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It's Sunday, 2/6... Who went to Best Buy?

The Vzn rep I talked to in the store said she was pretty sure it would be $30 for data either 200 or 250, prob 250 since its a 4G, she was a lot more helpful than anyone at BB
 
So, just got back from bb. Couldn't pre order because you have to be eligible for the 2 year upgrade. I am eligible for the 1 year upgrade. They said phone will be available on the 14, unless it gets pushed back. Whatever! I am sick of waiting for this phone! Also said the phone is $249 for upgrades or new service. $599 for full retail.
Guess I am back to waiting. And, I still hate bb.
 
I'm waiting till Verizon makes it available. I definitely only want a one year contract. Too bad BB isn't offering one or I'd be down for it. I understand with the buy back program you get money towards a new phone, but one year from now I don't want to have to pay full retail for a new phone, even if I get a percentage back of the price. I'd still have to come up with a boatload of cash.
 
So basically... they are giving you a gift card to apply to a phone that may or may not be released on the 14th or the 17th or the 24th... and there is nothing in writing on the data plan?


That is exactly what the story seems to be across multiple tech blogs and here.... Me.. Im going to wait to hold one in hand.. I don't like to buy what I can't see and look at first in person.. Def plan on getting one, but will just hold out the couple weeks..


If I don't like it, I'm not going to buy it when I go to pick it up. That $50 gift card can go towards whatever. And unfortunately, I spent too much too often at BB!
 
I was the first person at my local BB to pre-order! They actually had a sign sitting in the mobile area advertising the pre-order which was kind of cool. The girl there didn't have a definitive release date but said her manager told her he thought it would be the 14th. She said they had been told that (for now) the data plan rates wouldn't change. The phone is $249.99 for a 2 year contract. They gave me a receipt and a BB gift card (which won't be activated until you take it back when you pickup and actually purchase the phone). She filled out a Thunderbolt pre-order form they had been provided with all of my info and said they'd call me when it was ready for pickup. She showed me a couple of accessories they already have for the phone but said they weren't allowed to sell them yet.
 
I was the first person at my local BB to pre-order! They actually had a sign sitting in the mobile area advertising the pre-order which was kind of cool. The girl there didn't have a definitive release date but said her manager told her he thought it would be the 14th. She said they had been told that (for now) the data plan rates wouldn't change. The phone is $249.99 for a 2 year contract. They gave me a receipt and a BB gift card (which won't be activated until you take it back when you pickup and actually purchase the phone). She filled out a Thunderbolt pre-order form they had been provided with all of my info and said they'd call me when it was ready for pickup. She showed me a couple of accessories they already have for the phone but said they weren't allowed to sell them yet.


Were the accessories just the run-of-the mill case and/or charger? Anything unusual?
 
I was the first person at my local BB to pre-order! They actually had a sign sitting in the mobile area advertising the pre-order which was kind of cool. The girl there didn't have a definitive release date but said her manager told her he thought it would be the 14th. She said they had been told that (for now) the data plan rates wouldn't change. The phone is $249.99 for a 2 year contract. They gave me a receipt and a BB gift card (which won't be activated until you take it back when you pickup and actually purchase the phone). She filled out a Thunderbolt pre-order form they had been provided with all of my info and said they'd call me when it was ready for pickup. She showed me a couple of accessories they already have for the phone but said they weren't allowed to sell them yet.


Were the accessories just the run-of-the mill case and/or charger? Anything unusual?
Just run of the mill accessories so far but she made sure to show them to me so I could use my gift card to buy them. Ha!
 
What advantage is there going to the verizon store rather than just getting it from BB? Its all the same price in the end right? I just dont feel like possibly dealing with lines and it being sold out.
 
What advantage is there going to the verizon store rather than just getting it from BB? Its all the same price in the end right? I just dont feel like possibly dealing with lines and it being sold out.

I called my BB and couldn't pre order because you have to be eligible for the 2 year upgrade. I am eligible for the 1 year upgrade. For some reason they won't do it that way like VZW.
 
What advantage is there going to the verizon store rather than just getting it from BB? Its all the same price in the end right? I just dont feel like possibly dealing with lines and it being sold out.

I called my BB and couldn't pre order because you have to be eligible for the 2 year upgrade. I am eligible for the 1 year upgrade. For some reason they won't do it that way like VZW.
BB didnt ask or check to see if i was eligible for an upgrade...im buying my TB straight out my upgrade isnt untill september...

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Ouch, full price!? lol

So if you preorder from BB then when the phone finally comes out, you only pay 2-year pricing (assuming you have an upgrade)?

...Not that it matters, I won't dish out any money until I know 4G won't cost me more per month than 3G....

And my BB people are actually pretty cool, I know more than them, but they're nice.
 
What advantage is there going to the verizon store rather than just getting it from BB? Its all the same price in the end right? I just dont feel like possibly dealing with lines and it being sold out.

I called my BB and couldn't pre order because you have to be eligible for the 2 year upgrade. I am eligible for the 1 year upgrade. For some reason they won't do it that way like VZW.
BB didnt ask or check to see if i was eligible for an upgrade...im buying my TB straight out my upgrade isnt untill september...

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I'm with you, buying it straight out, my upgrade is not until August and at that point there should be some dual core's with unlocked bootloaders out by then. My wife asked me what I want for V-Day and I since she "thought" we were not buying each other x-mass gifts and she loves her diamond tennis bracelet I get the TB at full price...

It will end up going to her when I upgrade in August anyways.
 
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