I don't get it for the photon premier customers were allowed to order early. This phone should be even a bigger release then the photon and nothing?

 

I spent like 2-3 hours yesterday trying to pre order this phone, none of the Sprint stores near me (like 4 stores) are taking pre orders... so I call into the Sprint "premier" sales line and try to order it over the phone, and they still can't do that! It's actually really sad to me that I can't easily pre order one of their new devices in an easy manner... and I'm a 7+ year customer with a great account record!

 

It's ******ed how this is going down, you'd think they don't want to sell the darned things. I've called store after store, even been told by one store they refuse to sell me one off contract, what kind of nonsense is that?

Samsung must be content, because after the failure of the original EPIC seems like they are putting in even less effort for this phone.

 

Sprint can't fail if they never even try to begin with!

It's a shame that the sales reps don't even know about the phone though. When I used to work for Sprint I was always researching new phones, and keeping up with the latest information.

 

nooooooo!!!! i have to have this phone! i just called my local best buy and the manager is going to call me back to see if they're taking pre-orders. maybe his/her lack of knowledge can be used to my advantage!

 

Sprint stores don't have mail in rebates any more. It's instant rebate now for any device over $150.

 

I agree with you about Best Buy, that's where I'd rather buy the phone from. Their insurance also doesn't have a deductible, which is another reason for me.

 

But it doesn't cover lost or stolen and is a little more expensive.

 

Wow, I didn't know that. Does Sprint's TEP cover lost/stolen? Water damage?

 

Yes, they cover water damage and lost/stolen phones! Sprint insurance covers anything and everything. Its the most comprehensive insurance you can get, IMO. 100 dollar deductable. Ive used it twice... both times they had a replacement on my door step in less than 24 hrs. I put in my claim at around 3 or 4 pm, since they used FedEx Priority shipping, it was there by 10am. One of they times, I was on vacation, and they had the phone sent to my hotel the very next day. I couldn't be more pleased with Sprints insurance plan. A+

 

wirefly is doing a pre-order

 

Holy crap people, have some patience........jk.........I have actually been checking online a few times per day to see when I can pre order. I wonder if we will be able to pre order online? I think I remember seeing that option on other recent phones that have come out.

Seriously though, i can't sleep some nights becaue I lay awake dreaming of getting this phone. LET ME PRE ORDER ALREADY!!!!

 

LOL in four months it will be FREE and bug FREE!

 

I've never seen an Epic for Free, really I still haven't seen an Epic for less than a $100 every time I look at a sales paper from Best Buy or Radio Shack, So what makes you think this phone will be free in 4 months?

 

Okay I was wrong how about $30 in 4 months

Cell Phone Specials
Samsung Epic 4G for Sprint - Wirefly.com

No I still think it will be free. it will be on 3 carriers and there are more new phones coming later this year they will fire sale it to get rid of it.

 

Touche

 

Sorry to hear that, I went to the nearest corporate sprint store nearest me on Thursday (the 1st) and was able to pre-order right away. It might have also been helpful that I was being helped by one of the managers.

 

It is sad that Sprint is so hit or miss when having any interaction at the stores or over the phone. I think that is why Sprint gets such a bad rap.


Anway, I still haven't heard anything about Best Buy yet but I got somer Rewardzone credit and a Gift Card burning in my pocket right now...

 

I know this is about Best Buy and Sprint stores. I have purchased my last five phones at Best Buy. Finally, I got ticked-off paying California's ridiculous tax on the full price of the phone. (That's right, you buy the phone for $200 but you pay the retail tax on the $540 - $600 full retail on top end phones. BTW, Best Buy increases, the retail price even above Sprint, so you pay even more tax with Best Buy.)

So I went with Wirefly for this one. If the phone is broken or doesn't work, I just take it to Sprint and replace it because I have the full equipment protection.

I get the phone for $150 at Wirefly (+ $8 for second-day shipping), I save at least $42 in tax, so I'm already ahead by $85. Then, I used my girlfriend's BofA credit card, and I eventually get another $50 refunded. So, so long Best Buy and Sprint. In the end, I pay $108 for my upgrade. Can't beat that.