Pre-Order

[mamiamjo]

Anyone get to see a hero at Sprint? My buddy who works there told me they have them in.

There weren't any on display as of an hour ago. The mobile rep didn't think they had received any yet (of course he seems to be pretty much uninformed anyway).
It would have been nice to get to see one

 

[gclaus]

Not a Premier Silver yet, Im about 800 shy for next year though, but yeah, I get those coupons in the mail all the time as well. Have not gotten any lately.

I was told that if I didnt get a coupon either through email, or regular mail, that I should check back in on the 9th and they would see what they could do. *shrug* Not sure they will be able to do it, but I suppose I can stop in just to be sure.

I heard basically the same thing from my Best Buy, except he made it sound like they'd work with me if I didn't have a coupon.

 

[mamiamjo]

I heard basically the same thing from my Best Buy, except he made it sound like they'd work with me if I didn't have a coupon.

As I was "helping" the BB mobile phone rep find out about the early release, I was able to see what they had on the employee website and it basically said that there was an electronic coupon available in the "employee toolkit" in case anybody forgot their coupon. Also there was no mention of needing the Silver level in order to qualify.

Good Luck to Everybody

 

[ggoldfingerd]

Has anyone reserved one at Best Buy under the full retail price yet? I was wondering how much they charge ($429.99 or 329.99 rumor).

 

[ChrisPlague]

Anyone get to see a hero at Sprint? My buddy who works there told me they have them in.

your buddy shouldnt be saying things such as this. but eh to each his own

 

[sr1982]

your buddy shouldnt be saying things such as this. but eh to each his own

I don't see why that would be a problem. It isn't like he showed anyone the phones.

 

[TattierPub]

Cellular South is release the Hero @ $99.99 after $50 MIR. Wonder how long it will take Sprint to price match? Too bad BB doesn't price match internet pricing.

Get Google in the palm of your hand : Android from Cellular South

 

[ChrisPlague]

Cellular South is release the Hero @ $99.99 after $50 MIR. Wonder how long it will take Sprint to price match? Too bad BB doesn't price match internet pricing.

Get Google in the palm of your hand : Android from Cellular South

i highly doubt they will price match them because theyre not that big of a threat...

 

[TattierPub]

i highly doubt they will price match them because theyre not that big of a threat...

Yeah I figured as much. Not really a big deal. Was just curious why the price disparity.

I have been with Sprint over 10 years and don't plan on going to another carrier anytime soon. As a Mac user if the iPhone didn't convince me to jump ship, nothing else will.

 

[ChrisPlague]

Yeah I figured as much. Not really a big deal. Was just curious why the price disparity.

I have been with Sprint over 10 years and don't plan on going to another carrier anytime soon. As a Mac user if the iPhone didn't convince me to jump ship, nothing else will.

Im a mac user as well its also the att service is horrible well, at least around here. As well as the difference in plan pricing

 

[TattierPub]

Im a mac user as well its also the att service is horrible well, at least around here. As well as the difference in plan pricing

Yeah AT$T service here in coastal Orange County (Dana Point, Laguna Beach) sucks too. Crossing the street means the difference between making a call or not.

I keep telling my iPhone fanboy buddies when the iPhone comes to the most reliable carrier I'll make the switch. In the meantime they can keep searching for signal and playing their fancy iPhone games.

 

[ChrisPlague]

Yeah AT$T service here in coastal Orange County (Dana Point, Laguna Beach) sucks too. Crossing the street means the difference between making a call or not.

I keep telling my iPhone fanboy buddies when the iPhone comes to the most reliable carrier I'll make the switch. In the meantime they can keep searching for signal and playing their fancy iPhone games.

yeah everyone is an iphone fanboy now yet they just released mms (welcome to 2005 btw lol)

ill play my fancy android games oh and with a fully customizable OS and a better camera just to name 2 features

 

[TattierPub]

yeah everyone is an iphone fanboy now yet they just released mms (welcome to 2005 btw lol)

ill play my fancy android games oh and with a fully customizable OS and a better camera just to name 2 features

I hear you on all points.

My only concern with going Android is the availability of medical apps, particularly the one I currently subscribe to on my Tour. The mention support for every OS but Android.

 

[SDscorch]

I called up to Best Buy to see how many people had pre-ordered the Hero and there is only 1 person on the list. I will be going up there tonight or tomorrow to pre-oder one. Who else is doing this through Best Buy?

they've got my $50 already

 

[Edaze55]

they've got my $50 already

And mine.

 

[HackerX5]

Anyone get to see a hero at Sprint? My buddy who works there told me they have them in.

My friend who works for Sprint has one to take home and try-out and I played on it for about 15 minutes yesterday

 

[NYVetteGuy]

your buddy shouldnt be saying things such as this. but eh to each his own

There are confidentiality agreements in place which Chris is probably referring to...I bet some people already have the phone but are unable to say whether they do or not...

 

[americonium]

There are confidentiality agreements in place which Chris is probably referring to...I bet some people already have the phone but are unable to say whether they do or not...

So, hypothetically, those same people could tell us what a wonderful, life changing experience it is to now have a Hero, and they could let us know they're very happy by just posting a blue winking smiley in their post...

 

[ggoldfingerd]

I called a few BB's today and they couldn't give me a specific price for a one year contract renewal or the retail price. They though that the retail price was $599.

 

[Edaze55]

I called a few BB's today and they couldn't give me a specific price for a one year contract renewal or the retail price. They though that the retail price was $599.

Since you wont be getting the 179.99 price point, it may be in your best interest to wait 2 days and have BB price match, or just buy from Sprint.

I know it sucks, but if you arent going to qualify for the full upgrade, there is nothing stopping BB from charging you 599 since theres no one else selling it, they have nothing to price match. Less your 75 one year upgrade of course.

Of course the rumored price is between 329 and 479.

 

[ChrisPlague]

I called a few BB's today and they couldn't give me a specific price for a one year contract renewal or the retail price. They though that the retail price was $599.

The full retail price is always higher at best buy...

 

[TattierPub]

If you're not eligible for the 2 year contract price you're better off dealing directly with Sprint.

Also depending on when you're eligible you might get Sprint to give you an early upgrade.

 

[ChrisPlague]

There are confidentiality agreements in place which Chris is probably referring to...I bet some people already have the phone but are unable to say whether they do or not...

exactly!

 

[Richw350]

There seems to be alot of confusion on the full retail price of this phone. Went to BB last night to put in my pre-order and found the following.

1. BB lists the Price as $599, but said they would price match to whatever Sprint lists it at.

2. Sprint sales has the price in their system as $479. I told them about the price listed on sprint.com/hero of $429. He checked with a manager and said that the price on the website was the most recent information and that their system was not updated yet.

3. Then there was a question about what rebates were available to off-contract customers. On the sprint.com/hero it listed the proce as follows:

$429 - $150 rebate (2 year activation) - $100 (mail-in rebate) = $179

The question came up about the $100 MIR and if you bought the phone off contract, would you be available for this rebate. The way it is written on the site, it would seem that you would get the $100 MIR, but not the $150.


Don't know. I am confused. I put in my pre-order, and the manager at BB stated they would cash out my gift card if I was not happy with the final price.

Anyone have any clarification?

 

[ChrisPlague]

There seems to be alot of confusion on the full retail price of this phone. Went to BB last night to put in my pre-order and found the following.

1. BB lists the Price as $599, but said they would price match to whatever Sprint lists it at.

2. Sprint sales has the price in their system as $479. I told them about the price listed on sprint.com/hero of $429. He checked with a manager and said that the price on the website was the most recent information and that their system was not updated yet.

3. Then there was a question about what rebates were available to off-contract customers. On the sprint.com/hero it listed the proce as follows:

$429 - $150 rebate (2 year activation) - $100 (mail-in rebate) = $179

The question came up about the $100 MIR and if you bought the phone off contract, would you be available for this rebate. The way it is written on the site, it would seem that you would get the $100 MIR, but not the $150.


Don't know. I am confused. I put in my pre-order, and the manager at BB stated they would cash out my gift card if I was not happy with the final price.

Anyone have any clarification?

i will clarify it right now for you like i have in other posts... you will NOT receive the mail in rebate if youre buying it full retail price.