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***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**

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I think any of the indirect or third party retailer stores saying it's still coming out tomorrow probably haven't got the memo/word of the delay. It would be great if some people scored one Friday but...yeah, not sure.
 
mrmax86 said:
I called 611 on my way to work this morning to inquire about getting the 3G-to-4G $100 discount for the Midwest. It was granted to me no questions asked (I live in central IN). I mentioned that I planned on getting the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, "if it ever comes out" and the CSR laughed.

After processing my request, she voluntarily checked to see the status of the release date for the SGN, and put me on hold for a few minutes. She said that on yesterday, it was the 9th, but that another e-mail was sent out declaring the release date undefined.

I know a lot of rumors have been swirling about whether the SGN is going to be released tomorrow or not, but at least from my phone call, it doesn't sound like there is a release date yet #whatelseisnew.

But do take advantage of that discount. It is super easy to get! Just note the criteria listed in the first paragraph.

Cheers!!
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Where is this paragraph? I'm still trying to figure out if the flier I got in the mail is related to this 3G to 4G thing. I posted scans of it in the discount thread, but I'll post it here, too if necessary.

Also, it better come out before 12/25, because that flier says this offer expires 12/25
 
atrayn22 said:
I have a crazy story for everyone!

I was at Starbucks this morning at about 9:30 AM and there was a Verizon Premium Retailer next door so I decided to stop in. I asked if he had any demo units of the Galaxy Nexus and he said no but they received a bunch of units to sell yesterday and could sell me one today.

I played dumb and said "I'll take one right now". He went into the back, got one out and started getting it ready for the sale. We confirmed it was 32 GB, placed the SIM card in and started proceeding through the activation and sale. He said it showed up in his system to sell so he could sell it to me! As I'm waiting for him to finish up the paperwork I'm having images of me taking a picture of myself with my new Nexus and posting it on here. I was thinking "I hope that doesn't close the thread!" I kept pacing in the store waiting for the sale to be complete. I thought I was about to pull off the swindle of the century.

Well unfortunately we got to a point where he didn't know if the upgrade price should be $299 or $399 so he had to call his manager. He called and the manager told him he could not sell me the Nexus today and that Verizon had asked them not to sell the units yet. I said "come on, I won't tell anyone" (yeah right). He said he couldn't because it would show up in inventory and he'd get in trouble but he took my number and said he'd call me as soon as he received the OK to sell them.

I WAS SOOOOOOO CLOSE!!!

Well at least this confirms that there is no "LOCK" on activating the SIMs or the Nexus and if you can trick someone into letting you buy one then congratulations you get one early! I called a few more stores after that but unfortunately all of the others were more knowledgeable than this one... Good luck Nexus pioneers!
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I forgot to mention....at least a few of the other stores I called seemed optimistic for tomorrow...
 
Youkai said:
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Yum! I'm a low-carber and that is one of my FAVORITE breakfast items. Unfortunately, it's too easy to eat all 6 in one sitting. :D
 
I forgot to put up a post about a discussion I had last week with a local VZW manager here, re: contracts / unlimited data.

According to him (not sure I agree 100% with all of it), the bottom line, the "unlimited data" is a "feature" and NOT part of the contract. Once you buy your phone, and you get a receipt showing the features, it'll be listed there. He said it was not listed on the contract. I think he's at least right on that. Not sure you could argue successfully that it part of it, since it is used to 'draw in' sales...to entice people to buy, etc etc. Note that when you buy a phone in store, you pay them, THEN they print off the TOS, and THEN you sign to accept it. That just wreaks of problems, signing AFTER you've committed by paying for it.

I mentioned the rumors about possibly cutting off the unlimited plans in March, and he was aware of the VZW talk about it, and said it wouldn't surprise him if VZW did that, but right now, they weren't doing it (implying in March.)

So, FWIW....there you have it.
 
Why am I torturing myself by watching the Nexus unveiling video again??
(and why did I nearly tear up when I heard "We're launching the galaxy nexus in the US in November" part...:()
 
naknc said:
Corporate store just outside Raleigh, NC where I had an appt tomorrow at 9 to pick up G Nex ... yes we have them in stock, but we are not allowed to sell them tomorrow. My contact seemed pissed about it and sorry. Said he would call when he had more info. Just add this to the other hundreds of similar stories.
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Is that the one in the Southpoint Mall? I'm here on business and was thinking about stopping by to see if I could at least check out the phone, not buy it since I promised by buddy the commission. I've got nothing else to do tonight, so figured it'd at least be worth a shot to try and get some time with the Nexus.
 
So i went to try my luck at my local corp vzw store. They said that it was pushed back indefinitely, which is bs. I asked if they had accessories and was handed off to a nice female rep. She brough out 4 different cases, screen protectors, standard battery, and extra battery charger. So i bought another case, have the tpu, and the extra battery charger.

I asked her if they were in the back and she said there are a lot pf unopened boxes so wasnt sure. But its def not being cancelled. She actually laughed when i told her the rumored reason for push back.

On a lighter side of things, costco near me is expecting them today and said they will sell me one tomorrow!
 
DucatiDude said:
Just got off the phone with my friendly local Costco Verizon rep, Nate.

Me: Hey, I'd like to come pick up the Galaxy Nexus and switch to Verizon.
Nate: Cool, come in tomorrow and I'll take care of you.
Me (starting to sweat): Uh, really, tomorrow, you say?
Nate: That's correct, tomorrow.
Me: You mean tomorrow, like in tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 9th?
Nate (Laughing): Yes, sir.
Me: Uh, you're absolutely positive about this?
Nate: Yes, we can sell it tomorrow.
Me: Er, do you have it now?
Nate: No, we're expecting our shipment today.
Me: Sweet...what's your name?
Nate: Nate
Me: Thanks Nate! See you tomorrow!
Nate: Goodbye
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Tried my luck with the Costco near me, no dice.

asked if they were going to be selling the GN tomorrow and he said that they were not going to be selling it tomorrow. It was slated for tomorrow but "Verizon pulled back on it" and he also said "we're expecting to sell it some time next week" hopefully this is just Verizon's "shut up" tactics well at work, and they do in fact end up revoking their "coming soon" and end up selling it tomorrow.
 
DucatiDude said:
Just got off the phone with my friendly local Costco Verizon rep, Nate.

Me: Hey, I'd like to come pick up the Galaxy Nexus and switch to Verizon.
Nate: Cool, come in tomorrow and I'll take care of you.
Me (starting to sweat): Uh, really, tomorrow, you say?
Nate: That's correct, tomorrow.
Me: You mean tomorrow, like in tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 9th?
Nate (Laughing): Yes, sir.
Me: Uh, you're absolutely positive about this?
Nate: Yes, we can sell it tomorrow.
Me: Er, do you have it now?
Nate: No, we're expecting our shipment today.
Me: Sweet...what's your name?
Nate: Nate
Me: Thanks Nate! See you tomorrow!
Nate: Goodbye
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With all the confirmations that the GNex is delayed again, don't be surprised if, when you get there, the person in charge says Nate was mistaken.

Corporate communication in general is poor. For all those folks whose stores are still telling you that you can get this tomorrow, it's highly possible they are still working from the previous Dec 9th release date communication, and the retraction of that is still sitting unread in some manager's inbox.
 
djcs219 said:
So i went to try my luck at my local corp vzw store. They said that it was pushed back indefinitely, which is bs. I asked if they had accessories and was handed off to a nice female rep. She brough out 4 different cases, screen protectors, standard battery, and extra battery charger. So i bought another case, have the tpu, and the extra battery charger.

I asked her if they were in the back and she said there are a lot pf unopened boxes so wasnt sure. But its def not being cancelled. She actually laughed when i told her the rumored reason for push back.

On a lighter side of things, costco near me is expecting them today and said they will sell me one tomorrow!
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hey buddy, doubt coscto will be selling them. I called my local one and he said, we're supposed to but we're not sure if it's being released tomorrow. So your costco probably just hasn't gotten the news yet.
 
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