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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
I have heard that the black one has a better soft-touch feel while the plastic has a hard plastic feel (I played with one at an AT&T store).

That's so weird, because that white one must have just appeared after I ordered mine.

I don't know about a bootloader. I think the unlocked refers to the SIM unlock so that it can be used with any GSM carrier.

They haven't shipped any yet to my knowledge, but I don't see why they would advertise it as unlocked when it is not. But when I get mine I will confirm.

No, I bought the unlocked version. I don't even see a version that would require a plan. I don't think Negri sells phones with contracts/plans. Are you sure we're talking about the same site?

Great. Happy to help. Click that 'thanks' button under my post, if you please, sir. :)

No problem.

DAMN! Negri should give me a gift card for all this business I am driving to them. rofl
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I asked in Chat about the Unlocked and they said I had to select a wireless plan. But I'm thinking they were just trying to push the sales up. I even sent them the link to the phone. But that was untrue.

Already clicked for you! I'll clcik this one too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Thank you for the reply, Reading here on XDA the T-mobile US phones did not have the region lock stickers on them, thats why I was wondering.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
Discover is also offering 5% CB if that helps anyone out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nxh145:
delayed shipping

FYI, after talking with the CSR, it looks like the 10/4/13 delivery date is delayed until a week later on 10/10/13.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] natehoch96:
So will this be the same version, in essence, that i would get directly from tmo? For example, will the negri version still have wifi calling and come in the tmobile packaging?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
yup...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mocsab:
TMO Does NOT have locked Bootloader -
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Acaibowl:
I thought wifi calling was an Android feature that works with T-Mobile and not a T-Mobile feature as per se.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Dude... Maybe you should read some of the posts before posting. This has already been answered.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 1slandtime:
Per the Negri blog --- negrielectronics com / blog

Note 3 Update

Update: 10/8/2013 10:32 am PST

Thank you for your continued patience. We have great news! We are shipping some of the earliest orders today! We are going through stock as we speak and will begin to process shipping in the next 3-4 hours. We can not disclose which orders are shipping first, but if you get tracking tonight – you were one of the first! Good news for all other pre-orders – your order is confirmed at the lower price, and stock is beginning to come in on a daily basis.

We have increased our price. Why? Because our cost is higher. All orders placed prior to the price increase will be charged the lower pre-order price! All new orders would need to pay the new price. (One of the many benefits of Pre-Ordering).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] neoWhite:
Yeah, sorry about that. My mistake. I just got on this thread and didn't read through. I was probably blinded by seeing the price change yesterday, I also didn't know they had their blog. Thanks for the update guys.

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Negri will probably still be cheaper than Tmobile (depending on how much tax your state/city charges) because after taxes $703 or whatever Tmobile is charging will be more.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Hopefully we start seeing tracking numbers today

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] polx:
i think with tax in NYC the note 3 will cost $733.. this is way too steep which is why i'll wait a couple of months for the price to drop before i buy it used.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
:fingers crossed:

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] neoWhite:
Actually NYC tax is about if not exactly 8.875%. If that's the case, Note 3 would cost $770.84 if Tmo is selling it for $708.00. That's exactly why I canceled with Tmo and went Negri. But I hear you, it's still a steep price.

Luckily I went Negri on the first day it was available so I am locked into the lower price. I just hope they start shipping soon.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] googlephone:
Negri told me that the $10 off coupon code WELCOME2NE does not apply to preorder items even though it went through without problem when I placed my order. Now I can still put this coupon in and it goes through. Do you think if they will still honor us the $10 off?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Yeah, you should be fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
Update I got was they received very limited stock at negri and will get more today.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
Man the wait is killing me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gwuhua1984:
Someone might want to update the title to reflect the current pricing. $729.50.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Seems like noone got their shipping info here
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
Yeah... No. it was obviously in reference to something else and they corrected it saying that the coupon is no longer valid.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
Their blog says 500 or so pre-orders and no one here got shipping info...

Something is smelling bad.. :rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Hope negri is not bsing people
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Don't know why they would when they were telling everyone that it would be 10/10 before they even got them? Something isn't making sense.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gwuhua1984:
I'm not sure if you checked the web site yet. They've increased the price to $729 yesterday and they've already announced the new pricing on their blog, the price is no longer $689. If you're lucky, then you might be able to get $10 off with the first time buyer coupon code.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] systoxity:
I'll post here if i get a shipping status. I ordered 9/22 with paypal. As of right now my order has not shipped.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
This thread isn't helping them advertise so it doesn't necessarily need to be updated every time the website changes their price. And no the $10 coupon will not be valid for preorders.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
So, I may hit the exit ramp on my Negri order on Friday iffn people aren't getting tracking numbers here.

What is the cheapest route to get a TMO unlocked after Negri?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
If your on T-mo wait 30 days and request an unlock pin, if not, i'm not sure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hoangtung619:
chat with Negri customer service

just quick conversation with a guy named Francisco from Negri, he said they are shipping orders as of today guys :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
This does make sense, I used to work for Fedex, and of course businesses would have a set time in the evening for pickup, however, i would think once they generated Tracking numbers people would start getting notifications, but I don't know how Negri's systems are set up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hoangtung619:
He just said that, yeah but i still waiting for their email :D hopefully
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
I haven't gotten anything yet..... :(

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] systoxity:
same. gg
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gwuhua1984:
I agree that this thread is not advertising for them. However, by updating the title will cause less confusion for the people on this site expecting to find a good deal. I've placed my order with the $10 off, the order went through and that's the amount that's currently being processed from my billmelater account. We'll see what happens once the phone ships.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
They posted somewhere they won't be accepting the coupon for pre-orders is what I'm relaying.

Regardless mine just shipped and got the tracking number.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] systoxity:
Congratulations. Mine's still processing :( when did you order again?

Nvm found it 9/17.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Congratulation. When did u preorder?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Elhity:
Good news

Negri electronics removed the pre order icon and now its add to cart that means they got it :)

Just for the white, black still pre order
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
I know i should of order white one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Does anyone know where these guys are located? East coast? West Coast?

Scratch that, tNegri Electronics, Inc. is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. so its about 5:32 their time... if we are going to see tracking numbers it should be soon
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] systoxity:
i remember seeing los angeles some where
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] dawheat:
Mind sharing when you ordered?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
09/17
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Elhity:
I ordered the black too, its about time now :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] vvv3399:
Black color is more popular than white
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Sweet bro! Happy for you..... Where are you located?? Just curious......

It ships from Nevada I do believe guys.........

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 973NY:
Congratulations man!

What color did you order? Just curious because white seems to be in stock and black still says pre order.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
I think he has black.......

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
I'm in Chicago, I got 2 in black.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 973NY:
If that is indeed the case, good news should be on the way for the rest of us I assume ... And hope..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
No Tracking number :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
If you're willing to compromise I'm sure you can get one in white if your black hasn't shipped since it's in stock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 973NY:
Awesome news!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
Swappa..I just bought one for $693 and should receive it by Friday. Now the question is should I cancel my order with Negri or keep it and just sell it on ebay/swappa?? :cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
Was it new on swappa? I prefer to do it over Craigslist but I usually sell and buy new anyways. Swappa has fees like eBay so I prefer CL and meet in person.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
Was brand new in the box. swappa has no fees for buyers ($10 to sell though)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
Right but I prefer to buy from a trusted source and sell without fees or at least no high fees. But everyone has their preference. I've also sold on swappa, not much luck, faster results from CL. just my experience.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I just sold a Brand new SM-900A on Swappa.

The fees are only $10. Sold the 900A in like 24 hours, smooth as silk. They also check the IMEI so it is not stolen.

Buy on CL and get the IMEI banned...

Not funny at all
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nunyabiziz:
Did anyone order the white and received the tracking number yet?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] gordonzhao:
Well I don't buy on cl so it doesn't affect me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
I updated the original post a few days ago to let people know that the coupon isn't valid anymore, and I will make one more edit to reflect that the price has changed, but I don't think it's necessary for me to update every time that Negri changes their price in the future.

Also, this thread is also kinda morphing into a "tracking number" thread, which is good. It will help people get a sense of where they are in the queue. So if you've received your tracking number, please provide your expected delivery date as well as your pre-order date.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Vandam500:
No fees? But doesn't Swappa use Paypal and therefor Paypal has fees or no?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Techngro:
He meant no fees for the buyer. Swappa's fees are included in the price, and the Paypal fees are deducted from the seller's portion, as well as the shipping costs. So if I list a phone on Swappa for $500, the buyer pays $500, Swappa takes a flat $10 fee, and Paypal get's their Devil's share (sorry, I hate Paypal and Ebay), say 10% for example. In addition, your shipping costs generally are included in the price. So as a seller, I end up with around $445 profit after shipping.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I think PP gets around 2.9-3%, something like that.

A cell phone sale on Fleabay is 10% Fees, and they charge you the 10% on the shipping as well :p

Then PP gets their 3% or so.

Swappa is flat $10, you then incur the PP fees.

I just sold my ATT note and saved a bundle from doing it Ebay style.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
Yeah, Swappa is sweet if you're a buyer. Selling on any of those sites sucks balls tho. Just too many damn fees.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Makes me wonder if negri is only getting 5 or so in each day, since only one person got a tracking number. :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] 973NY:
I know some people from the Negri team read these forums, can one of you please give us an update as to what we can expect in the next few hours/ days?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
+1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I don't know where you got that from.

They never said that.

They said 2 weeks ago, they would have them last week. They didn't

They said last week, they'd have them this week.

According to them, they shipped a few, and they'll be getting more next week.

Not 5 per day.

So if, I'm waiting for next week now, and it ships from Vegas, I'm pushed back 2 weeks with every one of these delays.

See how that works?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
I didn't say that they only got five, i just think that it is strange that if they received their entire stock, only one person received a tracking number, and that the black version still says Pre-order, while the white has add to cart. I would infer from that that they do not have enough stock to fill all the pre-orders as of yet, and may be getting additonal shipments everyday.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
You are saying that though, and it's not even what they said.

Re-read my post.

They've always said, we'll get more the following week. They didn't say, we'll get some every day.

I'm having a credibility problem with them here.

Making up stuff ain't helping here

Just read what they say. And go with their trend here.

What I hear from them is this:

1) Either we can't get stock

or

2) We don't want to sell at that price and we're trying to churn off people easily without stating we did a bait and switch on the price

I have no reason/evidence to believe it's number 2, I just stated that for the conspiracy theorists among us.

You know who you are!

Either way, I'm not sure I want to wait another month or two, and don't kid yourself, that's what were talking about here.

Actually I am sure.

Oh, I've never ordered from Negri before, but I don't appreciate this kinda chit, I can tell you that...

Supposed to be the 4th, and now the soonest is the week of the 25th for us. Just start looking at the Calendar and see how this starts walking out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
I think me and you are saying the same thing differently. I have not read (and I've been keeping up with this thread fairly regularly) that they get more next week, i've read that they received shipment this week. They didn't say how many, or when the remaining would come, i would have figured that they would have got a large shipment, but from the one person who received a tracking number, it doesn't appear that way. Even if Negri got a shipment of 5 a day, you would still be looking at Months (I ordered mine on 10/3). Either way it sucks, and if I see a local place with a comparable price, i'm cancelling my Negri order.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I just figured out what's going on here.

I'm not bagging on you, at least not intentionally, just a little ticked off.

You haven't seen their post today, read this:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
That link goes to a 404 Not found, This one, http://www.negrielectronics.com/blog/news-updates/latest-news/t-mobile-samsung-note-3-update/ which is 2 days old said they were expecting stock daily, which is where i was coming from. Can you resend the link?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
Link is not important, it's the text they wrote.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Link is imporant, because i dont see that anywhere on their blog site, and i'm not coming at you, but i don't always believe what people post on forums. Just like you didn't believe my "wonder if they are receiving 5 a day" comment.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
Dude, their link doesn't have crap on it.

This is the part of the post that matters, it's what THEY said about how this product is going to be delivered. THEY posted this:

You can't understand what they are saying here?

To me, that's clear as Crystal!

They can't tell you what month you're getting your phone right now
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Where did you pull that comment from? Which post? Thats really what i was trying to get at. I was thinking you found that on their blog post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
So I posted this yesterday.

I haven't been with TMO in 10-12 years, so don't know how they do things, and their site is not that good.

How do I get out of there without buying a month of prepaid service?

I just called and they want the $708 + Tax + $10 Activation + First month prepaid.

It's the prepaid I'm trying to avoid.

---------- Post added at 01:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 PM ----------

That post is in the pre-order thread

I directly quoted it to make things easy fer ya.

That didn't work well though...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
Read this post carefully once more.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46347515
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
I had emailed them to see if mine was going to ship, and if not, if i could switch to a white one for a quicker delivery and the canned statement came back:

But now the white one is back to showing pre-order instead of add to cart.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
Here's the pre-order thread post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46347515&postcount=25
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
I'm with you now. Yeah, they are not very good at explaining their situation. Cross your figures and hope your one of the lucky ONE's that receive a tracking number. I know i'm near the back of the line.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] aalupatti:
My hopes are low. My order date is 10/3 and there people with as early as 9/22 or earlier.

Did not want the head ache of ebay or swappa, but looks like I am heading that way :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I wouldn't hold your breath here.

IMO, they are being purposefully nebulous here to some end.

If you are in their position and you have a strong position, you give real information to quell rumors, and assure people you are on the up and up. But it has to be information, that works out or you'll be caught in a lie, and that will make things worse now and in the future because of the Internet.

But if your position is weak, you give nebulous answers like using the word "some" and maybe and next week. Remember, we were "next week'd" last week. If a ton of folks come up with tracking numbers today and tomorrow, then all the better.

Having run a business where I was responsible for millions of customers, I kinda see how these Press releases are going here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
I'm with you, i ordered the same day as you. And if all we saw with their "big" shipment was 1 tracking number (had 2 phones ordered) we are in trouble.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
Those suckers are getting on my damn nerves. No tracking# and no update to my order status :mad:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
You and I are on the same page for sure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] NYCguy2020:
It's been nothing but BS from them since day 1. Same canned response every time you contact them. so damn frustrating.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sk8ordie0:
Just chatted with them and they said all orders should go out within the next few days.............

rooted,recovered,and rebooted from the ol' i777.......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kawaisa:
I suggest you guys cancel your orders.

So I can take your place
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Should, and next few days are the words that scare me. If they would have said, we now have the stock to cover all pre-orders, and we are in the process of unlocking them, and preparing to ship them, and due to the unlocking process, this may take a few days, i would feel more comfortable. But everything is so vague.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] les_garten:
I cancelled mine...

I did it for you

Cause I know you'd do it for me...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Mr. Negri,

This is the information people are looking for. The problem is, if you have 250 orders, and your only receivng 5 a day, it will still be 50 days before the back end see's their device. I agree that the price is smoking, that is the reason that I have not cancelled. My suggestion would be, instead of coming here and posting a response, post a daily update on your blog. "Received 15 units today! will be shipping all 15 out today" At least that way people will see the transparency of the company, have empathy that you are doing what you can, and that you are just the middle man. Right now with all the canned responses, and quite honestly the shaky details, people dont know if they will get their device this week, next week, or a month from now. I agree that people shouldn't be attacking your employees, and they should understand that things happen in business, but i think Negri could be more effective by being more transparent, updating your blog daily to keep consumers informed. Even if you tell us that some days you don't receive any units, we at least wont be hoping/expecting to see a tracking number at the end of the day. Simply telling us You'll get them when we get them, watch for a tracking number is clearly upsetting people.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Deliximus:
Thanks for email to address this. It sucks to wait, but as someone that works for retail, there's nothing to gain to withhold stock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
Please see my response above, I really am trying to come up with a solution for you as well as this community.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] polx:
how is that a smoking price?? the phone costs $700?!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] diablokicks:
689 vs 740, 50$ is a large amount to me.