Yesterday after work I went into my local Verizon store and asked to speak to a salesman about purchasing a Droid.
The manager was standing at the sales kiosk with him, and I asked him about the 30 day return policy and what happens if another phone comes out. He confirmed what was posted on the VZW web site, and asked me what phone I was waiting for.
I told him I was originally waiting for the Nexus One, until I heard about all the screen issues. Then I said I was waiting for ADR6300, the HTC Incredible. He said he had never heard of it, and they typically get notified 2-3 months in advance on all phones. They knew about the Devour 3 months before it even shipped to anyone he said. I asked him what was filling the slot for the EoL Eris, his reply was that the Devour is just fine for that slot.
He did not do the "wink wink, nudge nudge" that other people in the thread have had managers or sales reps do. He made no suggestions towards any new products from HTC soon at all.
If he's right, then I did the right thing as I am not waiting over 2-3 months. If he's wrong, then I'll be returning this. I don't see any reason for him to lie to me, since the new phone would actually cost more.
You guys are welcome to call the corporate store on Tilton Road in Northfield, NJ and speak to a sales rep.