the chances you may get delayed even more.
1-Day shipping means the 27th at the earliest, so no time to play with it on the weekend...
Unfortunately, since i save on tax (almost 10%), and it's $20 cheaper than RS or Sprint, coupled with the extra $25 off through fatwallet, I can't say that 3 days is worth $70, but this really annoys me.
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If you go through wirefly friends and family its 150 not sure of the downside though
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Is there a way to get the $25 fatwallet clickthrough along with the friends and family site? that would bring the price down to $125 + no tax...
Amazon pre orders for 180
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Amazon pre orders for 180
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hmm. may have to go that route instead. I'll look into it
EDIT: Amazon estimated delivery date with 2-day shipping is July 1st!
im not sure i have never dealt with wirefly. i have a preorder with the shack already but its hard to beat 150
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im not sure i have never dealt with wirefly. i have a preorder with the shack already but its hard to beat 150
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true. after selling the evo, i'll be up $100. grab a seidio battery when they come out and i'll be set..
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Is there a way to get the $25 fatwallet clickthrough along with the friends and family site? that would bring the price down to $125 + no tax...
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I dont know how to get any of these HELP!!!
1. go here: http://www.fatwallet.com/Wirefly-coupons/ for the click-through. it gives you $25 cash back for ordering any phone on wirefly.
2. to get friends and family price (which is $149.99) google wirefly friends and family.
3. if you have Bank of America, go here: https://additup.bankofamerica.com , and then access wirefly, and you get $50 in your BofA account.
But, all these options do not allow you to have your phone on the 24th.
I don't think you can take the word from 1 chat representative and say it's delayed. I called and asked and they said it would ship on the 24th. Now I'm regretting putting $50 down at Radioshack. I may get it from wirefly friends and family for $150 and then get $50 to spend at Radioshack on accessories and what not...
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I dont know how to get any of these HELP!!!
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Here's radioshack friends and family link for evo3d: http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=26987_f2a580fe7f2f4a6ea60a21124db58371
You'll want to change the zipcode if you use it...I just made that one up .
Amazon is Backordered also. Soo..
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I don't think you can take the word from 1 chat representative and say it's delayed. I called and asked and they said it would ship on the 24th. Now I'm regretting putting $50 down at Radioshack. I may get it from wirefly friends and family for $150 and then get $50 to spend at Radioshack on accessories and what not...
Here's radioshack friends and family link for evo3d: http://www.wirefly.com/eCommerce/SpecialOffer.aspx?cid=26987_f2a580fe7f2f4a6ea60a21124db58371
You'll want to change the zipcode if you use it...I just made that one up .
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I hope you're right. I also pre-ordered at radioshack, but I figure, if I pick up the phone for $150, i save taxes and basically got the gift card for free... if my 3D is delayed too far out (very possible since i just purchased this morning depending on their stock and looking at amazon's status), i'll just pick it up from radio shack. I'll talk to another wirefly rep in a bit and see if i get the same answer.
I just placed my order through Amazon and it told me my estimated ship date was June 24th and delivery being the 28th
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I just placed my order through Amazon and it told me my estimated ship date was June 24th and delivery being the 28th
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My local Best Buy will be receiving 30 phones on the 24th. I'm number 13 on the reserved list. Im sure other places will save you a buck or more but I've been holding onto a $100 BB gift card since Christmas for this very reason. 2 weeks can't come soon enough!!!
I preordered with Amazon
Shipping Estimate: Jun 24, 2011
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I went with The Shack. Wirefly has some ridiculous policy that if you swap phone numbers on the 3D they charge you like 300 dollars. My wife has a full upgrade, mine isnt up until July so I'm getting the 3D on her upgrade then giving her my Evo. She can't wait to get rid of her Pre, and I'll still be sitting on a full upgrade for the next best phone when July rolls around.
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I went with The Shack. Wirefly has some ridiculous policy that if you swap phone numbers on the 3D they charge you like 300 dollars. My wife has a full upgrade, mine isnt up until July so I'm getting the 3D on her upgrade then giving her my Evo. She can't wait to get rid of her Pre, and I'll still be sitting on a full upgrade for the next best phone when July rolls around.
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I've been hearling a little bit about that $300 charge. Is that for as long as you have the phone, or not?
Second question, are you guys saying that I can use the family & friends discount with the fatwallet discount and pay only like $125 for my EVO?
Ugh....i need to sell me evos quickly and pre-order!
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Cheaper is nice, waiting sucks.. I have zero patience haha... and I can't wait for some EVO 4Gs to pop up online on the cheap, I like to have a backup phone.
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Cheaper is nice, waiting sucks.. I have zero patience haha... and I can't wait for some EVO 4Gs to pop up online on the cheap, I like to have a backup phone.
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Word Chaos! Backup phone is nice and you don't have to pay insurance. I'm keeping my hero for that reason.
just thought id share this
they updated the order status
Thanks for pre-ordering. You are one step closer to getting your phone. Keep an eye out for a shipping email with your tracking information. We will do our best to get it to you before others get a glimpse on Friday, May 18. For questions, visit sprint.com/preorder.
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lets hope we get it before the 18th
That would be fantastic. Not $80 worth of fantastic though (difference between sprint and wirefly).
Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Awesome! Hopefully they ship this week.
Eh this is kinda bleh...
I pre-ordered from sprint and called them about 8 times trying to cancel so i could pre order from wirefly. ALL of them said i cant, only until its ABOUT to ship out then i can cancel it...
6 out of 8 of them kept saying how they dont have a date but its getting to the warehouse to be packaged on may 16th.
I doubt we will get it before the 18th. It will prob ship the 16th and come 2 days later in the mail on the 18th. =/
sorry to be a Debby downer!
Got 2 preordered. Would be awesome if they come this week.
lol, Sprint's order status message changes like 4 times a day. This must be some kind of running gag they have going at their office...
When I called to confirm my ID for my order on Monday, he said preorders would be guaranteed delivery the day of or 1 day before the release date (depending on location). This seems to fall in line with that so I'm happy
who knows with them, just talked to my friend at the corp store on the campus and she said this to me
"Pre-order gets you out of the hassle in the store and waiting. That's about it."
damn, well guess ill just hope it comes in sooner than later
Yea, I had gone into Sprint to talk to them about it and what they had said was it would arrive one day before or on the release day. However, with the iPhone 4s, they had so many pre-orders that they had arrived one day after launch day, so we will just have to wait and see.
With the Galaxy Nexus, it launched on a Sunday, and people had them in hand on Friday and Saturday. They usually do a pretty good job of trying to get them out before the official release date.
I know Best Buy and a couple other 3rd party retailers said they weren't going to release before the 18th, but I don't mind the wait. It'll give me a few more days with my EVO before I turn it into a dev phone
anyone know how sprint ships their phones (fedex, ups, mail)?
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anyone know how sprint ships their phones (fedex, ups, mail)?
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I am curious about this too. What i really want to know is if they will leave the package if I am not home at delivery. I would hate for it to get sent to a distribution center with weird hours and delay getting my hands on this thing.
Anyone ask sprint about this? I may call and ask a few questions if nobody did already.
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i talked with them in a chat and they said they use fedex, ups, or the mail. im hoping its not fedex because fedex blows in my area.
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i talked with them in a chat and they said they use fedex, ups, or the mail. im hoping its not fedex because fedex blows in my area.
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That's funny. I am on the phone with them right now and the guy told me they are shipping with UPS.
Also told me that they will leave the box at the door if you are not home.
Of course take it fwiw with these reps.
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That's funny. I am on the phone with them right now and the guy told me they are shipping with UPS.
Also told me that they will leave the box at the door if you are not home.
Of course take it fwiw with these reps.
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ups would be fantastic for me. thanks for sharing!
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ups would be fantastic for me. thanks for sharing!
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No problem. Also FYI while I was on the phone with Sprint I asked about my activation fee and he initially said that I would have to pay it. I explained that I ordered through sprint even though I could have gotten the phone much cheaper through a 3rd party and I would appreciate it if they would wave the fee to help offset the cost difference. He put me on hold for 1 minute and said the activation fee has been waved.
When I pre-ordered with Sprint, all I had to pay for, besides the phone, was shipping. No sales tax and no activation fee. The only thing that upset me was they wouldn't let me upgrade my line. I'm eligible 6/1, from when I bought my 3D. They wanted me to pay full price or wait. I then told I'd upgrade another line. I was looking at my account on line and told then the phone number for my Airave. He checked the eligibility and congratulated me. I couldn't believe it.
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anyone know how sprint ships their phones (fedex, ups, mail)?
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Sprint's warehouse and shipping are all managed by UPS. Their warehouse is literally at the end of the runway where the plane takes off. My Evo 3d preorder shipped at 12:30 am and I received it the same day it went on the plane. There is a video on UPS's website about this.
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Many people who pre ordered the EVO 3D received the phone before release date. I remember being jealous and wishing I ordered through sprint instead of best buy. I don't see why the LTE would be any different. I'm planning/hoping to receive the phone next Wednesday or Thursday as they typically do overnight shipping.
I'm due for an upgrade on June 1 and spoke with someone in Sprint's Telesales who said I can upgrade early on May 18 but I have to call on May 18 to order and can't preorder before that. Fair enough. Since I won't be preordering, is there any better deal out there than just ordering straight through Sprint? Wirefly seems to be a lost cause at this point (newer preorders are showing multiple weeks behind) and Best Buy's free $50 gift card is only available for preorders according to their online chat. Amazon is showing backordered and might not have any discount over Sprint once preorders end (or if they do, they'll probably be a few weeks backordered)
Any thoughts? I'm inclined to just bite the bullet, order through Sprint Telesales at 12:01 AM on the 18th and probably get it delivered by Monday or Tuesday. The $199 + activation + shipping + tax will probably work out to $250 or so... Since I work all day on Friday, I might be able to pick up one in a store on Saturday but it's pretty likely the stores won't actually have any in stock (just like for 3 months after the OG EVO launch), so getting one shipped from Sprint seems to be the best option (aside from being patient and waiting a few weeks for a better deal to crop up!). What do y'all think?
I pre-ordered mine through BB last friday and the sales person said I was only 1 out of 12 that pre-ordered the phone so far. I doubt the phone will be sold out atleast not where I live. Especially being sold out at Sprint, seems like Sprint is the last place people are going to get the phone.
OK, good to know. I just remember my endless saga 2 years ago (two months after the OG EVO was released) of calling every Sprint store within 10 miles (and I live in NYC so that's a lot of stores!) and how every single one was sold out and only got a handful of new phones per week. Maybe Sprint has fixed their distribution system since then. I don't think I'd be saving anything by going with Best Buy though without a preorder...
If you get it from WF you'll get a better price...
EDIT: Just re-read the OP, sorry.. Yeah they're way behind.
$50 cheaper through amazon and also doesn't have an activation fee(we'll see).
I'm an idiot for not preordering
Called sprint to move up my upgrade and I need the evolte to come in at bestbuy before my buy back goes down even more.
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I was going to create this thread but didn't know if there were enough of us.
The fact that Sprint has not set a street date yet is scary to think about.I pre ordered on May 7th and have no idea when I will ever see my purchase.I thought for sure it would be in stores by Friday but it seems I may be way off...
Either the new arrivals have to be inspected just like the 1st batch or there is a major shortage on the S4 Chips or its a combination of both.I feel us who pre ordered in Stores not called Best Buy won't see our phones for 2-3 week minimum.
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I'm an idiot for not preordering
Called sprint to move up my upgrade and I need the evolte to come in at bestbuy before my buy back goes down even more.
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Bestbuy is still taking preorders and you get a $50 giftcard. I just preordered mine about 30 mins ago...
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I got my 3D on launch day and the 280 buy back goes down to 210 on June 24 which won't cover the frigging tax in CA. Hope it's before then, I have to pay Sprint 115 to upgrade early
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So what are your thoughts..im at a loss of words here..How do you go from a national launch date of May 18,putting stupid little memos out to your stores about opening early and having launch parties to a one week delay,sent out pre orders and SCREW any local sprint stores you went to and pre ordered your phone from?
I don't understand and wish we could know more about what is going on instead of being left in the dark.Because as it stands they have my money collecting interest and I have no god damn clue when I will see my purchase.(yes i pre ordered but i paid the full amount)
i went to the sprint store to buy a case and they were all excited to see the phone and the ppl their told me national release is next week. take that with a grain of salt
I'm another one following closely. I even paid 115$ to get my upgrade date pushed up so when I buy this phone I will get it for the upgrade price...Anyway I didn't pre order it because I have the Evo3d and was gonna stay with it because I didn't think it was that much of an upgrade...anyhow I just cracked the screen on my 3d from dropping it...so I figured instead of paying 100$ to get a refurbished Evo3d I midas well just get the lte...So thats what I'm going to do...
So I'm waiting for it to hit the stores..whenever that will be...I see Bestbuy is still taking preorders but what I'm worried about is that the phone will hit the stores before I get my preorder...but I just don't know...I'm not sure if I should just wait for the stores to start selling it or preorder it from best buy..
Any thoughts??
That sucks Brian. I do know there is an impending S4 shortage. The US version of galaxy 3 will have s4 too, rumors are iPhone 5 also
I'd be ecstatic if launch was this weekend or next week
Someone posted a number on the bestbuy thread. It gave me the run around to preorder at stores or online. Online says to call the number or go to a store. Gonna try a store after dinner
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i too am awaiting sprint stores to carry the phone so i can use an upgrade. i was hoping i wouldn't have to wait long
Good venting topic. I could not pre-order from Sprint online because my upgrade elegibility only reset on May 18. I could not pre-order from 3rd parties because I have a SERO plan. Now BestBuy store pre-orders are being filled while the Sprint corporate store where I'm on the Device Waiting List for EVO LTE tells me that maybe they'll have them next week. Should have just pre-ordered at BB and gone through the pain of activating a phone on a SERO line there. I sure hope this merits at least a waived activation fee once the phones are actually available.
I still believe that most of us pre orderers will get the pphone tomorrow ..I did mine at target and they said they will have it tomorrow ..and I'm the only preorder..I'm thinking about my lonely evo all by itself..I wonder where it is right now ..wish I could go save it from her misery
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Good venting topic. I could not pre-order from Sprint online because my upgrade elegibility only reset on May 18. I could not pre-order from 3rd parties because I have a SERO plan. Now BestBuy store pre-orders are being filled while the Sprint corporate store where I'm on the Device Waiting List for EVO LTE tells me that maybe they'll have them next week. Should have just pre-ordered at BB and gone through the pain of activating a phone on a SERO line there. I sure hope this merits at least a waived activation fee once the phones are actually available.
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We are in the same boat my friend..I initially went to Best Buy for my pre order because of the deal they had with the gift cards.After waiting for 30 minutes i remembered i went though this last year with my Evo3D.Im on a really cheap contract(Sero+ Discounts from the OG Evo 4G) I have 2 lines unlimited everything No $10 data premium charge for $95/month..No way Best Buy could keep me on this plan.Last year I had to go to a Sprint Corporate store to Pre Order.
I can only upgrade through a Sprint corporate location because my plan doesn't show up in 3rd party computers...And here we are to this very moment,lost and hoping for some info.I've ruled out this weekend(god its going to be long) and set my eyes to next week...Im not looking for a freebe here or a damn cheeseburger..Just give me a god damn date and be done with it.I think there isn't a date because its going to be a long while(2+ weeks) buts thats just the pessimist in me./Frustration
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I still believe that most of us pre orderers will get the pphone tomorrow ..I did mine at target and they said they will have it tomorrow ..and I'm the only preorder..I'm thinking about my lonely evo all by itself..I wonder where it is right now ..wish I could go save it from her misery
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please PM me if you get it from Target tomorrow...Any bit of info is good..also PM me if you dont get it...If Target freaking gets it before sprint stores something has royally gone crazy.
I feel your pain man. Im going to keep in touch with my corporate store daily... I wish SERO wasnt such a pain in the ads to keep VIA 3rd party...
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I was going to create this thread but didn't know if there were enough of us.
The fact that Sprint has not set a street date yet is scary to think about.I pre ordered on May 7th and have no idea when I will ever see my purchase.I thought for sure it would be in stores by Friday but it seems I may be way off...
Either the new arrivals have to be inspected just like the 1st batch or there is a major shortage on the S4 Chips or its a combination of both.I feel us who pre ordered in Stores not called Best Buy won't see our phones for 2-3 week minimum.
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I've been saying it for a while. But there are more issues out there. The fact that some of these phones cleared customs a week ago and only getting to customer now is crazy. I think the phones are barely trickling in. In fact I know they are.
There is a reason why only enough phones (for half a dozen preorders) are being shipped to every best buy. No extras are being shipped anywhere.
Sprint has dragged their feet with a new launch date because they just don't have the supply. I think they fulfilled the preorders first, then shipped to Best Buy, then shipped to Wirefly, then shipped to Amazon. Now they are probably trying to build some stock for a national launch. But its trickling.
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I've been saying it for a while. But there are more issues out there. The fact that some of these phones cleared customs a week ago and only getting to customer now is crazy. I think the phones are barely trickling in. In fact I know they are.
There is a reason why only enough phones (for half a dozen preorders) are being shipped to every best buy. No extras are being shipped anywhere.
Sprint has dragged their feet with a new launch date because they just don't have the supply. I think they fulfilled the preorders first, then shipped to Best Buy, then shipped to Wirefly, then shipped to Amazon. Now they are probably trying to build some stock for a national launch. But its trickling.
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Thats fine..but trickle that Sh*t to the customers who gave them their $$ in THEIR stores as well..Im sure there weren't many of us...We pre ordered just like the rest of these guys.Why are we the ones to wait..If Best Buy can hand it out in store to their customers we should be treated the same way.
Hello Everyone,
I am buying outright once my local sprint store gets one. My job pays for my simply everything plan but, if I want ownership of the phone, I must buy outright. To have done an upgrade or bought outright through the corporate account, would have been a nightmare with our office. Plus, the phone would have shipped to corporate( in a different state) then would have shipped to me.
Sure hope my local stores can get some soon. Yes I must wait but, it is worth getting free simply everything plan and mobile internet for my laptop that I can use as personal too.
Monnie
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Thats fine..but trickle that Sh*t to the customers who gave them their $$ in THEIR stores as well..Im sure there weren't many of us...We pre ordered just like the rest of these guys.Why are we the ones to wait..If Best Buy can hand it out in store to their customers we should be treated the same way.
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I agree. Seems like Best Buy got preferential treatment. Think about it, they had to get the phones shipped to their distribution centers then shipped to the individual stores and they are handing out the phones the same day online sprint orderers are getting their phones.
None of the logistics of this whole ordeal make any sense. But one would think that Sprint Stores would have higher importance over third party retailers.
I'm beginning to get a little aggravated myself.
I did go to the trouble of preordering but someone at Sprint keyed in the order number wrong for someone else who was canceling and my order got cancelled by mistake. So, I call Sprint and spend about an hour and a half moving up the chain of command only to find out that I'm SOL. The phone is no longer available for preorder nor is it available for regular orders.
I'm thinking "no big deal" since I'll be able to walk into a Sprint store the day after preorders arrive and pick one up but now it's looking like that's not gonna happen. To add insult to injury they've still got my $216 and they're telling me that it will be another 10-15 days before they'll be able to credit it back to my account.
Sheesh!! Come on guys........
purock said:
I agree. Seems like Best Buy got preferential treatment. Think about it, they had to get the phones shipped to their distribution centers then shipped to the individual stores and they are handing out the phones the same day online sprint orderers are getting their phones.
None of the logistics of this whole ordeal make any sense. But one would think that Sprint Stores would have higher importance over third party retailers.
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While box sales are important for corp owned stores, they make up a very small % of overall box sales within the company. They are mainly for customer service.
Kisakuku said:
Good venting topic. I could not pre-order from Sprint online because my upgrade elegibility only reset on May 18. I could not pre-order from 3rd parties because I have a SERO plan. Now BestBuy store pre-orders are being filled while the Sprint corporate store where I'm on the Device Waiting List for EVO LTE tells me that maybe they'll have them next week. Should have just pre-ordered at BB and gone through the pain of activating a phone on a SERO line there. I sure hope this merits at least a waived activation fee once the phones are actually available.
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Actually now it's no go for we SERO-P customer to upgrade at BB. I pre-ordered the phone from BB online on the first day, and today they shoot a call telling me that the order could not be processed since I'm on SERO-P. I then called Sprint employee account service and got confirmed that we SERO user can no longer get new phones while keep the plan from 3rd party retailer. Now I'm stuck at nowhere to get the phone except waiting for the official launch date to be announced. Hope this would make you feel better
I have a pending order with Wirefly.
I placed the order on 11/15.
Anyone who placed an order with Wirefly gotten an email confirmation?
Thanks.
Cancelled my Wirefly Order
I cancelled my order with Wirefly and just decided to p/u directly from the VZW store. Wirefly, when I called them to inquire on my order, they had me on hold for approximately 20 minutes. Then when someone finally picked up, the representative stated they have no ETA as to when the DNA would arrive in their warehouse for shipment but they would "upgrade" me to overnight once they receive the device. I went and picked mine up from the VZW store last Wednesday and have been enjoying it since. It's up to you but for the extra $50 you cldve been had your device duke. Just a thought ya know
I also cancelled my Wirefly order. When it had not shipped by release day I cancelled and ordered through VZW. Just got mine today. Damn holidays and weekend pushed out my shipping. All good now. Never go near wirefly again
My order just shipped.
I am going through wirefly because they also have another $50 cashback with my credit card.
I had them upgrade my shipping to Next Day air as well.
Either way thanks for the response.
TYMO68 said:
I cancelled my order with Wirefly and just decided to p/u directly from the VZW store. Wirefly, when I called them to inquire on my order, they had me on hold for approximately 20 minutes. Then when someone finally picked up, the representative stated they have no ETA as to when the DNA would arrive in their warehouse for shipment but they would "upgrade" me to overnight once they receive the device. I went and picked mine up from the VZW store last Wednesday and have been enjoying it since. It's up to you but for the extra $50 you cldve been had your device duke. Just a thought ya know
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ghdtpdna said:
My order just shipped.
I am going through wirefly because they also have another $50 cashback with my credit card.
I had them upgrade my shipping to Next Day air as well.
Either way thanks for the response.
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I was wondering what day you ordered your DNA?
I ordered thru Wirefly once. Worst experience ever! Ordered an Evo LTE and a gnex
They billed me twice and there were a hundred other problems over the 2wk period. Also, if you change your phone plan, or lose or deactivate your device within the first 180 days, you owe them around 400$ penalty. I cancelled the order for one of the devices.
hurled from my AOKP'd Evo LTE. Enjoy.
I ordered 2 on the 17th one shipped today should get it tomorrow, the other says awaiting inventory
Edit: have you been on there website to make sure Verizon approved it?
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mine should ship out tomorrow, i got the rep to give me next day shipping. i ordered on the 18th.
Iv never run into any issues activating the phone on different line, but thats just my experience
Cdoan34 said:
mine should ship out tomorrow, i got the rep to give me next day shipping. i ordered on the 18th.
Iv never run into any issues activating the phone on different line, but thats just my experience
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the only thing to worry about is if you do something to that line that effects wirefly's commision. If they don't get paid by verizon, they will get paid by you.
nrfitchett4 said:
the only thing to worry about is if you do something to that line that effects wirefly's commision. If they don't get paid by verizon, they will get paid by you.
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yea but iv done this my thunderbolt and gnex, i'll report back when i get the phone and activate.
Edit: Received shipping confirmation today 11/27/12, delivery should be tomorrow 11/28/12
What is deactivate?
Anyone know if I order this on a new line on a current Share Everything and then deactivate a different line which is not under any contract will cause problems? Will Verizon "report to Wirefly" that I deactivated? Will Wirefly charge me?
Transferred my upgrade to my sister's line and activated it on my line, retained my unlimited!
I'll see if wirefly contact me but it should be fine.
no issues activating, just inserted the sim from my gnex into the DNA and it worked.