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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phsteve:
I had Mike check how many they had ordered and he told me 11 but hopefully they can get more. I remember when the OG EVO came out the stores had no idea how many they would get each day, sometimes it was one or two and sometimes it was ten.

Also yeah working at Best Buy at 4 AM in NYC sounds hellish.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
The person with whom I pre-ordered told me that they will call the pre-orders (I was 3rd of the 4 they had last I checked) so I'm hoping that's still the case.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Well its now 4pm and no National Launch news from Sprint or ISN. I guess their cat and mouse game for who gets it out first continues.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phsteve:
I bet Sprint announced it already but didn't tell anyone for security reasons.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jpxzero:
I've been stalking this forum for a long time, and have received a great deal of information. But I was wondering I pre ordered this HOPING that I was going to get this phone before my trip to the East Coast tomorrow. Now its official that I am going to buy it out there.

So I was wondering, will my pre order work at any BB? Or will I have to get a new pre order in the east coast... And is it still possible to get a pre order?

Thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
You may have to call the store that you are going to be near and ask them. If they only get 10 phones but had 15 pre-orders, you won't be getting one as they will have to hold them all.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Samip430:
Just called my BB. At first they was saying that they were still in customs, but I set him straight. He checked on any order statuses and said that they wouldn't be coming in tomorrow :mad:. Hopefully friday then
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] themothman421:
My bestbuy.com order status hasn't changed, just in process still :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fachadick:
new post up on ISN

nothing official, but;
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ryanalan82:
My radio shack just called me......... Saturday. My response, that's F ing ridiculous.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
It is supposed to go by order of who preordered first.

After this crap, sprint won't hold up anything else. Think about how bad that would be.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
Preorders are only good at the store you preordered from.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leo72793:
Called my local best buy, said they are releasing them tomorrow. Not sure what they got but ill find out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] purock:
That's not bad. Its not great. But at least you can pick it up at the beginning of the 3 day weekend. Wirefliers & Amazoners are worried about having to wait until Tuesday w/ Shipping.

If Amazon told me I'd be getting the phone on Saturday, I'd be very, very happy. Saved $62 bucks for two days. Not a bad swap.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
It's hard to not get excited about a post like this!

I'd love to get the call tomorrow, even if I'm at work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phsteve:
AWESOME! Hope this is true for all Best Buys...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leo72793:
Hope so. Btw who do I call about them raking my 50 gc away some people ordered via phone and they still got theirs.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kevlar3d:
Too many gift cards

I was also charged the $50 and got a $50 gift card when I pre-ordered too. I plan to apply that $50 gift card towards the purchase price. Any idea if the promo gift card can be applied to the purchase price?

$199 phone price - $50 prepaid gc - $50 promo gc = $99 pick up price

I assume they want you to spend the $50 on crappy accessories so they wont let you use it on the same purchase but who knows.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] memnoch37:
I pre ordered on Best Buy's website May 7th, and I can confirm they just charged my CC sometime this afternoon. My order status on their webpage still just says 'Back Ordered' though.

Still, stoked that I might get it this week :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fachadick:
The math is correct (you can use it towards the phone), but technically, since you were charged for the first gc, you're still paying $150 for the phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kevlar3d:
Very true but I have to be honest, the GC was burning a hole in its pocket the day that I preordered so I really have to justify it with myself this way otherwise I may spend it on stuff that I don't need.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rubber guard:
viperboy thanks for all your help....

if we gave you our store #, do you (or any BB employee w/ access to the system) have the ability to see when the incoming shipment for the evo is supposed to arrive?

I am 1st in line at store #1153 (Austin, TX) FWIW

if it not, thanks again for all your insight.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
I was told when I pre-ordered that I couldn't apply the free GC to the purchase but we will see what really shakes out. Doesn't matter, I'm going there to either trade in my OG Evo or with gift cards to pay. No out of pocket expense for me except for the $50 pre-order deposit.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
I can't really. I mean, I can see the inventory, but not when they are coming. Plus I'm on vacation til Sunday so I can't be of much help lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] random882:
Inventory

ORANGE CT (Store 300)

53 Boston Post Rd

Orange, CT 06477

If someone could check inventory or transit for that store above that would be super.. Ive called and it seems no one knows a damn thing. They still say its in customs :rolleyes: I even called a stand alone mobile store and they too still thought it was in customs :eek: Figured they would keep up on it seeings how it's their job. But hey I'm attempting to keep calm :cool: So if some one could check that for me that would be much appreciated!

On a side note. Those who ordered first should be first to be called. They also hold the product for 3 days before they will put it back on shelves. In this case they will just call next pre-order if not enough came in.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mikee4fun:
Well it is confirmed that Sprint is shipping EVO 4G LTE inventory to all BB stores May 24th or Friday May 25th. All inventory will be used to fulfill pre orders only.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] UNSCleric:
My Best Buy told me it's first-come, first-serve. There was no way they were going to wait three days for me (even if I am second in line) or even three hours or even three minutes. If they have 20 reserves, and only get 15 phones, I better not get there after the 15th person, even if it's just a half-hour after opening.

That's why I'm trying to figure out when my Best Buy is getting the phone, but of course this whole launch is a complete joke and so is Sprint when it comes to information so I have no idea what is happening.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
So if stores get them tomorrow are they allowed to sell? Or will those stores have to hold inventory until Friday?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] random882:
Did I miss that farther back in thread? If so I apologize!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mikee4fun:
Only pre orders will be fulfilled with the initial shipment, so I guess if someone cancels there pre order then it is fair game...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Actually I meant is Best Buy having an official launch day or will they just be selling when UPS drops them off.

My store told me they would start calling people as soon as the inventory hits the store.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
Was there an employee news article on this?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
Woo! Please be tomorrow!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
The guy that answered the phone when I called earlier said the same thing and told me he pre-ordered also. I told him I was the first person to pre-order and he kinda shut up.

If my store does something crazy like this and I was the first pre-order and don't get my phone with the first shipment AFTER giving them $50 when they weren't supposed to take money I will be furious. I will complain all the way up to the top. Might see me on a news cast somewhere.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] random882:
When I called today trying to get information that was what I was told. In the past for things I have pre-ordered it stands true. They pull the item and put it in the back on the shelves with a YOUR order taped to it.

So even though its "First come first serve" There is a phone with your tag on it waiting for you to come in and get it.. They will give it to say order #7 before #1 but #1 is still #1's phone..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] firmbiz94:
This isn't best buy related but figured any news is news ..my buddy who is a mobile manager at target just hmu and said my evo will be there Friday ..but only enough for preorders so I figure bb will at least be able to fufill pre orders by then at the latest since i wowould think they would he priority over target
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Target Mobile is actually Radio Shack.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] firmbiz94:
Yea that's where he used to work
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] guitarman584:
I hope this isn't the case with my Best Buy. When they called to tell me they weren't shipping on the 18th, I asked if it was first-come first-serve when they come in and they said no. They would call everyone who pre-ordered and schedule a time when they could come in and pick it up.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] firmbiz94:
Figure I have a good shot since not many ppl order phones there with a radio shack and a bb in the same lot
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Citizen Toxie:
I think it's certain best buy's with the first come, first serve. I pre-ordered mine on friday, they told me as soon as it came in, they would put a label on it with my name and them my phones to the side.

Hate that first come, first serve crap with pre-orders.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kevlar3d:
dummy

I just called my store to see if they will be receiving them tomorrow or Friday. They said that they will not be receiving them until June 29th and if they do receive them earlier, they are not authorized to sell them until that date. I argued for a second and then realized that I was wasting my breath, told him that he might want to check his facts about this product and hung up annoyed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shellguy:
Pinks you are 1/2 right, the paper that they print out says you are supposed to pay $50.00 for a GC to reserve your phone, but their Tool Kit or what ever is providing alternate info that you do not have to do this step this time. You will receive a $50.00 GC upon activation of the phone in-store or you will be mailed one if you ordered online. So those of us that ordered in-store will be paying $149.99 before tax due to the $50.00 GC that we will get @ the time of purchase.

Will
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mav78249:
Yeah I actually got an email from Best Buy on the 7th stating with purchase and activation that we would receive a $50 GC. Hopefully we can put it towards the phone as to me it sounds like after its paid for we get the card. I guess ill use it on a case or something. Also, any word on whether or not there will be Beats headphones included?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
got the bestbuy email notification for an official 18th release date.

cant wait!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] LTEvo:
Anyone have any luck getting the activation fee waived at Wirefly. If so any hints on what exactly you said to the rep to make that happen would be appreciated. :D

I tried but she checked twice (more likely just put me on hold and whistled a bit) and said cant waive activation on HTC preorder.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] durandetto:
You're gonna have to call sprint to get the activation fee waived, its all in their end.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
I work for BBY, let me see if I can help out here a little bit...

It will be $699 outright. It's BBY Mobile Manager discretion if they want to price match sprint on no-contract price. It's also at their discretion if they don't want to sell it to you outright.

Unfortunately, nothing. I have a very bad feeling that this will be like the 4G when it came out... pre-orders were a suggestion, so to speak. It didn't guarantee inventory, it only showed interest for the phone per location and they tried to send more phones to places where there was most pre-orders.

Also, it seems like BBY and Sprint worked out something for this phone since BBY didn't get the GNex on launch day, some stores didn't get any inventory for 1+ weeks. Again, I hope BBY doesn't drop the ball on this. Even though I work for BBY, I usually don't buy my phones from them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mercado79:
@viperboy

can you comment on how this deal works for people that had also signed up for the $50 phone freedom promo in feb.? the two bb mobile reps i spoke to today in store told me i had the option of putting down $50 and receiving a $50 gift card in exchange OR putting nothing down. didn't seem like a promo to me and definitely doesn't match up with what others are reporting here.

they said that i could apply the freedom credit to it and bring the price down to $150. not what i was looking for. ideally, i'd pre-order, use the $50 freedom promo AND also get the pre-order $50 gift card. $99 after all was said and done. does that make sense?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ticklemepinks:
oddly every bby store isn't doing this but it does say clearly online that they will give you a 50 gc if you buy it from them http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...050001##0##2&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mercado79:
i hear you, but what about the second promo. can they both be used? i'm planning to try again today. we'll see. actually...i'll give online chat a try.

UPDATE:

The rep via online chat says that only one $50 promo applies at a time. Maybe I'll have better luck in-store.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
I pre-ordered on the 7th like everyone else... I'm guessing it was around noon.

Why haven't I gotten any email updates on my order and others have?

My status is still backordered.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
I'm honestly really frustrated by the inconsistencies at BB right now. I have no clue what deals I'm getting compared to others, and it seems like a crapshoot. I put no money down, and will receive a $50 GC with purchase. But I assume that won't come until AFTER I buy it, to ensure that I can't use it on that purchase.

Also, how will the trading-in of the EVO 4G go? Can I trade it in BEFORE I make my purchase of the LTE one, enabling me to use THAT $50 GC I'll get towards the purchase of the new phone? Plus I get $50 off for doing a trade-in? Is this correct?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowhawk2020:
I just got off the phone with best buy mobile, they told me it was get a $50 credit for trading in the phone an a $50 gc for pre ordering. Nothing abort the 3rd $50. Now, I have a crappy EVO that I would be willing to trade in, but those out there who have a nicer one could probably do better selling it elsewherre.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
It doesn't make sense cause I made a post with Android Central forums earlier to clarify but I'm confused again. This deal was generally for trade-in OG EVOs but how can we get excited if everyone who's trading another device is getting a better deal.

Its $50 for trading in the OG EVO 4G, and another $50 for instant savings from new line service with Sprint. Although we do get another $50 gift card for the fact of bringing in the EVO. But after researching the deal, I noticed others trading in devices like the EVO 3D and the Galaxy S II getting an exact or better deal. EVO 3Ds get $110 just for trade in.

So think about it. EVO 4G = $50 instant, $30-$50 depending on condition, and $50 gift card that you may or may not use with transaction. So now your total savings is anywhere between $80-$150 only if they allow you to use the gift card.

Now the deal for the 3D: $110 just for trade in. So now your paying $90. Now don't forget you get the $50 instantly, so your now at $40 for the EVO 4G LTE.

But remember, the EVO 4G deal only gets low if they allow you to stack up the gift cards. Including this Freedom promo that some customers signed up for back in February. Who's really getting the better deal?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sephirothvfc:
I work at a BB mobile and i was even confused at first with all these promotions we do have at the moment but i asked and they got answered from a best buy big guy.

Yes when you pre order the phone u do not have to put any money down and when u come pick up the phone for activation we will print out a Gift card same time we print out your contract. So yes u can use it at the time of purchase.

Evo trade in right now is $50 trade in towards the evo and it does not matter on condition. It can have a smashed screen, water dmg, etc and we will still give u $50 trade in for it.

For tradining in your evo you also get a $50 off any sprint phone with activation, dont matter if its new act or upgrade.

Phone freedom was a promotion they had a while back and u had to do it through bestbuy.com for you to get a $50 gift card when do ur next upgrade.

Yes the evo 3d trade in is $110 but that has to be in Good condition and it depends on the best buy you take it but my manager does not put phones in Good condition at all unless u sent it out for service and as soon as u get it back u trade it in.

So OG evo is still a great deal if u want to trade it in because condition dont matter.

If you qualify for all then thats a free phone for u. just pay taxes which will come out to like 10-15 bucks.

Edit: sorry wrote this while waiting for D3 so didnt spell check lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
See because the BB Mobile Rep advised that he can only give me $30 for my OG EVO. I explained that the white EVO 4G were made different instead of the matte casing and since this was a gloss case, it chips. What do you expect, I had the phone for a over a year with no screen damage.

Now if you read carefully, in the ad it reads for customers to trade in there gently used OG EVO 4G but as you notice, chips on the back are fine. And then to prevent me from using my free $50 gift card for the trade in, he stated that I couldn't use it for the transaction but I can use it the store for the accessories. I just the store is acting up or the Rep wants me to spend as much as possible for the phone (like he's getting commission or something).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shadowhawk2020:
They don't get commision but the bosses are trying to sell overpriced accessories, so they want you to use your GC on it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
Ok they want me to use it, but I don't have to use it on accessories. Now reviewing the Freedom promo, the caption reads that you cannot combine with other promotions. But some stores are stacking with overrides to the system.

All I want is to save as much as possible. I want to pay as close to nothing but if I pay $50+taxes, its fine. I read some guy from another forum page that he will be getting $280 for his trade in and another $100 in gift cards. How is that possible, I got no clue. Any thoughts?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sephirothvfc:
Yes I asked this same question and I was told that it was OK to combine the offers. But I will try to see if I can get someone else to confirm this
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P. Dexter85:
SAVE SAVE SAVE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] skeptikal:
BB made me purchase a $50 gift card to reserve my phone week or two ago. So when I go in to pick up my phone I should mention the free $50 gift card, the $50 for activating a phone with sprint and a $50 trade-in on my OG Evo? That means if i use the $50 gift card that they made me purchase i should be able to just pay taxes and leave right? This is confusing to say the least.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mikee4fun:
I wish so too brother, I am thinking more Friday though, I still see none in transit. Still would be a nice Friday treat, sucks that I will be in a meeting though! WEAK!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Agreed, apparently the store i preordered from is getting one phone. That one had better be for me since i paid the $50 to get the $50 giftcard.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mikee4fun:
That is not true, 24th or 25th is the deal.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
If the phones are scheduled to ship out tonight to the stores but haven't been scanned by UPS yet, would you be able to see anything?

Here in Austin, TX, the flight from UPS in Louisville gets in at 4am each morning so the phones bound for Austin probably aren't even on the plane yet.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mikee4fun:
Yeah if they were not scanned because they are still at the Sprint warehouses. I am not sure if it shows when UPS has them, or when they leave a BB warehouse. We will find out tomorrow, that is for sure. I am slating a Friday arrival for all. Any wagers? lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
If they are drop shipped wouldn't they come from Sprint straight to the store and bypass the warehouse? At this point the only reason for a phone to go to a Best Buy warehouse would be for the online pre-orders since Best Buy would have to ship those out.

You are probably right about Friday but I'm hoping for tomorrow.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Just went into my BB and the guy told me mine will be held as an appointment will be set up VIA phone call one the phones come in.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chrisfales:
Inside.Sprint.Now ‏@InsideSprintNow

I was just verbally given the official launch date of FRI 5/25 by a co-worker. No docs to confirm, but I'm going with it. #Sprint #EVOGATE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
If true, he beat Sprint to the punch AGAIN.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JDPito:
I called and spoke with the Mobile dept mgr at the store that I pre-ordered from and the SKU is showing in-transit right now, and he is expecting them to be available on Friday or Saturday. I am like #2 on the pre-order list and it so happens that I am leaving for So-Cal tomorrow morning! Fortunately I have a good friend that I trust with my info and I am having him go in with my gift cards and reward zone certificate that I have and it should only end up costing like $20 more :)

Only bad thing is that they have to activate it in the store for the $50 g/c but he said he could just switch back to my phone so I can still use it on my vacation.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
I wouldn't say it's their "job" to check on a phone that was held up in customs. Most employees just do or say what they're told. Most BB employees, like 95% of them, still think it's in customs because that's what they were told.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ryanalan82:
Was on the phone with sprint for 45 min, then a talk with radio shack. Both are being dicks. Sprint said it's up to rs, rs said nope not until Sat. no matter what I said they wouldn't freakin budge.so Fri they will call me for my appt on Sat. Sprint wouldn't even waive the activation fee, and they changed my pin without telling me and I had to redo that. Really hope best buy don't screw u guys too. I should have went there........ Lesson learned
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] butterbuns:
I just called my store where I prd ordered, couldn't get a mobile rep cause they we're ask with customers but the idiot I talked to type me ” they are stop held up in customs” ... I didn't argue just hung up cause there was no reason to talk to this guy
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Maybe RS just doesn't want to commit to anything since nothing is official from Sprint. Or maybe since it looks like they committed to giving a $25 discount they are going to wait another day. Heck one persons Best Buy told him June 29th.