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DROID Bionic And Accessory Bundle Costco Discussion Thread (Including Q&A from YankeeDudeL)

Samsu said:
Hello, I have a few questions regarding Costco and the Verizon store.

1) I needed a phone so I bought the X2 at the Verizon store. My return policy expires on sept. 10. Would it be possible to return the phone on the day Bionic comes out at the Verizon store (if its Sept 8 of course) and then go directly to Costco and buy the bionic there with the accessory bundle?

2) Will Costco have the Bionic day one?

3) As there is a 90 day return policy, can I go there and exchange it out for one of the rumored holiday super-phones such as the Droid Prime or HTC Vigor?

4) If i return the bionic, would all of the accessories need to be returned in order to get a refund?

and lastly 5) Is it frowned upon to go and return a two month old phone to buy the latest and greatest? It seems kind of greedy but after all it is in Costco's policy and I do pay to shop there.

Thanks so much to anyone who can help!:)
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You might want to PM YankeeDudeL
 
A few questions

1) I needed a phone so I bought the X2 at the Verizon store. My return policy expires on sept. 10. Would it be possible to return the phone on the day Bionic comes out at the Verizon store (if its Sept 8 of course) and then go directly to Costco and buy the bionic there with the accessory bundle?

2) Will Costco have the Bionic day one?

3) As there is a 90 day return policy, can I go there and exchange it out for one of the rumored holiday super-phones such as the Droid Prime or HTC Vigor?

4) If i return the bionic, would all of the accessories need to be returned in order to get a refund?

and lastly 5) Is it frowned upon to go and return a two month old phone to buy the latest and greatest? It seems kind of greedy but after all it is in Costco's policy and I do pay to shop there.

Thanks so much to anyone who can help!
 
My question: Is the deal real?

I was just at Costco just 30 minutes ago, asking questions.

The lady I had talked to was extremely knowledgeable, and even had the Bionic dummy units (they weren't out on the floor). She said that the chance of the deal were very, very slim.

She also said that I couldn't come back within the 90 days and get a different phone model without breaking the Verizon contract.
 
messenger13 said:
Why does this make me chuckle? Could it be that ... not everything you read on the "innernet" isn't TRUE?! :D :D :D
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Well, yeah.

Second question:

Can I have my dad go there bright and early and pick up a few Bionics and then not activate them? Or do they have to do it at the kiosk?

I'd like to be there for that, but I have school.
 
I'm planning on replacing one of my announce day OG Droids with a Bionic. I've also got a small 15% discount (access and feature) on my Verizon account through my employer and the old school unlimited data plans. I've got a NE2 on one and an upgrade available on another plus a DX upgradeable next year, all under a family plan.

If I purchase the Bionic through Costco, do I lose any of the original discounts? Any other differences (outside of the noted return policies and of course "the deal") in the end result (now or later) instead of getting it through my Verizon store?

TIA,
Al
 
tehsusenoh said:
My question: Is the deal real?

I was just at Costco just 30 minutes ago, asking questions.

The lady I had talked to was extremely knowledgeable, and even had the Bionic dummy units (they weren't out on the floor). She said that the chance of the deal were very, very slim.
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FWIW i just called 3 separate costco locations and they all without hesitation informed me that the bionic would be coming with the accessories pack and that apparently all costco phones have similar deals. here's hoping! :)
 
Does the Costco member's name have to be on the VZW account? Meaning can a Costco member buy the phone and activate it for somebody else's VZW account?
 
asianguy335 said:
FWIW i just called 3 separate costco locations and they all without hesitation informed me that the bionic would be coming with the accessories pack and that apparently all costco phones have similar deals. here's hoping! :)
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They may have been referring to the leather case, car charger, headset and screen protector that all Costco phones have. Make sure that, when you ask, specify the details of the offer so you don't get jipped.
 
Stopped by my local costco after work today. Noticed two different people working the phone booth, went over to talk to them. They were much nicer than the usual folks who work there. They said they just got transferred over from another store earlier this week.

As far as the bionic is concerned, they said they usually get phones 30 to 90 days after its released by verizon, so they don't expect it until October or later.
With regards to free accessories, they only said they know about the usual free case, car charger headset etc. Nothing about a dock.

I don't know how knowledgeable they are. But at least one of the guys knew everything about every verizon phone they had. Better than most of the verizon store reps I've dealt with in the past.
 
thenew3 said:
Stopped by my local costco after work today. Noticed two different people working the phone booth, went over to talk to them. They were much nicer than the usual folks who work there. They said they just got transferred over from another store earlier this week.

As far as the bionic is concerned, they said they usually get phones 30 to 90 days after its released by verizon, so they don't expect it until October or later.
With regards to free accessories, they only said they know about the usual free case, car charger headset etc. Nothing about a dock.

I don't know how knowledgeable they are. But at least one of the guys knew everything about every verizon phone they had. Better than most of the verizon store reps I've dealt with in the past.
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wait wait... is that mean we cant get accessory deal and bionic at Costco on release date? and we have to go to verizon store??

Yankee can you please confirm or disprove this??
 
thenew3 said:
As far as the bionic is concerned, they said they usually get phones 30 to 90 days after its released by verizon, so they don't expect it until October or later.
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Not so fast.

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Those 'new' people may have been nicer, but they definitely weren't any brighter. 30-45 days after launch? Why would they be selling the phone then that early? Who TF would buy and wait that long to get their phone?
 
johnlgalt said:
Those 'new' people may have been nicer, but they definitely weren't any brighter. 30-45 days after launch? Why would they be selling the phone then that early? Who TF would buy and wait that long to get their phone?
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I certainly hope they were wrong. However, they said they are still waiting on the first shipment of Droid 3 which came out what, 5 or 6 weeks ago? All they have received so far is a dummy display and one working demo unit.

Even the Samsung Droid Charge, they claim they only received their first shipment about a month ago and it was only 5 phones which they sold out the first day they had it.

I'm going to stop by on 9/8 just in case :)
 
thenew3 said:
I certainly hope they were wrong. However, they said they are still waiting on the first shipment of Droid 3 which came out what, 5 or 6 weeks ago? All they have received so far is a dummy display and one working demo unit.

Even the Samsung Droid Charge, they claim they only received their first shipment about a month ago and it was only 5 phones which they sold out the first day they had it.

I'm going to stop by on 9/8 just in case :)
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Costco already has the D3s. They just cant sell it in the stores until the D2 Global inventory sells out.

It's available on their website instead.
 
I got my droid 3 at costco two weeks ago, and was told that the delay was due to a backorder.....I was also told that I could exchange for any other phone within 90 days.
 
I am also interested in hearing the answers to these questions... The Nexus Prime is on my radar, but my OG Droid will barely make the last week to the bionic :S
 
So let me get this straight, I am due for an upgrade on my OG Droid. Unfortunatly, I dont have a costco around me for over 100 miles, but will be buying from Verizon. When I do, I will have 90 days to return the phone and get a different one? So for example, I can return the bionic when the Prime comes out and get that? Do I have to pay for a re-stocking fee? Does the $300 carry over to the prime if I return the Bionic?

Thanks
 
BringItSon said:
wait wait... is that mean we cant get accessory deal and bionic at Costco on release date? and we have to go to verizon store??

Yankee can you please confirm or disprove this??
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That's also my big concern.

I'd rather forgo the extras and get it on 9/8 - so if I have to preorder today at noon I will.

....tick tock!! LOL
 
ttaylor0024 said:
So let me get this straight, I am due for an upgrade on my OG Droid. Unfortunatly, I dont have a costco around me for over 100 miles, but will be buying from Verizon. When I do, I will have 90 days to return the phone and get a different one? So for example, I can return the bionic when the Prime comes out and get that? Do I have to pay for a re-stocking fee? Does the $300 carry over to the prime if I return the Bionic?

Thanks
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no, verizon only gives you 14 days after that...it's yours! costco gives you 14 days to return and reverse your contract...then you still have 90 days to exchange for different device...no restocking fee...although I have not tested this yet...my local stores all say it is no problem, just pay the difference....although Yankee says this can vary from store to store....I plan on getting the bionic as I am not fully satisfied with the D3...random restarts every day...I specifically asked the 90 day policy question multiple times and will be very upset if it doesn't hold true on the 8th!
 
Yankee is missing, and this thread has made me a little uncertain on how legitimate this deal is...
 
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