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[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
Or you luck out and encounter a very knowledgeable employee (from what people told me of Wal-Mart, I was not expecting this at all) and buy it from him while the t-mobile rep is there in the store updating some things next to you at the phone display.

If T-Mobile cared so much about no early sales, they'd ship the devices in secured, GPS-tracked packages with wireless tamper alarms (as Apple does).

Wal-Mart dude's stance was that he had them, people wanted them (he was jealous because he wanted one too but is not eligible for upgrade for another month), and he was going to sell them what they wanted.

Anyway, for anyone in the Seattle area if you can go there during an off peak time it's only about 45 minutes away from downtown --a serious trek, but there's still one left and they will sell it to you.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Can anyone else confirm this? They actually put something in the system? If so, major bummer since I definitely could have got it yesterday as long as my plan was correct, which it is now.

Maybe I'll get lucky and the girl from yesterday will be there and sell it to me anyway lol.
[HTC Sensation] bigpoolie:
Did the kiosk at your Wal-Mart give the associate a warning message?
[HTC Sensation] jsoldo:
Tried that. They both agreed that I am indeed eligible for a full upgrade, but the walmart "system" wouldnt let them do it. Any ideas?
[HTC Sensation] hah2110:
:-(:confused::eek::(
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
On my way to walmart to try to buy one on contract is sucky ass socal. Wish me luck.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Good luck! Please report back if successful.

I'm off work in an hour, and my hunt will start. Will be good to know which places to avoid.
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
When I went to the walmart last night, the girl who was going to sell me the phone knew nothing about this new "not selling phones outright" deal walmart is pulling. I would have gotten the phone but my debit card messed up. I went back today and the employees said they cant sell phones outright. Do you guys think theres a message in the computer system or it was just a word of mouth thing and not all the employees are aware of it?
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I'm in LA. Where are you located? If you find one PLEASE let me know how much they have in stock as well. I'm headed to the walmart on 190th and normadie in gardena cali.
[HTC Sensation] cwee477:
Can't wait to get the phone but I'm not able to upgrade till june 15.... 5 more days other wise I would have picked up from walmart already...

5 long miserable days
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
I think I called them earlier and they didn't have any in stock. The one in downtown Long Beach has a few in stock but doesn't sell outright.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Can I please have the adress to the one in downtown long beach? I'm basically here so I'm about to try it. And buying outright just means you can't buy it without contract right?
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Outright is the full price, $600.

151 E 5Th St

Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: (562) 435-8389
[HTC Sensation] earthwalkx:
Got Mine!!!! WOOO HOOO

I got mine yesterday, TMob rep IN the store and he helped me get around the flexpay acct I had been on. So, there ARE Reps that will do whats right!! :D
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Thank you so much! If there are none here I will head there. You called them today right? How many did they have in stock?
[HTC Sensation] MrR0ng:
No dice in Vegas

Just tried 3 different Wal Marts in Vegas. They all said that they HAD been selling them, but that they had been told to stop.
[HTC Sensation] dancedreamfly:
Called Torrance Walmart again just to try my luck, rep said they already have them but are waiting til the 12th to sell.
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
They had around 4 or 5. I actually went there. When you go, tell me the name of the associate that helps you. Inquire about buying the phone full price and if that's okay to do.
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
He was well aware that he was selling them ahead of the official release date, but didn't specifically mention any warning message on the system.

The system didn't let him add any options to the voice plan I signed up for (the base $39.99/mo plan) though, which I thought at the time might have been an indication that something was up.

The T-Mobile rep in the store asked the guy if their POS system was set up for the device, and if so then technically it was OK to sell it. I guess the T-Mobile POS system is.. a P.O.S. and a bit more restricted ;)
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
on my way there now. They have about 3 or 4 there now I just called to confirm. If you could go up there early PLEASE reserve one for me until I get there. WISH ME LUCK guys.thank you so much arcadia. If anything, if I get there and there are some left, ill ask them to keep in stock for you bro.
[HTC Sensation] dancedreamfly:
Arcadia and I came from there and they absolutely refused to sell them outright. So pissed. They brought out the boxes and everything.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
I live in Inglewood but work in Burbank. Trying the Panorama City location again once I'm off. If no luck I may try the one on Crenshaw, their staff is pretty incompetent(no offense to any workers there).

I guess it's no biggie to wait till Sunday, but I WANT IT NOW! lol
[HTC Sensation] recondo1202:
Jarretth...please keep the board posted if you find any Walmart's that will sell...

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Will do!

Maybe it wasn't such a good thing for TmoNews to post it on their website, eh? lol
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Incase you didn't see my last message, take note of who the associate is and if they know about the off contract rule. It seems that some associates know about it while others don't. Inquire about buying the phone full price and see if they allow it.
[HTC Sensation] scmurphy13:
Gonna have to wait until the 12th. Trying to sell my G2x and the Walmarts here claim to not have them.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Just got my sensation. I asked them bro about buying it off contract but she SPECIFICALLY said she couldn't. When I got in line she asked me was I trying to buy it off contract and if so, I should just leave. I did try though I'm sorry. Thank you SO MUCH arcadia you have no idea how much I appreciate this. Gonna let it charge when I get home the lady turned it on lol.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
The one in long beach will I just got mines. No where else is.. like seriously. Either they don't have it in stock or the reps are smart. Only spot to get it from in cali is long beach from what I see.
[HTC Sensation] mpjohns3:
After this whole experience I am never buying anything from Walmart again.. I was still trying to find a way around having my mom as the primary account holder, so I went in to T-mobile to confirm that I am authorized to make changes to the account and explained the whole thing to them. They said to have Walmart call 611 and they would authorize it that way. When I get to Walmart they REFUSE TO EVEN MAKE THE CALL. T-mobile can have an extra $50, I'll be buying it in the store, where at least they try to help their customers. Hopefully it will be S-off.

Oh, and to the people saying your T-mobile pushed back the date (the 18th & 25th if i remember what i read correctly) I asked about that too and they told me it is still being released the 15th, so call around I guess and find a store that will carry them.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Well I'm lucky I brought my mom with me. I'm probably S=on but eh whatever if the other devices come with s=off, ill be s=off a few hours later lol
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
paul just got his sensation and it came with s-off and a software update so I don't think they are kidding about turning s-off for our sensation. When you think we all will be getting this s-off glory? If anything, ill take it back when other devices ship with s-off and just trade it in with one of those.
[HTC Sensation] raysacr:
How much is it gonna be without contract?
[HTC Sensation] desztan:
Can I call up customer service of T-Mobile and get it unlock?
[HTC Sensation] xnifex:
Anyone planning on calling up Customer Care tomorrow/today to see if they can order over the phone?
[HTC Sensation] tampabay2004:
Target does sell phones off contract. They're usually about $50 more there in in TMo stores though. If you have a Target credit/debit card, they do qualify for the 5% off, though.
[HTC Sensation] Lcrkz0023:
I tried for the hell of it this morning. No luck
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
If you are a T-Mobile customer and not new they will unlock it free. Not sure if they offer any unlocking for non-customers.
[HTC Sensation] vetruvet:
Same here. Got the generic 06/15 response...
[HTC Sensation] ufokid22:
Just got my htc sensation at a walmart in New Orleans
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
People will want to see proof. Me included. :)

T-Mobile branded? Check and see if you have S-OFF.

-Edit-

Hold volume rocker down and power button when you turn on the phone to check for Ship or Eng S-OFF
[HTC Sensation] Birdsfan:
I called customer service this am..nothing new still the 15th.
[HTC Sensation] erp2863:
How much was it at Walmart? I'm headed to Costco this morning to check. I'm on the fence of whether I want to spend $400 on 2 Sensations (one for wife) or $100 for 2 GX2's that are on sale now at Costco.
[HTC Sensation] Birdsfan:
I'm in a Walmart in horsham pa and they have them in stock, buying as I write this. Don't know price yet as they don't have registered in their system
[HTC Sensation] cmylxgo:
Just called one of the Rochester Hills stores here in MI and they don't have them. I asked them for off contract pricing and they said: It's not in my system yet. But they do have live demo units.

-CMY
[HTC Sensation] cwee477:
Would like to know the price
[HTC Sensation] Chris19145:
Report back I'm not too far from there, do they also do upgrades and how much with that?
[HTC Sensation] dellybelly:
I work right near Horsham; is it the one on Blair mill? May stop by at lunch if it's legit.
[HTC Sensation] lilcleo001:
Calling T-Mobile

I'm in the Los Angeles area. If anyone is successful in getting the Sensation @ a T-Mobile store please post! I'm going to start calling when the first store opens.
[HTC Sensation] Birdsfan:
It is the super Walmart off Blair mill road and I'm doing an upgrade. Still waiting on the price as they have to call to get into their system, only 3 phones left.
[HTC Sensation] aw1974:
I'm also in the Detroit area. I just called pretty much every T-mo store in the west suburbs and every one of them said the 15th.

Time to try WalMart and see if they'll sell the phone without contract.
[HTC Sensation] aaronkt:
I tried to go to the walmart here in north Kansas City and they would not sell me the phone becuase its not in the system and there is not a price.
[HTC Sensation] mpjohns3:
I would have done that but I'm in Florida and my parents live in Washington... My mom offered to buy it and mail it to me, but I want to be able to return it if they go on sale for Father's Day so I'll just wait. I've had my MT3G for 22 months so I can probably make it last another 5-8 days.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
In the parking lot now, just got mine. Van Nuys and roscoe. There was a tmo rep there too. Only one phone left and someone called asking about it so better hurry. Angela helped me
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Haha that's crazy. I was actually gonna head up there to get one a while ago but arcadia helped me and told me to go to the one in long beach. I would've had you pissed ;) Try to go there pal its more than one left. Also guys don't listen to the people on the phone.. they are idiots. I called them and asked them for the phone at the same spot jarretth got his from and they said they had one left in stock.. called back an hour late for confirmation and they said they haven't heard of the phone.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
If they go on sale, I might kill someone.

But eh no biggie it was only 148.88 (plus tax) how much cheaper can they make it? And id advise to get it now since the device is going out of stock already and its not even up on the walmart website or on display. Wasn't no where to be found at the one I went to but since I knew what the device was she gave it to me.
[HTC Sensation] dcplaya:
I just picked mine up from a Walmart in Cincinnati. It was $638 after taxes, bought it outright.

I just asked the guy if they were selling them and he looked around and said sure!
[HTC Sensation] miguelson:
just got back from a walmart in tempe,az didnt have them on display, but i spotted it thru the glass and asked the guy what htc phone that was. he grabbed it looked me up in the system. but it said i wasnt upgrade eligible yet wtf!! i did call tmo and changed my acct to a even more plan with 2yr . but maybe it takes some time to go thru the walmart system. any input? guys
[HTC Sensation] recondo1202:
Damn...I'm about an hour away!

I'm gonna head over and if it were meant to be, it'll be there for me...

How do you like it so far?
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I like this phone alot so far. just not digging the lightassedness (reminds me of a vibrant) and the fact it doesn't have the battery latch like my vision.
[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
I love it so far but I'm coming from a Bold 9700 so this is a huge upgrade lol. Sounded like someone was on their way for it tho but good luck!
[HTC Sensation] nemoshotyany:
Got mine from walmart today. Awesome phone so far. 3/4g speeds blow Sprint out the water

Sent from my Supasonic
[HTC Sensation] recondo1202:
Thanks for the feedback guys!
[HTC Sensation] knux11:
Walmart price matches right?

If i bought it full price, i should be able to go there after Tmo releases and get 50 bucks back, right?
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
Nope. Apparantly walmart can't do that against tmo.
[HTC Sensation] Profondo_Rosso:
is that right? Oh well...:mad:
[HTC Sensation] ChrisAC84:
I am on my third Sensation. It has been surprisingly easy for me to find them. I went to 2 separate Walmarts, one I worked at. The first did one exchange, but my 3/4G speeds were still non-existent, so I called the store I work at and they told me (the manager told me) that they didn't have any. So I texted my friend who works there, and she said yeah they had 4 left. So I went and exhanged it again, but still getting the same slow speeds (.3-.6 Mbps). She told me that they got a not that the phone wasn't to be sold anymore until June 15th, June 12th in high volume stores (like mine). But of course, she let me exchange it anyway. I just wish I could get 4G speeds. If it doesn't improve in the 14 day grace period, I will return it and go with Sprint's Evo 3D :(
[HTC Sensation] cnraghu:
I just got it from Walmart - New Jersey, US.

600 + Tax. I will probably check on 15 June. If I am saving 50$, I will return it in Walmart and get it from Tmo.... No restocking fees in Walmart ;-)
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
I still don't understand why California Walmarts are the only ones not allowing us to buy the phone full price.
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
Checked the local Vegas, NV Walmart today and they should have them June 13th :)
[HTC Sensation] GUnitNJ:
Where in NJ?
[HTC Sensation] magnum_touchpro:
wowww man i went through the same problem, and i was a authorized user with tmobile.. i just went back later with my mom and got the phone.. walmart is horrible.. customer service sucks i had to deal with a bunch of morons over there, i had to point to the phone while they looked everywhere for it [even under att/verizon] display.. bunch of idiots i kept pointin to where it was but he was just too retarded.

anyway i got the phone n got the fucccck out, hopefully i dont have to return with any issues..

got mine @ puyallup, wa walmart, there was 2 left when i left.
[HTC Sensation] ridikolous:
Just pick one up at a North Kansas city walmart. Man what a sexy phone. Too bad can't root its yet.
[HTC Sensation] cnraghu:
Ledgewood, NJ

They still had four left.
[HTC Sensation] recondo1202:
Went to the Walmart in Baldwin Park and Monrovia and neither one would sell early...saw one box in the case at Baldwin Park but nothing in Monrovia....

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[HTC Sensation] jarretth:
Got home and realized the girl didn't put the top of the box in my bag. WTH? I doubt I return it but if I do will I need this? I'm sure they threw it away now but should I go back to see if it's still there?
[HTC Sensation] julez456:
Got mine 2 days ago at a Wal-Mart in Chesapeake, VA. $600 + tax full price.
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Which walmart did you go to? Do they sell outright?
[HTC Sensation] baymon:
Have you checked the 4G coverage in your town? To be more precise, you should try comparing a speed test result with another tmo 4G device to make sure that it's the coverage problem instead of the phone.

I have to admit that this phone's signal is very finicky and likes to crap out even in the plain out. But I've managed to score 1.7Mbps dl/1.3Mbps ul tonight in the out open.

The only concern that I have right now is the battery. It gets really hot and depleted like a thirsty man with a jamba juice. I have yet to see the 1.5% drain/hr like the reviews that I've read around, granted that the HSPA+ coverage in my town kinda sucks.
[HTC Sensation] ChrisAC84:
Yeah, I thought that. But when I talked to Tmobile, they checked the coverage and didn't seem to think that was the problem. It may be, because when I had the Galaxy S 4G, I had crap service too, and thought it was just the phone. Maybe I can convince my friend who has the Galaxy S 4G to let me put my SIM in and test it. But if that is the case, I am definitely going to jump ship back to Sprint and the Evo 3D. I know they have coverage here, even if it is just 3G, it's still faster than this
[HTC Sensation] metajames:
Called my local walmart, they claimed to have them in stock. Drove all they way there then waited half a hour in line but they refused to sell one to me off contract. I just wanted to pay the $600 and swap in my existing sim. They said it was the policy of the store management...

Anyone else run into this issue?
[HTC Sensation] digiholic:
Been loving this thread the whole time and reading about everyone getting their phones. Just need the OP to get one now.

My 4g has been solid three days now. Been running speed tests all over town. Usually run in the 3-9 Mbs range.
[HTC Sensation] kgbkny:
I ran into the same exact issue at the Secaucus, NJ Walmart. Sat in Lincoln Tunnel traffic for over an hour, only to be turned away by the manager. To add insult to injury, a member of the T-Mobile forum was able to buy one at the same store the following day.
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Yeah I don't get it. These people are nitwits. Why even list the off contract pricing.
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
yup.. it's wal-mart
[HTC Sensation] watchnj:
I was turned down also in Secaucus Walmart

if anyone in North Jersey has one to sell, ill buy it
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Here it is, winking at me through the glass at the Airway Heights, WA Walmart. I see atleast three in there and ZERO demand for them. Rats. I am not eligible for an upgrade but hot damn I wish I was. Its teasing me, winking and blowing kisses. Anyone know if its possible for retentions to force upgrade eligibility in their system? They offered to sell it to me direct through them at a discount but not to give me a full upgrade in the system. I would like to be able to have Walmart see I am eligible. Thoughts?

EDIT: Called retentions, told them I needed a phone now, couldn't wait for them to mail one. I said I wanted to get one at a corporate store, and asked if they could change my upgrade date to today as a courtesy. They said no dice, their system simply isn't capable. I dunno about that but whatever. I said I'd go look at Sprint phones and she said good luck.
[HTC Sensation] watchnj:
your teasing us!!!!!!!
[HTC Sensation] TJBunch1228:
Hey atleast I'm not the only one suffering!
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I was going to upload a picture of the device when I got it yesterday.. would've been an asshole if I did lol. And the rep at walmart told me to just be happy she was selling the sensation to me. She said they recieved a memo saying they could sell it, but only on contract. I think its mainly because they aren't supposed to be selling them anyway. At the walmart I went to they didn't have em on display or had the price showing or anything. If it wasn't for arcadia I wouldn't have even guessed it was there.
[HTC Sensation] flavor2k:
That is how I felt when I went on the 8th and they had the phone and were about to upgrade me but I am not eligible for upgrade until SEPT 2011. So it was like NO PHONE FOR YOU!!!! Oh well I will be at TMO store first thing WED JUN 15th morning.
[HTC Sensation] scmurphy13:
I have to wait until tomorrow (6/12). The Walmart here won't sell until tomorrow, so I'll be there at 10am when they open the mobile dept. We've been off-contract for a while, and I've been paying full price for phones, but I'm gonna put us back on contract to get this. Being as I'm an authorized user on the account, I'm hoping there will be no problems. I've confirmed with T-Mobile twice that it wouldn't be a problem. Here's hoping.
[HTC Sensation] ChrisAC84:
There shouldn't be an issue. It should show up in the system, it does at the store I work at. The problem is the associates. Some don't really know what they are doing, so they think it HAS to be the primary account holder. I have done many contracts for authorized users, but have heard of them being turned down by other associates as well. Good luck!
[HTC Sensation] pimpmaneaton:
Well for anybody in Utah interested the Costco in sandy has them in stock. 199 after 50 mail in rebate.
[HTC Sensation] scmurphy13:
Thanks. I'm gonna be pissed if they don't let me. It should be fine even if we're going from Even More Plus to Even More?
[HTC Sensation] Dunks15t:
Walmart

Does anyone know if you can upgrade on walmarts website tomorrow for the sensation? And if so will it be available 12am 6/12?
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
just to torture you guys a little, I found a photo I took with my Inspire of the Sensation when I was in the parking lot leaving the store
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
ROFL

Nice pic. You drivin a mini? I see a short shifter, no? :)
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I don't get it.. why would people rather buy this phone for 199 at Costco or tmobile rather than 148.88 at walmart..this has to have been the best buy I've had in a while.
[HTC Sensation] recondo1202:
Walmart at van buys and roscoe have 2 but the nitwit Tom rep will only sell to you if you upgrade or add a new line...need their commission I guess.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I've been saying this since I bought mines yesterday lol.
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
I still have ny screen protector on like a loser. lol :P
[HTC Sensation] Shaquiel Harris:
If these phones have been ready to go since the 24th.. why the delay?
[HTC Sensation] cnraghu:
There are a couple in Ledgewood Walmart, NJ

I got mine yesterday night.
[HTC Sensation] azsl1326:
Just checked Costco in Scottsdale and they are selling them starting tomorrow for $250 w/a $50 rebate
[HTC Sensation] _kansei_:
Stock shifter, Mazda MX-5

Easy. Plenty of t-mobile stores within walking distance, heck there's one right here on Microsoft's campus that i could hit up during the week (not open for sad people stuck in the office on the weekend). Wal-Mart? Took almost an hour and a half to get there. I'll refer you to this scientific study

http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~cook/movabletype/archives/2008/03/starbuckswalmar.html

If the phone was available in both stores, it would have to be at least a hundred dollars cheaper at wal-mart for me to begin thinking about making that trek.

edit: I might be an elitist, but really most of the reason is the inconvenience of having to drive there
[HTC Sensation] Arcadia310:
Any word of the off contract price?