*Official Galaxy Nexus Pre-Release speculation thread

nismo300zx96 · Dec 14, 2011

Sushibagel said:
I hope it isn't 12:15 I will be on my way to work! Well unless they let west coast stores sell it at east coast 12:15 then I may be lucky

The salesman that just placed one on hold for me told me that they are allowed to sell them at 12:01 tn, unfortunately they are not open at 12:01 tn

Laxstar785 · Dec 14, 2011

nismo300zx96 said:
I just put one on hold at the Verizon in East Providence on Taunton Ave. He said that they are 100% definitely releasing the phone tomorrow. This is after 7 other stores told me they are not. Go figure

Ill have to call that one....thanks

Asterdroid · Dec 14, 2011

Laxstar785 said:
we are certainly in a better situation right now then last week....but until EVERYONE can call a store and get the same response....I will remain skeptical.

Agreed. I just called the Providence Place store to have one set aside, and was told that tomorrow is NOT the day.

ItsASamsung · Dec 14, 2011

HanSolo said:
Guys, Cheetara just texted me:

Good enough for me.

Definite? I like that word.

MSUgEEk · Dec 14, 2011

eibook said:
I get what you are saying....

But Verizon will be getting your money for the next 2 years...

They are getting that money based on the network they provide. Any money spent in the store is just more money in their pockets and money in that particular store owner's pocket. I'm saying that particular store will never see a dime of my money again. There are other stores who have been honest with me and they still have a chance.

prerunnerseth · Dec 14, 2011

My Corporate store said they had them in stock on monday, but that they were not allowed to sell them yet. I called again yesterday and they are still claiming no idea when they can sell them.

Archangel621 · Dec 14, 2011

HanSolo said:
Guys, Cheetara just texted me:

Good enough for me.

That's what I was beginning to think. I'm still not 100% on tomorrow even with all these supposed confirmations. But I figure some people just really don't want to give out information for whatever reason. They have no obligation to tell people stock levels, etc until it comes from the upper levels.

And while that pisses me off as someone who is dying to get this phone, I also understand.

AntimonyER · Dec 14, 2011

HanSolo said:
Guys, Cheetara just texted me:

Good enough for me.

As I suspected, the variation is due to management. I imagine there are more than a few stores who set appts for the 9th, but are still quiet for the 15th, because they felt like they got burned by corporate, and won't let it happen again. They are all waiting for that PR to go out.

magpullin · Dec 14, 2011

Funny, called 2 stores in San Antonio.
1st says tomorrow is for sure, but we don't have any stock yet.
2nd says they have plenty in stock, but don't know when the launch day will be.

Left my name with the first store and crossing my fingers they get some today!!!!

Duckiess · Dec 14, 2011

I texted the girl that had setup an appointment for me on the 9th asking
if what I'm hearing on the intent is true. Her answer was " No it is the wrong information".

Then I called the guy I always buy my phone from at vz corporate store and asked him, he said thats what they are saying all over the internet but its not true. I asked any chance of it coming out tomorrow? He answered "no, if it was releasing tomorrow we would know about it"

I feel like calling vz customer service and get a hold of a manager and just vent out.

Btw those stores I contacted are in chicago north side

EmotionalNinja · Dec 14, 2011

Kid Dynamite said:
I can't help but notice that it seems most of the corporate stores are "unwilling" to divulge information, while the retail stores are gladly expressing any information they have...

Bottom line...the corporate stores are on a tighter leash.

If this goes on sale tomorrow, would online sales be available at midnight tonight???

To stir the pot, but maybe the corporate stores aren't tight lipped. Maybe they do in fact know that the phone isn't releasing tomorrow and the third party places are getting their information from us?

Just a thought.

Laxstar785 · Dec 14, 2011

Asterdroid said:
Agreed. I just called the Providence Place store to have one set aside, and was told that tomorrow is NOT the day.

BAH....lol you and nismo are bringing me up and down on the roller coaster I am going to call the rep in warwick I buy from at 2 i think thats when he gets in I will report back.

JRowMe · Dec 14, 2011

HanSolo said:
Guys, Cheetara just texted me:

Good enough for me.

did you ask her what's up with the lack of press release?

Old Member · Dec 14, 2011

I have a feeling that tomorrow is going to go like last Friday but on a grander scale. Some stores are going to sell them to anyone that is there. Some stores are going to sell one or two and then stop. Some aren't going to sell any at all and say it's not been released. All in all thousands will end up with them by Friday morning and 10's of thousands will be even more frustrated than before.

Hopefully it will force VZW's hand to issue the full release statement by Thursday night or first thing Friday morning opening the flood gates for everyone to get one. More than likely it will come out to the masses next week on Tuesday or Thursday.

Tinks · Dec 14, 2011

svt_gEEk said:
I was 100% sure of the release of this phone tomorrow but my confidence has dropped significantly. I still think there's a chance, but it's small. I got the same rep on the phone that had told me last week that it was tentatively scheduled for the 9th but there was a chance it would be delayed. She told me that there is absolutely nothing set right now and they aren't allowed to divulge tentative dates anymore because of the bad PR they were getting from it.

She said all they are ALLOWED to say is it will be out 100% sure before Christmas.

Before Christmas is what I was told as well, with zero other information. That was on Monday though. At this point, despite me trying not to get my hopes up, I'm starting to feel deflated.

dimsdale · Dec 14, 2011

I called VZW customer service and they noted the $100 upgrade coupon on my file.
What are the chances of my getting this $100 coupon applied if I go into a retail store tomorrow and buy a Gnex?

thefajita · Dec 14, 2011

I know its a broken record but if it helps make anyone feel better my store also confirms that they are selling the phone tomorrow. (DFW area)

nismo300zx96 · Dec 14, 2011

Laxstar785 said:
Ill have to call that one....thanks

Just put one on hold at Grand Wireless on Baldhill Road in Warwick as well

akellar · Dec 14, 2011

svt_gEEk said:
They are getting that money based on the network they provide. Any money spent in the store is just more money in their pockets and money in that particular store owner's pocket. I'm saying that particular store will never see a dime of my money again. There are other stores who have been honest with me and they still have a chance.

Getting mad at a store for following policy doesn't make any sense. Yes it's anal and annoying but they technically are just doing their jobs.

I thought you said last night you were never posting again btw?

Phil05 · Dec 14, 2011

Anyone hear anything from stores in Wisconsin? My two corporate stores are mum on the subject.

Mach Droid · Dec 14, 2011

Here is my plan of action, Holiday party with co workers,Then do 12 x 8 shift at work. Head strait to the VZW store near my house and be there for the 10 am opening. DO NOT GET IN MY WAY OR SOMEONE WILL BE NEXECUTED!

bdub · Dec 14, 2011

HanSolo said:
Guys, Cheetara just texted me:

Good enough for me.

Are you sure this is good enough? 2 minutes from now you could be lookin over that ledge again man haha. You need to take her word, and sign off for the day

eibook · Dec 14, 2011

svt_gEEk said:
They are getting that money based on the network they provide. Any money spent in the store is just more money in their pockets and money in that particular store owner's pocket. I'm saying that particular store will never see a dime of my money again. There are other stores who have been honest with me and they still have a chance.

I understand what you are saying perfectly.....And I agree with you 100%!

statepenn03 · Dec 14, 2011

I called my local Verizon store and they couldn't say anything about whether it will be released or if they have any in stock, I told the nice lady I would see them tomorrow at 9 AM to pick one up and she stuttered and said, "uh ok," lol. However Radioshack said Thursday when I talked to a guy there earlier in the week. Verizon is so screwed up.

If Verizon gets rid of unlimited data when I go to upgrade in 2 years then they won't have any upper hand in keeping me from switching to another carrier after the Nexus.

woodraskam · Dec 14, 2011

Cincybearcatfan said:
I have a feeling that tomorrow is going to go like last Friday but on a grander scale. Some stores are going to sell them to anyone that is there. Some stores are going to sell one or two and then stop. Some aren't going to sell any at all and say it's not been released. All in all thousands will end up with them by Friday morning and 10's of thousands will be even more frustrated than before.

Hopefully it will force VZW's hand to issue the full release statement by Thursday night or first thing Friday morning opening the flood gates for everyone to get one. More than likely it will come out to the masses next week on Tuesday or Thursday.

If this is true, EarlyMon would've been correct on his prediction, just a little early on the execution.

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