Quote:
Originally Posted by itouch24
so if evp and telesales were allowed to get the phone before BB before why do they have to wait now?... bb will still be the only physical store with the phone this weekend if they allow telesasles and evp to go along with the orders this weekend....
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kidmet
Probably not an answer he has. It wasn't his call or that of his company.
|
Your right, it's not his call but it brings up a valid point that if the original launch date of Oct. 19th occured, BB would have received the phones just like everyoneelse ?No forums talked about BB being exclusive prior to Oct. 19th.
My guess is that BB was probably aware of the rumors of the delay (19Oct) then coordinated with Sprint to be the first to carry the device in stores upon resolving the issues. Although delayed, I'm sure if Critical and others like him are able to make this deadline tonight.
Sprint would receive a substantial amount of cash from BB to be the first and only exclusively in stores. With this economy, this is text book marketing to get people into the Best Buy stores at a price of course. Especially releasing the device over it's own EVP,Telesales, Sprint Stores and other outlets. You best believe if this happens. Sprint will get PAID ! ! 