Best Buy deal and date - Page 6

shark1987 · #51 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 01:21 AM

So why would Best Buy pay for this exclusive and then not advertise it at all? I guess it could still be in the circular this week but none of the employees know about it, it seems.

tpmwr · #52 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 01:32 AM

A) Best Buy didn't pay for any exclusivity on this phone

B) The internal paper shows the 26th without a green highlight, which means this is a tennative date.

C) Stores usually get trucks Tuesdays and Thursdays, meaning if it is a 26th launch we would get it on the 28th Night / 29th Morning.

D) I will post here immediatally once my store's RSS changed from 'Ordered' to 'In Transit' and my store shows units in the warehouse.

glassladi · #53 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 01:39 AM

Wouldn't the store get them in on 23rd, and hold them for the beginning of the sale on the 26th? Just curious....

tpmwr · #54 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 01:42 AM

No, we don't hold phones. The only phones we have ever held were the Instinct and the iPhone because both had very strict release dates. When an item says 26th in green it means all store will have them in stock on or before the 26th. When it says 26th with no color (like it does for the pro) that means expect them on, around, or after the 26th. Usually that means the next truck. I know my store (Cpae Cod) had 8 on order, but none in transit yet =(

**Formula84** · #55 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 09:12 AM

BB employees, does BB carry the sprint Diamond or just the unlocked one? I ask this because if they are a sprint authorized reseller and if they have the diamond, shouldn't I be able to exchange at the store and pay the dif for the Pro?

**TurboFool** · #56 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formula84

BB employees, does BB carry the sprint Diamond or just the unlocked one? I ask this because if they are a sprint authorized reseller and if they have the diamond, shouldn't I be able to exchange at the store and pay the dif for the Pro?

They don't carry the Sprint Diamond, unfortunately. I was hoping so so I could compare pricing systems and get a better idea of what to expect from the Touch Pro.

**p-slim** · #57 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpmwr

A) Best Buy didn't pay for any exclusivity on this phone

B) The internal paper shows the 26th without a green highlight, which means this is a tennative date.

C) Stores usually get trucks Tuesdays and Thursdays, meaning if it is a 26th launch we would get it on the 28th Night / 29th Morning.

D) I will post here immediatally once my store's RSS changed from 'Ordered' to 'In Transit' and my store shows units in the warehouse.

This thread makes a lot of sense. I know people were saying the 26th, but i can swear I reading something and it said best buy should have them available the 28th or 29th. It was weird to me when people starting saying the 26th, but this confirms that 28th or 29th release.

Gh05t · #58 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 01:19 PM

Would I be able to get the phone at best buy and have them charge my sprint account?

devwyeth · #59 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace741

Any BB employees can clarify the terms on this deal that says "or a 2-year agreement for qualified existing customers" . How do I know if I qualify to receive the 20% discount? My phone is less than 1 year old.

In order to receive the 20% off reward zone deal, it is for a new 2 year activation, or an eligiable 1 or 2 year upgrade. since your phone is less than a year old, you wouldn't be able to do either.

-dev
#1194 BBYM

**TurboFool** · #60 (**permalink**) 10-20-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gh05t

Would I be able to get the phone at best buy and have them charge my sprint account?

Seriously? No. Best Buy is selling it out of their own inventory. They need your money in-hand.