Bye Epic Community - Epic 4G General

Hi all id like to say good bye for now because I no longer have an Epic. You may see me in the SGS3 Forums soon or the Epic Touch forums. Thanks for everything!

Bye........

Actually I may be back depending on what device Best Buy sends me..you seem happy about it...

Nobody here knew you... ?
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I did...GASP

Oh you didn't? Well hopefully if I move over to another forum ie. The Epic Touch or S3 forum, I can help even more and give more assistance considering I am limited as to what I can do on the Epic 4G Forum

Good luck with your new phone! :fingers-crossed:

thanks so much. I hope to get somethinh good

Best Buy doesn't give you a different phone through their insurance?

Yes they do if you go for a repair and they can't fix it. They just give you the original retail value of the device if they can't repair it

DroidModder said:
Yes they do if you go for a repair and they can't fix it. They just give you the original retail value of the device if they can't repair it
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I doubt they'll give you hundreds of dollars for an Epic.

masaidjet said:
I doubt they'll give you hundreds of dollars for an Epic.
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This. They might give you $100, but not $500+
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if you purchase the Best Buy Protection plan on phones, it says, that if you send it in for a repair and The Best Buy Service Center is unable to fix it, they will garbage the device and give you the full retail value($650) in Best Buy Credits to purchase another phone or anything for that matter

DroidModder said:
if you purchase the Best Buy Protection plan on phones, it says, that if you send it in for a repair and The Best Buy Service Center is unable to fix it, they will garbage the device and give you the full retail value($650) in Best Buy Credits to purchase another phone or anything for that matter
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So if i buy a htc hero put it on best buy protection plan break if beyond repair, i'll be able to get like 300$? What

Exactly. Or you can purchase the Best Buy BUY BACK PLAN and if you don't want you for phone after using it, Best Buy will give you half the phones retail value back

I read the BB protection plan terms & condition and reading it you are right about getting money back for the phone that doesn't exceed the original price, Bestbuy determines the original price and the person would be rewarded a voucher/gift card. Knowing how businesses that give insurance on products it's more than likely they'll give you money not in hand, but only to be used to buy another phone from bestbuy. That money will be subtracted from whatever phone of you're choosing original price which will again be determined by Best Buy.So basically it's sprint upgrade/new customer savings.

Which is exactly what I said initially

MДЯCЦSДИT said:
This. They might give you $100, but not $500+
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Their protection plan gave me full retail value on my PS2, five years after I bought it (I had to swap out my system once a year because the laser consistently wore out). The year they changed to the slim model, they also gave me a gift card because the slim retailed at half the price of the original. I went in with a broken system, and walked out with a brand new slim PS2, a $50 Nirvana compilation, and Christmas gifts for everyone on my list, without spending a dime
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styles420 said:
Their protection plan gave me full retail value on my PS2, five years after I bought it (I had to swap out my system once a year because the laser consistently wore out). The year they changed to the slim model, they also gave me a gift card because the slim retailed at half the price of the original. I went in with a broken system, and walked out with a brand new slim PS2, a $50 Nirvana compilation, and Christmas gifts for everyone on my list, without spending a dime
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Man you got a ****ty one every time dude or you move it to much I still got a ps2 a fat one and it still works just the occasional stutter noises but cmon look how old it is haha.
Did you hear know there is a even newer slimmer version of the ps3 slim lol too funny.
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Uhm...that model of the PS3 has been out for a few years now...

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Free Epic with 2 year activate OR upgrade @ Best Buy

www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+Epic...int)/1168955.p?skuId=1168955&id=1218230592078
pretty awesome deal, also if you're a premier member call them they will waive activation and give you credits
This is what they do to get rid of any stock units. Eol for Epic production it seems.
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someone was just talking about it's eol for the epic.. so what's the replacement phone? g2x or something? because as far as i know, im going back to htc.. only because of the dev community, DEF NOT FOR 3D. anyone have a clue??
lol you also get a free lady gaga cd with a 2 year activation
lol figures
ya clearly screw lady gaga but for free? Im all about that. I already have it but def getting it for a family member since we are about to have gingerbread etc seems like the phones about to hit its sweet spot honestly.
Figures, and I just upgraded my phone to an Epic but payed $90 though Amazon. Wonder if I am able to return it and get my upgrade credit back to buy it though Bestbuy. Oddly enough, I went to bestbuy first to buy it to see if they would price match, but was a no go.
Well, that's definitely a kick in the no-nos. Paid $230 7 months ago and now it's free. smdh.
Bought mine back in january, its ok, my next purchase will be a tablet, so ill get all the new feature with that.
Top Nurse said:
This is what they do to get rid of any stock units. Eol for Epic production it seems.
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I suppose its possible. Looks like they are featuring an Android phone from each of the big 3. AT&T HTC Inspire "4G", free also. Do you think its at end of life? Just asking because I have no idea what it usually sells for. Also, Verizon Fascinate is free.
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I suppose its possible. Looks like they are featuring an Android phone from each of the big 3. AT&T HTC Inspire "4G", free also. Do you think its at end of life? Just asking because I have no idea what it usually sells for. Also, Verizon Fascinate is free.
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It's far from end of life. It will stay being their best keyboard phone as the galaxy 2 wont have one. I mean it really depends what you want out of your phone but for free...this hardware will still be considered very solid and able to perform for the next couple years
sceptor said:
It's far from end of life. It will stay being their best keyboard phone as the galaxy 2 wont have one. I mean it really depends what you want out of your phone but for free...this hardware will still be considered very solid and able to perform for the next couple years
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I agree. What I should have opened with is "I suppose anything is possible". Its what I really meant.
Oh, and thanks for your post. One daughter has a Hero and another has a Pixi and they both are in need of a new phone. My son and I have Epics and we love them. For me though, I have found Swype so easy I hardly ever open my keyboard.
sceptor said:
It's far from end of life. It will stay being their best keyboard phone as the galaxy 2 wont have one. I mean it really depends what you want out of your phone but for free...this hardware will still be considered very solid and able to perform for the next couple years
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I agree. What I should have opened with is "I suppose anything is possible". Its what I really meant.
Oh, and thanks for your post. One daughter has a Hero and another has a Pixi and they both are in need of a new phone. My son and I have Epics and we love them. For me though, I have found Swype so easy I hardly ever open my keyboard.
sceptor said:
www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+Epic...int)/1168955.p?skuId=1168955&id=1218230592078
pretty awesome deal, also if you're a premier member call them they will waive activation and give you credits
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What do you mean waive activation. Can't I just go online and activate myself? Also, what do you mean "give you credits".
Thanks again!
running_the_dream said:
Well, that's definitely a kick in the no-nos. Paid $230 7 months ago and now it's free. smdh.
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It's the nature of consumer electronics these days; fast depreciation. It's entire possible that this phone could go Eol in a few months. It is no longer the newest and fastest device on the block.
I wonder if there will be an "Epic 2", or at least a Galaxy S2 with a keyboard. Samsung seems to be releasing a new Galaxy S every year. I imagine we will have more information around late summer.
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Crazy Deal! I say you go for the deal that gives you the free Lady Gaga CD.
I'm so pissed that I bought this phone a week ago. Now I have to waste $35 for a gay ass restocking fee. I'm never upgrading my phone through Sprint store again. I'll just do it online now since it doesn't have this gay fee.
Evo 3d
$199
on contract!!!
I think my father's actually planning on getting an Epic in the next week or two. He is impressed with mine and frustrated beyond belief with his old blackberry. His contract is up so at zero cost I expect him to be happy with this. And honestly, a 1ghz phone that will be running GB in the near future w/ a 4in screen and a 5-row keyboard. There's very little that compares.
nice deal, i'll pick one up

1saleaday - Scammers

I ordered a Galaxy Note GT-N7000 (i9220) from 1saleaday.com on 03/15/12, and finally received the shipment yesterday (03/28/12). When I opened the shipping container, I discovered an unsealed Galaxy Note box (These were sold as BNIB) that contained all of the accessories, but no Galaxy Note. I have been in constant contact with them the last two days, at which point they tried to persuade me into purchasing today's deal on the Note, at which point they would refund my money and cancel my previous order. Unwilling to do this, because I am already out $584, and was not prepared to throw good money after bad to a company that does not even have a customer service phone number, I was finally informed at the end of their business day today (4:30 PM EDT) that I would NOT be receiving a refund, after all. You see, apparently I am not alone in this, and rather than them take care of the customers who have already tied money up in their shady venture, they now want to do an "investigation" into how widespread this may be. I signed a sworn affidavit attesting to the fact that I did not receive the phone, just the box and accessories, yet they still refuse to refund my money or send me the phone. I do not believe they do this to everyone, but I think they selectively choose random customers here and there when they think they can get away with committing fraud. So, consider this a heads up that doing business with these losers can leave you without the item you paid for or the money you used to pay for it.
I have bought quite a number of items from 1Saleaday and received everything in order including a BNIB HTC View 4G. Just file a dispute or charge back from your Credit Card. Hope you get your money/phone asap.
I have gotten a tentative refund from my credit card company, but this could easily devolve into a "he said, she said" mess, which I want to avoid. What I do not want to avoid is publicly defecating on their business name, which I am in the process of doing across the internet.
I bought a motorola Atrix lapdock from them a couple of week ago. Finally got it 3 and1/2 Weeks later. It was a b#$&h trying to communicate with them. It was only $55 but I was that close to calling my credit card company and filling a claim to get my money back. that's the first and last time I'm buying anything from 1 sale. Might be a good idea to call your credit card up and see what your options are.
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Already in process. I really want to make these scumbags pay, though.
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well when u think about it its not really their fault some employee probably at the shopping warehouse stole it and ofcourse the want to check into it, if they gave everyone a refund as soon as they got a complaint they would be in major trouble
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dkotoric said:
well when u think about it its not really their fault some employee probably at the shopping warehouse stole it and ofcourse the want to check into it, if they gave everyone a refund as soon as they got a complaint they would be in major trouble
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Exactly. I'm no fan of 1Sale either, but they can't just issue such a large refund immediately. If I were in charge, I'd want to investigate this claim as well.
Their internal investigation is of no consequence to me. They asked me to just sign an affidavit so they could issue the refund, I did so, and the minute I told them I was not interested in buying today's special, they changed their tune. Either state that I am getting it, dependent on some conditions, or tell me they need to look into the matter further.
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Since Last year i heard a lot of complains like this
about websites like
1saleaday.com
dailysteals.com
icemonkey.com
And you are very true about it.
They choose some random people to screw.
So far i had no problems of any kind. Even with high $$ or cheap stuff.
BUT
Always Pay with PAYPAL.
And like me always take a VIDEO when you open the package.
Tomorrow I am gonna get my GNEX from dailysteals.com
cross fingures nothing goes worng
thnx.
chilschils41 said:
Since Last year i heard a lot of complains like this
about websites like
1saleaday.com
dailysteals.com
icemonkey.com
And you are very true about it.
They choose some random people to screw.
So far i had no problems of any kind. Even with high $$ or cheap stuff.
BUT
Always Pay with PAYPAL.
And like me always take a VIDEO when you open the package.
Tomorrow I am gonna get my GNEX from dailysteals.com
cross fingures nothing goes worng
thnx.
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Words of wisdom, my friend. Good luck with yours.
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chilschils41 said:
Since Last year i heard a lot of complains like this
about websites like
1saleaday.com
dailysteals.com
icemonkey.com
And you are very true about it.
They choose some random people to screw.
So far i had no problems of any kind. Even with high $$ or cheap stuff.
BUT
Always Pay with PAYPAL.
And like me always take a VIDEO when you open the package.
Tomorrow I am gonna get my GNEX from dailysteals.com
cross fingures nothing goes worng
thnx.
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+1 for sure, I always set up my tripod and camera before I open the package, even if I'm super excited to get it. I've gotten a box of CD's and a few rocks instead of an XBOX on Ebay. I'll never make that mistake again.
I had an interesting experience with them as well when I was in the market for a 2nd computer to do some dev work on. Received the computer that I purchased from them and it had a bad power supply. Argued with them and it took 3 weeks after receiving the computer for them to issue me an RA and return shipping label, then another 3 weeks to get my refund.
I ordered 3 htc Evo views from them all came flawless. Also ordered 32gb cards a bunch of other things from then with no issues. Hope everything works out in your favor...
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I've dealt with 1saleaday on numerous occasions. They may be slow about sending stuff, but I've always received what I ordered. Willing to be they've got someone nefarious in their warehouse/shipping partner chain. Hope it all works out for you!
L4T
Thank God !
Well I got my GNEX today !
And its all good.
but while packing the rest of the stuff back in the box, i thought of
something. I think its not THOSE websites they are screwing people.
But their packaging department people probably trying to get away
with some stuff if they could, while packing.
Any way, I thank God that so far I have bought a lot of stuff from
these websites and never had any problem.
kennypow3rs said:
I ordered 3 htc Evo views from them all came flawless. Also ordered 32gb cards a bunch of other things from then with no issues. Hope everything works out in your favor...
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hey dude i also bought 3 EVO VIEW for 1saleaday.com. I send them to India and sold them for about $350 each.
what did you do with them?
thnx.
chilschils41 said:
Well I got my GNEX today !
And its all good.
but while packing the rest of the stuff back in the box, i thought of
something. I think its not THOSE websites they are screwing people.
But their packaging department people probably trying to get away
with some stuff if they could, while packing.
Any way, I thank God that so far I have bought a lot of stuff from
these websites and never had any problem.
hey dude i also bought 3 EVO VIEW for 1saleaday.com. I send them to India and sold them for about $350 each.
what did you do with them?
thnx.
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Chill, i pm'd you a message. Do you mind to check it out and help me.
Please and thanks.
PM replied!
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I have ordered 3 times from them . The delivery time was less than 2 weeks .
eowyn said:
I have bought quite a number of items from 1Saleaday and received everything in order including a BNIB HTC View 4G. Just file a dispute or charge back from your Credit Card. Hope you get your money/phone asap.
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I second this.
This thread should be locked. The merchant is very reputable and who tells us you didnt just tale the device sell it in the blackmarket. Ive never had problems with them and they dont care about stealing a $550 device+they have sold almost 1000galaxy notes nobody has complained
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Used Epic's for $59 on CowBoom

http://www.cowboom.com/product/850763
If anyone is looking for a no-contract Epic to put on a MVNO, use as a backup, PMP for the kids, or to upgrade a family member on the cheap, here is a good deal IMO.
Not sure how long it will last, these are usually only 24-48 hours.
They are USED and may not be in best shape, look for 6 or 7 rating for good quality.
Thank you SOOO much for posting this, just found out I didn't have insurance on one of my lines and their epic shattered lol.
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Sold out.
Noooo
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I actually spent 3 months trying to fix the GPS i inexplicably broke on my evo 4g (which i absolutely LOVED) and just couldn't seem to fix it. The gps thing was more of an annoyance, saw this deal for $79 at the time of purchase and the phone i got was rated a "5". Screen was in great shape which is what i was worried about, would probably use that site again if i'm in a bind like now (contract is up in 5-6 months)
I was hoping they might have the GSII/Epic-Touch for closer to $200 as I've been increasingly thinking about getting a slightly older device to wait out another year/generation as I won't have LTE in my area for at least another year anyway and just save my upgrade credit. The Epic Touch is still $260 though.
However, at $160 the Motorola Photon looks like a pretty sweet deal. Solid specs, Motorola build-quality/signal and will be officially upgraded to ICS later this year. How can you tell ESN status on this site though? On eBay the Photons with a clean ESN and 'Buy Now' are going for closer to $250.
Grogck said:
How can you tell ESN status on this site though? On eBay the Photons with a clean ESN and 'Buy Now' are going for closer to $250.
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The Cowboom site has a 30 day return guarantee. They will pay return shipping.
The phones are usually checked, but if it turns out by chance to have a bad ESN, they won't hesitate to exchange it.
jnadke said:
The Cowboom site has a 30 day return guarantee. They will pay return shipping.
The phones are usually checked, but if it turns out by chance to have a bad ESN, they won't hesitate to exchange it.
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Thanks. I figure it being affiliated with Best Buy makes it a somewhat safer bet, but just wanted to be sure if I decide to pull the trigger.
Checked out the Photon at lunch. Not hyper-thin (sort of halfway between the Epic and the new uber-skinny slabs) but seems like a potential option for my situation, especially for the price.
Grogck said:
Thanks. I figure it being affiliated with Best Buy makes it a somewhat safer bet, but just wanted to be sure if I decide to pull the trigger.
Checked out the Photon at lunch. Not hyper-thin (sort of halfway between the Epic and the new uber-skinny slabs) but seems like a potential option for my situation, especially for the price.
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I ordered one for my wife to replace her old moment. It arrives tomorrow. After I root it and put on the people's Rom, I'll post about the quality of refurbs from the site.
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Why doesn't Best Buy sell the Nexus 7 ?

My best friend has a $200 gift card burning a hole in his pocket since July, And loves my Nexus 7 and I keep telling him to wait because demand was so high eventually Best Buy will sell the NExus 7 but time has passed and its not looking that way.
What gives?
i actually called my loacl best buy a few days after release because i was looking for one and customer service informed me that they would have it in stock soon but i have not called back since do to finding one elsewhere. however i do think they will get it, at some point.
A few years back I had a best buy gift card for 50 bucks, didn't need anything at the store....so I found something for 50 and returned it the next day and got cash back.
Not sure if it would work in that amount, buy worth a shot.
You could sell it on Craigslist for not much less, I've done it before.
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I got a bunch of best buy cards from that viggle app in hopes of buying a nexus 7. When I realized that they weren't going to sell it I sold the cards on plasticjungle. Com for 85%. Transferred the cash straight to my PayPal account.
I just bought mine at best buy yesterday...? But this was in Canada so maybe it's only Canadian best buys? Weird that Canada actually gets something before the states haha
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Its really weird that the don't. Google is losing a lot of sales by not being there.
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On that note, I only knew that best buy sold it because I made a spur of the moment decision to check the website. The store didn't even have them out on demo so I almost left empty handed but decided to ask an employee.
I think they're still having stocking problems. My local Walmart only have 3 each, and they just received them in the past few days. I have no idea why Walmart would have them instead of Best Buy, but maybe they just sold out fast? That's my opinion...
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BestBuy has them, in stores here the US.. At least that is where I got mine.
Try calling the stores in your area. I had to called 4 of them until I found one that had a 16GB in-stock.
Could always has the person they got the giftcard from if they still have the receipt, then return it for cash.
i bet apple is restricting the sales at best buy. best buy is really apple friendly, at least here in so Cal.
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You can go there, use your gift cards for other gift cards they have. I believe they have Amazon as well there.
huh...
At my bestbuy even if I just mention the nexus 7, a worker says "we don't carry the nexus 7 and will never carry it " I've heard that 3 times now, once when I was just talking to a friend about the one I bought at office depot. SO its kinda like they are obligated to say that? Hah who knows!
Before continuing on, I work for Best Buy, for another week.
cheesemuffins said:
I just bought mine at best buy yesterday...? But this was in Canada so maybe it's only Canadian best buys? Weird that Canada actually gets something before the states haha
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Best Buy Canada does carry the Nexus 7. Best Buy USA does not. The reason is BBYC has different agreements than BBYUSA.
AndresGalvan98 said:
I think they're still having stocking problems. My local Walmart only have 3 each, and they just received them in the past few days. I have no idea why Walmart would have them instead of Best Buy, but maybe they just sold out fast? That's my opinion...
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Nope. See above and below post.
KoolAidJunkie said:
BestBuy has them, in stores here the US.. At least that is where I got mine.
Try calling the stores in your area. I had to called 4 of them until I found one that had a 16GB in-stock.
Could always has the person they got the giftcard from if they still have the receipt, then return it for cash.
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How did you buy the Nexus 7 at a BBYUSA? If so can you please post a pic of the survey code at the bottom?
Nikguy said:
At my bestbuy even if I just mention the nexus 7, a worker says "we don't carry the nexus 7 and will never carry it " I've heard that 3 times now, once when I was just talking to a friend about the one I bought at office depot. SO its kinda like they are obligated to say that? Hah who knows!
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We are not obligated to say that. It's just that Samsung and Amazon contracts make it so that BBYUSA cannot sell the Nexus 7 due to agreements between the two.
Really sucks, I went to Office Max.
...pretty sure...
ky0nkyon said:
i bet apple is restricting the sales at best buy. best buy is really apple friendly, at least here in so Cal.
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I thought I read somewhere that Apple demanded certain Google products not be sold at Best Buy...not sure why something like a GS3 or Galaxy Tab 2 doesn't qualify....but I'm willing to bet thats the main reason BB hasn't carried them from DAY #1.
Anything can change at any time....and hope it does.
It probably has something to do with the price and the threat the nexus 7 poses to Apple.
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It's actually amazon's fault BB is not carrying the Nexus 7 or 10. They threatened to pull their products out if BB decided to carry those tablets. Obviously with so many variations of the Kindle BB would end up losing money if Amazon did pull their products so it makes sense for them. it's just stupid retail politics
Death&co said:
It's actually amazon's fault BB is not carrying the Nexus 7 or 10. They threatened to pull their products out if BB decided to carry those tablets. Obviously with so many variations of the Kindle BB would end up losing money if Amazon did pull their products so it makes sense for them. it's just stupid retail politics
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Sucks to live in a country where unethical behavior like this is allowed...
If this is true, it clearly falls foul of several of these:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_antitrust_law
When I went to the US in October (Portland, ME) I had a really hard time finding an N7. Best Buy told me that they "Don't sell Google products" and I was like, ooookay. So after a bit of muffing about I finally found one at Staples. And they only had one in stock, so I snatched it up immediately.
Best Buy just had your standard iPad's, Nook's, and a few Samsung tablets. Really horrible selection, at least the one I went to was like that.

[Q] Cheapest place to get a Verizon Note 3 off-contract?

I want to move back to Android after a stint with Windows Phone 8. Where can I get the cheapest price for the Verizon Note 3 off-contract? The Verizon online store has it for $700.
nightrapt0r said:
I want to move back to Android after a stint with Windows Phone 8. Where can I get the cheapest price for the Verizon Note 3 off-contract? The Verizon online store has it for $700.
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Try craigslist. You are not going to find the Note 3 off contract for less than $550-600.
Way too early to get it cheaper. It's a highly anticipated device so everyone is gonna get asking price for it. Like ericdabbs said, try craigslist after its already been released. There will be people who bought it then found it too big for them.
I paid $745 via Verizon website
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Won't buying on Craigslist risk your phone being banned after someone defaults on payments?
xManMythLegend said:
Won't buying on Craigslist risk your phone being banned after someone defaults on payments?
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No, because that phone will be assigned to your account not theirs.
SgtGoldy said:
Way too early to get it cheaper. It's a highly anticipated device so everyone is gonna get asking price for it. Like ericdabbs said, try craigslist after its already been released. There will be people who bought it then found it too big for them.
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I figured full price at the start but thought to ask you guys because someone might find a deal/special.
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No, because that phone will be assigned to your account not theirs.
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Perhaps Verizon and Sprint still ESN block and attach to account.
GSM phones block across the board and are only attached to the original account.
I thought with LTE they would do the same. Glad they don't. It's very scummy.
xManMythLegend said:
Won't buying on Craigslist risk your phone being banned after someone defaults on payments?
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It's all junk on cl to mean anymore. Buying a $600+ phone on there scares me anymore. I will pay full retail and know it had been in my hands it's whole life
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You will have to pay ~$700 unless you find someone dumping their used one. But that won't happen for at least a couple of weeks after launch.
oneandroidnut said:
It's all junk on cl to mean anymore. Buying a $600+ phone on there scares me anymore. I will pay full retail and know it had been in my hands it's whole life
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I have bought & sold many phones on craigslist. You just have to be careful who you're dealing with, and you have to know what you're buying. And make sure you verify the ESN status before handing over money.
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sublimaze said:
You will have to pay ~$700 unless you find someone dumping their used one. But that won't be likely for a couple of weeks after launch.
I have bought & sold many phones on craigslist. You just have to be careful who you're dealing with, and you have to know what you're buying. And make sure you verify the ESN status before handing over money.
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I have bought and sold tons in years past. Until this year. Too many shady people with shady phones and mix matched boxes for phones and stuff. I looked at half a dozen s3 for a backup phone then I threw the towel in. They were all junk. Won't risk that anymore. I always esn check and usually activate them on the stop. Never any issues with that just the stuff on there anymore is no good
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oneandroidnut said:
I have bought and sold tons in years past. Until this year. Too many shady people with shady phones and mix matched boxes for phones and stuff. I looked at half a dozen s3 for a backup phone then I threw the towel in. They were all junk. Won't risk that anymore. I always esn check and usually activate them on the stop. Never any issues with that just the stuff on there anymore is no good
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Yep, I've met sellers with oddball stuff that didn't match their ad, or they just seemed shady, and I didn't waste time bailing out. Trust your gut. If something doesn't seem right, there is usually a good reason why it feels that way.
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sublimaze said:
You will have to pay ~$700 unless you find someone dumping their used one. But that won't happen for at least a couple of weeks after launch.
I have bought & sold many phones on craigslist. You just have to be careful who you're dealing with, and you have to know what you're buying. And make sure you verify the ESN status before handing over money.
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This........ ^^
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sublimaze said:
Yep, I've met sellers with oddball stuff that didn't match their ad, or they just seemed shady, and I didn't waste time bailing out. Trust your gut. If something doesn't seem right, there is usually a good reason why it feels that way.
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Yeah I've bought those even when my gut says no and still make money and don't know how haha but I'm done for awhile at least
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I would say eBay from someone who bought one and decided it was "too big" and was too late in returning it, also check swappa.com
Craigslist always has people who buy the phone at upgrade price and immediately sell for a couple hundred off full retail. They make some easy cash and you save some. Just make sure you meet the seller at a Verizon store to verify not stolen. On a side note if you live in a marginal coverage area you can open a new account and get phone for discount price. Wait 15 days and complain about signal. They let you walk from contract with no charge. Then you just pop your sim in and bingo bango bongo. Im on my parents family plan with unlimited so this worked for me last year.
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Check Swappa. I'm not sure I'll be keeping my glitch-ordered white 32gb Note 3. I already bought my GS4 at full retail.
Will have to see what my first impressions are...

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