sexypikachu315
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whatever happened to that one Thunderbolt giveaway at some store in MA back on Feb 12th?
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MadFoodScientist
Newbie
I know this isn't the right thread but I was hoping Jay could answer this question....will best buy be offering the 2 year contract price on the xoom?
EKG
Android Enthusiast
asu23justice
Newbie
bp328i
Android Enthusiast
they gave out a voucher for it instead
That said "Coming Soon"
To go along with this, I just got back from my local BB in Towson, MD. Luckily Derrick was working. He has been the most curteous and knowledgable about the phone and this botched up release in the 15 times I've gone in the store on my lunch break to check the status.
I explained to him my fears over gettin screwed out of the free buy back program if the phone arrives post 26th.
He told me the last they heard from Verizon they were still expecting the 24th, he had heard rumors of a delay but NOTHING OFFICIAL. They are expecting an express drop tonite or early tomarrow of TBolts, he said if they did not get a drop tonite or tomarrow, which he did consider a possibility, he was expecting to hear some official word from Verizon telling them when to expect the phone.
Bottom line, he expected to get more info tonite-early tomarrow one way or the other.
EKG
Android Enthusiast
Holding on to this as my hope! An express drop tonight would be amazing!
project.in.process
Well-Known Member
Charlotte-woot!
i called 3 bestBuy's on Sunday, in Charlotte, and none of them even knew about the TB--"you mean the iphone?", or that there was a rumored release for it (as every other BB apparently stated the 24th)
rocky s.
Well-Known Member
I'm in action mode today, so here's some quick info....
Fact: Completed a call with supervisor at BB corporate. No worries for me on the buy back issue. In other words, she assigned a case number to me...agreed that if the t-bolt release goes beyond the free buy back expiration that is not my problem...and she will see that there will be no charge for me for the buy back if this is the case. Others are free to make the same appeal and quite likely will be afforded the same courtesy. At the end of the day this is not really a primary concen for me, though, since, like many of you have indicated, it is quite possible I will shift to a Verizon store or Verizon online t-bolt purchase if their inventory shows up first.
Not much better than rumor: On the phone with Verizon wireless sales rep...(their 800 call center, but sepcifically consumer sales vs. customer service)...without missing a beat she said she will take my order for the t-bolt on Monday (Feb. 28). I really pressed her with lots of how do you know and why should I believe you responses. She just laughed and carefully spelled out, orders for xoom begin tomorrow, t-bolt on Monday, and then hinted strongly that this was very new discussion on her part. She made no promises beyond telling me she works 8 a.m Monday, I was first on her list for t-bolt, and she would call me at 7:45 for me to place my order. So, with all the redundancy of the "fwiw" disclaimer....I do find it plausible that xoom was put out there on Feb 24 and t-bolt was backed up to Feb. 28, which would give Verizon extra time they want for whatever reason, and allow them bragging rights that they complied with the "sooner than expected" claim by inching the release in before March. Also, I'm somewhat satisfied that I'm on some sort of actual semi-preorder list from Verizon! We'll just have to see on Monday if this ranks as monumental at all.
Just sharing.
Fact: Completed a call with supervisor at BB corporate. No worries for me on the buy back issue. In other words, she assigned a case number to me...agreed that if the t-bolt release goes beyond the free buy back expiration that is not my problem...and she will see that there will be no charge for me for the buy back if this is the case. Others are free to make the same appeal and quite likely will be afforded the same courtesy. At the end of the day this is not really a primary concen for me, though, since, like many of you have indicated, it is quite possible I will shift to a Verizon store or Verizon online t-bolt purchase if their inventory shows up first.
Not much better than rumor: On the phone with Verizon wireless sales rep...(their 800 call center, but sepcifically consumer sales vs. customer service)...without missing a beat she said she will take my order for the t-bolt on Monday (Feb. 28). I really pressed her with lots of how do you know and why should I believe you responses. She just laughed and carefully spelled out, orders for xoom begin tomorrow, t-bolt on Monday, and then hinted strongly that this was very new discussion on her part. She made no promises beyond telling me she works 8 a.m Monday, I was first on her list for t-bolt, and she would call me at 7:45 for me to place my order. So, with all the redundancy of the "fwiw" disclaimer....I do find it plausible that xoom was put out there on Feb 24 and t-bolt was backed up to Feb. 28, which would give Verizon extra time they want for whatever reason, and allow them bragging rights that they complied with the "sooner than expected" claim by inching the release in before March. Also, I'm somewhat satisfied that I'm on some sort of actual semi-preorder list from Verizon! We'll just have to see on Monday if this ranks as monumental at all.
Just sharing.
gobluejd
GOBLUE!
Posted this in the main thread as well.
marchellohtc HTCPedia
The HTC Thunderbolt might be coming tomorrow. It might also not be coming for a while. Confused? You should be. The HTC Thunderbolt might be coming tomorrow. It might also not be coming for a while. Confused? You should be.
marchellohtc HTCPedia
The HTC Thunderbolt might be coming tomorrow. It might also not be coming for a while. Confused? You should be. The HTC Thunderbolt might be coming tomorrow. It might also not be coming for a while. Confused? You should be.
FrankXS
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Your story of a 28th launch sounds very plausible. I believe it. About Best Buy... that pisses me off. I specifically asked my local Best Buy if I could qualify for the free promo on the buy-back program with a pre-order, and she said no. Period. Told me that I had to take delivery, pre-ordering was not enough.
Thanks for posting this. My money is on the 28th after your post.
-Frank
project.in.process
Well-Known Member
for a summary of the article:
The Case For Tomorrow
One of the HTCPedia Shop's accessory suppliers has been holding out on shipping Thunderbolt accessories, saying that they couldn't send them out until the day before the phone launched.
As you can probably guess, the accessories shipped today.
The Case AGAINST tomorrow:
(verizon) sounded pretty certain that it wouldn't be tomorrow. In fact, they think the phone might sit for a while longer, and surprisingly enough it might be the iPhone's fault.
The Case For Tomorrow
One of the HTCPedia Shop's accessory suppliers has been holding out on shipping Thunderbolt accessories, saying that they couldn't send them out until the day before the phone launched.
As you can probably guess, the accessories shipped today.
The Case AGAINST tomorrow:
(verizon) sounded pretty certain that it wouldn't be tomorrow. In fact, they think the phone might sit for a while longer, and surprisingly enough it might be the iPhone's fault.
lamoglinsgal
Android Expert
Mallissa
Android Enthusiast
Same here. I just called BB and was told that I would in fact NOT be eligible for the Buy Back program for free, as it ends on Sat. It's fine I guess as I am eligible for my upgrade at this time next year, but I hate knowing that someone screwed me out of something for free.
LOLN00B Moment
Member
I must say I am growing tired of waiting. At this point I would be REALLY happy for any CONFIRMED date from Verizon, weather its tomorrow, or March 31st. Anything concrete is what I need. . . . . . .
EKG
Android Enthusiast
QFT. Literally any confirmed date would be good right about now.
project.in.process
Well-Known Member
But, according to our source Verizon is worried that the Thunderbolt will further cannibalize iPhone sales
notice the "further cannibalize iPhone sales"--meaning it's already suffered and is expected to do worse once this phone drops?
boom.
and nice use of 'cannibalize', ha.
"what goes nicely here---hurt? no. hinder? na...cannibalize? F YES!
notice the "further cannibalize iPhone sales"--meaning it's already suffered and is expected to do worse once this phone drops?
boom.
and nice use of 'cannibalize', ha.
"what goes nicely here---hurt? no. hinder? na...cannibalize? F YES!
Mallissa
Android Enthusiast
I thought that was a stellar choice of words. LOL
Tech Addiction
Android Expert
Now black_man_x is rubbing it in about saying March all along. We shall see what Monday brings. The power of the people may win in the end. Now how much of a big pain in the A** can we be between now and Monday.
asu23justice
Newbie
I dont even care if the phone isnt activated til next week, doesnt have skype, doesnt have hotspot, whatever! I want to hold it, and stare into it's screen, and play with Sense. Just give it to me!
and woot! Char-town is my home city. Was glad to see they're doing some research there.
and woot! Char-town is my home city. Was glad to see they're doing some research there.
When I went in today, my store assigned me the job of calling everyone who had pre-ordered the Thunderbolt to let them know that thought it was expected to be in stock tomorrow, misc. delays have caused the date to be pushed up. We were told to tell the customer that as of now the release date is up in the air but to expect another call towards the end of February/early March. I spoke to a lot of sad people today 