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[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] send2amrish:
Do u know if they are for att or sprint?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Cruzin95:
Fort Worth, Texas
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 3rdamention:
That is so so very strange. I have been monitoring many forums and many posts and you are the only person to state for sure that you have Att GS3s in a Best Buy Store. People have been told things, but when they go in they are Sprint Phones. People have been told over the phone from Best Buy stores they got GS3s in but they are not Att or they forgot to confirm they were. The only GS3s have been Sprint. I just dont understand why you would have Att GS3s and nobody elese does. It doesnt sound like you have a huge market getting 4 Att phones and you took one of them, only preordering this past Monday. What is going on????
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Cruzin95:
Well, he would be the second person and oddly enough, he is in Dallas and I'm in Fort Worth which are about 20 miles apart.

When I asked the BB dude, the first thing he asked me was for which carrier. I told him AT&T and then he told me about the 5 blue phones.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] divinewisdom:
maybe he ordered them from ATT and shipped to BB store. hahaha

Worst Buy keeps their track record alive, as if none of us learned our lessons from the Black Friday and Touchpad fiasco. When there is a hot product people want from best buy, they always let us down; but they sure stock alot of the $100 Monster HDMI cable.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] washjayb:
BB Caroline St Atlanta GA

got my email at about 3PM and was first to pick up. looks like they ony had about 7 or 8 pre orders in and no accessories.

initial impression- OWNS THE EVO LTE! (which is awesome but just not as much so).

I got the Pebble Blue and I hate the color just not as much as white.

Just waiting on TPU Bumper and replacement battery cover (From China 3-4 weeks).
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] rookie789:
Here is my conversation after I arrived at BB today, the Mobile BB representative remembered me;

BB: Mr. XXXXXX, your too early the GS3's have not been delivered to our store yet.

Me: Yes they have, I have an email dated 06/22/12 12:04pm stating mine is here available for purchase.

BB: Please let me see your email.

BB: I'll check the warehouse, excuse me for a few moments.

BB: I'm sincerely sorry, here is your phone. I was not notified we received shipment of any Sprint SGS3 phones today.

Moral to the story, don't believe BB employees are always up to date of their inventory.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] danipoak:
I got the email from them about an hour before I had to head off for work tonight. Guess ill get it in the morning. And I won't have to waste any time rooting since its already up!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Chevyboxer:
Glad to see that most of you guys are getting them or at least finding out that they're in stock. Sorry that made a few jealous for a couple hours this morning. TBH though I fell asleep shortly after I got back home. Graveyard shift sucks.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] danipoak:
I hear ya chief. I'm 8pm to 5 or 6 am depending on the day. Its by choice though. I hate working outside when its 90+ degrees outside.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] G3noobie:
late update... received email from BB this morning picked up phone at 11:30 in Johnson City, TN...... it is Pebble Blue and I ordered on the 11th....BB matched wirefly 179.99 price.. drove 700 miles I am now in the hood of Flint, MI
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] gr33nd3vil:
If you still have the e4gt go install blazer rom 4.1 an the fe22 modem. Youll have a change of heart i gurantee.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] SSickLS2:
No pre order for me!

So like everyone else I was dying to get a S3, but I didn't pre order because of what happened to the Evo LTE guys. Anyways I decided to call all the BB stores in my area to see if any pre order people chose not to pick up their S3 for whatever reason. After about 9 calls, I found a white 16g at a BB mobile store across town. Apparently someone pre ordered and changed their mind on color, and wouldn't you know 2 phones showed up today!

Don't want to rub anything in on the poor dudes that pre ordered and didn't get their phones... Just thought it was kinda cool and figured I would share... I am such a luckbox today!

Edit: Portland, OR btw
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] the noan:
My mother got the confirmation email at about 7pm. She will be getting hers tomorrow. 1604 and 281 (the legacy) San Antonio
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] djkinetic:
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but no courier that i know of that ATT uses delivers on sunday...earliest you could get it is Monday...more probable is Tuesday.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 3rdamention:
I am going to post this question in both this AT&T Forum and the regular Best Buy Forum:

When I preordered my phone at the Best Buy Store, my receipt says they will contact me via email when the phone is available. I do not remember them even asking me my email so I am not even confident they have it. When you preordered in store, did they send you a confirmation email or something showing you did preorder? Right now, all I have have is my paper they printed out, but I have not received any type of emails or correspondences since I walked in the store on June 6th.

Also, it says if the date where to change from the delivery date on our paper (which states June 21) that best buy will contact you! Again, I have not received any emails or contacts saying anything from Best Buy about where these phones are or when they expect them. However, it says right there on my paper that they will contact me if they are not available on that date.

So, did any of you that preordered in store receive a confirmation email or anything OTHER than your receipt? Did any of you receive an email from Best Buy stating that these have been delayed or when they expect them, as the receipt says they will contact you if not received on the date?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] cent_0_o:
I did get an email after I preordered my phone saying that "your order has been reserved" I haven't gotten any other emails since. Im sure you can call them to double check they have your info.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] pringlechip:
I got an email with confirmation as well. Check your spam folder because some people have said their's went in there.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] NunHugger:
Confirmation Email received...that's it so far.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] 3rdamention:
I found my email, they did send me one the day after I ordered. I feel more confident now knowing they have the correct email in the system. I will just monitor this forum all day and wait patiently until someone starts getting their ATT GS3s from Best Buy. Then, things could get exciting.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] thehavock18:
I have that email as well but you can't track the order number they provided. Waiting to see if anyone gets their phone today
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Jahspree:
That's cool of them to price match wire fly because generally they are not suppose to. That was pretty lucky. Welcome to the GS3 family.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gr8Danes:
My local Best Buy also got the Sprint ones in, but no word from AT&T. Go figure.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] G3noobie:
That is what he said but he did it anyway. I think he felt bad because I talked to him everyday this week and he kept saying that it would be in on the 21st.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gadgetz:
Don't hold your breath! Phantomevo77 isn't quite sure of this date but it's sounding more and more to me like the 28th is gonna be the day. After being told 2 days in a row (day before yesterday, and yesterday) that AT&T preorders would be filled yesterday only to find out it was for Sprint only, they said they had been given a memo stating the 28th is the new date. :mad:
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] thehavock18:
Called today and although the UPS truck has not arrived. They told me they are tracking 10 phones inbound they won't arrive until the 28th
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] LightningGA:
Just got of the phone with my local Best Buy, nothing yet, he said hopefully Monday. Said they did get some Sprint ones in but nothing for ATT. Did say he got a memo stating they should be in soon. Apologized for not having any more info and said to call back on Monday sometime after noon.

Now to go have some fun for the weekend outside and forget about it for a few days.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jojo_angelov:
this whole AT&T situation is so sarcastic! The AT&T S3's were supposed to be among the first ones out for sale. Now, my BB store says that they got their Verizon S3's ! Get it? VERIZON S3's that are supposed to be out on July 11th :) haha... :) Seriously...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] SeanPR1:
Just pre ordered my AT&T pebble blue from best buy this morning. Got an email from them yesterday and saw they had a phone trade-in. I got $230 for my iPhone 4 16GB so I ended up making money for once.

They of course had no idea when I would get it, but they did say they were getting some in today.

Don't bite your friends -- Yo Gabba Gabba
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] clark44:
I'm over here in Dearborn Michigan and I just cannot find these things! Looks like I might have to wait a while.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gadgetz:
Believe only half of what you see and nothing you hear. They told me I'd be getting my GS3 yesterday.....yet I still have only my Atrix 2, just saying.

I'm sorry :(
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gr8Danes:
Damn.....send me one then. ;)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gadgetz:
Best Buy corporate contact info

Just thought I'd share the info if anyone feels the need to contact BB and express their concerns/complaints.

Best Buy Public Relations

Email: newscenter@bestbuy.com

Phone: 612-292-news (6397)

Susan Busch, PR Director

Email susan.busch@bestbuy.com

Lisa Hawks, Deputy PR Director

Email lisa.hawks@bestbuy.com

Corporate Customer Care

1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289)

Brad Anderson CEO/Vice Chairman/Director -

brad.anderson@bestbuy.com

Shari Ballard, Executive Vice President, Retail Channel

Shari.Ballard@bestbuy.com

Kim Motz at 612.291.5332 Shari Ballard's assistant???

Kim.motz@bestbuy.com

Bruce Chatterley, President and Chief Executive Officer

Bruce.Chatterley@bestbuy.com

Steve Delp, Chief Operating Officer, Magnolia Audio Video

Steve.Delp@bestbuy.com

Brian Dunn, President and Chief Operating Officer

Brian.Dunn@bestbuy.com

Julie Gilbert, Senior Vice President, Retail Training

Julie.Gilbert@bestbuy.com

Jena Lund, Julie Gilbert assistant at 612-291-4030

Jena.Lund@bestbuy.com

David Hemler, Senior Vice President, Best Buy for Business

David.hemler@bestbuy.com

Paula Prahl, Vice President, Public Affairs

Paula.Prahl@bestbuy.com

Lisa Smith- Best Buy Vice President Customer Care

Lisa.Smith@bestbuy.com

612-291-5421 Office

Sean Skelley, Senior Vice President, Business Group Leader,

Sean.Skelley@bestbuy.com

PR number at (612) 292-NEWS

Susan Busch, 612-291-6114 Director, Corporate PR

susan.busch@bestbuy.com

Dawn Bryant, 612-291-6119 Manager, Corporate PR

dawn.bryant@bestbuy.com

Mark Paragi

Senior Executive Resolution Specialist

Best Buy Corporate Campus

(612) 292-0077 Direct

(952) 430-7033 Fax

mark.paragi@bestbuy.com

Investor Contacts: Jennifer Driscoll, 612-291-6110 Vice President, Investor Relations

jennifer.driscoll@bestbuy.com

Charles Marentette, 612-291-6184 Senior Director, Investor Relations

charles.marentette@bestbuy.com

Carla Haugen, 612-291-6146 Director, Investor Relations

carla.haugen@bestbuy.com
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bmoreboy02:
Bestbuy price matches sprint at 549.99.....i sold my e4gt 2 weeks ago for 350 plus bought an evo lte for 400 sold it for 500. Im not wadtin my upgrade lol
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jameswerk:
Only one to arrive at Best Buy in Pensacola

Got mine yesterday from the Best But in Pensacola, FL. Received email and was at the store within an hour. Best Buy Mobile said they were sorry that I had come in because they hadn't received any yet. I told them I received an email for Best Buy saying it was there and that I had to pick it up by Sunday or I'd lose it. They checked with their shipping department and found out it was the only one that had come in and they had no idea it was there. So glad I wasn't calling the store to find out, they would have had no clue!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jbadboy2007:
I'm in Lansing and I have to wait for bb to have them in stock in order for me to get one so eagerly awaiting for that to happen.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bluesolarflare:
Right now, I can't place too much fault with Best Buy. When I pre-ordered on the 11th, I got an email confirmation right after the guy entered in all of my information. The email stated they would try to have the phone available between the 18th and the 21st.

So time passes and then we hear about delays from Sprint and other carriers, but nothing from AT&T. My gf ordered hers through Wirefly and she was told there would be a delay as well. Websites were even reporting the reason being that the S4 processor chip was in low supply due to the same chip being used in the HTC One X, so Samsung could not fill enough orders for the phone. AT&T pre-orders directly from the stores/online I believe get theirs first, so they are getting the first pre-order batches with BB getting theirs in a later set of batches (Monday hopefully). When I called the other day to BB, the guy on the phone told me they don't have a way of tracking their pre-order because they weren't given a tracking number for the shipment(I don't know how valid this is, maybe someone who works at a BB can confirm?). It would have been better if there was an official statement somewhere from someone that could point out exactly when people would get their phones.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] airerik:
Anybody pre-order in store and haven't received yet? The store I ordered got 1 yesterday and so far none today.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bmoreboy02:
Ok so i just got an email from bestbuy giving me a reminder to pick my phone up monday june 25th. Heres the thing i only preorder one phone and picked it up yesterday? If someone can tell me how to do a screenshot ill post it
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] clark44:
Just hold down the power button and tap the home button :)

**EDIT** I think that's EVO LTE only. Sorry man!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] crzy619:
Might seem stupid but could of sworn I saw a video where you just wave your hand infront of the phone couple inches away for a screen shot. Don't have my 32 yet so can't test the theory. Let Me kno
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] qhinton:
Yes. Milwaukee Sprint GS3
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] zacarter:
For anyone who is still waiting for their phone... TRUST me it is worth the wait, This is the coolest thing ever wouldn't trade it for anything.

Also would recommend a case, the thing is to thin and light I would imagine it wouldn't take much to ruin someones day.

Got my SGS3 white 16gb yesterday at best buy in Edwardsville Illinois (metro St. Louis) running a 32gb class 10 micro sd card as well.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bmoreboy02:
I tryd power then home not workin
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gr8Danes:
You don't wanna make a nice trip to the wonderful state of MN? ;)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] airerik:
Let me know if you hear any new shipments today. The guy at my store said they didn't receive any yet, but that the phones come UPS and could come anytime today. I just wonder how many they will get after getting 1 yesterday for what he thinks is 40+ preorders.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Bizdady:
Well my online preorder finally changed from backordered to Order Status: 1 item(s) - Order in process of being fulfilled; Usually ships in 1 - 2 days.

My credit card was also charged as well. So will see, hopefully ships out Monday.

Also my bestbuy gift card was emailed as well :D
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] antyx:
Finally got mine!...BB worked with me as I explained last night...It is so NICE!...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] BBlunts456:
I picked up my phone yesterday after I recieved an email and a phone call. I just got another email saying my order is ready for pickup with todays date and to pick it up by tomorrow. What to do?? I want to go pick it up, but dont wanna screw some poor bastad out of it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gadgetz:
Just called Both Best Buys near me here in Sacramento and both told me they are going to fulfill their preorders tomorrow, neither hesitated with that answer either so we'll see.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Tkdawg22:
I've spoken to 2 of my local stores here in AL and they both said they expect their shipments tonight or tomorrow morning. I asked about Sprint specifically. They are for preorder customers only.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Mr Ian B:
I find it hard to believe how a big box store chain like BB can be giving different answers or have no idea/clue on the largest release to all 4 networks. I am 45 and can wait for Monday to get mine if not sooner but, this lack of credible and accurate info is unacceptable.

But then again, this is why they are closing stores left and right. You figured they learned from the EVO lte fiasco but, apparently not.

Just saying,

Ian B
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] pringlechip:
Talked to my BB today and they said 12 ATT SGS3s are supposed to arrive today for those who preordered.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Gr8Danes:
I'm sure hoping you're right. I called mine earlier and they heard rumor of friday, but don't have them yet.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] NunHugger:
Just called my BB. Said that they have not received any yet. But he noted that they are to be shipped from Samsung today. Oh well...the wait continues.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] airerik:
Called Dublin, CA and they said there is a BB memo that states they will be receiving them today to fullfill tomorrow. He also said that I would get an e-mail before he even knows if the phones are in so to keep checking my e-mail. I'll call them back this afternoon to see if they have them in. Memo gives me confidence that they are getting them today or tomorrow.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] MadFlava:
You hit the nail on the head.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] G3noobie:
I have been doing some research this morning and discovered that Best Buy Mobile is operated by Simplexity who also runs Wirefly. They also supply for Sears, Radio Shack and other third party retailers. It seems that a big box like Best Buy with approx. 1500 locations could negotiate a deal directly with Samsung and cut out the middle man. Especially when the middle man is also in the game selling the phone cheaper than yourself and is direct competition.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] pathtologos:
I must be an idiot for trusting best buy

AGAIN. They've screwed me over so many times that we should be married by now. Anyway, I'm getting the same story: "we are POSSIBLY getting some tomorrow to fulfill preorders."

I'm in ft. Lauderdale, fl btw.

I await weeping softly...lol.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] palecat:
Just called local BB in Central VA and they did not have any nor did they give me any info besides "Check your order status" and "You will get an email and a phone call when it's in"... Ugh
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] G3noobie:
This may be a stupid question but how do you check your order status?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] palecat:
I'm guessing here:

https://www-ssl.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17038&type=page
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Pacorocko:
I preordered mine from BB yesterday. The rep there said a Sprint rep had come in earlier today and he got to play with the phone and, of course, said it was amazing. He also said that they were delaying them til the 28th...

That was at the BB in Clearwater, FL. The receipt for the "preorder" gift card says I can return it for a refund, so i'm gonna go ahead and return it and order it on wirefly instead and save $50.

I feel ashamed for going to BB to begin with. I went there because I thought I had read on one of the forums that they were giving a $50 gift card if you order the phone there. Then when it was all said and done and I was sitting in my car, I realized I wasn't getting that all... or even getting waived activation fee.

That's what I get.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] danon.brown:
Austin TX- expecting shipment tonight for tomorrow. Pre orders have been set aside and after that its first come first serve. They must be getting a bunch.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] G3noobie:
Unfortunately I do not have a order number that begins with the BBY#. I have 2 numbers that are different from each other and neither work. I also called the 800 number and received no help.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] palecat:
Sorry, I couldn't get anywhere with it either. I should just stop relaying info from clueless sales associates.

Wish I lived in Austin. Sounds like they know more than anyone I've talked to at BB!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] worldwidepmp:
Yup. This was my first time doing a pre order for anything from BB and I decided to do the Wirefly thing too. I guess by the time I get the phone maybe BB will have a nice case I can use this gift card on.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] mercado79:
Not disagreeing with you at all, this experience with BB has been frustrating, particularly their lack of communication, but... FYI, the $50 you get is when you pick up the phone...not up front.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Spaztazim:
Just got back from BB here in KY, no phones came in today. So I guess tomorrow.

---------- Post added at 02:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:22 PM ----------

So looks like Monday for most of the pre-orders.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/21/att-says-galaxy-s-iii-pre-orders-wont-land-until-june-25th/
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] clark44:
Dude hook me up man! Which bestbuy are you talking about?!?!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] rockstarbrad04:
You wouldnt happen to be able to see into other best buyts shipments and inventorys would ya?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Randomacts:
Heh mine for amazon is "Delivery Estimate: Jul 2, 2012" for my pebble blue so you don't have it too bad..

But I get to buy mine tax free :D amazon ftw.

Oh and my mini sim is going to get here early.. "Delivery Estimate: Jun 27, 2012" haha.... silly amazon.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] BBlunts456:
North Jersey. My boy just told me he'd pay for my black tie program if I can get it for him. So I might try. This might be a good thing tho, since stores might actually be getting overstock of their preorders and might have some for walk in customers. Just positive thinking.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] clark44:
WOAH haha i'm all the way in MIchigan dude thanks anyways. And you may be right this is the second time i heard of this happening!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] NunHugger:
Ankeny, Iowa please ;)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tico1986:
I stopped by my local best buy in south florida and like many others have experienced, they only had the sprint version. They have no idea when they will get the AT&T version... I hope it is no later than next thursday.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] rockstarbrad04:
Springfield, MO

Store 52
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] rockstarbrad04:
what colors are the first 3?