AT&T not allowed by contract to sell SGSII in stores?

realized · Nov 2, 2011

According to a corporate AT&T store, they aren't allowed to sell the SGSII in stores in california per their contract with Apple??? wtf

i can't even go into a store to play with one before i buy it?

BigCiX · Nov 2, 2011

CrimsonPride · Nov 2, 2011

its probably steve jobs doing, to quote
"I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple's $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong... I'm going to destroy Android, because it's a stolen product. I'm willing to go thermonuclear war on this."

Rico ANDROID · Nov 2, 2011

CrimsonPride said:
its probably steve jobs doing, to quote
"I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple's $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong... I'm going to destroy Android, because it's a stolen product. I'm willing to go thermonuclear war on this."

BELIEVE me! ALL of ATT total L A G in device releases (where even cricket surpassed) was steve jobs (doesnt deserve cap letters) doing!

Looks like Ma Bell is STILL all up inside Steves "patooie" even in the grave...

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You CAYNT git no new devices until STEViE says so!!!...

'...ma belle....

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tonydi · Nov 2, 2011

realized said:
According to a corporate AT&T store, they aren't allowed to sell the SGSII in stores in california per their contract with Apple??? wtf

i can't even go into a store to play with one before i buy it?

That's just BS. My understanding is that the corporate stores that don't have the GS2 are doing so because they're going to get the LTE version in a few days.

llescaflownell · Nov 2, 2011

tonydi said:
That's just BS. My understanding is that the corporate stores that don't have the GS2 are doing so because they're going to get the LTE version in a few days.

Highly doubtful, this is ATT we are talking about, they want as much money as Apple does from our pockets. If they could, they would sell GS2s, AND GS2 LTE. Why wouldn't ATT want the most popular phone out in the world to sell if it wasn't because of some deal prohibiting them from selling?

Rico ANDROID · Nov 2, 2011

llescaflownell said:
Highly doubtful, this is ATT we are talking about, they want as much money as Apple does from our pockets. If they could, they would sell GS2s, AND GS2 LTE. Why wouldn't ATT want the most popular phone out in the world to sell if it wasn't because of some deal prohibiting them from selling?

Thats EXACTLY whats going on, they will push the hayale out of thi icrap first , "claiming" other devices are not availabe. ....moneymaker

yahoowizard · Nov 2, 2011

That was true in my store, too. However, they had a sample in a drawer behind the counter for me to see, but yeah, was still ******ed >.>

realized · Nov 2, 2011

tonydi said:
That's just BS. My understanding is that the corporate stores that don't have the GS2 are doing so because they're going to get the LTE version in a few days.

I dont know if thats true, i was trying to find the phone almost a month ago when they told me this....

if i went in TODAY and they said no because LTE comes out sunday thats one thing..

realized · Nov 2, 2011

Just called a corporate att store right now in southern California

“it has been AT&T’s policy not to carry the Samsung galaxy S2 in store, however I haven’t heard anything about the new one so that might or might not change, call back sunday”

Rico ANDROID · Nov 2, 2011

realized said:
Just called a corporate att store right now in southern California

“it has been AT&T’s policy not to carry the Samsung galaxy S2 in store, however I haven’t heard anything about the new one so that might or might not change, call back sunday”

Typical att "we dont tell you anything" response..

PfcBgd · Nov 2, 2011

If that's really the case, Samsung should stop supplying its phones to AT&T at some point. The company is too good and too big to depend on AT&T, but I'm not sure if AT&T can deal with losing one of the best (if not THE best) suppliers of cell phones. Unlike many other markets where the US just outspends good portion of the the rest of the world, I don't think this is the case for cell phones. So, it's not like Samsung is about to go broke if they show AT&T who's the boss...By the way, I don't think AT&T is dumb enough to let that happen, Samsung just needs to show some b****...

Rico ANDROID · Nov 2, 2011

PfcBgd said:
If that's really the case, Samsung should stop supplying it's phones to AT&T at some point. The company is too good and too big to depend on AT&T, but I'm not sure if AT&T can deal with losing one of the best (if not THE best) suppliers of cell phones. Unlike many other markets where the US just outspends good portion of the the rest of the world, I don't think this is the case for cell phones. So, it's not like Samsung is about to go broke if they show AT&T who's the boss...By the way, I don't think AT&T is dumb enough to let that happen, Samsung just needs to show some b****...

That would be ideal! I did read online where apple had or has a suit against samsung askimg that they cant rlease or sell devices at the same time of icrap releases
... How childlike of apple and att.

bridge · Nov 2, 2011

No clue why it is, but it's the same in the Houston market. I called all local corporate stores and was told they don't carry it and won't. I had to get it from the website or another vendor. I ended up getting it from Radioshack.

BigCiX · Nov 3, 2011

I can care less if at&t sells it. Its cheaper through radioshack, Amazon, target and Walmart. What will piss me off is if they decide not to carry the nexus prime. All hell will break loose then!

PfcBgd · Nov 3, 2011

you may care less now, what makes you think that Apple will stop at just AT&T stores? (if this "rumor" is true of course).

greggebhardt · Nov 3, 2011

realized said:
According to a corporate AT&T store, they aren't allowed to sell the SGSII in stores in california per their contract with Apple??? wtf

i can't even go into a store to play with one before i buy it?

How many times has it been posted in this forum that the people at the stores are stupid and not to believe them. :eek:

Rico ANDROID · Nov 3, 2011

greggebhardt said:
How many times has it been posted in this forum that the people at the stores are stupid and not to believe them.

The people at the stores' also want to push what makes the most money. Just like aTt, their stores will push a certain inventory if it means they tell you anything to get something else in your hands..

But i dont normally buy from att, i go to the manufacturer or other outlets.

Mostly Harmless · Nov 3, 2011

I am sure you could go to a bestbuy or radio shack to try it out, you will probably get a better deal anyway.

While it does suck, it does go to show that Apple is worried about Android, and that is a good thing.

NJR · Nov 3, 2011

tonydi said:
That's just BS. My understanding is that the corporate stores that don't have the GS2 are doing so because they're going to get the LTE version in a few days.

From my understanding, that is the reason! It has nothing to do with Apple or any other manufacturer. There are certain markets in the country where AT&T wants to push the LTE devices. Since they were coming out very soon after the launch of this device decsions were apparently made to not sell this and other HSPA+ devices in the stores in certain areas. They are still available on line and in mass retailers like Best Buy.

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greggebhardt · Nov 3, 2011

Rico ANDROID said:
The people at the stores' also want to push what makes the most money. Just like aTt, their stores will push a certain inventory if it means they tell you anything to get something else in your hands..

But i dont normally buy from att, i go to the manufacturer or other outlets.

They make their commision selling new contractrs for service or extending existing contracts. They do not make money on the equipment. They use what they have in inventory.

Rico ANDROID · Nov 3, 2011

greggebhardt said:
They make their commision selling new contractrs for service or extending existing contracts. They do not make money on the equipment. They use what they have in inventory.

They also push what makes the most bucks....i know..iv e seen it

YragTrebor · Nov 4, 2011

bridge said:
No clue why it is, but it's the same in the Houston market. I called all local corporate stores and was told they don't carry it and won't. I had to get it from the website or another vendor. I ended up getting it from Radioshack.

Definatly not the issue in the Florida market. They are for sale in all the corporate stores in central florida. I did however buy mine at Radio Shack also because it was cheaper.

34341988 · Nov 29, 2011

Play with the skyrocket, the screen is alittle larger. Then go to Walmart and get the g2s from att for $98.88 until 3 Dec 11 and get a $100.00 gift card. Also Costco has the phone for ?? $169.00 and they have live phones. Me I am cheap.

jdCaptivate · Nov 29, 2011

AT&T stores in California will be carrying the Skyrocket. They do not carry the G2S, nor any of the accessories.

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