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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dhoshman:
Just came back from my pre-order Best Buy and caught the Sprint Rep for the store there. I was told by both the BB Mobile manager and the Sprint Rep that.

A. The phones were in L.A. currently on there way to the store and would be at my local BB Thursday (RanchoCucamonga, CA).

B. That the way I would be notified would be: As soon as the phones arrive to the store and are scanned in it will generate an email if one is on file (pre-order) saying that it was ready to be picked up. Or if no email was on file I would be immediately called by someone at the store.

C. I will have my device tomorrow guaranteed!

I hope these two weren't mis-informed because my hopes are all kinds of up now lol. But tomorrow we will see. And I better get my GC because I too was charged $50 for pre-order and then given a $50 GC. Now I have $210 in GC ready to get my new Evo. Stay tuned.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RonZombie:
Just got back from the Meriden CT Store.

The associate said that their Sprint Rep was in earlier in the day and they would have an answer by tonight.

Let's see.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
This is great news. Lets hope they were both on top of the current info
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] firmbiz94:
I'm pretty confident that everyone that preordered bb rs etc will get there phone by friday ..online orders I'm not sure
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] random882:
Good point, However, if you work at a MOBILE best buy, your job should be to know whats going on in the mobile community. I don't necessarily blame the employees for their lack of knowledge, though I would make a point to know about what I was selling when I used to work in sales, I blame Best Buy for not keeping their employees up to date on things that people would like to know. So they in turn can keep the people calling in with questions informed. Sorry if I some how hit a nerve with you but its just MHO. :)

Side question to those of you that are getting the "In Transit" what SKU are you giving them. OR if you are not giving them a sku could you find out what sku or how they looked it up to see the "In Transit" msg?? Thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
I really want to believe this, PLEASE LET IT BE TRUE!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jfenton57:
Nest Buy ion Salem NH where I preordered just told me either tomorrow or Friday and that they would call as soon as it arrived and I could pick it up.

They also advised that they think they are only getting an amount which will cover their preorders but they weren't positive.

They also said that they received this information this morning.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Is this the mobile store at the mall or the store on RT28 ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tlower01:
Just thought I'd share my conversation with someone I know at my local BB mobile here in Dayton. Basically was told that they have received some phones and that more are coming in the morning. They are holding all the phones until Sprint decides whenever their launch day is. On the official launch day they will distribute them in the order they were reserved. He didn't really know anything about how they were handling the online orders. So, basically the're just waiting on Sprint to get their heads out of their a$$es and announce the stupid date so they can distribute the phones!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ryanalan82:
Wait what $25 discount?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Gotta love how every bestbuy has a different story.

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Pretty sure rs is selling the phone for $175 vs $200 from Sprint.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
http://www.technobuffalo.com/compan...etting-promos-to-soften-htc-evo-4g-lte-delay/
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] launygirl:
I was just in RS and the manager said they weren't taking anymore pre-orders probably because the store would have them by Friday.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
Not to mention the $100 instant rebate. I hate that about Sprint.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mikee4fun:
Like I said earlier I say it will be Friday, I have not got an email from my EVP rep yet for shipping and they usually ship one day prior or, same day pre orders ship. So sit back, drink some Beer and read the PDF manual for the EVO 4G LTE... =P
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Plenty of reports of UPS cargo planes landing in cities all over the country including cities in California. No reason the Best Buy phones couldn't be on there as well.

You are ruining my buzz with all your Friday talk :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mikee4fun:
Well I could have got the shaft, but we shall see =P
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
The phones may be there but a few bestbuy employees are stating they wont sell the device until the national launch which sprint has yet to provide a date of.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Sprint doesn't do the rebate thing anymore.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ryanalan82:
I'm not saying they won't have my phone even by tomorrow. they are saying even if it does I gotta wait n let the phone sit there. Way to treat your only pre order RS. Rs website still says 199.99, that sucks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shellguy:
That is correct.

Will
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Yeah which is unfortunate by both parties. Sprint has been terrible during this whole process with providing information. And it would be nice if someone at Best Buy would send out a corporate wide memo giving directions on what to tell people so there would be consistency across the retail chain.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shellguy:
Not the best deal since BestBuy is giving a $50.00 gift card for pre-order which can be used on the phone.

Will
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
Yeah... If it wasn't for the free after trade in deal at BB, I'd be ordering from amazon.

The BB deal saves me the headache of trying to sell it on ebay or CL, even though the phone is in excellent shape, rooted, eng boot loader, etc..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
http://www.androidcentral.com/

Android central reporting as soon as tomorrow for Best Buy.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
I would love to know where these people get dates from...

Agreed. They are horrible at training, there really isn't any to be honest. E-learnings don't count.

As far as the sku, I don't have it handy at the moment but you can search the thread by keyword sku and you should find it or just pull it from best buy .com
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Sad part is that wouldnt help. They sent out clear instructions on all the promo's and how to avoid charging the $50 fee and receiving the giftcard, yet myself and others had to pay the $50 to complete the pre-order and the reps are clueless about the promo's.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] random882:
androidcentral.com/best-buy-fill-evo-4g-lte-orders-soon-may-24

BB pre-orders = sprint pre-orders.. They cant sell with out preorder :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Now that link has some great info in the screenshot. I suggest everybody in this thread take a look! Direct link to screenshot http://www.androidcentral.com/best-buy-fill-evo-4g-lte-orders-soon-may-24
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
Good to know. Not sure why I didn't know that.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
The best part about that screen shot is that Best Buy opens at 10am. So if stores receive shipments in the morning Best Buy pre-orders could get their phone before everyone else.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sslbaron:
If I'm reading this correctly, it seems that as long as we preordered before May 21st than our phone should be included in the store's shipment. Correct me if I'm wrong.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] omgitzsars:
Good thing I pre-ordered mine ON May 21st.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
That looks to be correct.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] omgitzsars:
Before, or on May 21st. Memo says customers who ordered after the 21st have to wait until National launch day. I hope.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
Right, if you ordered before May 21st, you'll most likely get your phone. If you ordered after, you'll receive it in the next shipment unless they have extra or if a preorder is cancelled.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
If you didn't pre-order you could get one of the phones in the shipment BUT only on National Launch Day.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
:eek:

A credible soruce?!!?!?!?

IT'S A MIRACLE!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leo72793:
my local store said they get them @4am. so i guess ill be there @9 am waiting in the front line first
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
What.

What does all this mean for those not picking the Phone up in the store?

What about those who are getting it shipped to Physical addresses?

Is that a Friday expectation?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
haha, I can't wait to get a phone call and jet out of work on my lunch to get my phone if it comes in.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Quizo:
went by the best buy here in new haven, guy didnt know much he said like in 2 weeks =\
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] UNSCleric:
My Best Buy is thankfully totally on the ball. I went there finally tonight to see if they had any information, just so I knew so I didn't end up missing out or something. As I walk in and talk to the first guy in the mobile department, he tells me the main girl who runs that department is actually calling people right now.

I walk over there and she is literally just hanging up the phone from calling me and leaving me a voicemail. I pull out my cell phone and see the missed call (my radio in the car had been too loud and I hadn't put my phone on vibrate like I usually do). So overall, that timing was cool.

Already I have a good feeling about all this. She tells me they don't know when they are getting the phones, and won't even say that tomorrow or Friday are most likely (which I respect, since she doesn't know) and says that usually she would have a tracking number if anything was on the way but she has nothing at all. We talked for like 15 minutes and she told me that tomorrow they had a big mandatory meeting across the stores at 11am and she figures it'll be about this stuff.

She told me that if you get the Black Tie Insurance for $10 a month that you can get the Buyback program for $30 instead of $60, and you still could cancel the Black Tie after the first month. I'm definitely going to get both, since if I was going to drop and break my phone it'd probably be sometime when I first get it and still am getting comfortable with it (along with the fact that I'm waiting for Otterbox to make a case for it, so I won't have a case on it at first either).

I also saw just now when I got home that a Best Buy memo has leaked that says pretty much everything the girl told me, except the memo is more confident ti'll come tomorrow or Friday. She told me, just like the memo says, that the moment they get the phones in, they'll be calling me. They won't be holding it till the next day or anything like that.

She was a huge fan of HTC and Evo and brought me around to the back of the desk and got out the dummy version of the Evo LTE and let me hold it. As she took me back there she told me she was going to "spoil me". :3

I'm very happy my Best Buy is on the ball and this nightmare is almost over.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shizume:
I may be screwed!!# Sprint didn't change my upgrade date until the 22nd after numerous calls. Needless to say, my order for Bestbuy is on the 22nd and may not get the phone this week :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Macropoutsis:
I would assume if the stores are receiving shipments then they would of most likely shipped to physical addresses also. So my best guess would be, you should see it on Friday.

Edit: Best thing to do is call 888-237-8289 and ask those very questions.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Best Buy online orders would have to ship from Sprint to the Best Buy warehouse and then out to its customers. Sprint wouldn't ship Best Buy's online orders for them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fsuwade:
If you going to post something like this you might want to block out the part where you Id is if its your id and or the person you know that took the pic.

Looks like someone might not be round to see the phone to be put out, leaking screen shots like that.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Nobody here is the OP for that picture. It was leaked to Android Central and picked up from there. The ID at the top says Article ID which most likely just references how many articles Best Buy has published and pushed down to people in the stores.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Macropoutsis:
That might be true. But I think when you order online your shipping address is passed on to sprint. And they ship from sprint. Just like each store gets there shipments from sprint. I don't think they go threw the warehouse. Correct me if I'm wrong.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
The posted internal memo says that online pre-orders will be shipped to Brightstar for fulfillment. I guess Brightstar handles shipping for Best Buy online.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Macropoutsis:
Ahh. Then you would think online orders should arrive Friday/Saturday. Most likely Saturday.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] typhoonikan:
That stinks! Cause I am out of town from Tomorrow until Monday evening.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Macropoutsis:
That's why I hate ordering online. I want to be able to ring someones neck when my stuff hasn't arrived !!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
As much as I want to have the thing in my hand yesterday, not getting it until next tuesday does have its benefits.

1) not rushed to set it up before holiday weekend trip

2) probably have root by next week

3) 30 days start from the time its picked up/activated. I'll be on the road all 3 days of the holiday weekend (bike trip).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rejctchoir:
I just ran up to my BB. I gave them my name and order number and the manager said she'd hold my phone until Weds! I have my doubts that will happen, but we'll see.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sslbaron:
Maybe someone who preordered before the 21st got sick of waiting, and they will have an extra one just for you. ;)

Just trying to think positive.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Caladbolg:
If it's first come, first serve, I'm definitely gonna steal one of the 15 they have at my store. Just like with my original Evo.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shizume:
I am thinking positive, IF I put myself down and the phone actually gets to me, I'll be happy :) If not, I'm already preparing for the worst. Then again, if it doesn't get to me, then I will have a better time on a mini vacation this weekend. :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jygsaw:
Called my local BB (Vallejo, CA.) They told me Friday for pre-orders (me, woohoo!) and after those are gone, they'll have more to sell next week. I guess that's more or less in line from what i'm hearing in this thread.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
Oh good. What store do you work at? I'll slip you $100 so you can steal one for me too.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Caladbolg:
I wish I was a BB employee. I need a job. Mike (in this thread) checked the stock. And down in Metairie, LA, if you must know XD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
Yup, in case anyone doubted it, this is legit.

All the stores in my territory open at 10, so you may wanna double check :)

You don't have to be eligible on the day you preordered, just the day you pick it up.

As said, that is the article number. No identifying information is on that page that will get anyone in trouble.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Ahh, you have a territory. So you are a CMFIC. Nice to have those credentials replying with info :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
Oh geez no, I'm sorry for the confusion. I'm just a lowly best buy store piss ant lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
How are the Mobile stores getting their deliveries? My Best Buy Mobile store is at a mall, I'm sure it won't be by truck. I wish I went to a full store instead, which was down the road.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
It will be by UPS truck. They probably see the UPS guy several times per week if not everyday M-F.

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Haha
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gregkeys:
anyone kow if i should turn s-on and unroot my phone prior to selling it to best buy? or should i just do a factory reset and call it good? curious if best buy will note my account that i rooted a phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
I don't think they care. As long as it works and is in good condition.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -viperboy-:
This. We don't look for that. I mean, I do, but I don't care. I would congratulate you for using a rooted phone. The only time I give people a hard time about rooting/jailbreaking is if they are trying to return/exchange a device that is experiencing an issue that is likely caused by software. In that case, I have them return the device to stock and see if the issue continues and usually it doesn't. But for trade in's, they won't care. And they can't note your account from BEAST (our account tool for the carriers) anyway.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Drewh1991:
They usually send those in to a separate company that refurbishes them, so really they don't handle anything other than doing an inspection of the devices condition. If they do a poor job they will probably get a chargeback (kiosk will get charged the price of the trade in) but honestly I think if it looks stock it should be fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] richardrk:
Hell if your that worried about it then switch it back. It'll give you something to do plus you can really apreciate how fast the new Evo is gonna be.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmdieselfumes:
Can anyone check the quantity @ the BB in San Antonio (hwy 281 & 1604, zip 78259 I believe)? Much appreciated!

I am preordered (on the 16th, so I might be far down the list), but if they're going to have extras, itd set my mind at ease...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
If any BB employees here can also check store 1762 in Pflugerville, TX I would greatly appreciate it!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
No way! Someone else picking up a phone at the Pville store? I have the first pre-order so I will probably call/go by at 10am in the morning and see what the status is.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PaulHBK:
Cool! I was 4th, only because I went through Target Mobile at first and then realized BB had a better deal 7 days later. Maybe I'll bump into ya. Let me know what you find out when you go in tomorrow morning. I'll let you know if i find out anything from them along the way also.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Zameus:
I should be getting a call then tomorrow or Friday. I was top 5 in the pre-order list at my local BB. :D

http://www.droidmatters.com/news/ht...-to-be-fulfilled-by-best-buy-on-may-24-or-25/
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
someone please tell me i can pick the phone up at bb today.

dunno if i can wait till friday

im like pulling my hair out reading updates "maybe tommorrow", "waiting on updates", more waiting.. more waiting.. ugghh.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
I pre-ordered on the 13th after my online order didn't show I would necessarily get the $50 gift card. Hopefully I'm on the top 5 list. :-)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pitch007:
I thought for sure I would have an email from Best Buy this morning when I woke up, but no luck. I think I will sleep better once I finally have it in my hands.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tes5884:
Still no email from BestBuy..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lilbitz_1018:
Same here with the email. Seems they were quick to say the 23rd and retract but not this. I'm thinking of calling them as soon as they open and ask "what time should I be there?"

Btw. Does anyone still have their original boxes and documents? Mine are still wrapped! Lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
I think its pretty safe to say they probably will be calling instead of email, especially after having to redact the original May 23rd date (though it seems they really weren't that far off in their estimate). Today if we're lucky, tomorrow if not.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
my best buy emails have been around the 11:45-12pm cst time.

if we get anything it could be around then..

but imma call today anyways and see if theyre expecting delivery
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stewie63:
What if my original Evo has water damage. It's just the indicators and the the phone works fine (I actually dropped it in water the first week I had it 2 years ago). Can I still get the $100 for trading it in?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
I'm going to be desperately checking my phone over and over again.......
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
just tweeted ISN and he says to call the Best Buy you preordered throughout the day if they haven't already been delivered, because the phones will be in today.

should I be calling the Best Buy I preordered from on May 7th, this morning?

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@jkeating26 yes! though they may not know what time they'll be delivered, call throughout the day until they are.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kyle_G:
I'm not certain if I asked your specifically but should I expect a no-go on trading in my cracked screen EVO? I still use it just fine as the crack is at the bottom of the screen.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
They won't take it. Just sell it on Ebay or craigslist.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] durandetto:
I thought the OG EVO trade in it didn't matter the condition.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lilbitz_1018:
Is there anyway to track best buy shipments to the retail store? Lol I'm literally stalking this phone
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
this makes me smile. :D

EDIT: bestbuy surprised us with a free bluetooth headset for the EVO release, will they do anything extra for us this time around??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
I will certainly post anything I find out. I'm hoping around 9am central time we can hear some reports of people on the East Coast going into Best Buy and getting their phones.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lazydazed:
that would be cool. But how much e were your evos at launch? I'd like a new bt headset but i think I'd like my 150 off more
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lemonpeazy11:
atleast 50, up to the full 100. my store (okc, ok) will take them in any condition for the full 100 (counting evo trade in special with sprint act.) I've personally put phones through saying they were in good condition with cracked screen and absolutely nothing happens. In fact, everyone in BBYM at my location does. just like trading in with s-off and root. just depends on the first person you talk to probably. Good luck!

edit: i have had it take off like 5 dollars or so for not having the charger... might wanna bring that just in case.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
Would be nice to have an extra surprise but I doubt it. That would require extra coordination and this whole thing has been such a cluster I'm just ready to get my phone and be done. $50 off with Phone Freedom plus a $50 gift card give a net cost of $100 for the latest and greatest superphone. Thats a great deal in itself.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pitch007:
Which OKC Store? I pre-ordered at the North May store and hope to go by and pick mine up today. Back when I worked there, we only had 2 stores in the metro.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
bt headset was free, i guess it wasnt a nationwide thing.

we got the discounts/gift card too, so it wasnt extra money, totally free.

bestbuy is pretty generous with giving free stuff away to preorder'ers of anything.

i'll be happy with just the phone at this point.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
I'll be calling at 10am EST unless I get a call in the next 40 minutes. If they have them in, well you probably won't be hearing me for about 15-20 minutes as I'll be in a mad dash speeding down to get my phone. If they don't have them yet, well, I'll be replying.

I agree with this sentiment, I think they kind of owe us something of value for having to deal with the debacle. Apple too.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
they will take it, i work at best buy and a women traded in an evo with the screen shattered and she got the promotion $50 dollar deal
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benthe1:
You think Best Buy owes us or HTC? If anyone owes us it's Apple and the ITC.