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New Nexus 5 owner here. I was a Nexus 4 owner until yesterday. I sold the N4 (8GB) to my co-worker for $200.
Well... I went yesterday to my local Best Buy (Laredo, TX) and went to the Mobile section and this (pretty) lady was at the desk. I told her that I wanted to get a Nexus 5 without a contract, cash. She took the keys and opened a drawer behind her and took the N5. I asked her for the price and she told me it was $450. So, I opened the browser on my phone and searched the N5 on the Google Play Store and told her that Google was selling the phone for $350 and if it would be possible for them to price match the phone. She told me that it was possible. She took my N4 and verified the information. She called the manager (a rocker-tattooed kinda guy) and he authorized the price match. They have to put the store to be matched as Other.
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best buy is the only retailer i know that matches the online price of any product. i didnt know the nexus 5 was sold in stores.

svengalis said:
best buy is the only retailer i know that matches the online price of any product. i didnt know the nexus 5 was sold in stores.
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Yes, they do match prices of other online stores, but the list of the stores they match is limited. The Google Play Store is not included, so, this is why the price match of the Nexus 5 is YMMV.
From Best Buy:
"Amazon.com, Apple.com, Bhphotovideo.com, Crutchfield.com, Dell.com, Frys.com, hhgregg.com, HP.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Newegg.com, OfficeDepot.com, OfficeMax.com, Rakuten.com Shopping, Sears.com, Staples.com, Target.com, TigerDirect.com and Walmart.com. We will match prices between our stores and BestBuy.com®. We will also match prices post purchase if we lower our price within 15 days of your purchase."
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Payment...ee/pcmcat297300050000.c?id=pcmcat297300050000

Tried this at 3 different stores in the Vegas area. No success
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cas8180 said:
Tried this at 3 different stores in the Vegas area. No success
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D:
Try to flirt or something with the BB employee. I think I did that inadvertently.

Worked for me in Madison Heights, MI Best Buy. Picked up a 16GB Black and sold my 32GB black I had purchased from the PlayStore. I did not need the extra space as I still have 10gb free on my 16gb.
Comes with a Sprint SIM in the phone but no SIM tool, so just used a pin, popped it open and put my AT&T SIM in and have been using it since.
$370.99 out the door after MI 6% tax.

radeon962 said:
Worked for me in Madison Heights, MI Best Buy. Picked up a 16GB Black and sold my 32GB black I had purchased from the PlayStore. I did not need the extra space as I still have 10gb free on my 16gb.
Comes with a Sprint SIM in the phone but no SIM tool, so just used a pin, popped it open and put my AT&T SIM in and have been using it since.
$370.99 out the door after MI 6% tax.
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Nice.
When did you get it? I got it yesterday at 7:00 p.m. approximately.

If you can price match the phone at Best Buy, it is a way better deal than getting it from the Play Store. You don't have to pay shipping and you don't have to wait!

Back on November 20th, I believe (receipt is at home) . I had to stay late for an evening meeting and stopped by BB after reading some posts about people PM to BB on another forum. Took all of 3 minutes or so. Manager came over to authorize the $100 price match to online price with no questions.

cas8180 said:
Tried this at 3 different stores in the Vegas area. No success
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Its always a gamble......HaHa, see what I did there?

I got Best Buy to price match the day it came out. They didn't really give me any issues. Yes, there is a list of sites they price match, but if it is a reputable site, they don't really care. I also had a $100 BB gift card for switching my electric company, and I sold my N4 for $200. My out of pocket cost was like $70 after taxes..

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I got Best Buy to price match the day it came out. They didn't really give me any issues. Yes, there is a list of sites they price match, but if it is a reputable site, they don't really care. I also had a $100 BB gift card for switching my electric company, and I sold my N4 for $200. My out of pocket cost was like $70 after taxes..
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Now that's a good deal. Hopefully N5 retains a good resale value in a year or 2 as well.

lowandbehold said:
I got Best Buy to price match the day it came out. They didn't really give me any issues. Yes, there is a list of sites they price match, but if it is a reputable site, they don't really care. I also had a $100 BB gift card for switching my electric company, and I sold my N4 for $200. My out of pocket cost was like $70 after taxes..
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Great deal
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Success.
Got a second one for my girlfriend (secret Christmas present) today, price matched at the same store.

Not nexus 5 related, but last year I was able to buy to S3s for 2¢ using price match off an Amazon deal...

NAB4 said:
Not nexus 5 related, but last year I was able to buy to S3s for 2¢ using price match off an Amazon deal...
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Wait... contract free?

Worked for me just had to talk to the Manger.
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Wait... contract free?
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Not that awesome,lol. But I did go with sprint and just recently cancelled. They waived my etf by returning the phone, which was a cracked screen disaster. So it was sorta like contract free...:victory:

FernandoRocker said:
Success.
Got a second one for my girlfriend (secret Christmas present) today, price matched at the same store.
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Guys i need help.... i just called my local best buy they told me they dont price match the phone cuz its not the unlocked one... when clearly its unlocked and its the same damn phone they say oh its the sprint one... but its the same bs..... what else can i say.

xxjrsmith3xx said:
Guys i need help.... i just called my local best buy they told me they dont price match the phone cuz its not the unlocked one... when clearly its unlocked and its the same damn phone they say oh its the sprint one... but its the same bs..... what else can i say.
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I'd go in person and say the same thing. When the sales associate won't listen, ask to talk to the manager. Say the same thing to him. When he won't listen, bring up the Play Store, and go to technical specs. At the same time, go to Best Buy's site or Sprint's site and go to technical specs (whichever will show the ACTUAL specs; BB's site doesn't seem to go into too much detail). Then just Google "Nexus 5 versions" or "Can unlocked Nexus 5 be used on Sprint?" and show the results. Basically show them that everyone knows that the devices are identical except them.
Of course, showing them that is no guarantee that they'll honor the price match. As this whole thread states, YMMV when it comes to them price matching.

Related

The 'Other places that sell the Nexus 7' thread

Please use this thread for all discussion relating to places other than the Google Play Store that are selling the Nexus 7.
The 'Who's selling the Nexus 7' thread
I will collect all buying advices for all regions for the new nexus 7.
1. For Europe
propably the cheapest solution is toget it from ebuyer.com through boarderlinx i used google checkout and my order was accepted.
a stock warning after ordering is afaik normal because they don't have it in stock yet.
2.Asia
I think you are stugged with buying it from ebay.com or find a importer (there are afaik now some good ones in japan and southkorea specialized on tech a friend of mine bought a kindle fire there 2 days after release the prices are mad though).
please calculate with import taxes!!
have you found a good australian site?
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The 'Who's selling the Nexus 7' thread
Ebay is not an option for me since it will probably be slow since sellers would like the devices before starting an actualy auction. Also it WILL be more expensive.
I would like to be able to use something like Borderlinx.com , but problem right now is in google checkout which won't take a credit card from just any country.
Well the only hurdle is: Google Checkout only accepts US/UK and so on Cards for the play store to actually buy the device.
For the rest: borderlinx + proxy. But since the important stuff, payment, does not work... I just hope they sell it retail soon.
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Ebay is not an option for me since it will probably be slow since sellers would like the devices before starting an actualy auction. Also it WILL be more expensive.
I would like to be able to use something like Borderlinx.com , but problem right now is in google checkout which won't take a credit card from just any country.
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although something like 250$ would still be mad cheap
there are some resellers on ebay.co.uk who only charge a little premium if there is no huge demand i will try to contact a seller from ebay.co.uk if he could buy it for me and make a buy now auction
gbohm said:
although something like 250$ would still be mad cheap
there are some resellers on ebay.co.uk who only charge a little premium if there is no huge demand i will try to contact a seller from ebay.co.uk if he could buy it for me and make a buy now auction
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Your forgetting there is a huge demand, if your out of the country i would say wait till the end of july when it is in retail stores. otherwise expect to pay at least a $50 premium on ebay
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Your forgetting there is a huge demand, if your out of the country i would say wait till the end of july when it is in retail stores. otherwise expect to pay at least a $50 premium on ebay
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yeah i planned 250$ or 200£ which still would be cheap
From my nexed phone
gbohm said:
yeah i planned 250$ or 200£ which still would be cheap
From my nexed phone
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also remember there is 25 in shipping and tax out the gate from google so expect to pay for that to, but for us users that isnt to much of an issue considering the 25 gift card from google.
We foreigners would need a virtual credit card issued in the UK for non UK residents. The nexus could be shipped to a borderlinx address.
Has anyone an idea where to get a virtual credit card issued in the UK?
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can we order from carphone warehouse ?
http://m.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-uk-availability/
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Do they accept PayPal on the GooglePlay store?
No, they don't. CC only.
Then either we somehow get UK credit card, or wait. It'll probably sell out and I doubt I'll have it before the end of August.
Okay, so I successfully placed an order but it got canceled a few hours later ; here's what happened.
1. Used a service called Entropay to create a virtual global visa credit card.
2. Registered a Borderlinx account and recieved a "suite adress" in the UK from Borderlinx.
3. Used a free UK vpn called Bestukvpn, to access the play store and place the order.
The order got through, I received an Order Receipt and an E-mail from Google Wallet confirming the credit card was valid and they could charge and fulfill the order.
Fast forward about 3 hours. I get an E-mail telling me my order of the Nexus 7 got canceled due to "We were unable to verify the account information for your recent purchase with Google Wallet. As a result, your account has been temporarily suspended and your recent order has been cancelled".
What I have to do to fix this is to scan and send a few credentials. ID or drivers license and billing and shipping scans proving it's where I live and I own the credit card.
This is such a hassle that I now give up.
Engadget posted some information regarding availability in stores in the uk. It will probably be a lot easier to order via one of the stores to Borderlinx. Does anyone have any experience with any of the retailers in the post from Engadget? maybe eBuyer?
Hope this information was helpful.
hm i think carphone warehouse would work if they would take paypal and you have the proxy real adress from england
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My guess is the whole world will get one soon enough. Asus would have channels in most countries plus no need for carrier deals etc. with no 3G functionality to deal with. It'll mostly just be about certifying it as non threatening/toxic to local authorities. I sure hope Asus sells them here in their home country licketty split....C'mon Johnny!!!
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My guess is the whole world will get one soon enough. Asus would have channels in most countries plus no need for carrier deals etc. with no 3G functionality to deal with. It'll mostly just be about certifying it as non threatening/toxic to local authorities. I sure hope Asus sells them here in their home country licketty split....C'mon Johnny!!!
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i guess theywill not get it out soon (in germany at least) for the same reason amazon is not pushing their fire the okosystem is not build up because of our complex market google play is just offering apps and some books
and this will not change for quite some Time
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I guess Google won't make much of a profit by selling the device. I think their plan is to finance it with what they will sell in the play store which isn't possible in a lot of countries, so the country restrictions are understandable...
So back to how we get it anyway I just found out that you can already preorder the 16GB Version on ebuyer.com with an expected shipping date on July 27th for £199. The bad news is, that they won't ship it outside the UK, the good news is that they accept PayPal. Using Borderlinx to get the Tablet to Germany (in my case) it will add up to 268,78€ (247,64€ for the N7 and 21,14€ for shipping with borderlinx) which I don't think is too much more than we would pay if it was avaiable in our own country.
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I guess Google won't make much of a profit by selling the device. I think their plan is to finance it with what they will sell in the play store which isn't possible in a lot of countries, so the country restrictions are understandable...
So back to how we get it anyway I just found out that you can already preorder the 16GB Version on ebuyer.com with an expected shipping date on July 27th for £199. The bad news is, that they won't ship it outside the UK, the good news is that they accept PayPal. Using Borderlinx to get the Tablet to Germany (in my case) it will add up to 268,78€ (247,64€ for the N7 and 21,14€ for shipping with borderlinx) which I don't think is too much more than we would pay if it was avaiable in our own country.
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i placed my order paypal did not work so i used google wallet with my normal visa we will see ( it worked on the 7th try )
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The 16GB version is available for pre-order on a Finnish web store (verkkokauppa) with 2-4 week delivery time. This is a company that has a web store as well as brick and mortar stores you can walk in to, so it looks like we get to enjoy jelly beans during the July if we are lucky. No word about the 8GB model.
And now the downside: The price has been listed as 449,90€. (Yes that is approx 565 USD including tax!) Although this company is known for posting a considerably higher price for the pre-order items before they can deliver, like 999€ for a phone that ended up being sold for 599€ etc. So no idea what the final price will be (until they answer my mail).
I myself am a bit on the edge with my buying decision. We don't get all the google play store goodies here in Finland. Also the device has no SD-card. I might get it after playing with it in the store though if it really impresses me.

Gamestop Nexus 7...identical to Play Store?

Here's my question/situation...
I'm going to preorder the Nexus 7, however I think I'd rather go with Gamestop rather than the Play Store. They will give me 200 to trade in my Galaxy Tab 10 (having no luck selling it offhand), bringing it to around 50 bucks. To be honest, 200 isn't a bad trade in value for me. Plus I wouldn't have to pay for shipping
My only concern is that, do you think the firmware is going to be different since Gamestop usually "preloads" free games onto their Android tablets? Kind of like how the GSM Galaxy Nexus has a million different software variants?
Does anyone know how this is accomplished with the Android tablets that they already offer? Very concerned that the firmware/software won't be the same and will require separate OTAs handled by Asus/Gamestop.
Thanks
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My only concern is that, do you think the firmware is going to be different since Gamestop usually "preloads" free games onto their Android tablets?
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No. Google isn't being stupid this time.
MMcCraryNJ said:
Here's my question/situation...
I'm going to preorder the Nexus 7, however I think I'd rather go with Gamestop rather than the Play Store. They will give me 200 to trade in my Galaxy Tab 10 (having no luck selling it offhand), bringing it to around 50 bucks. To be honest, 200 isn't a bad trade in value for me. Plus I wouldn't have to pay for shipping
My only concern is that, do you think the firmware is going to be different since Gamestop usually "preloads" free games onto their Android tablets? Kind of like how the GSM Galaxy Nexus has a million different software variants?
Does anyone know how this is accomplished with the Android tablets that they already offer? Very concerned that the firmware/software won't be the same and will require separate OTAs handled by Asus/Gamestop.
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In speaking to Gamestop, the N7 will come just as it would from play. GS is not tied to it apart from selling it (it wouldn't be a nexus if GS had a hand in what it shipped with).
I saw one user mention that they still got the 25$ play credit even though they ordered it through GS. Not sure if this is confirmed or not.. Will call google to find out.
EDIT: From Google Support, only devices purchased through Google Play will receive the 25$ content credit. I guess the other guy got duped.
I have a friend that works at Gamestop and she's been told by her supervisors that they will be getting the $25 credit and that you get it by activating the tablet with your google account.
now take that as you will because as above, google support is apparently saying something different.
but aside from the credit, the device will be exactly the same.
They are giving the 25 credit
GS is giving the 25 credit.
They have a flyer on most stores.
25 credit and movie/book included.
No difference in regards to buying directly from google store.
Call and ask any GS store, they will tell you the same.
Preorder mine yesterday at gamestop....manager told me "whatever Google play is offering with the Nexus 7 is what gamestop will be offering .....$25 credit/transformers movie...". I traded in a 4S and was surprised at the credit given to me. So I got the 16gb N7 and blackops 2.
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Preordered mine today at gs. I am getting the $25 dollar play store credit and transformer movie, you can only get the 16GB version. I brought in about 8 games a Nintendo ds and my first gen psp and got $90 total store credit. They give you an extra 30% on your trades if you pre-order the nexus 7. Going back with two iPod nano's, they have a promotion going for those too up to $72 for the iPods depending on model. Estimating I'll spend about $100 out of pocket or less depending on what the iPods are worth. It's a good way to go if you have some games or technology to trade.
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Called about trading my OG Transformer and they said they just stopped taking them only the Prime.
Good chance Gamestop will be over-whelmed with tradeins...
Yeah, I just went unsuccessfully to Gamestop.
Yesterday and today, two separate Gamestops told me over the phone that my Galaxy Tab trade-in was going to be 195, since the regular value was 150 plus the extra 30 percent.
I get to the store and magically, just like that, there is a *glitch* (right) in the computer, and now the tablet is only worth 115, plus the 30 percent, bringing it to 150 total trade-in.
Classic bait and switch on Gamestop's part. The associate was actually very helpful, showing me on their computer that there are two separate trade-in values showing for the Tab. What Gamestop likely did was decrease all the trade values by 30 percent right before they added the "extra 30 percent" promotion.
I could settle with an almost 200 trade in, but 150 is a bit ridiculous. Gamestop just lost a purchase.
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Yeah, I just went unsuccessfully to Gamestop.
Yesterday and today, two separate Gamestops told me over the phone that my Galaxy Tab trade-in was going to be 195, since the regular value was 150 plus the extra 30 percent.
I get to the store and magically, just like that, there is a *glitch* (right) in the computer, and now the tablet is only worth 115, plus the 30 percent, bringing it to 150 total trade-in.
Classic bait and switch on Gamestop's part. The associate was actually very helpful, showing me on their computer that there are two separate trade-in values showing for the Tab. What Gamestop likely did was decrease all the trade values by 30 percent right before they added the "extra 30 percent" promotion.
I could settle with an almost 200 trade in, but 150 is a bit ridiculous. Gamestop just lost a purchase.
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No they didn't. The $150 trade-in was probably for it if it was in "Like New" condition. The $115 is probably in "Good" condition. I traded my iPod Touch 4th Gen 64gb for around $265 with the 30% added in "Like New" condition which was exactly like I had added it up on the internet.
Just want mine so bad!
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Good chance Gamestop will be over-whelmed with tradeins...
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I was the first customer who pre-ordered the Nexus at my GameStop and I pre-ordered it on Monday, I believe. The workers said that the surrounding stores had had one or two pre-orders at the most. I doubt they'll be overwhelmed. And this isn't really a good sign for Google. If they don't market this tablet no one is going to know about it.
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No they didn't. The $150 trade-in was probably for it if it was in "Like New" condition. The $115 is probably in "Good" condition. I traded my iPod Touch 4th Gen 64gb for around $265 with the 30% added in "Like New" condition which was exactly like I had added it up on the internet.
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I verified that they were adding it into the system as "Like New". So, yeah, they did.
Gamestop is not in the habit of giving away money, so they will price tradeins for less than they thing they can resell them for.
If they think the market for small used electronic products has dropped after the Google announcement - they will adjust tradein prices down.
one drawback to Gamestop prepossessing games, which I learned from my Prime which I purchased at Gamestop. Gamestop just sideloads apps onto your device. they aren't properly installed through Google play store. what does this mean? it means once there's an update for your game, the Google play store will show it installed but when you go to update, Google store will tell you it wasn't purchased. my Gamestop prime had Sonic CD, Shadowgun THD & other games pre loaded. once updates came for Sonic CD or Shadowgun THD, Google store told me it wasn't purchased. Although technically I did through Gamestop special of Gamestop primes being preloaded with games. Me n several other Gamestop prime owners had this issue and never found a solution.
I eneded up writing Madfinger, developers of Shadowgun THD. I told them my problem. the developer I was talking to was really cool and he emailed me the new updated version Of Shadowgun THD. the one with new levels n guns n all that.
so just a warning to soon to be nexus7 Gamestop owners. your preloaded(paid) games won't be able to be updated through play store. unless they properly do it. but doubt it since so many people that had Gamestop primes experienced same issue.
oh n I forgot, here's the really messed up part. at first I figured OK. ill just uninstall the game(Gamestop prepossessing apk) and purchase it from playstore so I can get proper updates. well once I uninstalled, I couldnt purchase it or I couldn't even redownload it from the market. that was the last straw and that's when I emailed the developer and told him my whole story. The developer looked out for me and emailed the apk. at first he sent me the regular version...lol. I had to write back saying I actually had a tegra3 device. so he sent me the latest tegra3 version.
There is already a sticky for discussing such matters, continue all further discussion there.
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purchased galaxy nexus

just wanted to make a rant/rave thing.
just purchased the galaxy nexus off the google play store (lol play store) for about $392USD.
:crying::crying: tax sucked! $32 dollars for NYC
first time i spent this much for a phone, it was almost unjustifiable.... if i wasnt selling my old beloved nexus one for 150-ish. so i guess technically i am spending only about $240 out of my pocket, which isnt so bad if you look at it that way.
..... right? what do you guys think?
Stop f***ing moaning. That's what I think.
You can obviously afford the money or you wouldn't have bought it. We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it.
If you weren't happy with the cost then you should have stuck with your old phone
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SimonTS said:
Stop f***ing moaning. That's what I think.
You can obviously afford the money or you wouldn't have bought it. We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it.
If you weren't happy with the cost then you should have stuck with your old phone
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get off your high horse tbh. in what way was i moaning and or *****ing? i was simply excited for a new gNEX. i wanted to simply share my thoughts with the community about my purchase as some might have been in my shoes before too.
"We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it."
^ it sounds like YOU'RE the one who seems unhappy and butthurt tbh.
jt.one said:
get off your high horse tbh. in what way was i moaning and or *****ing? i was simply excited for a new gNEX. i wanted to simply share my thoughts with the community about my purchase as some might have been in my shoes before too.
"We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it."
^ it sounds like YOU'RE the one who seems unhappy and butthurt tbh.
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I don't want a Nexus - although if somebody gave me one for free I'd obviously take it.
Your OP didn't come across as excitement;-
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just wanted to make a rant/rave thing
tax sucked! $32 dollars for NYC
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That sounds like you just want to ***** about the cost. If that's not the case then I apologise - but that is how it read to me.
just an mis-understanding.
let bygones be bygones :good:
Look on the bright side: your tax dollars go to the state which "might" come back to you someday.
The price you paid for what you got is dirt cheap. I can't believe how little Google is charging for them, off contract. I bought one for my wife when they were still $399 and I have no regrets, that was a steal too.
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The price you paid for what you got is dirt cheap. I can't believe how little Google is charging for them, off contract. I bought one for my wife when they were still $399 and I have no regrets, that was a steal too.
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yeah maybe so, how much was final price after tax/ship/etc for you?
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yeah maybe so, how much was final price after tax/ship/etc for you?
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438ish here in Texas
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438ish here in Texas
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Same here, I believe $443 exactly.
Edit: shipped to Spokane, WA.
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I paid almost $700 for mine from handtec when they first came out and I bought 2. I could have purchased 5 total with the prices now. With the next nexus I might not be so quick to get, I think I'll be able to wait a few months for prices to come down....hopefully.
Google should really sell the next nexus for $400 straight from play store. They would kill the market for sure.
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There are no more galaxy nexus in hk
I got mine for $383 from the play store
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I live in Canada and here, Play Store doesn't sell Gnex so the full price is like 600bucks? I got one for 450 in Kijiji and since I sold my Nexus S for 250, so I spent only 200 bucks for Gnex So happy
I paid in Canada 649 for it, when it just came out, and still loving it.
BTW, just rooted and loaded JB on it.... like a brand new phone.
Yeah that price is dirt cheap, you got lucky
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Newegg used to match price (minus delivery/tax?) but I guess they're not anymore.
$392 is pretty cheap as far as phones go, I suppose.
jt.one said:
just wanted to make a rant/rave thing.
just purchased the galaxy nexus off the google play store (lol play store) for about $392USD.
:crying::crying: tax sucked! $32 dollars for NYC
first time i spent this much for a phone, it was almost unjustifiable.... if i wasnt selling my old beloved nexus one for 150-ish. so i guess technically i am spending only about $240 out of my pocket, which isnt so bad if you look at it that way.
..... right? what do you guys think?
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What do I think? It's the best bang for your buck. And honestly, if you're using it while on contract, you're wasting your money. Contracts are a thing of the past. Take it to T-Mobile's $30 5GB, unlimited text, 100 minute plan or to Straight Talk's $50 unlimited everything (runs on AT&T or T-Mobile, whichever you choose). Don't forget you have a pentaband phone, which is rare even nowadays.
I paid $575 out of pocket (after trade-in credits from Amazon) for my Galaxy S III i9300, so don't complain.
SimonTS said:
Stop f***ing moaning. That's what I think.
You can obviously afford the money or you wouldn't have bought it. We can't order the Nexus phone from Google here in the UK, so we end up paying way more to get it from another source if we want it.
If you weren't happy with the cost then you should have stuck with your old phone
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Exactly....I want the option to buy a phone directly from Google in Europe. That is not fair.
Nice buy and great deal. I live in California so I feel your pain about state taxes

Play Store buyers, Please post your first Impressions (This isn't a shipping thread!)

Most of us who pre-ordered are a little peeved to say the least with how pre-orders were handled. After reading threads about quality issues, etc., with those able to buy from B&M last week, I'd like to know what people's impressions are of the device who ordered from the Play Store.
Edited thread title for clarity...
Did Google hold back to fix last minute issues? Were these a different batch than the retailer-reserved units? We can only speculate.
Most of us will receive the device tomorrow it seems. I personally will not be able to open mine until I return home from business on Friday, but there will be thousands waiting for that UPS guy to show up!
The purpose of this thread, fellow Play Store buyers, is to post your impressions, especially on issues like the left side screen clip, ghosting, flickering, yellow spots, battery life, etc. I'll be adding mine on Friday. Hopefully the vast majority of us have defect free devices. If yours is perfect, post that as well.
What happened? I ordered mine on the 13th, which I guess wouldn't be preorder since it came out that day. lol
I haven't even received a shipping notification yet... No way anything is happening anytime soon, it seems.
Really ticks me off, I have to admit!
Why would I ever want to buy from Google Play again, if other (brick & mortar) stores have already sold out a few days ago?
Besides, it makes me realize how much more professional Apple handles these roll-outs. And I thought only Verizon stinks (see Galaxy Nexus roll-out).
-- BIG BUMMER!!!
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What do you mean what happened? The thread is for impressions from those that pre-ordered or bought the device from the Play Store and HAVE the device. This is not a thread about shipping.
Well, I can honestly say I'm happy with my device. It seems perfect to me, no defects as far as I can see. It may have taken some time to get here, but I'm very happy with the quality.
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Japanezedann said:
Well, I can honestly say I'm happy with my device. It seems perfect to me, no defects as far as I can see. It may have taken some time to get here, but I'm very happy with the quality.
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Did you order yours from the Play store? If so, please post a little more about it
Most defective units appear to be from GameStop. Mime from ebuyer and others from ebuyer appear to be fine.
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What do you mean what happened? The thread is for impressions from those that pre-ordered or bought the device from the Play Store and HAVE the device. This is not a thread about shipping.
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Ya, but from your post, you DON'T HAVE the device.
Be more specific next time. Seems your whining about how your order was processed and being pessimistic about the condition you'll get the device in. Even you say you won't be able to open it for a week.
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(Step666, this is not a shipping thread!)
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Most defective units appear to be from GameStop. Mime from ebuyer and others from ebuyer appear to be fine.
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Got a C6 from Gamestop this Saturday with no issues at all. More happy with the quality of the N7 out of the box than my previous Asus 201 tab
Way to go on reading skills there. Simply read the post and it is clear. My device will be at my house tomorrow, as it will be for thousands of others that ordered from the play store. Whether I'm there or not I open it until 3 days later is irrelevant. I would have created or posted to a thread like this regardless.
QC is a legitimate question to ask for a brand new device and there are some mysteries about this launch that make it doubly valid to find this out.
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Got a C6 from Gamestop this Saturday with no issues at all.
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C6?
I think most people who pre-ordered from the Play store wont have their N7s until at earliest tomorrow. I think thats why some people earlier are confused, lol
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C6?
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First two of the prefix of the serial number Asus puts on its batches, C 2012 the number is the month it was built in 6 for June
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Hahaha,This was hilarious Thanks for making me laugh!!
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First two of the prefix of the serial number Asus puts on its batches, C 2012 the number is the month it was built in 6 for June
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Gotcha. This should help to see if there's any pattern to QC problems. At this point I'm guessing it's just random though since they are probably all C6's.
I'm very disappointed by the Play store.
1. Stores were able to sell their stock earlier than Google.
2. The $25 credit sounded like an exclusive, which is why I pre-ordered, but looks like every N7 has the credit regardless of purchase location.
3. Shipping cost, why am I paying $19.99 if I can order the same device somewhere else with free shipping and still get the credit.
Thinking of cancelling my order tomorrow and waiting to buy in-store or from another online retailer.
WarbyParker said:
I'm very disappointed by the Play store.
1. Stores were able to sell their stock earlier than Google.
2. The $25 credit sounded like an exclusive, which is why I pre-ordered, but looks like every N7 has the credit regardless of purchase location.
3. Shipping cost, why am I paying $19.99 if I can order the same device somewhere else with free shipping and still get the credit.
Thinking of cancelling my order tomorrow and waiting to buy in-store or from another online retailer.
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Cmon man... don't post this stuff here. It's not a ***** fest about the pre order. Most of us are upset... there's lots of threads about it. This is for people who have received play store orders to post their reviews or impressions, nothing more. I am curious to see if C6 is prefix for the per orders though!
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Shipping box size and how well packed
No I have not received mine yet, but I am asking from those that do to included a description of packaging for all of us (from NZ and AUS) ordering from Google Play USA to determine cost of freight forwarding and/or whether to get them to re pack or not.
Air freight internationally is often charged by volumetric weight this is determined by size not actual weight. We know the Nexus 7 UPS states shipping weight is 1.6 or 1.7lbs.
Can anyone give the size of the shipping box? I estimate from youtube video to be 10 x 7 x 5 inches, can anyone confirm? If so this is a volumetric weight of 3lbs.
Also can someone comment on how well it is packed?
I pre-ordered 2 units from play store as soon as the page was live, I was able to buy a n7 from a B&M store yesterday and I have no word on the status of my deliveries yet from google. I'll post again once I receive the shipment of 2 to let you know if there are any discernable differences.

[REF] 32GB Nexus 7 - Where To Buy, Price, Shipping, Etc...

For the sake of consolidating information, I've closed the following threads:
32 Nexus 7 on Newegg
32GB Nexus 7 PC World
Just bought 32GB N7
Best Buy Canada Released 32GB Nexus
Sam's Club 32GB Nexus 7 Placeholder
Nexus 7 32gb Staples $249
32gig Nexus 7 at Office Depot for $250.
Office Depot
Please discuss where you bought the device, what the price was, if/when they're shipping, etc in this thread.
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Just back with my newest toy from my local Staples. The girl selling it to me was taken back at the price and even rang up a 16GB and chuckled when they were both the same.
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Hey, any screen issues with the 32gb? People have noted that there is a spongy affect on the left side when you press on it as well as a ripple affect. They have also noted the light bleed at the top. Any of those?
I was going to pick one up today, but Sandy is almost upon us and I may be without power for a few days, so I wouldn't get to play with it for too long...
PC World/Currys
Purchased today from PC World/Currys for £199.
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Hey, any screen issues with the 32gb? People have noted that there is a spongy affect on the left side when you press on it as well as a ripple affect. They have also noted the light bleed at the top. Any of those?
I was going to pick one up today, but Sandy is almost upon us and I may be without power for a few days, so I wouldn't get to play with it for too long...
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Screen looks and feels good on my end. :good:
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Screen looks and feels good on my end. :good:
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STupid Sandy!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugggg!!!
I hope for some reason, I do not lose power and neither does my local Staples so once the wind dies down, I can go and get one!
can we get a head count on peoples SN, lots of people have C90s and a few of us have CA0K. not sure where the SN jumped, C90 is sept, what is the reference to CA0?
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Hey, any screen issues with the 32gb? People have noted that there is a spongy affect on the left side when you press on it as well as a ripple affect. They have also noted the light bleed at the top. Any of those?
I was going to pick one up today, but Sandy is almost upon us and I may be without power for a few days, so I wouldn't get to play with it for too long...
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Mine is also in perfect condition.
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can we get a head count on peoples SN, lots of people have C90s and a few of us have CA0K. not sure where the SN jumped, C90 is sept, what is the reference to CA0?
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CA0K here.
PC World have genral availability across all stores, you may have to ask for it if you dont see it on display.
Also on web too now:
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/asus-google-nexus-7-tablet-pc-32-gb-18781475-pdt.html
I got mine today from Staples for $249 + taxes. Also my first Nexus device and I'm loving it.
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can we get a head count on peoples SN, lots of people have C90s and a few of us have CA0K. not sure where the SN jumped, C90 is sept, what is the reference to CA0?
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c90 myself
any other canadian vancouverite purchasers? stores are about to open and ncix throughout has some in stock but i prefer confirmation from bestbuy/fs/staples/walmart where returning doesnt cost 15% fee.
They have been on sale in the Uk since Saturday - this has passed me by until now!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=95&t=1170913&i=400&mid=137365&nmt=Google+nexus+7
Bought mine at Office Depot for $250 yesterday (28th).
They are already on display with a price and they had multiples in stock.
Its a C9O and has minimal screen lift.
Also, the 8gb was on sale for $180.
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STupid Sandy!!!!!!!!!!!! Ugggg!!!
I hope for some reason, I do not lose power and neither does my local Staples so once the wind dies down, I can go and get one!
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this... staples were all closed in my area today it seems. office depots were open for a bit but said they were sold out this morning. hopefully sandy doesn't do too much damage as it passes through. stay safe!
So far it doesn't look like any stores in Phoenix, AZ are carrying the 32gb yet, but I still have a few places to call. I'll post an update if I get lucky. Otherwise it looks like 3-day shipping from NewEgg is my best bet. Wal-Mart is saying no availability until 11/5 for in-store pickup.
Update 10/29 - found one at the Staples Camelback location in Phoenix. They're not even stocking them on the floor, they're keeping them in the back with a "we have none in stock" sign on the Nexus display.
C90, no lift. Can't wait to root tonight.
I dont notice any issues with QC on mine. Woo hoo.
Staples charging $56 for one year accident protection? Ummm not paying 25% of cost, sorry. Square trade looks like $35 with the Tuesday coupon. 2 years too.
Mine is perfect, no screen lift and color are as bright as my friend 16gb.
Also my sn is CA
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Exchanged my 16 GB that I bought almost 2 weeks ago for the last 32gb one that Office Depot had in stock today. 250$ plus tax and the 80$ break it and get a new one insurance for a total of 348$
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Picked up mine today from Staples down here in Tucson, AZ. Store said they only had 3 I'm stock. I don't see any screen lift on it either pretty happy so far.
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Just reserved one at Currys Nottingham Uk, on the page with the item says can pick up tomorrow, but conformation email says I can pick up within an hour of my order, so may pop down before they close and try get it.... You don't have to pay to order so worth a go. If they won't let me pick up tonight, will see if Comet have one tomorrow as they do 2 year warranty

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