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Curious how other pre-orders from Best Buy are doing. I ordered a black 32 gig S6 Edge on April 1st, with an estimated shipping date of April 17th. Got an email this morning saying the new shipping date is April 22nd. The wireless charger shipped out today.
Screw Best Buy! I originally had mine pre-ordered till I found out that they're charging $150 more if you wish to just buy out the phone. Got a refund on my pre-order, and took my money to Verizon, and picked up my phone this morning.
Preordered mine on the 1st and walked in today 30 mins after the store opened and picked it up.
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Screw Best Buy! I originally had mine pre-ordered till I found out that they're charging $150 more if you wish to just buy out the phone. Got a refund on my pre-order, and took my money to Verizon, and picked up my phone this morning.
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Yup. Especially after that 100~200 dollar phone trade-in thing, it's hard to justify a purchase elsewhere. Also, I have no idea how phone activation is handled at a Best Buy, haha.
Ordered mine on 4/3 from bestbuy, 64gb black verizon. Picked it up today, bought it off contract and price matched it to Verizon at $799 and still got the free charging pad!
I got a 64gb black at 3pm from my local best buy with no preorder. They still had a few left in fact (both black and white), and a ton of 32gb ones.
In which best buy store ? Which location ?
The Rim in San Antonio.
Pre-ordered back on the first day they were even taking them, I think the 27th, and picked mine up today with the free wireless charger. I got the 64GB Black Edge on Verizon. No scratches or problems that I know of.
Kind of bummed though, because I just came across this post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/moto-360-best-buy-preorder-t3078614 and had no idea they were doing that. Hoping I can go back in tomorrow and see if I can get the moto 360 for that price.
EDIT: Went back into Best Buy the very next day and they were able to give me the Moto 360 for the $80 price. I'm now a proud owner for a Moto 360, Black Edge 64, and wireless charger!!!
Just an fyi for anyone that is interested in getting a new device for the sake of utilizing samsung pay or if you tripped knox and want to start fresh.
T-Mo is running this deal this weekend http://explore.t-mobile.com/samsung-phone-and-free-tablet-offer?clickid=Uwy1evSAmXFvxcUUakTDkXETUkXW-Rw3x0FAWE0&iradid=187812&cmpid=WTR_AF_187812&irpid=159229&irgwc=1#faq
I had two s5's. I immediately jumped all over this deal. I now can sell my old S5 and pocket the money. Used one S5 and got an S6. VERY happy with the S6. Did not get the tablet (don't need one, and I'm def not going to pay 10 bucks a month in data for a device I don't need). Salesperson seemed dissapointed I wasn't getting the free tablet. He tried 3 times to get me to change my mind. Also tried to sell me a 100 dollars case, I laughed at him. He then tried to sell me a 40 dollar case which I simply didn't like. I got the bodyglove for 14 dollars (which I actually preferred).
By the way : to qualify for this deal you need to have your s5 totally paid off. In my case I still owed some money so I forked it over and paid it and got the upgrade. My bill will be cheaper now every month.
Very happy with this deal.
I have an S4 knocking around and trading it in for a $15/mo S6 actually doesn't sound bad, but what if I wanted the 64GB? Is there an option to upgrade?
I got my Note 8 last year through Best Buy with Verizon, and there was a sweet promotion that pretty much rendered my Note 8 to only cost $306 by the end of my two year device payment plan. It's my main phone use of today.
About 3 weeks ago, I found someone selling a Galaxy S8+ of a few month's use with LOTS of charging accessories for only $200! I went to pick that up because it was such a steal and it would be cool to have a backup phone to say the least.
So now it's the month of August, and Best Buy awarded me a 10% off coupon on select items. Apparently, it works for the Note9! And the trade in they're offering is $450 for an S8+/Note8 towards the new Note9. So $100 off + $450 = $550 off a $1000 smartphone! And if I am able to sell the AKG headphones, this new phone is practically a few hundred dollars!
But then I'm thinking to myself...is it really worth it to switch to the Note 9 as my main? I can sell away my Note8 for extra money back in this overall "dilemma" and I'll just continue to make payments as if nothing happened because I doubt Verizon will know whether I have the phone on hand or not. lol
What do you guys think? I have until Thursday evening to jump in on this. Is this worth it for the amazing deal I've found here?
Some speculation, but the terms on the Best Buy trade-in offer mention it's via a gift card and coupon. I'm not familiar with how Best Buy applies coupons, but it could be that the two coupons might not stack if this is the case... unsure. Otherwise, I think it's a decent deal, yes.
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Some speculation, but the terms on the Best Buy trade-in offer mention it's via a gift card and coupon. I'm not familiar with how Best Buy applies coupons, but it could be that the two coupons might not stack if this is the case... unsure. Otherwise, I think it's a decent deal, yes.
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I was on chat with a Best Buy representative last night for an hour to verify everything, and he told me to keep screenshots and come into the store to place the order while having them process the trade in so it would all work.
A Note 9 for sub $600.00 is worth it, just from a math perspective.
Here is the breakdown you provided. You paid $350(Note 8) + $200(S8+) = $550 All-in.
If you got the Note 9 it would breakdown $1000(Note 9) - ($100(coupon)-$350(S8 Trade In))=$550 for a Note 9; if you sell your Note 8 for more than $550 you profit.
If not you still win because the most you will have spent for 2 banging phones is $900.
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A Note 9 for sub $600.00 is worth it, just from a math perspective.
Here is the breakdown you provided. You paid $350(Note 8) + $200(S8+) = $550 All-in.
If you got the Note 9 it would breakdown $1000(Note 9) - ($100(coupon)-$350(S8 Trade In))=$550 for a Note 9; if you sell your Note 8 for more than $550 you profit.
If not you still win because the most you will have spent for 2 banging phones is $900.
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Oh uh, the Best Buy deal only allowed one trade in device, so it would be the S8+. That phone is eligible for $450 towards the Note 9. The birthday coupon takes off 10% from the regular price, so that's $100. That's how it came to be 550 off the phone. The Note 8 could just sit with me or I can sell it either way. Hehe
Of course it's a great deal! This phone is substantially better than the Note8 in my opinion (as a Note8 user/lover), if nothing else just for the battery! Although there is a lot more I am excited about (pen with BT for photos, more storage, more RAM, new color, contrast with signature ink, improved camera, stereo speakers, etc.).
I'm not 100% sure how it works, but you may have to pay off Verizon for the Note8 though. I thought I had heard that if you try and buy a phone that has not been paid off, it won't work. In other words, you could not sell your Note8 and have the other person stick their SIM in it. I could be mistaken, but I would look into it!
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Of course it's a great deal! This phone is substantially better than the Note8 in my opinion (as a Note8 user/lover), if nothing else just for the battery! Although there is a lot more I am excited about (pen with BT for photos, more storage, more RAM, new color, contrast with signature ink, improved camera, stereo speakers, etc.).
I'm not 100% sure how it works, but you may have to pay off Verizon for the Note8 though. I thought I had heard that if you try and buy a phone that has not been paid off, it won't work. In other words, you could not sell your Note8 and have the other person stick their SIM in it. I could be mistaken, but I would look into it!
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Nice to hear from a fellow Note8 user. I was debating about if it is really worth it, but I would really like a fatter battery for sure!
I'm not going to do anything to hand over the Note 8 though, so passing up the S8+ is my full intentions.
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Nice to hear from a fellow Note8 user. I was debating about if it is really worth it, but I would really like a fatter battery for sure!
I'm not going to do anything to hand over the Note 8 though, so passing up the S8+ is my full intentions.
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I actually also have an Orchid Gray Verizon model. It is easily my favorite phone that I've ever had. The ONLY things keeping it from perfection (in my opinion) are: (1) battery size, (2) lack of stereo speakers, (3) fingerprint scanner annoyance. Those have all been fixed (along with the obvious processor upgrade and camera upgrade and pen upgrade), so I am 100% positive this will be a dream phone for me. There are literally no other phones I even care about or am jealous of (I often get phone envy...). This thing is going to be amazing, which is why I splurged and got the 512GB model to make it the ultimate dream phone, future-proof phone (in case I keep it for a long time!).
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I actually also have an Orchid Gray Verizon model. It is easily my favorite phone that I've ever had. The ONLY things keeping it from perfection (in my opinion) are: (1) battery size, (2) lack of stereo speakers, (3) fingerprint scanner annoyance. Those have all been fixed (along with the obvious processor upgrade and camera upgrade and pen upgrade), so I am 100% positive this will be a dream phone for me. There are literally no other phones I even care about or am jealous of (I often get phone envy...). This thing is going to be amazing, which is why I splurged and got the 512GB model to make it the ultimate dream phone, future-proof phone (in case I keep it for a long time!).
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I think I'm going to do it, just hoping I won't get screwed over in store saying it can't be applied even though it shows it for me online.
I loved my note8 until it was stolen...
Anyway, I pre-ordered from Samsung. I drove over to Costco and they are giving away some type of $70.00 charging kit with your purchase but you must finance the phone which means a query to your credit report. For some reason you can't just purchase the phone outright.
Bestbuy did not have any deals on this phone. I spoke with their Samsung rep who demoed the BT from the other side of the store and took photos... Pretty damned amazing!
B&H Photo/Video has a pretty nice deal but I didn't see any way to trade in your old phone with them. + they are charging you NYC Tax which is pretty damned high!
Anyone know where the best deal is on this phone? For now, I'll stick with my order from Samsung's website. They still haven't charged my CC as of this time which makes me think that maybe I won't be getting my phone on Friday. UGH! Since my Note 8 was stolen, I've been without a phone for the past month and it's been a pretty damned painful month but I survived .
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I loved my note8 until it was stolen...
Anyway, I pre-ordered from Samsung. I drove over to Costco and they are giving away some type of $70.00 charging kit with your purchase but you must finance the phone which means a query to your credit report. For some reason you can't just purchase the phone outright.
Bestbuy did not have any deals on this phone. I spoke with their Samsung rep who demoed the BT from the other side of the store and took photos... Pretty damned amazing!
B&H Photo/Video has a pretty nice deal but I didn't see any way to trade in your old phone with them. + they are charging you NYC Tax which is pretty damned high!
Anyone know where the best deal is on this phone? For now, I'll stick with my order from Samsung's website. They still haven't charged my CC as of this time which makes me think that maybe I won't be getting my phone on Friday. UGH! Since my Note 8 was stolen, I've been without a phone for the past month and it's been a pretty damned painful month but I survived .
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Where are you located? The deals I'm trying to take advantage of is available through Best Buy themselves.
How did your phone get stolen? You can't track it?
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Where are you located? The deals I'm trying to take advantage of is available through Best Buy themselves.
How did your phone get stolen? You can't track it?
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I tracked it then they turned it off. From here, I went online and hopefully deleted all of my stuff that was on there. Unfortunately, my micro-SD Card was not encrypted so if you see me on Redtube be forewarned, it might not be pretty...
I went into a local BestBuy store. The sales guy didn't have 1 deal for me other than what was already on the Samsung website.
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I got my Note 8 last year through Best Buy with Verizon, and there was a sweet promotion that pretty much rendered my Note 8 to only cost $306 by the end of my two year device payment plan. It's my main phone use of today.
About 3 weeks ago, I found someone selling a Galaxy S8+ of a few month's use with LOTS of charging accessories for only $200! I went to pick that up because it was such a steal and it would be cool to have a backup phone to say the least.
So now it's the month of August, and Best Buy awarded me a 10% off coupon on select items. Apparently, it works for the Note9! And the trade in they're offering is $450 for an S8+/Note8 towards the new Note9. So $100 off + $450 = $550 off a $1000 smartphone! And if I am able to sell the AKG headphones, this new phone is practically a few hundred dollars!
But then I'm thinking to myself...is it really worth it to switch to the Note 9 as my main? I can sell away my Note8 for extra money back in this overall "dilemma" and I'll just continue to make payments as if nothing happened because I doubt Verizon will know whether I have the phone on hand or not. lol
What do you guys think? I have until Thursday evening to jump in on this. Is this worth it for the amazing deal I've found here?
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I have written this before and will write it again. You guys and gals in the USA are spoiled with Smart phones. The deals you get are amazing. No such deals exist in Southern Europe in fact I may add the whole of Europe.
In this country we have to pay top price for smart phones.
My note 7 (both of them) came with nothing. S8+ came with nothing, Note 8 came two months later with a DEX. This time after numerous complaints to Samsung in this country we managed the amazing deal of trading in our 12 month old Note 8 costing 1,020.00€ for the Note 9 costing 1,030.00€. We got 500.00€ deducted. Never known such a deal and probably never will again! :highfive:
In your case you should jump at such an offer. :good:
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Alright, just to update:
I went to my local Best Buy to do the whole process in store, and the employee helping me was confused at my coupon code working for the unlocked Note 9. He called the manager and 2 other employees came and huddled up to see what was going on. They were calling me out about the Unlocked Phones being in their exclusion list, but I told them it worked in my Cart online, and showed them all the screens and from the app. Then I told them to try using the code on another unlocked phone they have available in store that was regular priced. They pulled out a Galaxy J7 phone that was $220, applied the code.....BAM! $22 SAVINGS! THE CODE WORKED!
The reaction on all their faces were priceless! So I go ahead and placed my order for pickup, and they processed the S8+ I had on have for $450. Now I just have to wait for tomorrow to pick up!
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I went to my local Best Buy to do the whole process in store, and the employee helping me was confused at my coupon code working for the unlocked Note 9. He called the manager and 2 other employees came and huddled up to see what was going on. They were calling me out about the Unlocked Phones being in their exclusion list, but I told them it worked in my Cart online, and showed them all the screens and from the app. Then I told them to try using the code on another unlocked phone they have available in store that was regular priced. They pulled out a Galaxy J7 phone that was $220, applied the code.....BAM! $22 SAVINGS! THE CODE WORKED!
The reaction on all their faces were priceless! So I go ahead and placed my order for pickup, and they processed the S8+ I had on have for $450. Now I just have to wait for tomorrow to pick up!
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That's awesome! I feel like BB always tries to screw people over and limit deals, so I am happy to hear you won the battle!
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That's awesome! I feel like BB always tries to screw people over and limit deals, so I am happy to hear you won the battle!
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The taste of victory is pretty sweet! ?
And I asked them about my Note8 currently being in a device payment plan. Really, I could still sell the phone for profit and still continue paying it off at the end of the two years because it's easy to just switch Sims and just go on with your day.
My Best Buy order switched to "Ready for Pickup" today, so excitedly, I drove into the store to, you know, Pickup my phone.
However, they said I wasn't able to pickup until tomorrow. Kinda frustrating to say the least.
Let's keep track of pre-orders, statuses and arrivals.
Key Info:
What did you order: Fold2 Mystic Black with Black frame
When was the order placed: 9/1/2020 at 11 AM
Status: Preorder estimated ship 9/18
Carrier: Unlocked
I went ahead and ordered the buds live. I did order early by manually going to https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold2-5g/buy/ even before the page was live.
Galaxy Z Fold2 Mystic Bronze (Metallic Silver Hinge)
9/1 9:52 AM
Ordered mine, says it will ship by September 18th. Order the Mystic Black. Thought about the custom hinge, but didn't want to wait five weeks for delivery.
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Let's keep track of pre-orders, statuses and arrivals.
Key Info:
What did you order: Fold2 Mystic Black with Black frame
When was the order placed: 9/1/2020 at 11 AM
Status: Preorder estimated 9/18
I went ahead and ordered the buds live. I did order early by manually going to https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold2-5g/buy/ even before the page was live.
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Ordered. Got the unlocked this time around. I just received the Samsung email 15 minutes ago with the $50 credit, and clicked the link in that email and ordered. Used the $50 for the Wireless charging pad Duo, was the only thing I would use. I have a Galaxy Watch and other buds. Signed up for the Samsung financing which was approved, yay! Now can't wait till Sep 18th!
What did you order: Fold2 Mystic Black with Black frame
When was the order placed: 9/1/2020 at 1:45 PM CST
Status: Preorder estimated 9/18
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Ordered mine, says it will ship by September 18th. Order the Mystic Black. Thought about the custom hinge, but didn't want to wait five weeks for delivery.
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haha same, nice but not worth the wait.
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Ordered. Got the unlocked this time around. I just received the Samsung email 15 minutes ago with the $50 credit, and clicked the link in that email and ordered. Used the $50 for the Wireless charging pad Duo, was the only thing I would use. I have a Galaxy Watch and other buds. Signed up for the Samsung financing which was approved, yay! Now can't wait till Sep 18th!
What did you order: Fold2 Mystic Black with Black frame
When was the order placed: 9/1/2020 at 1:45 PM CST
Status: Preorder estimated 9/18
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Update... Got an email, mine now says "Expected Delivery: Sep. 21".
I'd be a bit weary ordering before the official date, but that's just my semi-lunatic self.
I'll be ordering through T-Mobile whenever it's available. They have a track record of delivering before the actual date, so fingers crossed!
Ordered Mystic Black with Red Hinge. Says "up to" 5 weeks until delivery. Used my $50.00 (pre-register) accessory credit on a 41mm Silver Watch3 + Mystic Bronze Buds Live for $200.00. I don't need either but the deal was too good to pass up. I'll sell them and (hopefully) double my money.
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Update... Got an email, mine now says "Expected Delivery: Sep. 21".
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Mine says that too but don't worry... in the past, the estimation was off like that and it came well before... in fact, it arrived before the official date. I fully expect us to start seeing them arrive around the 16th or so (depending on your location). That number will change a few times closer to the ship date. The pad their time so people don't bug them.
Order: Unlocked Mystic Black. Took Advantage of the Buds and Watch bundle. Even if I sell the watch it's way worth.
September 1, 5:47 pm est
Wanted the gold hinge but just didn't want to wait 5 weeks.
Just preordered mine, black on black... I wanted to get a different color hinge but I didn't want to wait. I'm not going to lie, the black and gold hinge looks dope!
My only gripe with the phone is no extended memory slot. 256gb should not be standard, 512gb of space should be standard in all top tier phones if you want to give us no extra storage.
Where can we get a good case for this phone?
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Just preordered mine, black on black... I wanted to get a different color hinge but I didn't want to wait. I'm not going to lie, the black and gold hinge looks dope!
Where can we get a good case for this phone?
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I ordered this one, looks awesome but no protection. https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/m...-fold-5g-kevla-standing-cover-ef-xf916sbegus/
Other accessories from 3rd parties will start flowing very soon.
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I ordered this one, looks awesome but no protection. https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/m...-fold-5g-kevla-standing-cover-ef-xf916sbegus/
Other accessories from 3rd parties will start flowing very soon.
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Thanks for the link! I'll pick one up but I'll be completely honest, I just dropped 2k on this phone and they want me to drop $60 bucks for half of a case? Samsung here take my money! =P
What did you order: Z Fold 2, Black on Black. Didn't really like the hinge color stuff, I'm a simple guy.
When was the order placed: 9/1/2020 at 11:20 AM
Status: Preorder estimated 9/18, estimated delivery 9/21 and hoping it gets delivered sooner than those dates.
Bought the UV sterilizer with the $50 reservation credit. I don't think it'll fit the Fold 2 when unfolded, but I have other devices, keys, earbuds that can go in there.
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Galaxy Z Fold2 Mystic Bronze (Metallic Silver Hinge)
9/1 9:52 AM
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Me too, just now, but Black, not Bronze...
Bummed that storage maxes out at 256GB and no TF card slot! Geez, I have a 1TB card in my V20! WTF Samsung? This is a huge drawback.
If I can't run Xposed on this overpriced piece of overkill of a phone within 3 months, I'll drop it like a hot steaming $h!7 and go back to my comfy V20.
im in Los Angeles and just ordered at 9/2/2020 @ 1:27am Pacific time. Zfold 2 unlocked. black black because im a simple cat too.
I used the 50 dollar credit to order the uv sanitizer.
i already have the buds and watch3 LTE from the unlocked note 20 ultra 5G i just ordered. got a good deal on the note because i traded in a note 10+ so paid the balance in cash. no trade for the fold so had to pony up 2K (190 for taxes in california!!).
i DID use the 30 dollar credit samsung gave out for those who wanted the wired buds with the note 20 ultra so that was helpuful.
expected delivery is 9/21 with shipping on the 18th.
for reference, i got the note 20 ultra 5g unlocked on a tuesday. the order stated it would be delivered on thursday, so hoping this gets to me sooner as well.
Pre-ordered mine yesterday. Got the bronze version. Wanted a blue hinge, but could not wait the extra time. I am way too excited for this phone.
Trying to order with AT&T installment, tried samsung website. It wouldn't work. I was told they're having problems and to try again in 2 hours. Now it says can't order from samsung for AT&T.
Found a link for AT&T pre-order and that won't work either. Says contact customer support. Contacted them, they couldn't do it. He was gonna transfer me to e-commerce but apparently they're not taking calls right now? wtf?
He said go to corporate store and order there. Which I can't now because I'm working and by the time I go, it will be too late.
Kinda sucks.
Anyone know what's going on with T-Mobile? When I speak to their live "experts", they don't know anything about the Z Fold 2 and if they'll sell it, even though that's been confirmed.
I don't really need the Galaxy Watch 3 or the Buds Live, so I'm not tempted to take up Samsung on their ridiculous bundle offer, but if T-Mobile doesn't give me an answer soon I'm just gonna order through Samsung's website with my educators discount.
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Anyone know what's going on with T-Mobile? When I speak to their live "experts", they don't know anything about the Z Fold 2 and if they'll sell it, even though that's been confirmed.
I don't really need the Galaxy Watch 3 or the Buds Live, so I'm not tempted to take up Samsung on their ridiculous bundle offer, but if T-Mobile doesn't give me an answer soon I'm just gonna order through Samsung's website with my educators discount.
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They are always clueless. You won't find any good information out of them. I would order from Samsung unless you want to be in the dark.
Is this right? No price drop for other counties that I can see so far.
Time for people to start calling costumer service for that price difference refund. If they don't do that for you send that phone back and buy again at the discount
It seems that the prices have been dropped only on Amazon. They are the same as before even on Samsung.com.
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It seems that the prices have been dropped only on Amazon. They are the same as before even on Samsung.com.
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Dropped on B&H too. This is where I like to import snapdragon to UK from. Exynos not dropped
Dropping key features like microSD, MST = drop in consumer demand = drop in price within 2 weeks of preorder. Hope Samsung execs learn their lesson from this.
The price drop is good depending on your situation. If you're paying straight out, the price drop is good. If you are trading in and buying from Samsung, Samsung actually gives you more for your trade in. I purchased mine online through Samsung and traded in a pixel 3 (200 credit with Sammy, 70 with Amazon). I also used an education discount, went online and found a referral code on reddit, and Sammy threw in some credits to purchase other stuff. Got the new galaxy pro buds for free, a phone case, and a smart tag. This all totaled 970 with tax. With the price drop in Amazon I still pay a bit more with a trade in and get none of the other things for free. The value with Sammy comes in the bundle of items they are offering, plus higher trade in values.
Samsung reminds me of your typical American car dealership when it comes to “deals”. But hey so long as you feel happy that’s what counts.