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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
A 15 minute delay in information? What? Man, you can post on here and drive. Don't believe all the statistics. :p

I will be the same way around 10am. Nice thing my Best Buy is less than 3 minutes from my house.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lemonpeazy11:
North May. I'll be up there tonight at 4. Hopefully with my new baby!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stumblebum:
I am sitting in the parking lot now in Cincinnati. Will post whether or not I get mine in 30 minutes or so.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
no way, I do not post and drive. I live in Florida where we have some of the crappiest drivers on the planet. Not focusing on the road is probably one of the worst things you can do in this state, unfortunately there's too much stupid, and everybody knows you can't fix stupid. However, should I get it, I'll be making my first post from it! We'll see!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] random882:
If any one is in the CT area and hears something let me know :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Be on the lookout for the famous brown truck pulling up to the receiving dock.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
SO TRUE! Most of them are geriatric too. But the younger people are getting worse. I'm near Melbourne where the tourists are invading.

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Nothing from Best Buy on online orders D:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
yeah I've been to the coast every now and then, its starting to get pretty bad over there. I live in Orlando and its inundated with some of the most stupidest people ever, I have to drive like Jason Statham to get around some of these idiots. Argh! 13 minutes until 10!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RonZombie:
I'll be heading to the Meriden Store soon.

I'll keep you posted!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BPHusker:
Let us know your findings. If your store has them, I might go over my lunch and get my phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] newfireorange:
9:51 A.M. here. East coast michigan. Will be going to best buy around noon. Will call beforehand. I know they should be getting a shipment today.

Sent from my wife's purple Optimus.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowhawk2020:
I live in merritt island, we are probably hitting the same best buy... The worst driving thing I continue to see is the "Cocoa Beach turn". You know, turning left from the right lane, no matter how many lanes of traffic you have to cross.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 3xsalady:
Best Buy Orlando

Here I am watching my e-mail for something from Best Buy when I should have been following this thread all along! I called my Best Buy (Millenia - Orlando, FL) yesterday and they said they "hope" to have them anytime between the 24th and 27th. I will be calling in 5 minutes when they open to see if there's an update. If anyone in the Orlando area finds out anything please let me know!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
I'll be calling my store on East Colonial Drive in 30 secs
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
East Coast people, get in the store, get on the phone, and give us the scoop...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
9am cst, waiting on est brahs to give us good news.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
Haha! Especially when turning on to 520 from A1A. I hate that intersection. The one in Melbourne is closest to me. Unfortunately, I didn't think to get them to send it to the store when I ordered online. I need to go over there to pick up my contacts anyways lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mikejones13:
I called my local BB last night and the manager was a total crow. She had no idea what was going on, and was probably the rudest person I have spoken to on the phone in a long time. I just hope my local store (Aurora, CO) will get the phones today. I am leaving to go on a 4x4 atv camping trip and would LOVE to use the camera up in the Hayman Burn area....... as one poster said earlier. THIS IS THE LONGEST CHRISTMAS EVE EVER!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] random882:
So far no best buy i have called, including the one i ordered from, has any clue what is going on.. Im :(.. very :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
just called my store, gosh these people are totally clueless dimwits, associate said they were still on back order.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BPHusker:
The damn things are going to have to be in front of them before they say anything different. *SIGH*
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Well this isn't a good start to the morning. If I get that kind of answer from my Best Buy I will immediately ask for the store manager.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stumblebum:
So I went in...no devices there. He called around, same thing other stores. He did confirm that they are coming in today and that as the devices get scanned into their system, we should get individual emails.

(no bulk email a la May 23)

Sorry.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowhawk2020:
I always ask for the mobile manager at my store, she is always on to of things. She was in the meeting I am calling back in an hour.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Best Buy Mobile in Salem NH told me they are schedule to come in tomorrow but if they happen to come in today he'll give me a call....BTW he expects today's UPS delivery at 3:30PM
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] random882:
Finally, After 4 stores I got a employee who knew what was going on. She confirmed they are in fact getting them either today or tomorrow according to the memo (leaked yesterday). She also confirmed once they are in we will recieve an email automatically from the computer. Also they try to call if they can. Lastly they hold the item with your name on it for 72 hours after the email goes out. So I guess another jack and coke is in store untill I get my email!

:cool:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] demonike84:
Best Buy Called

Its waiting for me to pick up, Northern Kentucky
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Nice. There is some good news from a Best Buy.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 3xsalady:
Just got off the phone with the Millenia store. They don't have them yet but are expecting them today or tomorrow. Sad they're not here NOW but happy they're not still sitting in customs!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regulator207:
congrats. i'm jealous
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phsteve:
Sir, you are awesome.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
So has anyone heard anything about online orders being shipped? I see all these in store ones but nothing about online orders.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pitch007:
Just called my store (220 in OKC) and he said that UPS has not come and they usually come in the afternoon. He did not know they had cleared customs already, but at least he knew about the situation. Looks like I might have mine after work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] durandetto:
Just called the store in Brighton MI and they didn't have them yet, said they would be there later today or tomorrow.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
does bestbuy not get tracking numbers to their expensive shipments?

surely someone can track when the delivery is.

i think they hold out on announcing just in case of problems adding them into inventory or some chit. i dunno.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] butterbuns:
im afraid to call the madison heights store cause so far everyone ive delt with there has been clueless.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pitch007:
When I called the 1-800 number to check this morning before my store opened, they still said it is back ordered until late June. The information doesn't seem to be flowing well for the Best Buy people. I do find it odd that they can't track drop shipments. They use UPS after all.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 2k4mach:
i gotta stop using the best buy that closest to me. just called and the guy told me they still havent been released from customs!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fachadick:
Just spoke to someone at the store I pre-ordered from, said they're expected in today. :D

Sent from my blah blah blah blah
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] elas123:
same thing here and i told him they were and then he said oh ya but we havent got our ups shipment yet and they are only for preorders. i told him i just said i did preorder, so hopefully today
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Its almost funny how the stores are still all over the place with information after everything that has happened. That internal memo that leaked had to drop down to the all the stores. Its obvious the management at the stores is not doing a good job getting the information out to the employees.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BPHusker:
I agree. I'd think that each employee would have to read the internal memos when they start their shift, so they know what the hell is going on.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
I would bet that memo's like this are only sent to store leadership with the expectation that they disseminate down through the ranks. Maybe not at Best Buy. Maybe its a free-for-all of information but some people don't choose to read.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] quint9:
The only thing worse than the information flow from BB is the complete lack of official information from Sprint.

EPIC FAIL Sprint!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] billyapd21:
So far nothing in upstate NY. Shipments haven't been received yet. Maybe this afternoon.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 2k4mach:
i agree, its almost comical to see what the employee will say in regards to the phone and its availability.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] butterbuns:
it would be funnier if i had my phone in my hand lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Well according to Flightaware.com, a UPS flight arrived in Austin at 5:36am this morning as scheduled. Hopefully it was full of phones for Best Buy stores.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] .Gibson.:
I'm in the same boat as you. I was hoping to have an email this morning with any sort of update. I figured if they are shipping to stores they should be shipping to me too.:mad:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
1 minute after store open and i"m on hold with Best Buy because all representatives are assisting other customers...WTF? That many people calling about EVO's? haha

---------- Post added at 10:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 AM ----------

Online orders will have to be shipped to a warehouse where they will have to be sorted and then shipped. Sprint won't ship Best Buy online orders for them. And if stores are getting them today from Sprint then the warehouse should be also.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mikejones13:
Good luck every time I am on hold it is +45 min wait. If you can just get the extension to the Mobile dept you can call them direct.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
I spoke to the mobile guy who seemed to be on top of it. He said they were still waiting for UPS but when they arrived they would call customers one by one and schedule appointments to pick it up.

I have to be at work in about 4 hours so we will see if I get lucky and can pick it up before work. If not, first thing tomorrow hopefully.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mr Ian B:
Or call in sick, or had a flat tire. jk.

Good luck,

Ian b
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Trust me, if I wasn't in charge later I would do just that.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
same for me, UPS flight 1326 from Louisville (UPS/Sprint Warehouse) to Orlando, arrived at 5:43am
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BPHusker:
How do you find UPS flights from their warehouse?

EDIT: Nevermind. It looks like a UPS flight landed at my local airport at 4:30AM.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pitch007:
Great, you guys now have me checking the UPS flight to OKC. It arrived at 5:45 am CST. Now get to the Best Buy!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Skullmonkey:
Yeah, I haven't heard anything from them and I just got off the phone and they said after being bounced around to 6 people, "Items are still backordered."
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Just go to flightaware.com and select Louisville as the city for departure, yours for arrival and select UPS as the airline.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Condo20t:
Which store? Just got back from picking mine up in Florence.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lemonsc1:
I got the same info, flight left form Louisville (SDF) and arrived at Orlando (MCO). No just hoping that my Best Buy (Waterford) will get them in!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmtacos:
RALEIGH NC 1125 just got the.call from best buy mobile saying my phones are in and I have VIP STATUS over them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tmuka:
Just got off the phone with the Grand Rapids, MI 28th street BB, no shipment yet, and they said a few other people have called asking today too... they said they're still expecting to have them today or tomorrow. I hope it's today!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] smalldice:
I'm here in orlando also my best buy on East colonial gets ups by 2:00pm hopefully my phone is on that truck.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 2k4mach:
looks like UPS had 2 flights land here this morning and another scheduled for this afternoon. sure hope the phones arent on this afternoons flight lol.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
called my three stores, saying the same thing.

not expecting, unsure, unaware of the process of recieving and when.

keep checking your email to see if YOUR STORE gets them. sounds like some stores might and might not get them so early. its a clustereff, and expect no call to pick up, keep checking your email.

not looking good for me, so far. but who knows. all the reps sound tired like theyve said the same thing over and over again. im sure by now they are tired of trying to calm everyone down.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
They don't owe you sh1t, are you really going to stop buying htc phones because of the customs hold?

Sent via XDA Premium
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] .Gibson.:
Yeah they don't know anything. We learned our lesson to not order online for home delivery. Anyway, let's hope it hits "Brightstar" (according to the memo leak) today, and they get shipped and on the way to us a little later today.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nuked4ever:
WHERE?!

WHICH STORE? I was the first pre-order at the Brier Creek store across the street from RDU Int'l.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] evo newbcake:
just confirmed...

MONTGOMERYVILLE PA (Store 525)

...shipment JUST came in, on my way to get my baby! :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmdieselfumes:
Just called my BB. They said they haven't received them yet, but they get their UPS shipments around 1pm, so hopefully it'll be on that truckload!

And apparently I'm number 58 on the preorder list :(

BUT, they're getting 64 phones in the first shipment, so I'll actually get it! Assuming they get to the store and I don't have to hijack a UPS plane! :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fachadick:
and assuming 6 people ahead of you didn't pre-order multiple phones.

/debbie downer, i know. but coudn't resist :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] blacksaxman:
Anyone know if Best Buy is giving preference to larger locations? My small town in South Carolina Best Buy has no idea about the shipments, as I am still being told they are in customs.....
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
Not sure but the only locations that know about shipments are three ones whose manager actually cares.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BPHusker:
Anyone from Omaha on here? Any of those Best Buys call yet?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
I know I have asked before, but no one fully answered regarding the trade in credit for 3d. If anyone is trading in a 3d and picking up today can you please verify if below works. Thanks.

Im trading in two evo 3d's. Will I be able to qualify for the $50 gift card for trading in and activating.

Thus getting, $50 for preorder Promotion + (110 or 65 for Trade in value) + $50 Gift card for (trading in and activating)= 165-210 potentionally for each phone.

This is with out phone freedom, because missed it. Also I had to pay 50 dollars to preorder phone, although I should have had to. That makes it $210-260 potential savings. So I will have money left on gift card.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmtacos:
Crabtree
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rubber guard:
tourbond you got me beat on tracking this phones release. ive had multiple people asking me for the latest, i should just forward all questions to you.

I fully expect to have the phone before dinner tonight.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Haha...no please don't send anyone my way I can barely keep up with the 8 different threads that I'm refreshing over here.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmdieselfumes:
Lol. Even if they did, those are already accounted for ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] newfireorange:
Got it

Sent from my wife's purple Optimus.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RonZombie:
Best Buy just called!

My phone is in!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] newfireorange:
Best buy michigan had it. In line now. Hoe in front of me got it first

Sent from my wife's purple Optimus.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ldostang:
Ok called my best buy but they havent received anything and couldnt tell me if they would get them in today. Just told me they would be calling as soon as they have them

Checked flight aware and a UPS flight arrived at 310 this morning. Now only if there was a way to check with my brother (who works for UPS) to see if their is a shipment of phones en route to best buy.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] newfireorange:
Southgate mi

Sent from my wife's purple Optimus.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
Yep only taxes cause you put $50 to pre-order so everything else should be gift card and promo heaven. Don't get stuck in their confusion.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] skeptikal:
I just hope i don't have to walk around the store pointing out their own promotions. The guy I preordered with seemed to know a little about the evo lte but had no idea there was a free gift card promotion even though there was a huge sign with a picture of an evo lte saying get a free gift card with preorder...lol. :rolleyes:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
If you read the post from a little while ago...it reads everything your entitled to. If the Rep wont comply with the promo, that's him being the ass and not wanting to give you the deal.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] skeptikal:
Yeah, that's exactly what i am hoping against. Getting some rube that doesn't know or want to know what's up. I assume we are not expecting BB to get any before Friday, right?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmdieselfumes:
Aw shoot, I better boogy over to BB on my lunch. Hope I'm not too late to preorder.

So, just to understand MY situation, since I've had my Evo3d since launch day (upgraded from the OG EVO) I should be able to get this:

$50 Pre-Order Credit

$110 Trade-in Credit for Evo3D

$50 Sprint Activation Credit (Potenially?)

Making my out of pocket expense like $10?

Also, do I need to call sprint and tell them I want to upgrade early (cause I think TECHNICALLY I'm not due for my upgrade until 6/1/12, but I've heard you can upgrade on the 5/18).

Sorry, just wanting to get all my ducks in a row before I go talk to those idiots who inhabit my local BB's... (at lease I have about 5 to choose from close to me! Lol)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
Yep I just got the answer from the Best Buy Sawgrass location in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This is real deal:

I called best buy and the rep stated this: I have to pre-order $50 now to reserve the phone and when I pick it up, all the promotions will apply to it. Bringing the savings down to just taxes that need to be paid. You put the funds down to reserve just like a video game and all the promos will take care of the rest. The $110 trade in and the $50 off upgrade is fine for the EVO 3D but if anyone gets confused from them saying they get money back that's something different.

Anyone who gets money back is only getting it because the depleted the savings like the 3D getting $160 off total plus they used the $50 gift card from the Phone Freedom promo back in February putting them at an upside down to where they get money back. Or they used the Best Buy "buyback" deal they have when they purchased a device at an early time (like last year). Entitling them to money back but on a gift card so...... If you don't have to put money down now at your store, good for you. You'll pay it at pickup.

And I would call Sprint so its doesn't overlap an cause more frustration. And technically you'll get a $10 gift card because your at an upside if the taxes don't take it. Your total savings is $210 and the device is $199.99.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
That is how my deal worked out.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25985957&postcount=28

I guess nothing is writing in stone until I pick up the phone on Friday.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowhawk2020:
The closest Best Buy to me is saying only $50 for the OG EVO, but i am going to wait and talk to the supervisor. The Best Buy a little further away has the deal 'right'. So if I have to cancel my preorder and drive a little further away I will. I am getting 2 of these so $100 is worth an extant 30 minutes of driving.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmdieselfumes:
Thanks Dexter. So in reality, the $50 gift card isn't really a "discount", since it's the amount you use for the preorder.

So your real out of pocket is the initial $50/preorder, plus any taxes that the $160 (tradein+activation discount) doesn't take care of.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
Yep. Cause if they just allow you rack up savings without any money, what money are they making?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] id_twin:
Yes, you will want to call Sprint Friday morning and have them bump your upgrade up two weeks. It is my understanding that any customer service representative can do this for you.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowhawk2020:
Except most Best Buys are letting people skip the $50 down... I preordered 2 and put down $0
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
yes you will have to do this before you go into bestbuy. if you walk in and have us upgrade the phone for you and it says you are not eligible then you have to pay full retail for the phone. bestbuy cannot do early upgrades.

p.s. i work there
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
OK WERE GOING THROUGH THIS AGAIN AND NO ONE READ MY POST!

The HTC EVO 4G LTE is $199.99. There only 3 promotions on this device:

$50 for Pre-order

$50 for OG EVO 4G

$50 for Upgrade

Total $150 in savings

Can people stop updating the post with added extras cause your Rep is adding both the trade in and upgrade amounts, getting you excited for something everyone is entitled to. Best Buy has to make $$$ regardless, so getting the device for free isn't an option.

READ MY EARLIER POST EXPLAINING HOW EVERYONE WHOS GETTING IT FREE, GOT IT!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
Also, $50 for Phone Freedom if you had that too.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] carnivalrejectq:
what are my chances of getting this through best buy this week , like the others who preordered already , if i go into best buy today or tomorrow and pre order? lol just wondering if i may be SOL
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
But that's what I explained earlier. Any additional discounts like the Phone Freedom promo or the "buyback" advantage thing that Best Buy has can only be applied if the Rep allows it. But that many goes for that Phone Freedom promo because fine print reads you can't combine offers with that one.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Vdubtx:
Save yourself more money and sell the phone on Craigslist, you could easily sell an OG Evo for $100.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
I wouldn't say easily. I couldn't sell my 3D for $120
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
Ok but you receive $150 in savings with Best Buy which is guaranteed. Well let me rephrase myself cause some stores like to act up. Depending on the store in your location, some reps may say they only want to give you $30 cause the phone is damaged. So its $120-$150 in guaranteed savings.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fachadick:
I spoke to someone who seemed on the ball at BB about the same question, but for trading in a different sprint phone (not the 3d), and was told that the trade in and activate offer was only for the evo 4g. So, no. Sorry.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] clownfart:
At least my BB seems to be on the ball and know what's up. I called and they said the shipment hadn't come in yet, but they were expecting it today or tomorrow...they just didn't know exactly when. This is torture waiting. :mad:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] deolarte:
Thank you. I hope it isnt true lol. I guess I will have to sell at craigslist. Im even willing to sell them both for $250.