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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
In my unfounded, unsubstantiated opinion, Best Buy either already received the phones or will be getting them shortly, I find it very hard to believe that the customers who pre-ordered from Sprint would get them before larger companies (such as Wirefly & BB) and not at the same time. I'm assuming that they are keeping the availability of the phone under wraps until they are given a greenlight to sell the phone or in from what I understand the phones will arrive via UPS in a drop shipment which they cannot validate under the normal warehouse shipping validation.

That being said, I could be 100% incorrect in any of these statements so I will patiently wait for a call from the BB wireless store that I pre-ordered from. Although I sincerely hope that I am able to get the new phone by no later than 10am Friday morning as I am leaving for DC and would like to have a phone with a non-broken screen and a great camera to take with me on vacation.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
Not sure, all mike said was that there were 4 on order, and he was surprised, he believed the store was prob a small community one.

You could be right, maybe not many pre-ordered. I know for sure that Bestbuy always gets a delivery on thursday afternoons, so hopefully I will get a call thurs night, to come in on friday.

I have also preordered this so far,

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082CGX04/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01

and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008053QJE/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00

if the Skin is good on both sides, then I will use no case. i will use silicon, until a good tpu comes out, and doesnt require alot of money for shipping and or time. Im waiting till there are more prime items available on Amazon.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
Thanks for the fast responses and the twitter update guys!! I really need to install it on my phone and stop being lazy!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
"It still does not show any in transit or any in stock, so hopefully this will update this morning or afternoon." Mike

Hopefully this is wrong, and even bb, doesnt have proper tracking system, as everyone else.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Found out my bestbuy has 1 on order. I guess I'm the only one who preordered there. Since they didn't ask for my email address or anything I'm already anticipating getting screwed in this deal. At the very least my phone will probably be opened and played with by the employees if they even find the shipment. Hopefully we get word soon on the launch date so i can call and hopefully get someone competent enough to make sure my phone is held for me and not sold.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
Pre-orders

I'm guessing BB online pre-orders will get their units after in-store pre-orders. As long as I can activate this phone before the end of the month so my next upgrade will be a month earlier.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
http://www.amazon.com/RELEASED-Xtrem...7788976&sr=1-2

$1 dollar and if you have prime, free 2 day shipping. Im so mad, i already bought other, 3 left.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
And now only 2 left
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
Yeah, but then add shipping and it goes up to $7.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
do you have prime. If you are a college student you can get for free. Or if you are a mom expecting also. Or else $40 a year.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Free 2 day shipping with Prime.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ldostang:
Thanks. Just ordered
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
just found this one too http://www.amazon.com/RELEASED-Shie...OU/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1337790275&sr=8-25

im so ****ing mad. UGHH
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] smoothsl:
For some reason I don't think it will be here in two days.. Items that ship that quick usually say, want it next day, order within the next 6 hours.. Also, I ordered one, used 2 day and it says "delivery estimate: May 30, 2012.

I did do the 2 pack Stealth Shieldz however since they say they will be here the 25th.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] UNSCleric:
I'm going to go to my Best Buy today and see if they can tell me anything. I haven't talked to them since I pre-ordered on May 7th (second on the list). I feel like if I call I'll just get jerked around anyway, like usual.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
I am a college student so I'll be signing up today. :-) Then I'll look for more deals like this.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ldostang:
Well I called my best buy. Actually spoke to someone that has been very knowledgeable in the past about this sort of thing. He told me that they expect a shipment earliest tomorrow, if not Friday. Im crossing my fingers for tomorrow. I have more time to pick it up thursday than friday.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
Just picked up the last 2.....pisses me of too cause I also bought 2 seidio protectors as well with my cases and paid $15......doh!!! :mad:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
Are all of these Amazon screen shield posts somehow related to Best Buy's inventory of the phone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] blacksaxman:
Yea, I've spoken to reps at 2 different Best Buy's in my area and the one I preordered at has no idea when the release will be. The other I visited were setting up posters with the evo lte on it, and they suggested it would be either tomorrow or friday, but they didn't know for sure either...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
If they get it tomorrow they still need a day or two to setup the signage for the release. I know it only takes 20 seconds to setup a sign but that is the policy. Prolly need time to train employees as well. I'm guessing Sunday or Monday will be the official launch date

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
Source?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Robbie_G:
Gorilla glass. Do you really think these are needed?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
unless hopefully, this time there is an exception because of missed date? Just hoping.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] UNSCleric:
I sure hope that's not true. I don't need a damn sign hung up for me to pick up my phone finally after this whole ordeal.

It's first-come, first-serve or I wouldn't be too stressed, but since they're doing it this way, I need to be on top of it or I'll be waiting way longer to get this thing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
Hey man, dont be that guy.

Here its related to bestbuy because, the ones in bestbuy are $30, there you go.

Also its just a stumble upon post.

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also, why would sign be needed for pre-orders, we already know. That would be for new purchases, which will not be possible, because they prob will be low on stock.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 2k4mach:
LMAO @ my local best buy. stopped by and asked and she says she doesnt know because they havent been released from customs.............i tell her yeah they have and she says no that she knows a lot of people that work at sprint and they havent been released yet. I couldnt stop myself from laughing. oh yeah according to her the "tentative" date is june 7th. hahahahhaha.

then she proceeds to tell they have no idea when it will be released since the last date they heard was the 23rd. so i ask where did the june 7th come from since you just said you havent heard anything since they said maybe the 23rd. she turned red lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Do I need a source for a guess?

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
You mean the guy that tries to keep the thread on topic? :p

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you could at least do everyone a favor and say that it's a guess, there are those of us who are likely just joining the conversation that are not aware that you aren't a Best Buy employee that's telling everyone what you know.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
Yes....yes it is cause BB rapes you on screen covers and if you order now from amazon it will come in time before you pick up your phone at Best Buy!

Great first few posts btw!! :cool:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
Nope, the guy you are being now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Are you for real?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
UGHH ran out of Thanks. THANKS!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] clownfart:
Yeah, no.

Monday is a holiday. This is a holiday weekend. Something tells me they'll want to launch it on Friday at the latest. If not, then it won't be till Tuesday at the earliest.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
Thank you, however it appears I have rustled some jimmies.

Apologies.

I can assure that yes, I am for real.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
Lol....same here!

To answer the question about gorilla glass - I always put a screen protector on since it can still scratch. I always tend to put my keys in the same pocket as my phone and scratched the hell out face of my last gorilla glass phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Nice screen name LMAO

Some people are over zealous in getting this phone. I didn't preorder but I hope its Tuesday now so the d-bags have to wait longer.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
I think so, but Im GUESSING the latest would be on Sunday, like fpineda101, says because the last few phones have been launched on sunday.

LOL
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Sunday it is. I have to apologize to Jesus for missing church that day, I have to get my new phone LOL
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
Ugh, tapatalk crashed as I was responding to 2 posts. Anyway, whoever said about BBY having them or almost having them, its hard to say. There have been numerous phone launches in the past where BBY doesn't get the phones right away, like the GNex on Sprint, because Sprint wanted to do their launch first and then send the phones to BBY even though we did preorders for them.

If you call up to your stores, talk to the person that answers the phone, not the mobile people. The people that answer the phone are likely very detatched from what is going on and they're not gonna try to give you a hard time when you're asking about inventory levels. There are 3 different inventory levels we care about right now - on order, in transit, and inbound allocated. On order is how many we have requested. In transit is the quantity we will get within a few trucks (could be the truck after the next truck or it might be more than that). Inbound allocated is the inventory when the truck comes in. This quantity should only appear when the truck is on its way to the store. So if you call your local BBYs, ask if they have any in stock or if they show any in transit or inbound allocated.

Whoever said something about signage and delaying the launch because it can take a day or two to do that is wrong. Signage takes a few minutes for what they need to do with this launch. No additional employee trainings are needed for this launch.

Hope this helps :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
3...2....1 . Source? LOL And thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
He works for BB!! Lol......

Thanks VIPERBOY!!!! I ran out otherwise I would have hit it for you!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cloudn9ne:
I pre-ordered my Evo through Best Buy's Reward Zone mobile. I ordered on the 15th and never heard anything from them at all about the delays. I just noticed my pending charge on my card just fell of today so I decided to give them a call. They said the official launch for sprint will be tomorrow and the phones will ship out after that. They said pre-orders will get filled first and that there might only be enough in best buys initial inventory to fill only the pre-orders for now. Not sure if any of this is new info but I thought I would give everyone a heads up especially those who ordered through reward zone mobile.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
Lol, I know. Its viperboy! Cant wait for his rom.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
That was me viper, the one that mentioned signage! Just trolling lol

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
I'm in Vegas on vacation right now so I don't have much more info for you guys ATM, sorry!

I wanna play some more in the casino but I might not have enough money to get the phone if I do that cause I gotta buy it outright. Depends how I do, which over the last 2 days wasn't well but the first 2 days were good. Damn it lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
I was going to say!! I figured everyone knew who he was, where he works, and all about his kick ass roms! :):):)

So I called the best buy mobile lady(Hiram, Ga) that I ordered my phone from who is a phone nerd like us and she stated that they are hearing it is going to be Friday depending on if they get their order in today or tomorrow. Fingers crossed that this happens and they send the 22 phones that have been preordered(two of those *****es are mine!!)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
Thanks guys :D hope we get these damn phones soon!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] omgitzsars:
http://twitter.com/#!/electricmaidy/status/205344215859855360

ISN update.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
lol that was not worth copy paste to email, then open in phone to read that. I hate my jobs internet, quota time and blocked website. WTF.

But thanks i guess. If anyone does have another can they paste it please. Thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
If it does in fact turn to be a situation where Best Buy does not get the phones in a timely manner then I'll never pre-order a phone from Best Buy again, I fail to see how it benefits someone to "pre-order" a phone that will come in so much later after the pre-orders from Sprint.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
discounts, instant rebate, points go toward reward zone, can use certificates, no having to wait for ups, sometimes, coupons.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
ISN just posted this:

Getting word that #BestBuy pre-orders are now shipping #EVOGATE #Sprint
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shizume:
Because you get to use your reward zone coupon (up t0 $50), you also get giftcards with this deal (50) plus by buying there you also get 4% best buy reward zone points. so with all the deals you get, a day or two late is still the better bargain. well, for the bargain USERS, like me :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
@InsideSprintNow

Getting word that #BestBuy pre-orders are now shipping #EVOGATE #Sprint

:D:D:D:D

:edit: oops, tourbound beat me to it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] butterbuns:
i hope that means i can pick mine up instore tomorrow
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
Does the best buy shipments mean it gets shipped to your store for pick up or does it get shipped to your home?...

<<I am a victim of Apple patent #5,946,647>>
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
thanks bro.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
I'm guessing store. No way sprint is shipping for Best Buy.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Maybe he just heard that Best Buy was starting to ship their online pre-orders as well. Or maybe he just meant direct store shipments to Best Buy were leaving the warehouse also.

I talked to my Best Buy just now. They said as soon as they get the phone in the store from UPS they will start calling pre-orders to come pick them up.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
Wooooo hoooooooo!!!!!! This is finally some good f'in news!!

Thanks for the update!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
Alright, I'm done.

If by some miracle the phone ends up in my hands before the weekend, it'll be great, otherwise, screw this. I need to start getting ready for my trip and focus on other things.

No tangible item is worth the amount of effort, aggravation, and frustration that this phone has brought on.

It's a gorgeous day in the low 70's outside with nice sunny skies. I'm going for a bike ride.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
You're lucky, I'm at work, it's currently mid 70s and rainy outside and I'm freaking out because I want my phone before my trip.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
I'm guessing this is for bestbuy online orders and not for us that ordered in the store.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
same here will try to leave until after my final. 9PM im back.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
I dont think ISN would know if Best Buy started shipping.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Condo20t:
That makes no sense at all. Best Buy would need to get sick at their warehouses before shipping online. Just means that the phones are on the way to BB distribution centers or stores if drop shipped.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] themothman421:
why on earth did i preorder from bestbuy.com lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Yep, but I'm paying $50 less plus getting a free $50 gift card and thats if I decide not to trade in my Evo 4G. If I trade it in, I pay nothing.

Thanks for trolling.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
And if we have a problem with the phone, we could always return then as much as we want till we get a perfect one.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
This response puzzles me, are you speaking english?

Regardless, if the phones are indeed shipping now to Best Buy I would guess that they will arrive tomorrow, and therefore will be giving them to the pre-orders as they arrive, which will mean that we will be getting the phones the same day.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
I have been a Sprint customer for 17 years so after I call them they will waive my activation fee.

You didn't order from Best Buy so, see ya!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
How do you get a 3x point coupon?!?! I Need one of those since Ill be dropping the dough for two phones and the 2 year warranty on both.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
mail, bb premiere. I think online too let me check.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] O.LPZ81:
I did not order through Best Buy but I saw ISN tweet this earlier thought I would share with you all:

Getting word that #BestBuy pre-orders are now shipping #EVOGATE #Sprint -- Inside.Sprint.Now (@InsideSprintNow)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
I didn't see anything on my RW Silver account. I have seen similar offers/coupons before but naturally they never fell during a time when I needed or was eligible for a new phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Quizo:
lol i guess im the only one who preordered at radioshack? smh@me
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] butterbuns:
has anyone tried to track or check the progress of their online order yet? Just curious
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
I'm certain the guy at the BB Mobile that I pre-ordered from is tired of me coming in and asking so I'm going to try desperately to withhold the urge to go back and ask if it's in yet.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fachadick:
I pre-ordered in store, but there's some twitter buzz saying that the credit cards of people who pre-ordered through bestbuy.com were just charged.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lilbitz_1018:
after all this wait. im tempted to post up at the delivery door at BB and whenever I see a box I say "Is that my phone?"

I REAAALLLLLYYYY hope we can pick up in store tomorrow as well. The lady I pre-ordered from told me to come when she opens at 10am! lol think i should wait for them to call me or just show up?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Keep up the good work Lmao

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] evo newbcake:
dunno if my bestbuy was taking pre-orders wrong...

In order to pre-order at my local store, I was charged $50 and given a $50 BB giftcard. I was told this is to reserve the phone/place in line. Then I asked when I get the real $50 BB giftcard (since it seemed like i was paying $50 for a $50giftcard), and I was told I get another $50 giftcard when I come in to pickup the phone and activate.

My credit card was only charged at the time of my pre-order for $50.

are other users who pre-ordered in-store having different experiences?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lilbitz_1018:
that's how mine went. but apparently there was an email or some documentation that stated that the 'deposit' wasn't needed however, you would only get 1 $50 GC from them. so essentially you're just paying the $50 before hand instead of when you pick up your phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Yes, lots of people are reporting that they were able to pre-order without putting any money down which is the way it was supposed to be. But lots of people (including me) were required to put down $50. I had no problem with that.

And yes, their promotion is a free $50 gift card with the phone so you will get that when you pick it up.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
I have given some thought to just hanging outside the doors of the store I pre-ordered from and keep asking "is it here yet?"
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] omgitzsars:
My store told me that this deposit method was supposed to be phased-out nationwide starting about a year ago.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] butterbuns:
lol if i didnt have to work i would love to do that tomorrow ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
I'm just so tired of having a broken phone!!

I want my new EVO consarn it!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
That certainly makes sense given how many people were not required to put down a deposit.

Of course the guy I pre-ordered with also told me the $50 credit/$50 gift card for trading in my OG Evo expired on May 5th. Unfortunately for him I will have the print out from here to show him otherwise (if I decide to trade my phone in).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
I'm not against taking the day off work to do this.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sslbaron:
Me 2! :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] butterbuns:
wish i could.. i may sneak out early if i know for sure i can get it
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ryanalan82:
I did too and feel stupid for jumping the gun and walking into rs early on first pre order day. Should have checked first. Still gonna argue with manager when I pick it up to try to get activation waived or case for all the hassle.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
I figure I already took Friday off since I'm heading to DC, what's one more day of PTO other than allowing me lots and lots of time (potentially) with my new phone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] firmbiz94:
I'm pretty sure there is nothing theu ccan do about that at 3rd party vendors ..gonna have to take it up with sprint
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Vdubtx:
Good luck with that. They held a hardline with me on an upgraded line for my daughter and would not budge on the credit for activation. Tenure with Sprint doesn't hold any water with them any more.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
I have been playing the tenure card for about 10 years now with no problems. I have had great success including getting a full month bill credit about 4 years ago ($250 monthly bill). I had to call 7 consecutive days and talk to supervisor after supervisor but I finally got my point across.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phsteve:
So I just called my Best Buy store asking about how they're going to distribute preorders and they said they hadn't decided yet whether it will be a free for all or if they'll have customers come in on a certain day. Anybody know how their local store is handling it?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Talked to my Best Buy earlier today. They told me they would call to setup appointments to pick up the phone if you pre-ordered. Of course the last time I was in the store talking to them about it was on the 17th (so 10 days after pre-order opened) and I think they told me they had less than 5 pre-orders.

My store also told me they would be selling the phones the same day that UPS dropped them off. Of course I guess that could drastically change if Sprint announces a national launch day that everyone has to obey.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Vdubtx:
A lot has changed the past year with them. Good luck.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phsteve:
Yeah they also told me they would call... I just doubt I'm going to be in the first round since they're apparently only getting 11 phones in for the first day. We'll see.

EDIT: I pre ordered from Union Square in Manhattan because they're open 24 hours and I work 12 hour shifts. They are pretty busy in there and I'm pretty sure there were more than 11 preorders before me
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xHausx:
Please check your PMs.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
24 hour store...sounds nice except I bet some of the people that work there hate it.

If they are that busy I would think they would get more phones than that. They may not know for sure how many are coming in until it drops on their receiving dock.