How do you plan on getting your Pre? Phone, online or Sprint retail store?

**Carioca_FL** · 05/15/2009, 11:15 AM

After speaking with four different Sprint reps across four different stores (all Sprint stores, not a "reseller"), I've gotten different suggestions on the best way to get a Pre on launch day.

Some advise to get in line at a store on launch day (they all advised that these "waiting lists" are pure rumors and even if you've been told you're on a list, the store manager will never allow one);

Others advise to either get it via telesales or online, as there is a chance you'll be able to order one before launch day and get it delivered overnight (for a fee, presumably).

So, what is YOUR strategy?

**Gekko** · 05/15/2009, 11:16 AM

whoever has it first and can honor my June 2009 Premier discount. my guess is that Online/Telesales will have it first.

**ronlongo** · 05/15/2009, 11:16 AM

Been hoping to find a local store with a waiting list.

**kgirl58** · 05/15/2009, 04:09 PM

I don't agree that all managers won't allow them. Maybe managers at corporate sprints. But I'm on two others as well--one started by the manager of a best buy mobile; the other by the owner of a sprint franchise. I'm hoping that 1 of the 3 will pan out.

I was recently laid off so I've got plenty of time to drive around to different stores!!

**trim81** · 05/15/2009, 04:11 PM

anywhere i can get it first, therfore i didnt vote

**Aero** · 05/15/2009, 04:16 PM

Poll is missing best buy.

Also if you are so anxious to get one the first day (and I would wait a few weeks) why wouldn't you order from telesales, online and go to a store? Returns are not cost.

**celsian** · 05/15/2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by aero

Poll is missing best buy.

Also if you are so anxious to get one the first day (and I would wait a few weeks) why wouldn't you order from telesales, online and go to a store? Returns are not cost.

except that when you return it to telesales it takes 3 months for them to credit your account

::rolls eyes::

**mvpsanto** · 05/15/2009, 04:29 PM

Tacos!

**trim81** · 05/15/2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by celsian

except that when you return it to telesales it takes 3 months for them to credit your account

::rolls eyes::

so true... sucks doesnt it?

**Aero** · 05/15/2009, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by celsian

except that when you return it to telesales it takes 3 months for them to credit your account

I returned one new in box never opened when they sent me an extra a couple of years with their mistake and it took four months to get the credit despite sending it back the same day.

Since then I have learned to use a credit card with any Sprint equipment bought through telesales, since disputing is quite easy and you are not subject to these delays. you never have to wait for the credit that way.

In any case as I later learned you can return telesales to full service stores.

I think there will be a lot of people who are desperate for this the first day will be ordering by all possible methods. I tis not a nice guy move, but there is no penalty and no downside.

**udratherbme** · 05/15/2009, 04:34 PM

i plan on going to Best Buy... if they dont get them on the first day then retail.... i am checking telesales too every night @ 11:59

**Eguy** · 05/15/2009, 04:48 PM

Anywhere I can

**Carioca_FL** · 05/15/2009, 07:30 PM

Hmmm, why was this thread moved from the PreCentral forums?

**palandri** · 05/15/2009, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Carioca_FL

Hmmm, why was this thread moved from the PreCentral forums?

It's simply shared and duplicated over there.

**balboadave** · 05/16/2009, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by aero

Poll is missing best buy.

My poll didn't.

**Sassy_Lina** · 05/16/2009, 06:42 AM

Because I am a bit of a techy, I have purchased numerous phones from this one sales lady @ Bestbuy mobile. I've already got my call in. She's gonna hold one for me. I'm actually not going to the one right down the street from me because of my "relationship" with another BestBuy.

**Sassy_Lina** · 05/16/2009, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by aero

Poll is missing best buy.

Didn't even notice that.

**Carioca_FL** · 05/16/2009, 07:50 AM

I would go out on a limb and include Best Buy as a retail store, no?

However, specially at launch, BB would be the last place I would go looking for a Pre. Other than that, I choose to take my business elsewhere, for the fact that I don't agree with their policies and overall customer experience.

Originally Posted by palandri

It's simply shared and duplicated over there.

Thanks, didn't realize that! Now I know why my register date shows '05.

**Carioca_FL** · 05/16/2009, 07:51 AM

Oh, and I personally will try telesales, online and retail at the same time on launch day (netbook with data card FTW!

), unless there's a pre-order announced (which I'm crossing my fingers for).

**urabcsr** · 05/16/2009, 08:00 AM

For those of you with telesales experience, how has your experience been? If the first week of June pans out for the release, I will be travelling and besides having my TomTom hit every BB and Sprint store for a thousand miles it would be convenient to just call and have it shipped to the appropriate destination.
How is activation with telesales orders?
How much is overnighting a package of that size?
Thanks for any info.

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