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http://www.change.org/petitions/goo...s-7-purchases-made-through-google-play-store#
I hope google finally does something about this
No I haven't seen it. I'm sure it will get a few more signatures by being posted here.
I just hope it has an effect on Google, though.
Seen this linked a few times on the shipping thread, signed.
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Good luck with that petition.
Google isn't going to do anything.
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Good luck with that petition.
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Google isn't going to do anything.
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pretty much my thinking. I was reading about it in some article earlier though. I just wasn't sure how widespread it was
What a bunch of entitled crybabies
Silly petition.
If you don't want to pay for shipping, buy it from somewhere that doesn't charge shipping. Pre sale or not you had the choice to order via PS or not. If you do/did, there is a shipping charge...
Nothing new or out of the ordinary there.
Getting very tired of the consumerism use of change.org
I sign **** that save peoples lives
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Did the people who ordered through the play store have to pay sales tax?
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Did the people who ordered through the play store have to pay sales tax?
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...some did.
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Hang on. No one forced anyone to buy from Google and pay for the shipping. Why didn't those go somewhere else that offered free shipping. Absolute idiots.
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I keep getting these stupid emails from Change.org for the most stupid things, and this petition is on that same level.
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I really hope a lot of these users weed themselves out of the forums. And I don't appreciate change.org emails about such petty things, just my personal opinion. I feel like if the company doesn't want to give you back the $14, and it's a big deal to you, then you need to accept it. Either realize it's not the end of the world, or never buy another google product. If you have to nag the shipping out of them or coerce them, you can't come back and talk about how you would be mad about the launch but since they volunteered the shipping they're back in your good favor, just because you want to justify using something you complained incessantly about.
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What a bunch of entitled crybabies
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It's unfortunately the way most people are nowadays
Silly. Google didn't force anyone to buy it plus the unit price, tax and shipping were clearly itemized and the buyer agreed to it by finalizing the purchase. Petty waste of time.
Can I start a petition about people signing dumbass petitions?
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haha!! i would think by now that most of us that pre-order, ie early adopters, should realize that some days we get screwed. its the risk you take as being part of the 'first' crowd. damn us and our first world problems
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Hang on. No one forced anyone to buy from Google and pay for the shipping. Why didn't those go somewhere else that offered free shipping. Absolute idiots.
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Well, no, they didn't force anyone to buy a Nexus 7 in the first place, but they did force many people to buy it from them.
Shortly after stores announced that they were going to start selling on Wednesday, Google began refusing to cancel orders. They told people that their unit was being prepared for shipment and it was too late to stop the package. Correct me if I'm wrong, but many of those people who tried to cancel and were denied because their Nexus was on the way didn't actually see their package shipped for another week. Meanwhile, they had to choose between picking up a unit off the shelf or waiting for a package that still had not been declared. Either way they were paying for shipping.
This is a pathetic way to express a legitimate grievance.
This is ridiculous, the shipping amount was clearly listed prior to check out, if you didn't want to pay shipping you should have gotten it somewhere else.
Just as a heads up, there might be a way for some 16 GB owners to get their $50 dollars refunded to reflect the new price. I bought my 16 GB mid-September from Walmart and like many users was surprised to find that Google would drop the price by $50 dollars only a few weeks later. My N7 was purchased on a credit card (Chase Freedom) that apparently offers a 60 day price protection for up to $250 per claim. I wasn't sure that my credit card offered this until I gave them a call so it would not hurt to check the benefits that your credit card provides.
The claim process isn't too lengthy. Just need to fill out a form that they emailed me, provide a copy of the receipt as well as a copy of Walmart's website reflecting the new price. Kind of like a rebate I guess. Hopefully this can help some others out.
Yeah, I was peeved that I didn't grab my chase freedom. I went with Amex instead. They have a buyers remorse program but I'd still keep this device anyways if they gave me $50 back.
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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Yes. Money is tight for me right now and $50 is enough that I want it back. It has nothing to do with being cheap.
What dya reckon the chances of getting a price match from Argos?
I purchased it in store, still have the reciept and everything.
Google told me to try it?
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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Not such nice language.. But 50.00 could buy a new blouse. or fill my gas tank (well almost)To go shopping
Price protection is there for just this reason. SERIOUSLY !!!!! Go get some
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I am simply pointing out one of the perks that some credit cards offer their cardholders. Since I bought the N7 for $250 not long ago and now that the current price is $199, why not get the difference refunded? Only reason I do not have Walmart doing the price match is simply because I am beyond their 15 day return policy. Luckily there are credit cards out there that extend this price protection for you as part of their benefits.
I love the N7 and was content with the 16GB. I have no hard feelings towards Google for driving down the price since it is a competitive market. If there is a way for others to potentially benefit from the perks that their credit cards offer then it never hurts to share that information to those that are unaware.
In the big picture, I don't think $50 dollars is going to worry a big bank anyways. But if it allows someone to get another tank of gas or some groceries for the week, then I simply ask, why not?
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I'm not sure I understand this comment. Why on earth would you not request a refund of $50 if you are eligible?
And...who's the one asking for donations from forum members??
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What dya reckon the chances of getting a price match from Argos?
I purchased it in store, still have the reciept and everything.
Google told me to try it?
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I am not certain of the story policies in place for Argos. It never hurts to call the store you got it from and ask if they have a price match guarantee or some kind of similar program. I believe there are some US retail chains that allow you to price match even after purchasing for up to a certain time frame (usually 30 days). Best Buy is an example that I believe has this program but I'm not 100% certain as I haven't shopped there in forever.
If the store don't work out, why not give your credit card (assuming you bought it with a credit card) a call to see if they offer a similar benefit? As I mentioned earlier, I did not know that my credit card offered it until I called to see if they are able to match the new price.
I bought a 16GB model last Wednesday from Office Max. They have a 14 day return policy for electronics so I brought mine in yesterday and simply exchanged it for a new 32GB Nexus 7. No fuss, no muss.
Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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I'm not sure I understand this comment. Why on earth would you not request a refund of $50 if you are eligible?
And...who's the one asking for donations from forum members??
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Lol, I don't just filled everything in.
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Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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If the store you bought the TV from (or credit card company) had a policy of refunding the difference if there is a price drop, and you were within that time period, suley you would have requested the £500 back?
Same principle here, they guy is just highlighting a policy that some people may not be aware of
It's not being cheap... it's managing your money. The reason you can do this is because the price dropped so quickly from release. If you can do it, go for it. $25 play store credit isn't the same as actual money. Sure, I could have $25 of apps.. but I haven't spent anything near that on the play store yet. But gas? oh yes...
I don't consider 5 months "so quickly" and if they bought it in the last month they should have known the 32gb was coming, the rumours where everywhere.
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So, since the 8GB model was discontinued, I should be able to get a full refund right? lol
But in all seriousness, I take it this might not apply to the 8GB model, since there's no actual price on it now? Maybe even less of a chance of it being possible if you bought it from Play Store?
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Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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I wasn't an early adopter. I didn't have mine since release. I had mine just about 30 days out from the release of the 32. Most stores are now smart and place it on 14 day return policy. If I had mine since release, I would of been in the similar position with your TV and wouldn't care. The money is gone, bye. My bill for the N7 is actually due November 4th, so I still haven't paid it with my own money yet, it stings a little more in those shoes.
Anyways, it's an offer the credit card provides. I looked at Discover and they do the same. It's their "purchase protection" to win over customers. It's there, no extra cost. Why not? I would use it in a heartbeat if I had the option. This has nothing to do with being cheap. Being cheap would be buying an $80 budget tablet from some no name brand hoping it will function just like the N7.
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I wasn't an early adopter. I didn't have mine since release. I had mine just about 30 days out from the release of the 32. Most stores are now smart and place it on 14 day return policy. If I had mine since release, I would of been in the similar position with your TV and wouldn't care. The money is gone, bye. My bill for the N7 is actually due November 4th, so I still haven't paid it with my own money yet, it stings a little more in those shoes.
Anyways, it's an offer the credit card provides. I looked at Discover and they do the same. It's their "purchase protection" to win over customers. It's there, no extra cost. Why not? I would use it in a heartbeat if I had the option. This has nothing to do with being cheap. Being cheap would be buying an $80 budget tablet from some no name brand hoping it will function just like the N7.
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Okay get your point but surely you saw the 32gb rumours. I'm in the same boat as everyone else you know.
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Okay get your point but surely you saw the 32gb rumours. I'm in the same boat as everyone else you know.
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I saw the rumors but didn't start to really swirl until after the end of my 14 day return policy. It was the KFHD that got me into this mess, got one from amazon, didn't like it even after root but it wet my appetite to get a new toy
But in the end, it is what it is.
five months is very quickly. Consider that not everyone preordered the nexus 7. And the fact that supply was limited until around august. Plus certain countries didn't even have the device for a while after the US release. Five months is short. Really, Google was just stupid to think 8GB would be enough as a starting point. A 7in tablet that's portable without 3G is supposed to stream things from the cloud? Wat....
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I don't consider 5 months "so quickly" and if they bought it in the last month they should have known the 32gb was coming, the rumours where everywhere.
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How about three weeks? I'm a week past the Walmart 15 day 'return' policy. Had I known the 32 gig was coming out so fast (I was thinking maybe Christmas) I would have waited. Ya...I'm a little pissed...but I'm happy with the 16 gig version.
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http://www.popularelect.com/LG-Nexu...p/Nexus4.htm?gclid=CKm_ksGpu7MCFcaDQgodClkAow
Whats weird about the picture lol of the Nexus 4?
I hope no one buys this device from retailers. If anything, retailers sell it for the same price as google will. I'll be purchasing the N4 in the next few months because i feel like they will pull another nexus 7 move and release a 32GB version in the next few months for the price of the 16GB Version. Im still sad about it.
Don't mind the thread. Just a little fun until the device releases.
EDIT: the joke is.. why is there a big *** blue samsung sticker above the phone? And hey, they will sell you a replacement battery for the nexus for since removing the battery is noob friendly for an additional 60$. Whose stoked to buy?
Samsung? Lol
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Samsung? Lol
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Yeah... I wondered the same thing. Lmao.
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Yeah... I wondered the same thing. Lmao.
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I like how it has LG written right above samsung. Also the quad band radio if you want to get picky
The consumer is likely an idiot if he pays that price for it too...
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Hm... that retailer ships worldwide. That is probably why the price is high? ( some countries are not able to buy devices from google play store and people are willing to pay more? )
Ebay users that ship worldwide are selling it for $500+ too. ( before shipping )
"We are proud to present to you the Google Samsung LG Nexus 4"
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The consumer is likely an idiot if he pays that price for it too...
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take it back.
edit: nevemind, i thought it was a non-US based retailer.
Anyone notice the extra battery option for $60? This retailer seems stupid though so it's probably nothing. No clue how you could easily swap batteries..
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Anyone notice the extra battery option for $60? This retailer seems stupid though so it's probably nothing. No clue how you could easily swap batteries..
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Not to mention replacement batteries are usually $10-20
OH, man I just ordered it!! Thanks so much for this post!! I can't wait to get my Samsung LG Nexus 4!
Edit: Wait, why is all my money suddenly gone from my bank account?
That website is just complete b.s.
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Wait I dont get it... Whats did the retailer do wrong? Is it the price? Its supposed ot $350 right? Those idiots. How can a retailer get the price wrong???
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No it said Samsung above the phone. Seems like they have removed it lol...
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No it said Samsung above the phone. Seems like they have removed it lol...
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Still there for me.
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Great retailer...
Samsung LG...Copied + Pasted info from Google Play (notice how it is incorrectly formatted and doesn't fit in the page's margins)...Massively Overpriced...need say more?
The Samsung logo is there on purpose to confuse consumer, people only know two brands, Apple and Samsung, most never even heard the name Android and can't grasp a concept of what an operating system is. So LG and Nexus are not enough buzzwords but a Samsung is. This retailer has horrible ethic.
Hey they're on Devon Ave in Chicago the Indian street...lol. Yeah I wouldn't trust this retailer. All of the electronic stores in that area are pretty fishy...only if you're desperate.
Hahaha SAMSUNG LG GOOGLE
Hope no one buys it
Hey, it has free shipping anyway
But dang, just take a look at the other phones they offer and their prices. I know a iPhone 5 might be a bit pricey, but I'm pretty sure a 16GB model isn't worth $1,099.99 lol; and even a Galaxy Tab 10.1 (which is a bit dated) is worth the same price...
smh
I don't know how many people know this but google is now offering a free bumper with the purchase of any nexus 4 product. If you have bought your nexus 4 within the last 15 days, they'll give ya a free bumper! I just called them
Enjoy!
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I don't know how many people know this but google is now offering a free bumper with the purchase of any nexus 4 product. If you have bought your nexus 4 within the last 15 days, they'll give ya a free bumper! I just called them
Enjoy!
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Well done Google for looking after previous customers. I am waiting for the white to hit the UK store can't wait. No free bumper currently on the UK store for the black product so I guess the store may see the update next week.
I order another Nexus 4 on the 30th and they just told me the promotion started the 31st of May so I didn't qualify but they said they would look into it. Thanks for the tip though!
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Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.
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Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.
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I'm in the same boat as you, with the same issue and conclusion you came to. Even though I like the phone, this is thievery on google's part. Also it was rather asinine to not be able to just refund the purchase price of the bumper.
About to engage costumer support to see who the victor is, my device arrived on the 31st so I may be able to pull some bs based on that :cyclops:
Also I don't think they should be giving bumper refunds for any reason, as I see it is either you should get a bumper or not and I think we should.
am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.
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Google are not making any profit by selling the nexus 4.
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Google are not making any profit by selling the nexus 4.
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But are they making any more by giving away free bumpers to everyone now? Would they really lose any less by "giving" ones out to people who were unlucky and purchased the phone and bumper separately just days before this promotion?
I feel kind of screwed out of $20 since I just bought the phone a few days ago and they're not offering me any feasible solution.
I purchased it in India in a local shop, Google don't sell N4 via play store in India. It's LG who is selling it, So will I get free bumper ??
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am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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No, I agree with you. Certainly it depends on the timing of when the Nexus 4 was bought but, speaking from the perspective of someone who works in customer service, these are the types of calls I hate fielding. Why should a company have to compensate you for something you didn't qualify for? There's a certain point where it becomes entitlement and I hate that.
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No, I agree with you. Certainly it depends on the timing of when the Nexus 4 was bought but, speaking from the perspective of someone who works in customer service, these are the types of calls I hate fielding. Why should a company have to compensate you for something you didn't qualify for? There's a certain point where it becomes entitlement and I hate that.
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While I agree to some extent, they need to offer a better solution to those who bought the phone and bumper at the same. My gripe is not with getting the free case but seeing that i bought both i should at least be refunded the price of the bumper. Its was literally a day before the promotion, and they want to charge restocking fees, preposterous. In the end I'm not totally up in arms about it, because both are quality made products, its more of the timing.
Is T-Mobile giving the bumper away too?
THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE! THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!
I can't believe people are calling Google greedy when they don't even make profit off the nexus 4
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I've got my nexus today from UK O2 - bumper was included.
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am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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Picked up my N4 about a month ago with a bumper. I won't be calling Google asking for anything because A) it's only $20 and B) I didn't purchase it during the promotion.
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Picked up my N4 about a month ago with a bumper. I won't be calling Google asking for anything because A) it's only $20 and B) I didn't purchase it during the promotion.
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C. You are outside of the price match period
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C. You are outside of the price match period
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Even if I was in the price matching period I wouldn't be complaining. It's only $20 for a bumper case. Go buy one instead of wasting your own and Google's time.
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am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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That's exactly how I'm reading it. Disgraceful to complain about such a third by considering how cheap the Nexus 4 is anyway.
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Hey guys I'm looking to sell my old nexus 7 and pick up the new one, but I'm not sure if I should wait to get it directly from Google or just pick it up at a regular store now.
I remember google being awesome about warranty/defect issues with my first nexus 7, free shipping back and forth, sending a new device first, etc. But I'm not too familiar with Best Buy's warranty/return policies. Specifically if they accept returns for little things like a stuck pixel and such. Anyone know if it would be an issue getting it from Best Buy(or any other store for that matter)?
I see no reason why Google would treat the new one any differently.
If you buy from the PlayStore, all is as you said.
If not, after the initial store return policy and assuming you don't purchase BB's extended warranty, you'll have the mostly hit and miss experience of dealing with ASUS.
FWIW, I'd consider buying from Walmart.
Price is the same, but, for $28 with purchase, you can get a 2 year drop and spill warranty that's eerily similar to Square Trade's which is $60 or BB's which is more.
You also get a 14 or 15 day no questions asked return policy.
Just my 2¢
Best buy is like 50 dollars i think is best uget 2 years warranty
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How is that better than $28 for 2 years?
Also, as an aside, BB isn't doing too well right now. Shutting down stores. Will they be around to honor the $59 warranty in a year or do? IDK.
I have preorderd with Google. I like knowing I have a year to replace if needed. They have always been quick and good with that.
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