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[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 1Android:
I want my phone!!! (verizon) Starting to see verizon pre-orders are shipping out and that people have them in hand. I'm tired of picking up my case and wondering what my phone will look like in it!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] rushless:
Were it not for Best Buys 60 day return policy for silver membership, I would have ordered from Verizon. Well, that and the twelve month same as cash......
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
Yeah I went down there and talked to a couple guys about it and the most knowledgeable one pretty much insinuated the same thing...he stated from what he knew it was the 10th and they had none there...and the other stated if he got some in tonight and saw my name (very unique...trust me) that he would personally call cause he would remember it was for me...but at this time they had NONE!

I just want it by Sunday...cause otherwise I will have to wait until like 6 PM to get it Monday and 8 PM for Tuesday...and that will make for a VERY Long day!!!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Blaze03:
If all goes well I get to pick up my AT&T S3 tomorrow... my best buy didnt sell it to me even though I preorder and got an email saying it was ready for pick up monday!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mehal88:
wow thats the first i've heard of that. I got my email monday but I was on vacation so I called and asked them to hold it (since they apparently cancel automatically after a few days). I just picked mine up at lunch today.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Nopi45:
Talk to two different people at the Best Buy Mobile I pre ordered from and they said they will have a Verizon shipment tomorrow and I will have it by that afternoon.:D
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tpike:
My 32gb Verizon pebble blue sgs3 shipped today!

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[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] i5aac:
man, I hope you're right!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
God I hope that is true for me as well...I am really feenin' for this damn thing!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Nopi45:
If I am ill post a pic asap!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
http://bestbuymobile.com/2012/07/01/meet-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/ ***Read the response to my comment near the bottom.

This isn't looking good. :(:crying:
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] toughcookie:
I think you have 14 days to get it. I think you have to bring the phone in for the rep to see the phone isnt damaged
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ssbmg:
Word of caution on this... I was told by multiple stores that cell phones only get 30 days regardless of RZ status due to carrier agreements. They could've been misinformed and thankfully I didn't have time go to battle over this as my GS 3 arrived in time for me to exchange my HOX before 30 days.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] i5aac:
I litteraly just got of the phone with the manger of my local best buy. Believe it or not, he called me. Get this, they received their pre-orders to day and had them in front of him, but they won't let me have it until the 10th?!?

This sucks!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
Why is it this doesn't surprise me?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] quantum1:
Doesn't surprise me either... and it wouldn't bother me if they never made any claims about it being available on June 28th.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] xemtra:
ya this is really about LACK of a date or bad information more than it is getting the phone after Verizon Pre Orders.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bobapunk:
The $30 is what the buy back program costs IF you get the $10 insurance.

And I got my AT&T SG3 today from Best Buy. I did not have a pre-order, I just walked in and got it. Plus the price matched Radio Shack for $149.99 AND knocked another $50 off from the Phone Freedom thing.

I GOT MY SG3 on Launch Day for $100!!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] quantum1:
Just spoke with an employee at my local Best Buy (metro Atlanta) about Verizon preorders. They haven't gotten any phones yet, but said the 10th should be the day.

If it isn't I'll be going to Radio Shack of the local Verizon store (hopefully).
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] wishywashy:
I never got my email or phone call about my AT&T S3 but I called this morning and my local BB had it in stock. I was so ticked that they had a drawer full of them and they never even bothered to let me know I could come get my phone. I finally got it and I love it. I am still pretty perturbed with BB though.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] xemtra:
I Pre ordered via Bestbuy in North Atlanta on June 5th. I was the first of my store. They have no news other than they will likely be in the 10th. I said screw this and pre ordered via Verizon this past tues, July 3rd. My verizon phone has already shipped.... I will be canceling my BestBuy pre order and never using them again.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] i5aac:
No! they have them! they just wont sell them to you!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] lost2030:
I bought a Galaxy Note back on May 9th at Best Buy. Thanks to the reward zone premier silver I get 60 days on returns and exchanges...I walked into Best Buy yesterday and exchanged my Note for the Galaxy S3. Awesome phone so far!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jbrook10:
Got bb to give me a refund to match radio Shack today. Thanks for the tip.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] rhambling:
Thanks for the tip. Got money back on 2 phones.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] KryptosXLayer2:
Got the same, using Target instead, but paid $50 since I had some rewards certificates to use, would have paid nothing if others had been processed already....
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tlegower:
Has anyone heard anything more from Best Buy?

I read that Verizon has pushed back their release date to July 12th.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/08/verizon-website-pushes-galaxy-s-iii-availability-back-two-days/

So curious if Best Buy is going to be stuck following Verizon and holding our phones until July 12th or if they'll be able to start selling the pre-orders tomorrow.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] zmore:
The manager of my local Best Buy Mobile called me yesterday, asking me why I never picked up my pre-order phone. Had to tell 'em, "WTF? I picked it up a week ago", and that they never cancelled their pickup email reminders in their system.

I was worried for a split nanosecond that they might try to take it back. :)

Anyway, BB's not so bad. They claimed that the SGS3 pre-order delay fiasco has only happened once before: when the Evo 4G was released.

(edit: And I know that I didn't really reply to your verizon-specific question, but hey, thanks for the cherrypicked springboard! :) )
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] hcyplr29:
Well I wasn't gonna jump on the S3 wagon because of the awesome development of the Skyrocket but I just couldn't resist it. So I went into work Sunday and went back and forth in my head what to do. About 3pm I decided to put my Skyrocket on Craigslist and leave it to fate. By 4pm I had 3 interested buyers ($350 with 32GB sd card) By 5:30 I had cash in hand on my way to AT&T store to get the S3. My luck they closed early for a "employee event"(supposed to be open until 6pm) So I rush to a small authorized retailer down the street and they closed at 5. CRAP I say, I just have to wait till Monday. So I get home and start doing my homework on the S3. I happened to get on the best buy online site. I call and they say they are in stock at the one right down the street from my house. So I head over there and flawlessly picked up a white 16GB version. I had to add a line to my account to get the 199 price. They even switched over my current sim card in my Skyrocket to the new one in the S3 so that I can keep my #. My question is, has anyone heard if and when BB will get the 32GB version in the store anytime soon, (within 30 days)? The associate said I can just bring it back within that time IF it was in the store for a swap + the price difference. It's not a huge deal but it would be nice if it works out like that. I'll hold off on rooting until I make that decision. I do like it though and happy with my decision. Thanks Best Buy. :laugh:
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mitchbart:
ATT has no plans to offer the 32GB version through Best Buy (or any sales channel)at this time!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] eyecon82:
For all those having pricematching issues, and employees being jerks...call steven at 612-292-0999 or email him at Steven.Waligoski@bestbuy.com

He will make things right, and most likely send a $25 certificate for your troubles
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
Oh I am getting mine tomorrow or going out in handcuffs!!!!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] willbur73:
You won't get it tomorrow. BBY just officially sent out a statement saying the 12th is a hard street date. I saw the employee news article myself from an employee at the local store.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
I need bail money...cause Ima go hurt someone!!!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 1Android:
I'm gonna be pissed if they push it back.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
I should have just pulled the trigger last week and switched to verizon pre-order.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] KryptosXLayer2:
Wait.... in your excitement, you added a line AND you didn't bother having them price match to get it for $149 too? What are you going to do with two lines, give one to family? Hope so or else you just signed up for about $2400 worth of phone bills just to get a phone subsidized....

Already answered that AT&T isn't coming out with the 32GB, but what is your hesitation with rooting a phone you might take back? I've flashed the crap out of mine and I'm bringing it back within the 60 days I have as a Silver Rewards member, 30 days if you aren't one, just to get a new, fresh device that isn't one of the pre-ordered ones with problems I mentioned already

I had emailed him, he forwarded my email to another person in charge of customer satisfaction, and that person forwarded my email to every store manager in Central Florida - I never got certificate, I got a free $25 case, but there's nothing in this saying you're going to get something for nothing just because you're upset about this Best Buy / SIII debacle....
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] eyecon82:
did you get the price match though?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] KryptosXLayer2:
Of course, but I also had to pay $700 for the damn thing on the launch date of 6.28.12 since they couldn't get their act together and process my upgrade that clearly stated on my AT&T account I was eligible for it as of 6.23.12.... Got refunded and only paid $56 for it with tax on 7.2.12
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] IceCreaMan:
i just picked up my pebble blue sprint version tonight... enjoying the phone so far
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 1Android:
Did you get an email or did you just walk in to get your preorder?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Nopi45:
What are other people being told about the VZW release date?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
I will let you know tonight...I am going down there after work and playing dumb since they did flat out tell me the 10th last week when I was in there.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 1Android:
Im sitting im parking lot right now waiting for them to open. I will report back
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 1Android:
Just walked in and then right back out empty handed. Was told the 12th will be the release now.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Nopi45:
Yea there not even finding my pre oder the 12th was when its avalible to every one. From what I was just told is that we should already had are phones if we pre ordered. I was the only Verizon pre order at my store.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
Yeah I stopped in there and got some interesting news depending on who you want to believe...talked with 3 different dudes...2 of which I used to respect...one who knows a lot of **** but seems to spout some **** as well at times...acts like he is an arrogant super know it all geek!

First guy who I used to respect...they moved the date from the 10th to 12th...and the reason was due to having customs issues (Bull****) and this is turning out to be just like the EVO...his words!

2nd guy flat out told me that they had a BOATLOAD of phones and jack for pre-orders...so he guaranteed my phone was there...but that there was nothing he could do about it. This guy was brutally honest with me and a guy I have had good interactions with in the past. I think he is from Scottland!

Then there is the guy who thinks he is the Cell Phone/Gamer god...he blames it all on Apple...says they say the 12th now but he expects it to be much longer...all because of the patent infringement ****. Which is OLD as hell news and is NOT the reason!

But basically yeah...they have my phone and can't give it to me. They had a trainee in the area and I asked them if they could all just leave the department for 15 minutes with him but they didn't want the poor guy getting fired on his 2nd day. Funny cause he was an intimidating dude...I figured they brought him in as Security! :P
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] KryptosXLayer2:
If there were patent infringement issues with the SGSIII.......... what are they doing selling AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint versions at that very store, right now!

Some people love to hear themselves talk, there's no other explanation for it
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tlegower:
I tried calling Best Buy today...they won't answer my call. I think they're avoiding me
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] rushless:
That would be fine, IF they had VZW versions in stock, but not many appear to have them yet in the area I live. None within reasonable driving distance do.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] toughcookie:
HAHA so true!! they are so ignorant there. Next time I am going through AT&T the insurance its not worth the wait. Got mine 11 days after my "expected date of delivery" when i ordered the first day of pre-orders!

unacceptable.

Even the day I got it I had called 20 mins before i got my pick up email and they said "WE DON'T HAVE THEM AND HAVE NO IDEA WHEN WE WILL HAVE THEM, *click*"

So they are completely clueless, I wouldn't take anything they say serious better off just waiting for email because they wont help you at all. I would say to call BB customer service and have them check stores around you for any availability if you don't mind a little drive after the official release date.

GOOD LUCK VERIZON PEOPLE!! its well worth the wait!

Don't believe what BB.com says about stock because when I checked online it said unavailable in all the store customer service said had some
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tlegower:
Best Buy better sell me my phone soon! I leave for vacation in a couple days and expected to have my new phone. I'd hate for my phone to arrive and then just have to leave it sitting in Best Buy waiting for me.

Unless they can transfer/sent my pre-order to a Best Buy closer to where I'll be...but...I doubt it. So come on Best Buy...TOMORROW! Please?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Nopi45:
Ya you better hope they hold it for you I got told I have 24 hr to pick it up before the release my pre order to sale to any one.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] LightningGA:
Actually 48. I received my email that my preorder was ready on a Friday and it said to pick up no later than Sunday.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tlegower:
I just read on Best Buy's Forum and Android Forum that two people received their notification emails as well. I REALLY want to get my notification email!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tlegower:
Just got off the phone with someone at Best Buy. He told me they haven't received any yet, but they're supposed to be available starting tomorrow, so he expects they'll get some in today.

I hate waiting and I hate delays...and I hope my phone arrives before I leave for vacation.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stumanroo:
I received an e-mail just after 8 AM this morning saying my order would be available for pickup starting Thursday and I needed to pick up before Sunday to avoid cancellation.

As I stated yesterday though my store did admit to having a ton of the phones and also very few pre-orders so they knew I would get it early.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] quantum1:
My wife walked into the room while I was sleeping (I came home from work at 9 AM) a few minutes ago and said "Best Buy called and said our phones are ready." I used a few expletives... she said "no really, here's the voicemail." Checked my phone... got email... going now!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Nopi45:
Thanks just called and mine is ready also. On my way to Bust Buy now!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] yanks4life:
Are you guys talking about Verizon version or another provider that you are going to the store to pick up today?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] quantum1:
Verizon. Sorry, didn't realize the new theme doesn't have the carrier under my name.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gr8Danes:
I also called mine (Minneapolis area) and they suspect today also. I sure hope they're right. On pins and needles.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] pathtologos:
Well, noon has come and no call/email. I will commence wallowing in self-pity.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bluesolarflare:
I do hope it comes in today though. I've been wanting to switch to an android device (I'm on the iPhone 3GS) for a long time now and cannot wait to ditch my iPhone. We should start hearing from east coast folks here soon.:D
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] lopezpm:
Truck could be late
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] pathtologos:
Every truck across the country? Lol
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] qhinton:
I have read in another form go to best buy employees just posted the sprint pre orders should come in today. Plus some people are claiming that they have gotten an email your phone is ready for pickup
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jbadboy2007:
They all have flat tires :D
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] screwhead728:
which forum?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] xtrezpasor:
I *just* got a phone call in ny... going to get it in a few mins...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] davidmumper:
Excellent. What store in NY?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ptfdmedic:
I called Best Buy in Canton, Ohio this afternoon. Yesterday I was told they would be there today. Now they are saying "they can't release that information". I simply asked if they were still expecting them today.

I get that they are probably frustrated as well but keeping people in the dark isn't the right way to handle this.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] wgarrido:
Especially after watching other people get their's. But it will be worth the wait to get it for free from BB.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ucity3:
I just got my email the store in Bridgeton, Mo. Has there's in... So if you pre-ordered there they are in...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] pathtologos:
Dammit ft Lauderdale, let's go...call me!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] screwhead728:
Miami needs to send me that e-mail too! I'm excited cause now people are getting calls/e-mails to pick their phone up, that means hopefully today I will get mine too!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bmoreboy02:
Screenshot?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] lepapirriky:
I just got a call from best buy saying my phone is ready to be pick!!! Woot woot...well my wifes phone lol

This is at Mesquite, tx near town east mall...phuck and I'm at work lol
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bluesolarflare:
Yeah it seems that people who pre-ordered through AT&T directly and weren't among the lucky few that got theirs yesterday are starting to see things ship finally. This can only be a good sign.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] MadFlava:
Just called my Best Buy. They dont have them but said they are still expecting them today, theyre just waiting for UPS or Fedex to show up with them.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] zmore:
BB in NYC

Just called my local BB mobile in NYC and they confirmed that they do in fact have the blue AND white phones, for pre-order pickup only. Yay! I'll be dropping by in a bit to pick up my pressshhusss... :laugh:

(glad it wasn't yesterday; was too hot! :)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] yanks4life:
So your able to pick up the Verizon version today before the launch tomorrow? Everyone else is saying and the email I got says you can pick it up tomorrow. Not today!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] quantum1:
Yes. Email said tomorrow, but they called us and said today.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] yanks4life:
Well please let me know if you go in today and they actually let you purchase it before tomorrow as I might go later this evening to try. Let me know!!!!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Nopi45:
The system would not let them sale me the phone. Ugh I got to see my phone and every thing then they were like are bad come back tomorrow.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] quantum1:
Yes. We've been playing with them for a while now.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] josephpalozzi:
verizon pre-orders can be picked up today

I just spoke with the mobile manager at the jersey city store, and he read off an email saying that they could sell pre-orders today if they had them. Sadly my blue wasn't in the store. Guess it's tomorrow for me.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] el_chupa_cabra:
i got 2 calls from BB today, first said i could come pick up my preorder phone today, second was to say they didnt have the blue but if i wanted a white to call them back and they could get it for me today.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 1Android:
I jusy got my email comfirmation too. Says for 12th pickup. Im gonna swing by to see if they will give me mine
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] nosympathy:
I didn't pre order mine, dumb mistake. I have a 700$ BB giftcard and pissed everyone else has had it for days and I can't buy it until tomorrow morning.

Least I know they have a few not preordered so I will be there right at 10 tomorrow and get mine.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] italiankd2562:
I work at BBY, and I know they sent us a message saying that they can sell them today aslong as you preordered, and they are in stock. If they aren't then you would have to wait till tomorrow...but its for the store to decide if they want to sell them today or not, other wise the company is fine with selling them today.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 1Android:
Was on my way to go to best buy and they just called me. She said I can't pick it up today but I made the appointment for 8 tomorrow morning to get it.

Italiankd-should I call my location and ask them if I can come pick it up even though they told me not till tomorrow?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tlegower:
My Best Buy basically just said they have no idea about anything. Though the girl admitted she hadn't been working the past couple days, so she is still trying to catch up. She said I should call in the morning.

This is not making me happy.