***Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread**

[xGalaxyNexusx]

what about costco? save $50 on tax?

Costco might not be bad. At least then you still get it immediately. But what was their deal again? It was 289.99, but then you have to pay a certain amount if you're not a member there already. I don't think it was anything too much. What's the price at VZW, out the door? No discounts? Anyone know? About $320ish?

 

[crt134]

Costco might not be bad. At least then you still get it immediately. But what was their deal again? It was 289.99, but then you have to pay a certain amount if you're not a member there already. I don't think it was anything too much. What's the price at VZW, out the door? No discounts? Anyone know? About $320ish?

I got mine online at vzw and it was $286? or something including a $30 discount, so yeah about $320.

 

[Cat4699]

Have lurked for over a month but never posted. Thank You Everyone for keeping me sane by allowing me to see I wasn't the only one going insane over the release of this phone!!!!

 

[you2]

Well this would be a new account with 450 minute plan; maybe something else is different ?

And there are those of us required to order from vzw, online.

That's weird cause I tried buying it again but selecting the 1000 text plan instead (everything else stayed the same, upgrade on family plan) it came out to $30 less.

 

[xGalaxyNexusx]

I got mine online at vzw and it was $286? or something including a $30 discount, so yeah about $320.

Yeah, so I think Costco comes out to be somewhere between $305-$310. So it'd be about a $10 savings. Personally, it wouldn't be worth it for me because Verizon is 1 mile from my house whereas Costco is 20+. But it'd be a decent alternative. I just don't know if they have one of those dreaded Amazon type clauses.

 

[owen sixteen]

I guess I'm just very surprised that there are so many people willing to wait at all by ordering online, no matter what site you order from. I get that you can save some money, that's cool, but after the rollercoaster we've been on for the past month and a half, I just want my damn phone. I know it's most likely not going to be a very long wait, but I'll have mine in a little over 5 hours and I can guarantee I wouldn't want to wait an additional 28 hours on top of that, lol. But I guess some people can't make it to the store in the morning and/or are strapped for cash so that makes sense. Just didn't expect it to be this popular of a choice after this trainwreck of a launch.

What's waiting 1 more day after the length of time we've already waited? I didn't mind the wait, it was the fact that Verizon never released a date.

I can make it to the store and i'm not strapped for cash but I want to save $50 and activation fee by ordering online so I can use that extra money to buy something else.

 

[BradGfromBoo]

Why is there no tax at costco?

 

[mistermojorizi]

Costco might not be bad. At least then you still get it immediately. But what was their deal again? It was 289.99, but then you have to pay a certain amount if you're not a member there already. I don't think it was anything too much. What's the price at VZW, out the door? No discounts? Anyone know? About $320ish?

i am already a member. it's 289 plus 10% tax = 318. comes with some crap and can exchange for a new phone within 90 days.

verizon is 299 + 10% tax on 650 = 364.

one concern for me is i'm moving from a regular phone, and i dunno if costco will be able to transfer my contacts. verizon likely would?

 

[you2]

When I priced it at verizon (online) it was $299 plus 35 activiation fee.

I got mine online at vzw and it was $286? or something including a $30 discount, so yeah about $320.

 

[BobF]

This is what comes up for me:
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Thanks, ASC. I finally got two ordered. Now I have to switch my wife from her Blackberry to the Nexus. Time to go to bed now.....

 

[mistermojorizi]

Why is there no tax at costco?

they tax the upgrade value of the phone, which is less than the retail value, which is what VZW charges tax on

 

[xGalaxyNexusx]

i am already a member. it's 289 plus 10% tax = 318. comes with some crap and can exchange for a new phone within 90 days.

verizon is 299 + 10% tax on 650 = 364.

one concern for me is i'm moving from a regular phone, and i dunno if costco will be able to transfer my contacts. verizon likely would?

You could transfer contacts at Verizon even if you don't buy the phone there. I think they charge $10 if you're not doing a transaction at that time. But, you'd still have to go there to get it done.

 

[crt134]

What's waiting 1 more day after the length of time we've already waited? I didn't mind the wait, it was the fact that Verizon never released a date.

I can make it to the store and i'm not strapped for cash but I want to save $50 and activation fee by ordering online so I can use that extra money to buy something else.

I forgot about the stupid activation fee for buying in store, so I guess it would be more than $320 out the door. do you still pay that even if they don't open the box and activate for you? Haha

 

[mistermojorizi]

I got mine online at vzw and it was $286? or something including a $30 discount, so yeah about $320.

different tax rate i'm guessing? were you getting the 249 price? i keep seeing the 299 price. also, ordering online...i bet the shipping is crazy to get it tomorrow to make the deal comparable to getting it in store tomorrow.

 

[crt134]

When I priced it at verizon (online) it was $299 plus 35 activiation fee.

They charged activation fee for online? I thought that was waived when buying online?

 

[mistermojorizi]

also, the activation fee is for upgrades too? costco waives activation fee.

 

[Yadao]

First app I'm gonna install right here

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gizop.offlinenyancat

You know... to test the colors.

OK maybe not.

 

[tpags]

Since I'm traveling to get the Nexus tomorrow and won't make it back by the time the thread closes, MERRY NEXMAS!! Here is where my excitement level is:

Mods: Sorry for posting the gif without hide tags but hopefully you will understand my excitement. Just got off work and had to share!!
And by the way, all the mods did a GREAT job in this thread with the ups and downs, thank you and I will see you on the other side!!

 

[xGalaxyNexusx]

What's waiting 1 more day after the length of time we've already waited? I didn't mind the wait, it was the fact that Verizon never released a date.

I can make it to the store and i'm not strapped for cash but I want to save $50 and activation fee by ordering online so I can use that extra money to buy something else.

If you don't mind waiting an extra day, then there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. The thought of even waiting an extra hour than I have to just is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. But after sitting here night after night, not knowing which rumors to believe and which not to, there's nothing that would make me volunteer to wait an extra day (or possibly even more depending on who you ordered from). Especially not money, lol. I'm not rich by any means, far from it, but when I spoil myself I like to do it right and not make myself suffer by waiting even longer than I already have lol.

 

[BradGfromBoo]

Does costco keep the unlimited data? Any crazy clauses in the contract? Thinkin of goin there at opening since ive needed new tires for a month (can see the wire coming through

 

[crt134]

different tax rate i'm guessing? were you getting the 249 price? i keep seeing the 299 price. also, ordering online...i bet the shipping is crazy to get it tomorrow to make the deal comparable to getting it in store tomorrow.

I got it at a $269.99 price so whatever tax rate that is. As for shipping you can't get it tomorrow. Overnight is friday by 3pm I believe because today is really already thursday.

 

[owen sixteen]

I forgot about the stupid activation fee for buying in store, so I guess it would be more than $320 out the door. do you still pay that even if they don't open the box and activate for you? Haha

I've heard that some stores will waive the fee, but I'm taking no chances.

 

[owen sixteen]

If you don't mind waiting an extra day, then there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. The thought of even waiting an extra hour than I have to just is like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. But after sitting here night after night, not knowing which rumors to believe and which not to, there's nothing that would make me volunteer to wait an extra day (or possibly even more depending on who you ordered from). Especially not money, lol. I'm not rich by any means, far from it, but when I spoil myself I like to do it right and not make myself suffer by waiting even longer than I already have lol.

I've got a new PC game to keep me busy tomorrow so the Nexus will not be top of mind.

I got it at a $269.99 price so whatever tax rate that is. As for shipping you can't get it tomorrow. Overnight is friday by 3pm I believe because today is really already thursday.

Yes, overnight shipping will arrive on Friday.

 

[mistermojorizi]

You could transfer contacts at Verizon even if you don't buy the phone there. I think they charge $10 if you're not doing a transaction at that time. But, you'd still have to go there to get it done.

1. costco can't transfer your contacts?

2. also, is there an activation fee on upgrades if you get it in vzw store?

 

[you2]

I just asked them that; if you buy friday-monday on line no activation fee; else activation fee...

They charged activation fee for online? I thought that was waived when buying online?