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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ttieder:
I ordered the gold one but have not got a shipping yet just a confirmation email
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
It seems they still don't have inventory to ship yet.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
I just want to at least order already... Yesterday I was getting a message about my cart being empty and I called and the rep stated it was because it's not actually in the system. Well today I got an email from BB, asking for me to finish my order. Well now I get to the final page where I send in my info to the carrier. All I get now is the following message:

"We're sorry, there was a problem with your request. Please contact your carrier directly for assistance."

I then call Sprint, let them know exactly whats going on, and I'm going through BB because they have an exclusive on Amber Gold. They check my account for issues and say everything is good and there is no errors on there end. BB doesn't seem to know why and keeps sending me to Sprint.

I just want to get the thing in Amber Gold before April 10th.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
My cart would clear out if I didn't checkout as a guest. As for the last screen I was getting an error about the order being complete but it was due to me typing in a piece of the account info wrong.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
That didn't work for me. :/ I even called Sprint to verify I was entering the correct information and all was correct.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
Will telesales for Bestbuy process it for you?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
unfortunately, no. they treat it as a pre-order and don't handle pre-order over the phone, stores don't have it in there systems as an option, and yeah, stuck with this problem online. :///

btw, appreciate your feedback.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
I ordered a gold one from BB. Also had errors when logged into my account. Had to checkout as guest and it went through just fine. Did get order confirmation on the 25th but no shipping info or updates yet. Had a friend get his today already. That one was ordered directly from Sprint I just wanted the gold one. I hope it ships soon. Sprint usually will get them to me next day air or 2 day. BB will have to see.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] magicalan:
don't order from best buy! it will take an extra week
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
They got the gold! I'm waiting it out
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] magicalan:
that is true..if you want the gold(have to wait ):P
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
I'll let you guys know when I see inventory in the warehouse as I work for a best buy store. But so far I haven't seen any ones in the systems yet.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Thanks, appreciate it. I'm only waiting out for the Gold myself, otherwise, machine gun metal would be in my hand. (Not talking bout my other Machine Gun Metal lol) can't wait!!!

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] thesabri:
If you are still having trouble call 18882378289. I was able to order my gold one through them. This is the number the online chat gave me.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Still didn't let me over the phone, but the rep said April 2nd, they'd be in stores. Really taking that as a grain of salt but I'm patiently waiting, if this is true, I can relax a bit, it's only til Wednesday. As long as I have my M8 before the 10th, nobody dies. Lol jk Vegas trip coming up.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] djjroc007:
Best Buy near me said they're supposed to have them in store April 6th.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Shoot, I'll be fine with that, but a definitive answer would be nice. Maybe they will just have inventory the second and in stores by the 6th?

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Ascertion:
Sup Rydah. Love your work. :)

I'm hearing April 10th for best buy stores and possible April 1st for online orders via BestBuy.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] KennyG123:
Best Buy in Florida said they will have them but not allowed to sell them until April 5th.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Thanks! I plan on doing some work for this phone.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ticklemepinks:
yeah i signed up for the bestbuy 50 gift card to upgrade and totally forgot about... but i admit even if i remember i wouldn't have waited lol
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] djjroc007:
So, when I got my S3, I paid $30 for Best Buy's original buy back program from two years ago before they changed it to be a part of the black tie insurance.

I did not get this when I got my OG Epic, but when I traded that in for my S3, they said I would have gotten $200-250 for it.

Now, I just stopped in to see what I will get for my S3, and it came up as only $140. Think she looked it up wrong. That sounds more like the black tie trade in value, not their old buy back program value.

Anyone have any experience with this?

EDIT:

So, after some digging, I read that from the 18-24+ month mark, you only get 20% of the original value of the device.

This makes sense now, considering I was trading in my Epic after only a year which is like 40% of the original value, and my S3 I've had for the full two years.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
How do you sign up for the $50 gift card? I'm getting it though them because I has to haz gold. Lol

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] ticklemepinks:
https://www-ssl.bestbuy.com/site/ol...3&type=page&promoCode=RESERVE3&DCMP=rdr118150 it ended February
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Daang. :/

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Finally ordered mine through Bestbuy. My Amber Gold beauty shall be in my hands in a looooong week and a half. I'm chillin though. ???

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
I just got a confirmation email that mine has shipped.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] knlmwq:
Did you order from bestbuy? I mean it is in the bestbuy thread so I am guessing you did but I just want to double check
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
Yes I actually got my tracking info right after that. It is shipping out of Illinois and should arrive at my house tomorrow :)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Ascertion:
Just ordered mine a minute ago. Hopefully my Golden One arrives sooner than later.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
Still no updates for my order. Ordered mine 3-25
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
Which color did you order?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Dark_shadow70:
Same here, I can't take this anymore..lol:D
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
Gold. Gray I would have just got it directly from Sprint. Had 2 friends get grey ones already. One came on Friday, the other yesterday. I was willing to wait for gold.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] KennyG123:
Same here... Still processing :(

if it doesn't ship soon I am cancelling and getting it in store so they can apply my $50 to it on the 5th.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
Hopefully the online orders ship before they are in store. I called my local store on release day, of course was no help at all. Had no idea what I was even talking about. Exactly the reason why I avoid going to any store anymore. I avoid the store at all costs unless I absolutely have to go in for a warranty issue. It's just painful for me to be there at all. I got the original evo on release day and the 3D from best buy on release day. Since then Sprint has been pretty good with getting the online pre-orders or orders to customers before the store even gets them.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] jughead17:
Is there any confirmation on when they are going to be in store. I've been waiting to see if online or in store will end up being quicker at this point. Looking for gray.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
If you want to check out grey, go to Verizon and play around with Glacial Silver and Gunmetal Grey.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] xPhantom:
I wish we had a specific date for when it will be in Best Buy stores. I've been holding off ordering from them online because I fear I would be able to get it sooner in store from them.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
I know right. Mine couldn't be order to deliver to my house, but rather to the store when they get them in. Dying for it. Got my dot view case today in the mail.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] domotang:
Picked up amber M8 at Best Buy today!

I picked my amber HTC m8 at Best Buy today. They transferred the account from my m7 to the m8. Once all said and done they realized they couldn't charge me because there were NOT supposed to be selling it for a few more days. But they charged me for another device and gave me the M8 anyhow. Liking it so far.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6e4mdlpo0s600z2/IMAG2276.jpg
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
My store received some today in Cincinnati but we still can't sell in store.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] KennyG123:
Best Buy Mobile here said April 5th.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] jughead17:
I saw online this morning that one of my local stores had it in stock online so I called to confirm. They had 1 but couldn't sell it but told me if I ordered it online for store pick up I would be able to get it today. So when I got back on the computer 5 minutes later they fixed the website and I couldn't order it anymore. So close, should of just ordered it the first time I saw it.

---------- Post added at 01:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:40 PM ----------

The 5th would be great probably quicker than ordering online at this point.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
Very nice! I like the color. If stores are getting them now why haven't these shipped out yet.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] KennyG123:
Just called to confirm..they are in stock and will be on sale Saturday morning the 5th. Online orders are back ordered and do not know when they will ship. Stores have priority over us lowly single customers. Shame on you Best Buy!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] thesabri:
Got mine today.... Received email saying it was ready after activating.. they told me it was an accident and that they weren't supposed to do it. The manager thinks because I paid in full vs reserving it caused the glitch
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
I don't know how mine made it through the system unless I was one of the first orders.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Luckys!!! Well if Saturday is correct for store pickups, I'm good with that.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Judging by the picture, I'm happy I waited for gold.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] xPhantom:
Well it looks like I'll be checking my local Best Buy on Saturday then! Hopefully they'll have them available.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dragonforce11:
Hey guys, so I reserved my M8 for in-store pickup at the store on the 26th, so I'm wondering if you guys know if I should be able to pick that up on the 5th, or if that will count as an "online" order and be late like you guys are saying the online orders are gonna be? I'm hoping to get it before next Wednesday, so I can have it for my birthday :)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Guys, mine came in. (: ordered over phone on the 31'st and got it today. Will post pics in the AM. Tired from my long day and workout.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] iamkoza:
i reserved a gold one today at BB in store, the BB mobile salesman just told me TBD on the availability date..... i sure hope saturday is right, but technically don't they have to wait until April 9 for the verizon exclusivity window to end?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Ascertion:
Mine should be right behind yours, then! I ordered mine 3/31 but real late at night. lol
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] fishingmedic:
My son ordered one online from BB yesterday afternoon to pick up in the store, got it immediately.. I had to go pick it up as he's not an authorized user but picked it up last night, activated, etc, works like a dream.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
All employee news still says TBD so I hope Saturday is right for you guys but I wouldn't bank on it. I'll post if it gets updated. I'm sure an update should be coming on when we are supposed to be allowed to officially sell it.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] djjroc007:
My local BB is still saying the 6th they'll have it available
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
Still no updates on my online order. Some kind of status update from BB would be nice.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Hang in there guys! ???

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] henderjr:
Mine will be here today from BBY. Wanted my $50 upgrade GC. Still earlier than I thought I'd get it!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] KennyG123:
I have sent them 3 emails and have only gotten 1 automated response. No more online Best Buy ordering for me. Very poor treatment of customers.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] fishingmedic:
Did you get an option to pick it up in store? My son was in our local store and they said they didn't know when they would be sold, so he went online and ordered it for store pickup because it said he could pick it up that same day. So he got it lasty night, activated, etc, works great. He's going to VZ today to get a case for it and to show it off to prove they're liars about not being able to get them except for VZW lol.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] xPhantom:
Online isnt giving me the option to do store pickup. It only says "coming soon."
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] fishingmedic:
I'm not sure how he managed to get it but that was an option. They even got the manager involved who called corporate and they said give it to him because he had an email confirmation showing it was paid for and eligible for pick up last night. I was concerned Sprint wouldn't activate it but it works.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
I ordered by phone on 3/31 and by yesterday the 1st, was ready to pickup. Maybe call 1-877-702-2211 and try to order via pickup. Lmk

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dragonforce11:
Ok, that makes me really sad. I went into the store on the 26th and basically reserved it for in-store pickup, and haven't gotten anything back from them yet... :crying:

EDIT: I saw online that some stores have the phone labeled as "In Store Only", so I called one of them to ask if I could come in and buy it. The guy told me that the street date is the 7th. So I'd much rather have the 5th as the street date, but this guy said the 7th. So maybe different stores have different dates?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] xPhantom:
I was just about to post saying that some of my local stores now show "In Store Only" as well.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] jwigley24:
i read thru most of the recent comments, but still slightly confused based on people saying they've picked it up in stores. i ordered an amber gold version on 3/29, and a screenshot of my order status is attached.

just to be sure, has anyone actually ordered and received the amber gold version? or has anyone already been able to pick it up in stores?

thanks for any info! getting more excited day by day!!!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] domotang:
I picked up an Amber/Gold version yesterday. In the end they realized they weren't supposed to sell it to me as the system wouldn't process it. But it was too late as they already activated it on my account. They sold it to me utilizing a false sku.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
So I got an e-mail this afternoon subject Urgent action required. There's a problem with your mobile order, please call within 48 hours.

So of course I called right away, there was a problem with the data add-on that I picked online and wasn't available on my plan. Someone had to manually update the order after they got the ok from me. So after being disconnected once & then transferred the guy says ok your all set. Oh wait it just gave me an error we might be sold out. Put's me on hold another minute then comes back and says everything is fine and I should get an e-mail with tracking details soon. I use to have good in store experiences at BB, never did one online before. Hasn't been the smoothest thus far, plus I got an error as soon as I tried to order it I couldn't sign into my Best Buy account had to checkout as guest.

So hopefully I get a tracking # soon but the entire purpose of me buying it online was to not have to talk to anyone. I don't need to be educated on data allowance. It's just painful to listen to, I just go with it and agree but it's brutal. Has not been smooth sailing ordering this phone. I wish Sprint would have got the gold one, ordering directly from Sprint is much better.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Dark_shadow70:
Finally gave up and cancelled the order, then went to best buy and show them on their website it said that the phone was available, and they sold it to me, even though they said release date was the 7ht, to the public :good:
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] KennyG123:
Well I got an email today that there was a problem with my order. Apparently when they are setting it up for preactivation they had issues because I am keeping my old plan of Everything data 1500 minutes. We got that straight, he has it preactivated but cannot guarantee it will leave the shipping dock today meaning I will not get it until Monday and also that I cannot cancel. And apparently they do not know how to change the shipping from expedited to overnight...apparently a store known for technology is told what they can and cannot do by the computers...not the other way around. Ironic!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] knlmwq:
YES!! I went into bestbuy this afternoon and asked if they had the HTC ONE M8 and a guy said I think so while another said he wasn't sure. They checked the cabinet and found one. We went through the entire process and activated the phone onto my account. After all of that, when trying to ring me out, the computer would not allow it. Some message popped up saying "DO NOT SELL, PHONE HAS BEEN RECALLED". They tried everything to get past the message but couldn't. Eventually they told me there was nothing they could do and reactivated my old phone. About an hour later they gave me a call and said they got it working so I went back in and walked out with the M8!

My guess is the message was popping up because technically they shouldn't be selling it yet. I believe your best bet is to find someone who is uniformed and get them to start the process. Once they activate the phone on your line, I am sure they will just go ahead and sell it to you even if later in the process error messages pop up.

Good luck everyone
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] thesabri:
Yes i ordered 3/26 picked up gold from bbuy yesterday
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Ascertion:
I can't check my order online but they just sent me my $50 gift card via email. So I assume mine shipped today. Ordered Gold One on March 31st at like 11pm. I'm in Jacksonville Florida.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] KennyG123:
Yeah, my guess is a bunch went out today or at least to the shipping dock after preactivation.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] jwigley24:
When u ordered it, did it give u an option of picking up in store or having it shipped? Mine didn't, there was only an option to have it shipped, so I'm curious as to how u were able to pick it up from best buy?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Ascertion:
Mine gave me the option of instore pickup but didn't mention anywhere when it'd be available. So I chose shipping and expedited it.

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dragonforce11:
Ok, I ended up calling another Best Buy and they let me buy it! I got Gunmetal Grey because the gold just doesn't appeal to me (and they didn't have gold in stock anyway...). So far I am loving the phone. The only issue I'm having is that I was able to download one new app, and now it won't download any other apps. The internet is working though. Hoping that's something that gets fixed when the battery dies and I restart it, but outside of that, it bests my GS3 in every way!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Rydah:
Congrats brother, yeah, my SGS4 is in the glove box. Lol good luck with the download issues. Should be temporary

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[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
Stores are allowed to sell their inventory now. Employee news was sent out today saying we can now sell them.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] xPhantom:
Great news! Looks like whoever was told April 2nd actually got some accurate news then. Now my question is... do I go in and get one, or do I wait for my case and screen protector to get here first?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Ascertion:
I'm getting my Gold One in the mail on Friday. BestBuy update status still says waiting to ship, but My UPS instantly found the package coming to my address and I can track it now. I'll be at work until 11PM Friday. It's going to be a long day...lol
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] dragonforce11:
Yep, it was temporary. I got home and connected to wifi with 2% battery left (running down the initial charge), and was able to download apps. And it looks like we both have the same phone going into the glove box then (haha, Samsung joke!) :D
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] thesabri:
No the only thing available was ship to store as the sites showed that none had in stock. Once all the craziness was done the manager informed me that they weren't supposed to sell it. All the issues was bc Verizon has a two week exclusive on it.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] KennyG123:
I guess they got mine out to UPS before the end of the day yesterday! It will be in my hands tomorrow. I just have to make sure someone is home to sign for it. I am going to call them today to see if they can change it to Hold for Pickup at UPS facility then I can get it early tomorrow.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] 03orlandor6:
I picked up mine last night from a Best Buy in Lakeland FL, another local store told me the release was the 10th but this store sold it to me.

GL
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sim-X:
Well I finally got a tracking #. It is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. About time!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] sslbaron:
Thanks for the update. It seems that the stores in my area are starting to get stock in both now. Sweet! ?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cquinn:
All the Best Buy stores in LA said about the same thing - not available yet - BUT - I found a gunmetal grey one at what is called Best Buy Mobile, which I'd never heard of. It's a specialty store in the mall that sells only cellphones. Picked it up this afternoon no problem at all. That might be an option for some.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] xPhantom:
I ended up getting mine from amazon, since they are selling it for only $149.99! Ordered it today and it'll be here Monday!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] jughead17:
My local Best Buy didn't want my money tonight. Told me they still weren't allowed to sell them. Great consistent communication among the stores. Did this happen to anybody else?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
If stores would just read the employees news on their main login page this stuff wouldn't happen. It frustrates me. If anyone has this issue just tell them to check their employee news to verify that they can sell it.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] jughead17:
Thanks for the reply cincyelite I will use that info if I have anymore problems. Unfortunately I have to wait until Saturday, sure hope one of local stores has it in stock still
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] iamkoza:
online it is showing as available now for all of my local stores.... yet i haven't gotten a call or email to pickup the phone i reserved 3 days ago.... have any of you who went in store to reserve your phone gotten a call to pick it up yet?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] cincyelite22:
I would just go in and get it they probably haven't fulfilled it yet but if they have inventory I'd go in anyways.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] bir763896:
How can bestbuy sell the htcone m8 before preorderss?

I just want to know how people can walk into best buy and purchase the htc one m8 when I have yet to get a notification to pick up my preorder? seems unfaiar to me
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] iamkoza:
reminds me of the seinfeld episode when Jerry scolds the car rental place for not knowing what a reservation was

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T2GmGSNvaM