Buying EVO at bestbuy?

[sitlet]

does BB allow you to return/exchange phones within the 30 day trial? I really don't want to screw sprint over, but the current phone i've been using for 2 years is crapping out on me. The battery lasts about 10 hours on standby, and it's been randomly shutting off every hour or so. I would like to just get a low end phone somewhere around the 13th of May to hold me over til the evo, then take it back when teh evo is released. So, does BB do this? Or will I have to wait til the Sprint stores get them?

 

[skinnyguy]

if we pre-order online via bestbuy or sprint, do we get it on release day or is release day when they ship out the phones?

anyone? bueller?

 

[Bek]

anyone? bueller?

Given that we don't even know for certain, if there will be a pre-order, no one can really answer that at this time.

 

[koolhand79]

anyone? bueller?

If the past is any indication then if you order online with sprint it will be shipped on launch day. Depending on when that is. Best Buy didnt do online pre-orders for the pre or hero. But u could go into the store and put a $50 deposit down for the hero. they would then add u to a list and give u a best buy gift card worth $50 to bring with you to go towards the purchase of your phone.

Also if you were a rewards zone member u could get it a couple days early. Tho i had to talk to 3 different people before i found someone who knew what i was talking about

 

[Android 17]

Ok, so I don't shop at Best Buy nearly at all.

Do you have to pay to become a 'Rewards Zone' member, or is it easy and free to sign up?

I just don't want to get screwed on possibly getting the EVO early because I may not be a Rewards Zone member.

 

[reallynotnick]

Ok, so I don't shop at Best Buy nearly at all.

Do you have to pay to become a 'Rewards Zone' member, or is it easy and free to sign up?

I just don't want to get screwed on possibly getting the EVO early because I may not be a Rewards Zone member.

It's free and easy to sign up for in store. I used to sign up people all the time when I worked there.

 

[skinnyguy]

my area doesn't have a best buy =..(

 

[echoota]

my area doesn't have a best buy =..(

To be snarky for a moment, in the grand scheme of things you're better off for it. It sucks for your getting the Evo, which is sad in itself.

 

[Ruhnie]

Anyone know if BB is able to apply employee discounts for new customers? I know I can add it later but that means a bit of a delay before it kicks in. Also, I'm assuming they can transfer numbers from another carrier without issue?

 

[Android 17]

Anyone know if BB is able to apply employee discounts for new customers? I know I can add it later but that means a bit of a delay before it kicks in. Also, I'm assuming they can transfer numbers from another carrier without issue?

On a side note, does anyone know of any BB employees willing to give discounts to new customers?

 

[Stickboy46]

Anyone know if BB is able to apply employee discounts for new customers? I know I can add it later but that means a bit of a delay before it kicks in. Also, I'm assuming they can transfer numbers from another carrier without issue?

Yes and Yes. Just have to bring proof of employment for the discount and your account number to transfer numbers

does BB allow you to return/exchange phones within the 30 day trial? I really don't want to screw sprint over, but the current phone i've been using for 2 years is crapping out on me. The battery lasts about 10 hours on standby, and it's been randomly shutting off every hour or so. I would like to just get a low end phone somewhere around the 13th of May to hold me over til the evo, then take it back when teh evo is released. So, does BB do this? Or will I have to wait til the Sprint stores get them?

Yes Best buy has a 30 day exchange/return policy on phones. Thought you may want to wait for a hard release date before doing that just incase its over 30 days. And i would definately recommend preordering

And yet again will all the pricing things. Best buy will match any price as an FYI

 

[Ilya]

So if I'm reading this correctly, I have to be a BB Rewards member and not JUST a Sprint member to * possibly* get this phone before release at a BB store. Correct?

 

[Deleted User]

So if I'm reading this correctly, I have to be a BB Rewards member and not JUST a Sprint member to * possibly* get this phone before release at a BB store. Correct?

Correct.

 

[LatinP]

So if I'm reading this correctly, I have to be a BB Rewards member and not JUST a Sprint member to * possibly* get this phone before release at a BB store. Correct?

You used to have to pay to be a rewards member at BB I think it was like 10 bucks a year I used to pay now it's free so just go in sign up and your done.

 

[tp2386]

What are the chances of me buying the EVO at BB and them letting me open and activate it when I get home? Slim to none? This is with me signing a new 2 year agreement by the way.

 

[Android 17]

What are the chances of me buying the EVO at BB and them letting me open and activate it when I get home? Slim to none? This is with me signing a new 2 year agreement by the way.

I'm wondering this too, can you simply buy it and just ask a BB worker you'd prefer to take it home and open it yourself?

I don't see the big deal, but I don't want anyone's hands touching my EVO before me!

 

[mrk]

I'm definitely with you guys there. Mine shall be the first hands to touch it, and they shall steer clear of the screen until a screen protector is on. (Maybe.)

 

[tp2386]

Any BB employee here knows the answer? Guess I will have to call them tomorrow and ask.

 

[mpbond]

Any BB employee here knows the answer? Guess I will have to call them tomorrow and ask.

I doubt it, it has to be rung up with contract at the register. Otherwise, it will ring up at full price. I'm sure they will let you open the box and put a screen protector on it first though. At least my guys would.

BB doesn't want people buying phones at contract price and Ebaying them. We can't change the prices at the register w/o manager approval and a manager will NOT approve that.

 

[Android 17]

I doubt it, it has to be rung up with contract at the register. Otherwise, it will ring up at full price. I'm sure they will let you open the box and put a screen protector on it first though. At least my guys would.

BB doesn't want people buying phones at contract price and Ebaying them. We can't change the prices at the register w/o manager approval and a manager will NOT approve that.

mpbound, how good is your BB at price-matching? If Wirefly or another fairly big website sells it for 50 bucks cheaper for instance, would it be simple to get BB to price match it?

Also, do you know what brand skin protectors your store carries? Are any particularly good? Is the price reasonable for them, and typically, would an employee be able to help you apply it?

Sorry for all the questions, but I appreciate your info

 

[PyroSporker]

I don't think this has been asked/answered yet.

I'm just curious if Best Buy accepts Reward Zone $$ on new items and things like phones. I don't really see why they wouldn't, but you never know. Some places have certain clauses and requirements regarding their own cash vouchers. I'd rather be safe than sorry, also I will have a better estimate of money I will need to raise this month to cover the costs.

 

[dtokarz]

I don't think this has been asked/answered yet.

I'm just curious if Best Buy accepts Reward Zone $$ on new items and things like phones. I don't really see why they wouldn't, but you never know. Some places have certain clauses and requirements regarding their own cash vouchers. I'd rather be safe than sorry, also I will have a better estimate of money I will need to raise this month to cover the costs.

It can be used just like cash inside their stores...phones included.

 

[drexappeal]

What about the rewards zone coupons?

 

[reallynotnick]

What about the rewards zone coupons?

Check the small print on the back, it has all the exclusions listed on them. I don't have one to check.

 

[hopalee]

Can you charge the phone to your Sprint bill of you buy at Best Buy or can you only do that at Sprint?