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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Man, if Best Buy actually ships these things to people who ordered today, and don't honor their offer to switch backordered Champagne models to Grey and ship those first, I'm going to be PISSED. Yes, I'm posting this in two threads, but that just shows how pissed I am. I NEVER cross-post. Or rarely.

Damn, Best Buy, you just couldn't have screwed this up more.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr Zulu:
I had this page open on my browser with the audible notify set to on and it worked:

http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/

Alarm went off and I had the order done in less than a minute.

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Man, I feel for yah. Had a similar deal with Office Depot shipping out units to people that odered well after me while I was on backorder. If I cancel my order, someone else will just grab it up though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yumms:
I'd preferred the gold version, but this'll do.

ShopDiscover.com gives a 10% discount on purchases through bb.com

But it states: Offer not valid on laptops, desktops, hard drives, Geek Squad services, online photo center sales, digital downloads, long distance or internet sales, or mobile plans

Wonder if this tablet is considered part of the laptop/desktop restrictions.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
This makes no sense if it is true. Mine is supposedly back ordered to mid Jan./Feb......
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
Hallelujah :p

I've been waiting on Best Buy to update their site for the longest.

I just ordered.

12/29-01/03/2012 is the estimated arrival , my grand total was only $529.64 after tax as I was able to use my $5 dollar off Reward Zone coupon. :p

and the shipping is FREE
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
Thanks! I just ordered. I thought this christmas was gonna be a bummer, sold my og transformer last week and was going through withdrawals.

And those backordered ppl I hope they saved some for you and send em to yall first.

Is it champagne that is backordered? I wanted grey anyways so it don't matter. Just need a dock now.

Was planning on getting from gamestop so I could get free games, but I can't wait.

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yumms:
So using shopdiscover.com for the 10% cash back bonus, if the bonus is given on this tablet then it'll come out to be cheaper than Amazon even with shipping.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jr_718:
Just bought one right now from best buy for my girlfriend.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
I've been stressing all for like 2 weeks now on how I was gonna get this ting. I'm stationed in Germany and wanted to pre-order, but with so many options negated by no shipping to APO I was in a rut. YOU MADE MY DAY!

Order submitted! Estimated Arrival: 12/29-01/03/2012
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] KGB-SPY:
Score

Just ordered, thanks for the heads up, it should arrive next week, my dock also shipped from newegg. Happy Holidays to all!!!

P.S. I'm still on the look out for a champagne one for me, wifee is all set :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cardman827:
Glad I was able to help. I am so excited, keeping my jan. 26th amazon order for a few more days just in case. I am so glad this is almost over...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
You all realize you just ordered from the company that has about 100 pages talking about how stated delivery dates are pretty much meaningless. I wouldn't cancel other pre-orders until you have a tracking number. It's hard to believe BB cleaned up their act in 72 hours.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mrokeefe:
SICK!!! OP just saved Christmas for me. Will deliver on the 27th!!!!

Modded by MBOK
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bizdady:
My boss actually gave me an Ipad2 yesterday as a xmas bonus but I sold it last night and used that plus an extra 50 bucks to order at Bestbuy.com. I hate paying for taxes but Amazon taking too damn long!!! Thanks for heads up.

Crossing my fingers!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joepic:
THANK you VERY MUCH. I just ordered two GREY 32 GB PRIMES from Best Buy which will be delivered on Wednesday 12/28 using your link. :D One of these is for a friend. This is my 5th order for the PRIME :eek: I will need to look at cancelling the other 3 (2 from Amazon and 1 from GameStop).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
party pooper.

but hey wasn't it rumored that Best Buy was undergoing some mandated meeting today regarding their Christmas order commitments. I know I read it here or from the forums.bestbuy.com site.

Perhaps this is the result of that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] uhohitzluke:
Anyone's Status change? Mine is still "in process" and I got the most expensive shipping... Also, how do you know if you can cancel it or not? Will you get email updates or something? I see the cancel button and it is clickable, but I don't want to risk anything lol.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bizdady:
That button will disappear and the checkmark on the left side as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] uhohitzluke:
Lol my lack of a status change is a little depressing. I hope this is the real deal! Otherwise, it would be pretty messed up for BB to charge my card before checking inventory even if it is automated and totally computer controlled. Let's see how the fate of my future BB purchases turns out
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jaded-Fan:
My status changed on both orders, but no charge on my card yet. I guess a lot of us will be looking to their status page a lot tomorrow and tuesday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
I'll be looking at my order a lot until I have the damn thing in my hands lol. Bestbuy.com is going to get a lot of hits from me lol.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] madefl:
Yeah well worked for some, but never happened for me. I ordered early Friday afternoon, and while the cancel option went away for some (even ordering long after me) it did not for me.

Not too confident this will actually arrive on Wednesday like the conf Email says. But I still have it preodered from B&H - So hopefully someone will come thru for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
Yea man same here. I know outer its not gonna update today because of Christmas, but I keep checking anyways

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
haha same here. I checked it last night like 26 times after midnight when I knew for a fact nothing was going to change about it. haha :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] soccerdude288:
i dont think very many if any of the orders will get through. I assume the majority of us will be receiving emails monday or tuesday telling us we wont be getting it. Its still letting people buy it, pretty positive that the add to cart button has no limit. They do not have a unlimited amount of these in stock haha
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
What does your online status say now?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] arby80:
I notice the website did change from 0-1 days to 1 day shipping. Maybe a good sign they are actually monitoring the web page.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] soccerdude288:
Mine doesnt say that
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Which Web site? If you mean the product page, it's always said it will ship in 1 day. If you mean the order as shown online, mine has always said 0-1 days.

Nothing has changed since early Friday afternoon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] etm250r:
You used to be allowed to add 999 primes to the cart, now the limit is 1
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] John Kotches:
my status has not changed since placing the grey order... it still shows to be in the process of fulfilling usually ships in 0-1 days.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RowdyBoss:
Status is still the same as it was after I got confirmation email. I bought 2. I have a pre-order with GS to pickup around the 11th of January. It would be easier for me if BB would come through. I would get them a week earlier & more reliable warranty. But I will be getting my docks from GS anyways. So if BB screws me & everyone who ordered these past couple of days, i hope it becomes a PR nightmare!!!!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dsmitty166:
Anyone call in yet?

Sent from my Inspire 4G with ICS!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] uhohitzluke:
No status changed for me, and I got the most expensive shipping :mad:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jonalisa:
Fedex & UPS Closed today

UPS Holiday schedule

Sunday, Dec. 25,

Monday, Dec. 26,

Christmas holidays

No UPS pickup or delivery service.

(UPS Express Critical service is

available for urgent packages.

Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit

upsexpresscritical.com.)

http://compass.ups.com/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147484083&libID=2147484083

FEDEX Holiday Schedule

Fedex Ground closed 12/24-12/26

Fedex express closed 12/24-12/26

Fedex Home delivery closed 12/24-12/26 & 12/27

Fedex Smart Post closed 12/24-12/26

http://www.fedex.com/us/holiday/holiday-service-schedule.html

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BB told me this morning that my 12/23 order, that I paid $30 to ship overnight and was confirmed to be here on 12/27, is in CA and that it is still in process and not likely to be in NH by tomorrow.

No, she also could not explain how it could possibly ship if UPS and Fedex are closed.

In fact, while she was very intelligent, she was also quite speechless. She put me on hold and came back and had no answers. She did say they are still showing gray Primes in stock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] devilsxcrunner15:
It is finally showing out of stock on the page posted in this thread... maybe a good sign?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cardman827:
The Link that I originally used On Friday is not letting you add to cart anymore. Also, nowinstock.net is finally showing the grey 32gb out of stock. I am going to take it as a good sign although you could also say best buy finally corrected the error. Time will tell...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] devilsxcrunner15:
And also it finally looks as though my card was just charged... hmmmm:rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cardman827:
Good Luck! My credit card is still in the pending stage...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
If your bank is like mine's then any deposit/withdraw transactions aren't going to show up till Wednesday due to the holidays.

Call your bank and verify.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] myer7025:
I was able to get mine on christmas eve at a gamestop an hour before it closed without a preorder.

Maybe those who are still waiting should go to stores and ask if they have it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] madefl:
the nowinstock.net webpage now changed to bestbuy being out of stock.

So maybe they now have reached the end of the line. The bestbuy prime gray webpage now says sold out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
My Champagne pre-order replacement order from Friday at 12:30pm still shows only a pending charge as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] obiwan22:
I called bestbuy earlier this morning and talked to a CSR. She said that the GRAY tablets are indeed in stock and will be shipping out ASAP. She said mine is going to be delivered the 12/28-12/29. However she was puzzled because in order to be delivered on those days, it would have to be shipped out today. But USPS, Fedex and UPS are closed today. However, I picked expedited shipping so who knows.

I also ordered on 12/25 in the afternoon.

But my credit card/paypal hasnt been confirmed yet. It still says "Pending".

Yet the CSR said the order was confirmed.

What is going on here!?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RowdyBoss:
I talked to a BB csr on Saturday & she told me that my order was authorized & would ship soon but could not guarantee delivery on the 27th. I'm going to wait until tomorrow to pass judgment. But it seems way to good to be true.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GCurry:
FUBAR? CF?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dsmitty166:
This all sounds like good news. All I want mine by is Thursday!

Sent from my Inspire 4G with ICS!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] philipito:
Finally got tracking number

BB just sent me an email with my tracking number. Starting to feel like I might actually get this tablet this week!! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lalbcp:
When did you order it? (date and time if possible ;) )
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I'm going to be positive and think that my order, which is Express, will actually end up shipping tomorrow (Tuesday) and arrive on Wednesday. That would be better than a kick in the teeth, I suppose.

Now if Best Buy contacts me tomorrow and says, "Whoops, we really don't have one for you," then I'll leverage for some kind of gift card. But I won't be at all surprised after their performance so far.

I'm being a bit of a baby here, because I have a Champagne unit on its way to me via UPS for delivery on Friday. I was mainly hoping to have the Prime to play with on my week off, and so Wednesday would still give me a few extra days. Also, after this entire fiasco, I'll be glad to have two units to check out and see which one is more perfect than the other. I'm thinking my odds of getting a unit without problems is higher if I have two rather than just one. Mathematically, I'm correct.

However, if Best Buy screws me (again), I won't be completely out of luck. It's just amazing to me that a small regional electronics shop was able to get me one of these and Best Buy, the largest big box retailer in the country, wasn't.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] soccerdude288:
im glad to hear it finally says they are out of stock! :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Yes, please, and also, were you one of the Champagne pre-order folks? Not to give you a hard time (I don't blame ANYBODY for ordering where and when they can; we're not charity cases out here or somehow entitled to these things), just to see if it makes a difference.

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Oh, and, when is it saying it shipped?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] philipito:
I ordered on Friday at 1:20 PST. I was a champagne pre-order. I called in to switch, but the CSR couldn't find the SKU in her system, so I ordered online while she was on the phone. She then cancelled the champagne order over the phone.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Wow, that's really similar to mine (I ordered at about 12:30 PST). So when does your tracking number show it actually shipped, and when's it supposed to arrive? And, did your credit card actually get charged? Oh, and, what does your order online actually say now?

This is pure insanity, I know, but at this point it's more of a puzzle to be worked out than anything else.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cfisher:
I ordered on Friday at 4:30 EST. I just received tracking info. The order was not a champagne pre-order replacement.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] web325:
I received my tracking information. I ordered on 12/23 at 3:51 EST and did not have a champagne pre-order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] philipito:
"1 item(s) shipped via EXPRESS on 12/26/11" - that is the current status of my order on BB's site. The email that was sent to me states "We have processed the item below and it is ready to leave our warehouse." Since UPS and FedEx are not open for business today, I expect this to actually ship out tomorrow and arrive on Wednesday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Okay, now that tracking information is coming through for some people, when does the info actually show them being shipped?

And where the hell is my tracking info? I ordered earlier than anyone else so far...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lalbcp:
Folks, it seems that things are moving finally! May I suggest, just to add to our paranoia, date/time when ordered, when was shipped and ETA? I believe that if you were a preorder is irrelevant now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
What shipping did you two go with in your order? Did you do the default FREE shipping, or the costlier next day to 3 day shipping options?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
No email yet from Best Buy, but my online order status changed to:

So, yes, very good news. I too will expect it to actually ship tomorrow and arrive on Wednesday. I believe these are all shipping from Fresno, CA, which is about 5 hours from me. I could drive up there and pick it up faster than they could ship it to me, but I think that would definitely border on completely crazy.

Edit: Email just came, so it's 100% official.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GCurry:
Orders Moving ...

OK, I was one of the champagne to grey conversions. Changed Fri, 12/23, with express delivery nominal for tomorrow, 12/27. Just got the email saying shipped today, with tracking number. So nominal delivery date (tomorrow) is still possible.

I didn't think they'd do it, so now am cautiously optimistic.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pizza4Breakfast:
Mine just shipped as well!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
UPS is closed and not taking shipments today, and so what Best Buy is really saying is that the units are ready to leave their warehouse. In face, that's even what the email says: "We have processed the item below and it is ready to leave our warehouse."

It's good in the sense that there's actually a box and a tracking number, but it won't physically ship until UPS picks it up tomorrow for delivery on Wednesday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Aluminous:
Ordered at roughly 3:30p MST on Friday, expedited shipping. I was not a champagne preorder, and I can no longer cancel my order!

No CC authorization yet, but I could have sworn it was there earlier, could just be my bank.

I have a good feeling about this! :D

(will update post when I have a tracking no)

EDIT: Just shipped 2pm, 12/27. Called again and the CSR said despite having 2 day shipping, somehow I'll still be getting it tomorrow...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] conquereddroiduser:
Shipping Confirmation/Tracking #

My original order was a Champagne on 11/23, which I have kept in tact (not going to cancel until I get a grey one in my hands). I placed a replacement order on 12/23 at about 6:30est. I now have a confirmation e-mail from best buy, and a tracking number for UPS listed on the order. So far it isn't track-able, so I'm guessing it's still in the warehouse. Still, it' a HUGE relief that this saga might finally be drawing to a close!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] uhohitzluke:
Aww i just canceled my order........because I managed to pick one up at frys in person :)

One problem though, the gorilla glass in one corner isn't buckled down that well and it makes a creaking noise if I pinch the screen and the back of the tablet together.... Sigh sigh sigh.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blackinjun:
My bestbuy order just said completed and gave me a ups # for shipping today. Ordered Friday 510 est
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Can u keep me informed. I ordered around 5:30 on Friday, and I am in your area. I didn't receive an email yet with shipping info. Just wondering if you picked normal ground shipping and what approximately the delivery date would be.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
To paraphrase the old joke, "Don't do that." :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GCurry:
That's good to know, but none of this is news to Best Buy, so I guess they shouldn't have "taken the contract" to deliver between 12/27 and 12/27 for extra money. If by the end of day tomorrow, it isn't delivered, I will be asking for compensation - at the least a reversal of shipping charges.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mchimney:
We ordered one yesterday

Got the UPS tracking number today
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Sounds fair to me...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] madefl:
Well I order friday 4:12pm est and I can still cancel and I still have no shipping email or tracking #.

I got expedited mailing option.

How come some ordered yesterday and already have a tracking #?

Is everyone who has confirmation on the west coast? I am in Florida, and so far I have still nothing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ViralCipher:
Has anyone who ordered later than Friday gotten their UPS tracking numbers yet? I ordered on Saturday 12/24 at 8:57 P.M. EST. I am going to assume that I will be getting my tracking number later, hopefully.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RowdyBoss:
Ordered Friday around 2:30 CST & still no change in status or shipping confirmation. congrats to you all that have been lucky enough to get a shipping confirmation. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] optimiss:
I ordered friday at 2:30pm pst and i can't cancel, but no shipping info yet. I am in NY.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Mine just finally went into item cant be cancelled mode.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blackinjun:
No prob ordered friday with expedited, my email said delivery between 12/27 and 12/27 noticed the completed status at the time of previous post. havent checked email yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] soccerdude288:
I ordered Friday at 4 they charged my card immediately, still can cancel item and still no tracking number...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yumms:
Ordered on Friday at 3:20, no shipping # yet. CC charged.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] swalker50:
I ordered on Saturday 3:30 p.m. est, I received my tracking number about an hour ago, expedited shipping. I live on the east coast in RI. Hope this helps.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
I just checked my order. Order is completed and has shipped. I have a tracking number and everything. It can't be found in ups website yet though. I thought they were closed today? Located fairly close to you. Pittsburgh, PA
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cyberguest:
ordered 32gb gray on Sat 24th 12:30pm

status is still in-process, Credit card charge (thru paypal) was finalized on 12/25
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lalbcp:
seems like BB is processing the EXPRESS shipping ones first; EXPEDITE shipping should follow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] madefl:
Well does everyone really have express shipping that has received tracking info?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] swalker50:
I think they are just printing the tracking labels and getting the packages ready for UPS to pickup tomorrow. Probably see it delivered on Wednesday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lalbcp:
Tracking received!!!

I wrote too soon! I just received my tracking information!!! I ordered through CSR on Friday to switch from Champagne to Gray @5:30pm EST using EXPEDITE shipping.

Good luck everyone!

:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bizdady:
Damn i should have shelled out the extra cash for shipping lol. Oh well hope i get shipped.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RowdyBoss:
Picked most expensive shipping & no change is status since i placed order! I'm starting to worry. Did any of you guys order more than 1 prime?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jaded-Fan:
Hallelujah!!!!

It worked. The one I ordered an hour and a half later (9pm eastern time, about 5 hours after this offer opened up on friday) has shipped. Tracking number and all. I expedited this one. The first I had not, so I am assuming will get both. This one should arrive Wednesday. Makes up for getting jerked around by Amazon where I had ordered the first day you could preorder.

Thank you BB, I love you with all my dark little heart.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joepic:
I ordered TWO separate orders (1 for me and the other for a friend who was out shopping at the time) of the Grey 32GB from BB on Friday at 3:42 PM EST with a confirmation email from them for delivery on 12/28/11 with EXPEDITE shipping.

I just received an email confirmation from BB at 3:53 PM EST with my UPS tracking numbers :D

Just like Christmas all over with two more days to wait :cool: