Check it out...
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/10/29/samsung-gear-s-launch-delayed-in-the-uk/
Absolutely ridiculous! I wonder what that means for the US. 2015? Smh...
Pre-order live in the UK now - here
Ships on the 7th Nov - just ordered and I have not even got a samsung Tab or Phone! :laugh:
Should be fun trying to set it up with my Xperia
I saw the pre-order go up early this morning and was planning on paying for the black one this afternoon but they were sold out by the time I got around to paying for it at 12pm today so I ordered the white one.. lol
Hopefully no delays and should have one by Monday 10th.
For those who have pre-ordered in the UK from Samsungs site has your order status changed from "Payment Received"?
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For those who have pre-ordered in the UK from Samsungs site has your order status changed from "Payment Received"?
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Has not changed yet, but I noticed that the actual payment went through last night. Had been on hold until then.
Ordered a note 3 yesterday too - this is turning into a very expensive watch! :laugh:
Just checked again and status has changed to "order processed" so hopefully next step would be "preparing for dispatch" tomorrow. I'll update here when I see any changes.
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Has not changed yet, but I noticed that the actual payment went through last night. Had been on hold until then.
Ordered a note 3 yesterday too - this is turning into a very expensive watch! :laugh:
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Out of interest why did you decide on the Note 3 instead of the 4? The difference in simfree price is £80 from Samsungs site or did you get the Note 3 on contract?
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Just checked again and status has changed to "order processed" so hopefully next step would be "preparing for dispatch" tomorrow. I'll update here when I see any changes.
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Out of interest why did you decide on the Note 3 instead of the 4? The difference in simfree price is £80 from Samsungs site or did you get the Note 3 on contract?
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Got a grade A return from Smartfonestore for £300, almost got one a few months back - the Gear S forced the issue
The 3 is so good at that price, it didn't seem worth the extra £300 for a new 4
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Got a grade A return from Smartfonestore for £300, almost got one a few months back - the Gear S forced the issue
The 3 is so good at that price, it didn't seem worth the extra £300 for a new 4
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That's a great price for the Note 3. Mine's been an excellent performer up until a couple of weeks ago when I decided to sell it to make way for the Note 4.
I've had my eye on the Gear S since Samsung announced it. Friday cannot come soon enough!
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I've had my eye on the Gear S since Samsung announced it. Friday cannot come soon enough!
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Me too, I like big phones (have an Xperia Z ultra at the moment, so the note 3 is actually compact for me!), but they are not always great when you don't have somewhere to put them while you are out.
The Gear S is the first wearable device that ticks all the boxes for me, great screen, works as a mobile device independently and syncs to my phone when used as a companion device - brilliant.
Won't be for everyone, the price is a bit steep compared to other wearable devices, but it is a magnitude above them in usefulness and features too.
I am sure this will sell really well when the price drops - the pre-order sold out pretty quickly, even at rrp.
Hopefully we will get them on Friday, but they may only dispatch then?
O2 stores are getting them in on Friday, if stock is available in store Friday, I don't se why we shouldn't get ours then too?
Same here. Can't get along with small handsets. Much prefer something large and with some weight. Also had a Z Ultra which was great but ultimately had problems carrying it about.
When I had the Note 3 I also had the Zerolemon 10000mah battery (which would get me through 3-4 days of moderate to heavy use) plus rugged case and as this combination made the handset absolutely huge I purchased the Gear 1 so that most of the time when out I would rely on notifications coming through to the Gear and not have to take out the Note 3 - absolutely perfect!
You're right I'm also sure the Gear S will start selling once the price drops somewhat. It certainly has the best screen of all the wearables so far and once they become popular it will certainly hold its own against the competition.
The only one problem I may face with the Gear S is getting the screen marked/damaged as I'm always knocking my Gear 1 into something and it's ended up with a few blemishes on screen and on its bezel - and I'm usually extremely careful with my devices. So I may have to get some sort of screen protector or wear it facing me on the other side of my wrist!!!
I gave Samsung a call earlier and the rep stated that delivery will be due this Friday rather than shipping on that day so if they prepare to dispatch Thursday then delivery on release day is one the cards. We'll see...
Good news about delivery on Friday (Hopefully) I am always chipping away at my watches too! Going to have to remember to remove it when doing any 'real work' - be great if they do a tempered glass protector for it - there are some plastic ones from skinomi on Amazon (Gear S screen Tech Skin), but they don't launch until the 14th
Hoping the watch comes with a shipping screen guard - will try to use that as a template to cut a temporary one from a spare phone protector.
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Good news about delivery on Friday (Hopefully) I am always chipping away at my watches too! Going to have to remember to remove it when doing any 'real work' - be great if they do a tempered glass protector for it - there are some plastic ones from skinomi on Amazon (Gear S screen Tech Skin), but they don't launch until the 14th
Hoping the watch comes with a shipping screen guard - will try to use that as a template to cut a temporary one from a spare phone protector.
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Samsung e-store told me it was 50/50 whether it went out today. Mine is still sitting in order processed.
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Samsung e-store told me it was 50/50 whether it went out today. Mine is still sitting in order processed.
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Just after I posted it went into "Preparing for dispatch". I tweeted Samsung UK, and they checked my order and confirmed it will go out today for delivery tomorrow! I have a Three PAYG SIM waiting to put into it .... Do any UK networks offer "personal users" multi-sim contracts? This is where two SIMs have the same phone number associated with them
Mines also showing "preparing for dispatch" so yes hopefully delivery tomorrow.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe any UK carriers offer multi-sim contracts whereas in the US some do.
I was also considering this option but as I currently have two contracts I may as well put my second sim into the Gear S.
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Mines also showing "preparing for dispatch" so yes hopefully delivery tomorrow.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I don't believe any UK carriers offer multi-sim contracts whereas in the US some do.
I was also considering this option but as I currently have two contracts I may as well put my second sim into the Gear S.
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Although the order status hasn't changed, I just got a text from ukmail saying it is intended for delivery tomorrow. For me UKMail is reliable (touch wood) in my area, but they send out a 1 hour timeslot that is totally and utterly wrong. Last time they said delivery at 3:30-4:30 and it turned up about 12:30!
Mine is preparing too now. My note has not arrived yet - tomorrow too hopefully
I read on another post that you can press the hardware button 25 times to activate the watch without the initial pairing to a Samsung device - might be doing that tomorrow.
*** BREAKING NEWS *** whilst typing this I got a text indicating it has been dispatched and on its way via UK Mail (YUSEN Logistics UK LTD)
Yep also just received a UKMail text..tracking shows booked and awaiting collection
Out for delivery now.....as I mentioned above though, do not rely on the 1 hour time slot given by UKMail. Mine says 4:30-5:30...I suspect it will be here considerably earlier in the day.
I am curious what others are doing for SIM cards then? I thought the best thing to do was to get a PAYG SIM installed, but most of the networks only give a decent pricing if you agree to a monthly rate? This seems counter to my thoughts on PAYG which used to be where you just topped up with credit and could use it over months/years if you wanted to. If you look at Giff Gaff, only monthly, O2, only monthly, Vodafone do both but the credit PAYG has rediculous data charges. EE only monthly. So for the moment I went with Three as they have the 3,2,1 PAYG price plan which is credit based. My main phone is Three and ideally I wanted a different network so I could make calls if the reception was marginal on one of them.
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Out for delivery now.....as I mentioned above though, do not rely on the 1 hour time slot given by UKMail. Mine says 4:30-5:30...I suspect it will be here considerably earlier in the day.
I am curious what others are doing for SIM cards then? I thought the best thing to do was to get a PAYG SIM installed, but most of the networks only give a decent pricing if you agree to a monthly rate? This seems counter to my thoughts on PAYG which used to be where you just topped up with credit and could use it over months/years if you wanted to. If you look at Giff Gaff, only monthly, O2, only monthly, Vodafone do both but the credit PAYG has rediculous data charges. EE only monthly. So for the moment I went with Three as they have the 3,2,1 PAYG price plan which is credit based. My main phone is Three and ideally I wanted a different network so I could make calls if the reception was marginal on one of them.
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Mine is out for delivery too ETA between 2 & 3 and I have to leave for work at 1.30
I am with EE and they are doing an offer for a 2nd line - 2GB data, unlimited minutes, unlimited texts for £12.99 (12 month contract) Think there are better offers about, but this means I can manage all my mobile contracts online at the same place.
it's arrived!
Just got mine - very nice seriously late for work now though as I have a puncture too - karma getting me for delaying my trip to work!
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So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.
Here's the Clove order page with the new info
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So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.
Here's the Clove order page with the new info
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Fingers crossed for a Saturday delivery :thumbup:
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Fingers crossed for a Saturday delivery :thumbup:
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I phoned Clove earlier & asked about the chances of a Saturday delivery. The guy told me if I'd chosen Royal Mail as the delivery method it would be quite likely. If I'd chosen another courier it would almost definitely be a Monday delivery. I changed it over to royal mail on the phone
Nuwidol said:
So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.
Here's the Clove order page with the new info
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Well even if yours arrives on Monday you'll be pleased anyway to have a SmartWatch 2 and a SBH20 FOR FREE!
I have to check here for some offers, because 612 GBP plus 26 GBP (s&h) will result in like 750 euros, which is A LOT.
BUT, official Italian Sony site says the base price for the Z Ultra s 729 euros, so I guess I'll have to think about it, given that here a SW2 would cost 199 euros...
I have a friend going to NY mid September, but even with the exchange at 1.35 it wold cost me more than that...
What to do... What to dooooooooo??
EDIT: now that I've seen samsung and Sony (ironically my S3 writes the two initial "s" as I wrote them ) conferences, I'm more than ever convinced on the ZU.
Other than that, buying the ZU from Clove seems a real deal, but I wanted to ask some of you if they have had previous experiences, as in if I incur in some problems, will they change my device, are they reliable? Do they answer promptly to email (as I'm in Italy, I won't be phoning but emailing instead)?
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Other than that, buying the ZU from Clove seems a real deal, but I wanted to ask some of you if they have had previous experiences, as in if I incur in some problems, will they change my device, are they reliable? Do they answer promptly to email (as I'm in Italy, I won't be phoning but emailing instead)?
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This is my first purchase from Clove although they have been on my radar for a couple of years now so I can't help you with return issues sorry. I did however email them a few times with nagging questions about when they would be expecting the ZU to arrive etc. TBH they took over a day to respond to my emails. They did respond every time & but it wasn't as quick as I'd of liked. Speaking to them by phone seems to be the best method as they have always been polite, helpful & quick to answer any questions.
It does seem like an excellent deal when comparing the freebies from Clove & the prices other retailers are selling just the handset for...
Nuwidol said:
So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
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Or perhaps not at all, seeing as they'll be shipping out on FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!!
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This is my first purchase from Clove although they have been on my radar for a couple of years now so I can't help you with return issues sorry. I did however email them a few times with nagging questions about when they would be expecting the ZU to arrive etc. TBH they took over a day to respond to my emails. They did respond every time & but it wasn't as quick as I'd of liked. Speaking to them by phone seems to be the best method as they have always been polite, helpful & quick to answer any questions.
It does seem like an excellent deal when comparing the freebies from Clove & the prices other retailers are selling just the handset for...
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I bought one white ZU (plus SmartWatch 2 and SBH20, luckily it's written on the receipt so no one could tell me "you weren't in time" ), and a DK30 dock for a total of about 674 GBP, a little more than 800 EUR. According to the Sony official site in Italy, I would have spent a little less than 1K EUR, so that's a real deal for me.
What I don't understand is, as this is a preorder (well, part of it, since the DK30 is in stock right now), why they billed me for the full order right away.
I was under the impression that there were a complex following of security questions, and that the billing would be when the product is actually in stock, but I may have misunderstood that.
Could you confirm that when you go to your account, under your order it says "BACKORDER"?
I thought it meant that they had a product and they don't anymore, but maybe they use it as in "we don't have it", full stop.
Waiting for your confirmation...
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Yeah, mine says the same... I ordered a sbh52 before I'd ordered the handset as I knew I was going to get it any way & that says preorder but the handset says backorder.
When I spoke to the guy on the phone the other day he assured me I would receive the smartwatch etc & that mine would be from the first batch as I was one of the first orders (August 9th)
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Yeah, mine says the same... I ordered a sbh52 before I'd ordered the handset as I knew I was going to get it any way & that says preorder but the handset says backorder.
When I spoke to the guy on the phone the other day he assured me I would receive the smartwatch etc & that mine would be from the first batch as I was one of the first orders (August 9th)
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Ok, thanks, you really relieved me.
I assume that either they have a lot of handsets on the way, or they didn't have many orders until now.
Anyway, I don't care as long as I have my handset for monday/thursday (I chose FedEx, they're usually quick...)...
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I ordered the ZU from Clove ages ago and took payment then so nothing to worry about.
Eagerly awaiting its arrival. What colour did you guys go for? I went for white (my first white Xperia), as it looks more premium than the black version. Which ones did you go for?
I went for black. My Note 2 was white (first white handset I've owned) & I always regretted it when I saw the grey version...
I'll put up with the finger print magnet black this time
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I went for black. My Note 2 was white (first white handset I've owned) & I always regretted it when I saw the grey version...
I'll put up with the finger print magnet black this time
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I have to say I'm still in two minds - I love the white aluminium finish on the sides and the back will show fingerprint marks less.
However, I'm not keen on the front of the device with the white border, which takes away some of the immersion when viewing content.
I'm in half-a-mind to change, but can't decide. I've been umming and ahhing for days now!
Almost had the same thought - use one of the light backcovers if blacks back is freaking you out.
Giving you the generally harmonious design of the black version, and leaves you alone with cleaning session if you're bugged of it.
Very close to switching my order now, the more I think about it, I think black will be better overall. The XZU will go into a case anyway, so the fingerprint problem isn't too much of an issue.
I just opened an account and ordered the C6833 LTE from here.
http://www.very.co.uk/sony-xperia-z...tooth-headset/1294688661.prd?_requestid=42080
10% off with first order using the discount code 3N6ME at the checkout.
Delivery direct from manufacturer by the 23rd Sept.
Its the same deal as clove with the free SW2 SmartWatch & SBH20 Bluetooth Headset. Altogether it cost me £543.05 You can get it one 3 months interest free credit but I'll just pay it off when the bill arrives.
You guys are paying stupid money, Clove and Very are a pure rip off, You people are just wasting £100+ to get it 24 hours early....
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You guys are paying stupid money, Clove and Very are a pure rip off, You people are just wasting £100+ to get it 24 hours early....
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Personally I'll be selling the free accessories, so all in ill be paying £400ish for the device.
But seriously dude even if people were paying double that, just let them spend their money as they see fit, its no concern of yours.
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You guys are paying stupid money, Clove and Very are a pure rip off, You people are just wasting £100+ to get it 24 hours early....
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Not in my country I'm not. In my country it costs ~£640, I bought it from Clove at 675, but while in my country I would have had only the handset, with that money I paid the handset, a SmartWatch 2, a bluetooth headset SBH20, a DK30 dock, and I also paid for priority shipping.
I won't sell the accessories simply because I would have bought them anyway, so, for me, this is saving money, not "paying stupid money".
You wanna get it in February when it costs 450? Suit yourself, nobody is telling you what to do.
And by the way, I've seen people spending three times what was worth a PlayStation 1 when it first came out just to buy it on D1, and the same thing happens over and over again with hundreds of items, so go and wait for a price cut while we stand in line to get our first batch.
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So, I pre ordered a C6833 from Clove what seems like an eternity ago & they finally have a date of when the handsets will be shipping. According to their site update this morning: First stock confirmed arriving 12th September, for dispatch on the 13th. Its a shame they'll be shipping out on a Friday as you can almost guarantee that means they'll arrive on Monday rather than Saturday.
I'm sure Sony will confirm this launch date later today in Berlin.
I also ordered my XZU way back in early August(Seems like forever) and saw the confirmed date...I had messaged Clove just after that date was posted and they replied that they still did not have a confirmed date from Sony, so I don't know what to make of this and will hope that this is indeed true....
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I just opened an account and ordered the C6833 LTE from here.
http://www.very.co.uk/sony-xperia-z...tooth-headset/1294688661.prd?_requestid=42080
10% off with first order using the discount code 3N6ME at the checkout.
Delivery direct from manufacturer by the 23rd Sept.
Its the same deal as clove with the free SW2 SmartWatch & SBH20 Bluetooth Headset. Altogether it cost me £543.05 You can get it one 3 months interest free credit but I'll just pay it off when the bill arrives.
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OOOHHH credit yummy might be able to afford before the december debt free mark soo tempting!!
N1NJATH3ORY - can you get it cheaper or are you just going to wait for the prices to drop?
No email from Best Buy regarding my G3 for Verizon. Supposed to be released today 7/17 but website now says Release Date: To be announced.
Called my local store and they have confirmed they do not have any g3s nor have any information on their arrival. I would just go to a Verizon store but I have a 50 dollar gift card that I can apply towards the G3!.
Post any information you may have collected or heard.
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No email from Best Buy regarding my G3 for Verizon. Supposed to be released today 7/17 but website now says Release Date: To be announced.
Called my local store and they have confirmed they do not have any g3s nor have any information on their arrival. I would just go to a Verizon store but I have a 50 dollar gift card that I can apply towards the G3!.
Post any information you may have collected or heard.
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I didn't get an email today either but I went into Best Buy this afternoon anyways. I just handed the guy my pre-order paperwork and said "I'm here to pick up and activate my Verizon G3". The guy said "oh I think they're still in the back, they just came off the truck". Sure enough, he came back with it and I'm typing this on it now. I'm not sure if they weren't sopposed to give it to me or not but I figured I'd give it a shot. I still haven't gotten the email from Best Buy either. You might get lucky if you go in and just act like you got the email. Good luck!
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Interesting. Maybe their just a little late getting to California stores....
The Best Buy stores in my area received them today (the 17th). We received the AT&T and Sprint ones a little ahead of the release but the Verizon ones we recieved day of. Give it a day or so and they will have them if they don't already. I don't know how the email system works, but it might indeed be worth it to walk in and ask.
Seems like the bigger city stores got them but not the smaller cities. I called my local store, Ames, IA and they said Des moines had some but theirs were still on order.
I got this email today:
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So we're doing our best to set things right.*
View:**Mobile**|**Web**|**Español[https://ci4]*[https://ci6][https://ci5][https://ci5][https://ci5][https://ci4][https://ci3][https://ci3][https://ci4][https://ci4][https://ci6][https://ci5][https://ci5][https://ci3]Hello Minh,*
We're sorry, but your recent order is taking longer than expected. We expect the item below to be available for pick up within 30 days. We'll send you another email once we've received your shipment and your item is ready for pick up.*
If that's okay with you, and you accept the delay and new delivery estimate, you don't have to do anything. Once your order is ready for store pick up, we'll send you an email.*
If you prefer, you can cancel this order at any time. To do so, please call us at*1-888-BEST BUY*(1-888-237-8289). We'll sort it out quickly, especially if you have your order number handy.*
Once again, we are sorry for the delay. Thanks for your patience.*
Sincerely,*
Karalyn Sartor*
Vice President Customer Care"
Went to Verizon to pick it up instead and will cancel my BB order when it is available. I was disappointed. Did anyone get the $50 gc for new activation?
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I got this email today:
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So we're doing our best to set things right.*
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We're sorry, but your recent order is taking longer than expected. We expect the item below to be available for pick up within 30 days. We'll send you another email once we've received your shipment and your item is ready for pick up.*
If that's okay with you, and you accept the delay and new delivery estimate, you don't have to do anything. Once your order is ready for store pick up, we'll send you an email.*
If you prefer, you can cancel this order at any time. To do so, please call us at*1-888-BEST BUY*(1-888-237-8289). We'll sort it out quickly, especially if you have your order number handy.*
Once again, we are sorry for the delay. Thanks for your patience.*
Sincerely,*
Karalyn Sartor*
Vice President Customer Care"
Went to Verizon to pick it up instead and will cancel my BB order when it is available. I was disappointed. Did anyone get the $50 gc for new activation?
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Interesting. It doesn't look like everyone has received these emails. When did you place your order? Mine was first thing in the morning on 7/11 and AFAIK they didn't have the pre-order available on 7/10 like VZW, so I'm fairly confident I'm one of the first folks that pre-ordered. A rep I spoke with did confirm that they're going to ship in the order in which the orders were placed, so maybe there's some sort of issue where they realized they don't have enough stock to cover all pre-orders and are send emails to folks who ordered after some cutoff time? Another possible thought might be that if you pre-ordered and had one of the expedited shipping options (i.e. your expected delivery was yesterday or today) and they knew they weren't going to meet the estimated time they sent the email?
All speculation of course hinging on my hope that I might see a new phone in the next 4 weeks.
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Interesting. It doesn't look like everyone has received these emails. When did you place your order? Mine was first thing in the morning on 7/11 and AFAIK they didn't have the pre-order available on 7/10 like VZW, so I'm fairly confident I'm one of the first folks that pre-ordered. A rep I spoke with did confirm that they're going to ship in the order in which the orders were placed, so maybe there's some sort of issue where they realized they don't have enough stock to cover all pre-orders and are send emails to folks who ordered after some cutoff time? Another possible thought might be that if you pre-ordered and had one of the expedited shipping options (i.e. your expected delivery was yesterday or today) and they knew they weren't going to meet the estimated time they sent the email?
All speculation of course hinging on my hope that I might see a new phone in the next 4 weeks.
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I got the same e-mail yesterday and am very frustrated. I did my pre-order on the morning of 7/12. I'm debating if I should just walk into a store and see what happens....
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I got the same e-mail yesterday and am very frustrated. I did my pre-order on the morning of 7/12. I'm debating if I should just walk into a store and see what happens....
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Look like store availability is running on the site. Might what to check your location.
I think they are all screwed up over there. Has anyone tried to order and have the phone shipped to home? I keep getting that the shipping option is not available on the Verizon model. I went into the store yesterday and ask about Shipping and they said that this phone would have to be activated in the store.
Getting absolutely nowhere with BB support. Judging by the twitter conversation I had with them, it doesn't look like they've started shipping any devices at all, with no estimate on when they'll start.
Since we're all on here twiddling our thumbs until they give us something to chew on, anyone care to share when they pre-ordered and whether they've received a delay email?
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Getting absolutely nowhere with BB support. Judging by the twitter conversation I had with them, it doesn't look like they've started shipping any devices at all, with no estimate on when they'll start.
Since we're all on here twiddling our thumbs until they give us something to chew on, anyone care to share when they pre-ordered and whether they've received a delay email?
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You may want to check with your local Best Buy because I just checked a little bit ago on the website and it shows that my small local Best Buy has them now. It showed that they weren't available this morning.
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You may want to check with your local Best Buy because I just checked a little bit ago on the website and it shows that my small local Best Buy has them now. It showed that they weren't available this morning.
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Specifically had it shipped to avoid having a best buy employee activate the phone and kill my UDP.
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Just received a call from a BB rep saying they won't be able to ship the LG G3 for "a couple of months."
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Specifically had it shipped to avoid having a best buy employee activate the phone and kill my UDP.
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Just received a call from a BB rep saying they won't be able to ship the LG G3 for "a couple of months."
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HAHAHAHAHAHA! I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing at Best Buy for thinking that's correct and laughing at that employee for having to make that phone call. They are just asking for it.
I just went into my local best buy and they didn't even know they had them in the storage shelves right behind them. I had to tell the guy the phone came out yesterday and then he checked for it. I didn't get to use the $50 upgrade promotion but they did let me use the $50 towards accessories like a screen protector, case, and audio aux cable. Loving the phone so far.
Had a pre order with Amazon.got an email this morning saying delay this delay that sorry wah wah. Cancelled order went on best buy website. Paid for replacement device(full price) got my your pickup is ready email. Typing from my amazing g3. Best buy chick was on top of it. Even have ne me the option for her to activate it or me at home. I said. Me (duh). Popped SIM in as soon as I was in the car. The rest is history. I did pay more at best buy but I call it a(I want my device now) fee.
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We have Verizon LG G3 in Washington DC BBC ?
I am still waiting for my 10th Of July preorder from Verizon not BestBuy.
Amazon, UDP, $400 Activation Fee
Wonder if you go with Amazon and perform sim swap trick to maintain UDP, would you be hit with the $400 fee for not activating it Amazon's way? Given the delays with BB, I'm almost tempted to take a shot with Amazon but wouldn't necessarily want to get hit with an extra $400 for not following their directions. Any experiences buying phones off Amazon but maintaining UDP with sim trick?
Went to best buy and upgraded with Verizon edge and they gave me a 100$ gift card. They had a 24 inch 1080p TV for 120. So I got the TV for 30$ put the door ..glad I upgraded
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After jealously watching all the yanks get their phones over the last week or so, it's almost launch time for blighty !
So, here's the obligatory delivery thread where we can all optimistically and wildly speculate on our deliveries along with celebrating arrivals.
So I'll kick this off:
Vodafone pre order for Pixel 3 Black 64gb. I ordered on 12th.
So far: Initial order number tracking code wouldn't work on site. Then last night I got another bunch of texts and emails with a new tracking code that shows order confirmed and getting it ready. However one text does state my order will be shipped for launch date , so I'm not getting too excited.
A chat agent did tell me their stock arriving 26th so that's possibly why my status has changed as they have stock and are basically waiting until they are allowed to send it.
I'm going to assume they have plenty of stock as a few days ago they reduced the contract prices by £4 for the pixel 3, which may indicate low pre sales.
So I'm really hoping for a Nov 1st delivery !
Ordered mine on 9th October from the Google store. The original shipping date said 5-6th November but I got an email earlier in the week saying it will be 30-31st October.
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Ordered mine on 9th October from the Google store. The original shipping date said 5-6th November but I got an email earlier in the week saying it will be 30-31st October.
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That's sounds great, before official UK launch date !
I'm also hoping mine gets shipped a little early, but currently I'd settle for Nov 1st as I have no idea where I am in the Vodafone order queue. I'm also glad Vodafone use DPD for delivery so I'll get a one hour delivery window , which means I can pop home from work to wait for it
Fingers crossed! I don't know who the Google store uses to deliver but I'm hoping it can be left with a neighbor if it comes Tuesday as I'm away.
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Also ordered on 12th - Clearly White 64GB from EE. I'm coming from a 2XL - but wanted to return to a smaller form factor. Originally the white models were showing as not shipping until 3 weeks after launch which was a real bummer. However, order tracking now stating 1st November so getting excited now!!
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Also ordered on 12th - Clearly White 64GB from EE. I'm coming from a 2XL - but wanted to return to a smaller form factor. Originally the white models were showing as not shipping until 3 weeks after launch which was a real bummer. However, order tracking now stating 1st November so getting excited now!!
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Yes Vodafone told me no white model until a few weeks later but seems that's changed now. Good luck !
Also nice to see that EE actually give you a date as Vodafone don't.
Ordered my upgrade from 3Uk on the 16th, delivery is the 1st.
Bought my current Nexus 5X when Google phones were reasonably priced! I'm on a sim, all you can eat deal, paying £21 a month, so for £99 up front and £48 a month hope it's good! ?
Ordered two Pixel 3 Black 64gb + two Pixel Stands on 9th October from the Google Store.
Delivery date was originally 5th-6th November.
Received email notification on 22nd Oct with a new delivery date of 30th-31st October.
Received email notification on 25th Oct with a new delivery date of 8th-9th November.
Currently considering binning the order and placing it with John Lewis instead.
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Fingers crossed! I don't know who the Google store uses to deliver but I'm hoping it can be left with a neighbor if it comes Tuesday as I'm away.
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UK Mail generally do the Google Store UK deliveries.
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Ordered two Pixel 3 Black 64gb + two Pixel Stands on 9th October from the Google Store.
Delivery date was originally 5th-6th November.
Received email notification on 22nd Oct with a new delivery date of 30th-31st October.
Received email notification on 25th Oct with a new delivery date of 8th-9th November.
Currently considering binning the order and placing it with John Lewis instead.
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UK Mail generally do the Google Store UK deliveries.
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I've never bought direct from Google since my Nexus 4, when their logistics was exported as useless. They ended up seemingly shipping randomly, with later orders going out before early ones.
A bunch of us from XDA bombarded the then head of Google UK with complaints on his Google + feed and he issued a statement apologising and got it looked at and sorted for us. I still don't trust them.
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I've never bought direct from Google since my Nexus 4, when their logistics was exported as useless. They ended up seemingly shipping randomly, with later orders going out before early ones.
A bunch of us from XDA bombarded the then head of Google UK with complaints on his Google + feed and he issued a statement apologising and got it looked at and sorted for us. I still don't trust them.
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I've a sneaking suspicion that they just don't "get" logistics, and struggle a little with the concept of a world outside the USA.
I've been buying from them since the Nexus One, and I can't recall a single time the initial launch deliveries ran smoothly.
Talking of non US - wonder what we'll need to do to get call screening to work. Hopefully just change language to US English. Or even better would be a magical module and I'll happily root the phone then.
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Yes Vodafone told me no white model until a few weeks later but seems that's changed now. Good luck !
Also nice to see that EE actually give you a date as Vodafone don't.
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Yeah man really excited to be honest. I know on paper it's not that big of an upgrade, but the improved screen/camera is enough reason for me. Sure, it sounds like there's a few issues here and there, much like there was with the 2XL last year, but I still loved the phone and getting those sweet updates on the first Monday of every month.
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Talking of non US - wonder what we'll need to do to get call screening to work. Hopefully just change language to US English. Or even better would be a magical module and I'll happily root the phone then.
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That call screening is going to be insane! And yeah hopefully they add the UK voice soon, so it doesn't sound too american (love my american peeps mind you!)
Looking forward to testing the girlfriends patience with this a few times
I can no longer cancel or change my order so looks like mine is gonna ship tomorrow [emoji16][emoji16]
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I can no longer cancel or change my order so looks like mine is gonna ship tomorrow [emoji16][emoji16]
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Great news. I'm hoping that mine will ship on 31st, to arrive on 1st. My wife will be at home for delivery, but I'll leave work and pick it up anyway
I cancelled my order with Google and moved it to John Lewis instead, based on their commitment to delivering on the 1st November.
Hopefully things will pan out that way.
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I cancelled my order with Google and moved it to John Lewis instead, based on their commitment to delivering on the 1st November.
Hopefully things will pan out that way.
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Is that directly with Google? I'm happy to wait until Thursday as per my order tracking estimate. I wouldn't expect it to be early, especially as it's being delivered to the store for collection. Only 3 more days with this damn Moto G4 Play with 1GB ram haha!
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Is that directly with Google? I'm happy to wait until Thursday as per my order tracking estimate. I wouldn't expect it to be early, especially as it's being delivered to the store for collection. Only 3 more days with this damn Moto G4 Play with 1GB ram haha!
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Not sure if I understand the question correctly?
My original order was via the Google Store and delivery got pulled forward to 30/31st then pushed back to delivery later than when originally ordered.
The John Lewis phones are SIM free and the same as supplied by Google, with the original manufacturer warranty + JL's 2 year guarantee on top. It means any issues / RMAs can go via JL customer service, which is something Google have never been particularly good at IMHO.
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Not sure if I understand the question correctly?
My original order was via the Google Store and delivery got pulled forward to 30/31st then pushed back to delivery later than when originally ordered.
The John Lewis phones are SIM free and the same as supplied by Google, with the original manufacturer warranty + JL's 2 year guarantee on top. It means any issues / RMAs can go via JL customer service, which is something Google have never been particularly good at IMHO.
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Sorry man, I was meaning was your order directly from the google store, which you've now answered! Don't blame you for switching to JL - fingers crossed you get the device on 1st
Google don't seem to have a great track record with stocking phones/logistics in general! Although this year does seem the best so far, providing we do get the phones as expected on UK launch date (1st). That's only just over 3 weeks since the keynote. I remember last year the keynote was October 4th and I didn't actually get my phone delivered until 14th November (sim-free directly from Carphone Warehouse).
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Sorry man, I was meaning was your order directly from the google store, which you've now answered! Don't blame you for switching to JL - fingers crossed you get the device on 1st
Google don't seem to have a great track record with stocking phones/logistics in general! Although this year does seem the best so far, providing we do get the phones as expected on UK launch date (1st). That's only just over 3 weeks since the keynote. I remember last year the keynote was October 4th and I didn't actually get my phone delivered until 14th November (sim-free directly from Carphone Warehouse).
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No worries.
I've ordered direct from Google on launch most years since the Nexus One, but I've never had despatch dates moved around so much before. It made me twitchy this time around.
I'm not really too bothered about delivery on release day, but I do want solid customer service. JL have been very good to me over the years and have clear channels of communication and escalation.
Here's hoping it works out as planned for the both of us.
And don't forget to buy a case !
I've just ordered my usual, a Spigen clear gel case. Always a good fit, subtle so as not to ruin phones good looks, great corner protection and with slight lip to protect from screen down falls.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Crystal-Transparent-Flexible-Protection-Clear/dp/B07H5SXRSB
Lets go!
Pre-ordered from the Microsoft store. Have been utilizing Microsoft rewards so I will get reward points for my purchase also. Now the wait ?
Pre-ordered, but went through AT&T sadly. Wanted the unlocked version, but it is too pricey outright.
I pre ordered mine via bestbuy. I am hoping this lightens my load while increasing my functionality. Here's hoping Verizon will activate on the esim and I can use AT&T on the sim slot
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I pre ordered mine via bestbuy. I am hoping this lightens my load while increasing my functionality. Here's hoping Verizon will activate on the esim and I can use AT&T on the sim slot
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According to the press release, it is compatible will work on Verizon.
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Count me in..
Cheers,
BR
I also pre-ordered with AT&T, we have a business account with them. I'm going to make it my DD for a week or so to see if it would be a good fit for where I work. If there were just a few key differences I would feel a little more excited about it. My wish list in no particular order would be 1) Bigger batteries, at least over 5,000mA 2) Minimum 90 Hz refresh rate 3) Thinner bezels all the way around. I'm okay with some bezel just trim them maybe in half?? 4) Wireless charging (I realize I need to give up some thickness for the battery and charging coil, I'm good with it) 5) Stereo speakers, this will a media device to a certain degree.
Preordered through AT&T as well. Anxiously waiting, but I do have some reservations. My main one is the size. I'm coming from the Huawei Mate 20 X. Using a Pixel 4a at the moment to get used to a smaller screen again. None of the specs bother me. I get tired of hearing about the 855 processor. I mean just over 9 months or so ago every reviewer was gushing over how fast it was. Now, it's like a Model T in their eyes. Ridiculous. I'm just worried about the smaller screen size.
People get very hung up on specs, I have been hearing good things about performance but again that's just numbers. The real test will be individual usage and how it performs for each of us. If you have AT&T or Best Buy close by, you may want to see if they got demo units in. They were supposed to go live 08/28. there are YT videos popping up.
August 30 in best but near me
I wonder if they will ship out before the 10th to avoid possible delays
My understanding is that the device would be delivered by 09/10.
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My understanding is that the device would be delivered by 09/10.
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I read an article stating they'd start shipping on 9/10. I quickly checked my pre-order which clearly stated delivery by 9/10.
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I read an article stating they'd start shipping on 9/10. I quickly checked my pre-order which clearly stated delivery by 9/10.
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As does my AT&T order. if they say Delivery by 09/10 then they will make every effort to meet that commitment. (will any of them arrive early, who can say..) I have never had one show up late.
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at 9/10 it should be at your door.
just got charged today for my pre order
Just saw the charge for my preorder.
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Just saw the charge for my preorder.
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Very odd cause most charges fall off in a few days . I work for Apple and we try not to do this so early cause we would get people who get there devices and then cancel the card later.
I’m hoping is means they will ship soon. I can probably look for my order number on UPS.
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I’m hoping is means they will ship soon. I can probably look for my order number on UPS.
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nah i do not think an early shipping microsoft is pretty strict on dates
Here we go again!
I placed an order for a S23 Ultra 512gb in "Sunset Red", traded-in my S22 Ultra!
at Samsung.ca
Same here. Looking forward to the improved photo / video capabilities and the extra HP under the hood.
Same. Just traded in my s21 ultra they're giving me 800 discount for it I thought that was very decent for a 2 years old phone! And the free upgrade to the 512gb/12ram variant is a nice touch too (apparently the 256gb only has 8gb Ram?). Now hopefully they ship it a bit in advance
I got the red 1tb s23 ultra red variant with $50 off and apparently free galaxy buds 2 or some nonsense.. I have Anker noise canceling headset I bought in Tokyo at the Anker store on Black Friday.
Placed my order for the 512GB Graphite version . They gave me $487 for trading in my Note 10 (smaller regular version) and got the ear buds as well
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Placed my order for the 512GB Graphite version . They gave me $487 for trading in my Note 10 (smaller regular version) and got the ear buds as well
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That's not bad for a near 4 year old phone. Have a N10+ and Telus would only quote about $200 for mint condition, when even the s22U was first released.
Freedom "saves" around $647 on "trade up" and it looks like pretty much every mobile shop here rips people off for trade in value, even if you keep a 2 year upgrade cycle (Samsung appears to be much better in this regard, even for older devices).
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Here we go again!
I placed an order for a S23 Ultra 512gb in "Sunset Red", traded-in my S22 Ultra!
at Samsung.ca
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You got hosed. Spending $1000 to more to upgrade to a minimal difference phone. Samsung probably offered you $600 lol
I also ordered the 512G version in Blue. They gave me $800 for my old Note S20 Ultra 5G.
I just cancelled my order. The $859 CDN trade-in for my S22 Ultra 1TB is way too low.
Update: Cancelled my cancellation. Irrational trumps rational once again.
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I also ordered the 512G version in Blue. They gave me $800 for my old Note S20 Ultra 5G.
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Same. I was actually pretty impress with the trade in offer for a 2 plus year old phone. By the way did you try looking up your expected delivery date? Weirdly says starts shipping on 17th March. Do you reckon that's a glitch? I did order bunch of accessories for the phone. Does that have anything to do with that?
What seems to be the expected shipping date for the orders here gentlemen? I am somehow supposed to receive the phone and the accessories after 17th march. That's not what i pre-ordered for.
Mine still says shipping from Feb 8 but if you selected one of the online exclusive colors I had noticed some shipping dates were later. And I remember when I preordered my s21 ultra it shipped a few days later because they were waiting on one of the accessories.
Do a live chat with them they should be able to tell you which item is causing the delay and if it's an accessory you can most likely ask them to remove it from the order.
I saw if you ordered one of the specialty colors it said it would ship in 5-6 weeks. I didn't notice it when I ordered and I did order a specialty color.
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Mine still says shipping from Feb 8 but if you selected one of the online exclusive colors I had noticed some shipping dates were later. And I remember when I preordered my s21 ultra it shipped a few days later because they were waiting on one of the accessories.
Do a live chat with them they should be able to tell you which item is causing the delay and if it's an accessory you can most likely ask them to remove it from the order.
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Yeah turns out it was the exclusive color as well some accessories. I am trying to reconnect to live chat but the waiting times are hella long. Hopefully i can cancel the order and go for the cream color instead.
Thanks
The shipping dates are just approximate. Most just say February 17th because that's when you officially can buy one from a retail store. From my experience with the S20U and S22U the Unlocked models usually come 2-3 days earlier than when stores get them. Carrier Phones arrive even sooner as they get priority over Unlocked models. So take those delivery dates with a grain of salt as they are just estimates which are always later than when you actually will get them.
Here is something even weirder for this year. On the past two phones I ordered from Samsung they would bill me when I placed the order to make sure the funds were available. It would say pending and then after 2 to 3 days it would drop off my credit card and I would get the funds back and Samsung wouldn't bill me again till it shipped. Well that happened again this year and I got the funds back. But today it actually cleared pending and dates yesterday as a past and cleared purchase which I even got the 1.5% cashback on. They never give me the Cashback until the sale is actually completed So that most likely means I'll be getting a notification soon that it shipped. Could Sammy be shipping earlier this year?
So like I said take those delivery dates with a grain of salt. Some people have gotten theirs already in Europe. The custom colors are getting a limited run and not surprised to see those pushed back till March.
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Yeah turns out it was the exclusive color as well some accessories. I am trying to reconnect to live chat but the waiting times are hella long. Hopefully i can cancel the order and go for the cream color instead.
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If you cancel your just going to the very back of the line.
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The shipping dates are just approximate. Most just say February 17th because that's when you officially can buy one from a retail store. From my experience with the S20U and S22U the Unlocked models usually come 2-3 days earlier than when stores get them. Carrier Phones arrive even sooner as they get priority over Unlocked models. So take those delivery dates with a grain of salt as they are just estimates which are always later than when you actually will get them.
Here is something even weirder for this year. On the past two phones I ordered from Samsung they would bill me when I placed the order to make sure the funds were available. It would say pending and then after 2 to 3 days it would drop off my credit card and I would get the funds back and Samsung wouldn't bill me again till it shipped. Well that happened again this year and I got the funds back. But today it actually cleared pending and dates yesterday as a past and cleared purchase which I even got the 1.5% cashback on. They never give me the Cashback until the sale is actually completed So that most likely means I'll be getting a notification soon that it shipped. Could Sammy be shipping earlier this year?
So like I said take those delivery dates with a grain of salt. Some people have gotten theirs already in Europe. The custom colors are getting a limited run and not surprised to see those pushed back till March.
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Okay so i am talking to an agent right now and he recommended the same thing to not cancel the order. It might just arrive earlier than anticipated. What i am worried about is the two accessories that i ordered (screen guard and a silicon case), those two clearly has pre-order emblem on them and the agent did confirm i would get everything in a single package so little bit skeptical but lets hope for the best.
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I saw if you ordered one of the specialty colors it said it would ship in 5-6 weeks. I didn't notice it when I ordered and I did order a specialty color.
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Strangely from the point of selecting the color, to all the way to checkout, i was greeted with a shipping out date of 8th February.
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Strangely from the point of selecting the color, to all the way to checkout, i was greeted with a shipping out date of 8th February.
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Just have patience you will get it eventually. If you cancel your just going to have to wait even longer especially if they ran out of the first batch of stock which would push new order dates back to late March. Seen that happen before and peeps always regret their impatience.
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Just have patience you will get it eventually. If you cancel your just going to have to wait even longer especially if they ran out of the first batch of stock which would push new order dates back to late March. Seen that happen before and peeps always regret their impatience.
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Yeah i am keeping the order. Thank you