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Should i buy the GN from nergi or bell?

i live in toronto, negri is cheaper, but i wanted to buy it from bell / virgin because of warranty reasons, but i will have to pay more
649.99 plus tax would come up to $734.48 and negri has it for like 680 i think?
what would you guys do?

Negri has coupon code VZSucks for $45 off GSM galaxy nexus.
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robstunner said:
Negri has coupon code VZSucks for $45 off GSM galaxy nexus.
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do you know how much shipping to canada would be?
and i don't know about their warranty, i forgot but it said somewhere its only like a 25 day warranty :/
and if something does happen its gonna be a mission to ship back to them and they send me another
ahhh im so confused, buy it cheaper or more expensive for warranty

Not sure. They have live chat on their website u might wanna ask them.
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Bell = safer, more warranty, etc
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Negri handles warranty for a year. Its awesome.
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Negri has free shipping...... unless you want to upgrade to a quicker service

subxero123 said:
i live in toronto, negri is cheaper, but i wanted to buy it from bell / virgin because of warranty reasons, but i will have to pay more
649.99 plus tax would come up to $734.48 and negri has it for like 680 i think?
what would you guys do?
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It looks like Negri's price is $730.50.
And even if it was $680:
$680 USD = $692.68 CAD. Add 5% GST and you get $727.31. I'm not sure if there would also be duty on top of that. There might also be brokerage fees, depending on the shipping method used. So at best you save about $7 and then have to deal with shipping it back to Negri if you have a warranty issue, instead of just taking it down to you local Bell/Virgin store.
Maybe I'm missing something, but the choice seems obvious to me.

Bell wouldn't sell me the Nexus with activating a line for at least a month.
So 35$ for activation fee and 30$ for the cheapest "plan".
Same for Virgin but no activation fee.
I had to buy it from a random dude on Kijiji who had some BNIB Nexus for 730$ locally in Montreal.

The name Negri kind of sounds racist so i wouldn't buy from them...

CasseTrop said:
Bell wouldn't sell me the Nexus with activating a line for at least a month.
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True enough. I guess I was assuming he'd stick with Bell. Someone did say they got a Best Buy store to sell one without any activation though... probably a mistake on Best Buy's part, but lucky for him

subxero123 said:
i live in toronto, negri is cheaper, but i wanted to buy it from bell / virgin because of warranty reasons, but i will have to pay more
649.99 plus tax would come up to $734.48 and negri has it for like 680 i think?
what would you guys do?
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You'll have to pay HST + duty to bring it into Canada, and I'd be surprised if they'll ship for free to Canada.
When I bought my N1 from Google, the courier showed up with a bill for $89 to cover fees, on top of the price I had already paid. I had to give him my credit card # before he'd release the package to me.
You can buy the GN at full retail without a contract, just depends on the store. I bought mine at a future shop with no problems (oddly, Best Buy won't sell without a contract). I think you'll find warranty issues less painful if you buy locally, and if it's that much of a concern for you, then you can buy the extended service from FS and they'll basically swap your phone for a new one if anything goes wrong.

maybelying said:
You'll have to pay HST + duty to bring it into Canada, and I'd be surprised if they'll ship for free to Canada.
When I bought my N1 from Google, the courier showed up with a bill for $89 to cover fees, on top of the price I had already paid. I had to give him my credit card # before he'd release the package to me.
You can buy the GN at full retail without a contract, just depends on the store. I bought mine at a future shop with no problems (oddly, Best Buy won't sell without a contract). I think you'll find warranty issues less painful if you buy locally, and if it's that much of a concern for you, then you can buy the extended service from FS and they'll basically swap your phone for a new one if anything goes wrong.
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awesome! thanks for the info, is it all future shops that will sell it without signing up? or a specific store you went to

voxigenboy said:
The name Negri kind of sounds racist so i wouldn't buy from them...
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Its the owners last name.
Troll harder.
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subxero123 said:
awesome! thanks for the info, is it all future shops that will sell it without signing up? or a specific store you went to
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Honestly, I think it is hit and miss. I bought mine on launch day, the rep told me that a few people had already been in to buy it outright, and asked me which network I'd be activating it on. Told her Rogers, and she said that's what everyone else had said.
But I've also heard that some people have been told at Future Shop that they can't buy without a contract, so it's not consistent. I was turned down at Best Buy, but I've seen others post on the interweb that they bought from Best Buy. There was also another post here saying that the Source was selling outright, which is surprising since they're owned by Bell, but at the same time, as someone who has dealt with Bell corporate in the past, it wouldn't be surprising that the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.
You may have to store shop a bit, but I'm sure you'll find one that will sell it outright if you stick to the major retail outlets. I'd suggest staying away from the dealers though, they have more of a vested interest in signing contracts and receive fewer units for inventory so will be loathe to sell them outright this soon after launch.
Hope this helps...

[Q] Found Note 2 for $224.99

I found the Note 2 for $224.99 on amazon.com but it's Sprint but would BestBuy price mach that with the AT&T version?

Doubt it. When they say advertised price, they expect you to bring in an ad (such as a newspaper). Good luck if you try anyway.

ekoee said:
Doubt it. When they say advertised price, they expect you to bring in an ad (such as a newspaper). Good luck if you try anyway.
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I do know they price match amazon just not sure if its the device itself or if it is specified by carrier. My friend just went into Best Buy and got the LG Optimus G for $99.99 because of the amazon price match.

I got my Note II for $199 @ Best Buy by brice matching Amazon Wireless AT&T version. Even though it was out of stock!
Depends on the rep, some will do, some will BS "We Don't price match online stores, blah blah blah"
Try different locations, that's what I did to get mine, didn't even bring a print out, they actually checked it for me!
Good luck
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Bought my Note II at Best Buy for $240 when they were running the sale. Went back about 15 or 16 days later and they price-matched the Amazon price for AT&T at $199, refunding the difference.
I've always been wary of purchasing phones from non-carrier stores, but I've had an excellent experience with Best Buy so far; much better than I've had dealing directly with various carriers over the years.

Best Buy price matched the Amazon Wireless amount of 174. 99 for me without even looking at what carrier the phone was specified as using or if it was in stock. It is definitely worth a shot.

Does anybody have the link for the Note 2 for under $200.00? I did look but the lowest was for $249.99.

I got mine at bby with a price match to amazon at $225. The online price match policy says that it must be readily available. Does not specify "in stock". Amazon ship time was 1 week. Just be firm and calm. Fighting and yelling won't get you anywhere.
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The first told me that amazon wireless was not amazon, and I replied "you are best buy mobile, but are still best buy, right? " the rep laughed and said "good one"
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Good stuff! I'm going to go to BestBuy today to see if they will price match at least that $225.00 if not I may lean towards the LG Optimus G...

wow... amazon doesnt even have the white gn2 listed anymore. glad i did it when i did

Everyone has a success story; making me wish i did that. Doesn't hurt to try. Last time i tried that they have me the run around, so i assumed. Definitely worth a shot though. Good luck.

clim1983 said:
I found the Note 2 for $224.99 on amazon.com but it's Sprint but would BestBuy price mach that with the AT&T version?
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In my experience they will.
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Did you buy your T-Mobile Note II Online or T-Mobile Retail Store?

My online order was recently cancelled by T-Mobile for unknown reasons, possibly due to no stock. It is really frustrating especially after you wait for a week to find out the phone you ordered was on backorder and eventually cancelled. Is it better to wait and purchase online at T-Mobile's website once stocks are available again or should I purchase at the T-Mobile store? Are there any differences I should be looking out for?

Retail Store
I bought my Note 2 at the retail store. I had a similar experience with the first Note, ordered it and found out 3 days later the order was canceled because they were out of stock. In hind sight sort glad it turned out that way, loving my Note 2.

Craigslist.
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Got mine at the tmobile store. At the time it was same price in store and online. The guy activated my new sim and added the phone to my insurance. Paid full price. I was in and out of the store about 20 minutes....painless

try ordering over the phone.

arjun90 said:
My online order was recently cancelled by T-Mobile for unknown reasons, possibly due to no stock. It is really frustrating especially after you wait for a week to find out the phone you ordered was on backorder and eventually cancelled. Is it better to wait and purchase online at T-Mobile's website once stocks are available again or should I purchase at the T-Mobile store? Are there any differences I should be looking out for?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34936053&postcount=20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2076100

called to Retentions/Loyalty to get a better deal.

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called to Retentions/Loyalty to get a better deal.
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That's what I did, even though I paid same price as online, I considered it good deal already, since they let me upgrade 11 months earlier than my original upgrade date.

I bought mine from a friend $500
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I bought it from corporate store during promotion and I will get $200 rebate.

What's a corporate store? Is it the same as T-Mobile Retail Store?
Also the promotion you are getting, is that with contract, only?
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I bought it from corporate store during promotion and I will get $200 rebate.
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arjun90 said:
What's a corporate store? Is it the same as T-Mobile Retail Store?
Also the promotion you are getting, is that with contract, only?
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It's corporate store, not dealer.
Do you remember the $0 promotion from 21-31 last month? This applied to Value Plan only and your contact will be reset.

I remember a promotion like that going on. However, I was inclined into a different plan. Guess, that was the reason why I waited and finally came to know T-Mobile's Online store was out-of-stock. I wouldn't mind paying the full price for the Note II. Would stores be having it ready in stock?
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It's corporate store, not dealer.
Do you remember the $0 promotion from 21-31 last month? This applied to Value Plan only and your contact will be reset.
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I got it from the retail store during the Samsung sale.

arjun90 said:
My online order was recently cancelled by T-Mobile for unknown reasons, possibly due to no stock. It is really frustrating especially after you wait for a week to find out the phone you ordered was on backorder and eventually cancelled. Is it better to wait and purchase online at T-Mobile's website once stocks are available again or should I purchase at the T-Mobile store? Are there any differences I should be looking out for?
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Did you call the number that they gave for questions? I did, and they said that it was not canceled even tho i received the same email, and they said it to be an error. I recently put my order number in and it came up cancelled, but low and behold a few hours later i received an email that my note II has shipped. I would check your CC and see if they charged it. And call in. :good: good luck

arjun90 said:
I remember a promotion like that going on. However, I was inclined into a different plan. Guess, that was the reason why I waited and finally came to know T-Mobile's Online store was out-of-stock. I wouldn't mind paying the full price for the Note II. Would stores be having it ready in stock?
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I didn't have problem getting my GN2 from corp store at Broadway (Lower Manhattan) on Boxing day.
$563 as final price after rebate isn't bad at all.

Over the phone
So glad i waited , was just about to get note 1 , called over the phone , told them I was customer for over 8 years and they sent it with 200 dollars off:laugh:

Retail store vale plane
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Corporate/retail store. None around my area had it in white. So I settled for Ti Grey.
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[Q] What is the best deal for Note 2

So I am up for a upgrade next week on the 18th and I really wanted to upgrade from the Skyrocket to the Note II. I want to try to find the best deal, because at the current $300 I don't think I would be able to get it. A month or so ago a couple people had luck getting Best Buy to price match the $99 Amazon Wireless price for the Note II on Sprint.. for a upgrade on AT&T. I have no idea how they got it to go through but someone even posted a copy of his receipt from Best Buy. Last week I called about 20 times trying to get a discount from AT&T customer service, since people had luck with them as well, but that failed. So I went down to Best Buy and they wouldn't do it either, even with the copy of the receipt. I just read about the $200 deal from Best Buy for the previous weekend and it sucks because people were able to get these great deals, and now that my upgrade is actually here I am going to miss out. Anyway, now that my rant is over, I was wondering if there are certain things people say or tricks that allow them to get places like Best Buy to lower prices that much and if I would be able to get a great deal next week.
Thanks.

Sexington said:
So I am up for a upgrade next week on the 18th and I really wanted to upgrade from the Skyrocket to the Note II. I want to try to find the best deal, because at the current $300 I don't think I would be able to get it. A month or so ago a couple people had luck getting Best Buy to price match the $99 Amazon Wireless price for the Note II on Sprint.. for a upgrade on AT&T. I have no idea how they got it to go through but someone even posted a copy of his receipt from Best Buy. Last week I called about 20 times trying to get a discount from AT&T customer service, since people had luck with them as well, but that failed. So I went down to Best Buy and they wouldn't do it either, even with the copy of the receipt. I just read about the $200 deal from Best Buy for the previous weekend and it sucks because people were able to get these great deals, and now that my upgrade is actually here I am going to miss out. Anyway, now that my rant is over, I was wondering if there are certain things people say or tricks that allow them to get places like Best Buy to lower prices that much and if I would be able to get a great deal next week.
Thanks.
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See what the current deals are @ Radio Shack, Costco, Sams Club, etc. Bring those ads in to Best Buy and see what they will price match... if that doesn't work, show some leg.

http://slickdeals.net/f/5848528-Sam...on-Sprint-129-for-Verizon-with-a-50-Gift-Card
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I called AT&T customer service (several times) & talked to them about what a great customer I was & I was able to get it for $199 (the week of release!) They even waived all activation fees, & over nite shipping! There is a thread here about it if you do a search! (that is how I got the idea!)

I got ours from best buy for like $230 and found online for $99 thru sprint and best buy matched!

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I got ours from best buy for like $230 and found online for $99 thru sprint and best buy matched!
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Really.... I saw that a couple people posted about success at BB with price matching sprint but when I went in they said its for sprint and they won't price match for att. Currently there is a deal going on at BB that they give you $50 rewards points. Also RadioShack has note 2 upgrade for $200 so hopefully I can get BB to price match and then get the $50 off and get the note for $150.
But I would still like to get the $99 price match.. do you still have your receipt from when you got yours?

I got mine at Brandsmart for $249
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Amazon Wireless has it for $199 with an upgrade or new contract. That's where I got mine.

Best buy got my note 2 for $139 ..as well radio shack does price match as long as you bring in a printed Ad with competitor's price
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yambo62274 said:
Best buy got my note 2 for $139 ..as well radio shack does price match as long as you bring in a printed Ad with competitor's price
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I am going tomorrow to finally get it from Best Buy.. I'm going to get them to price match radio shack and they seem to be having some deal where they give you $50 dollar credit.. so hopefully I will be able to get both those things and get if for $150.
How were you able to get it for $139 from Best Buy?..

Was on sale for $199 said I seen ad online for $150 which they found and matched then applied for bestbuy card which got denied lol and that gave me a $10 discount for applying but if you get approved you get $20 off so you can get it down a bit..of course went to NH were there is no tax haha
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yambo62274 said:
Was on sale for $199 said I seen ad online for $150 which they found and matched then applied for bestbuy card which got denied lol and that gave me a $10 discount for applying but if you get approved you get $20 off so you can get it down a bit..of course went to NH were there is no tax haha
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Oh... interesting. So I'm assuming the ad was for Verizon or sprint but BB still matched?

[Q] does anyone know this site: Negri Electronics (SGH-M919 unlocked for $698.5)

Does anyone have bought anything from this site?, they are offering a preorder of the t-mo S4 for less than $700 no contract an unlocked.
thx.
negrielectronics.com/samsung-sgh-m919-galaxy-s-iv-16-gb-tmobile-unlocked-black-mist.html

cotasa said:
Does anyone have bought anything from this site?, they are offering a preorder of the t-mo S4 for less than $700 no contract an unlocked.
thx.
negrielectronics.com/samsung-sgh-m919-galaxy-s-iv-16-gb-tmobile-unlocked-black-mist.html
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Although I haven't bought from them personally, I know that Negri is a reputable seller that has been around for some time.
Isn't it cheaper to get the phone form T-Mo directly though?

Yes they are a reputable dealer, and yes direct from T-mobile is cheaper by $20-30.

I bought the original Note from them back in the days when it was first released.

cotasa said:
Does anyone have bought anything from this site?, they are offering a preorder of the t-mo S4 for less than $700 no contract an unlocked.
thx.
negrielectronics.com/samsung-sgh-m919-galaxy-s-iv-16-gb-tmobile-unlocked-black-mist.html
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Let us know if you need some help with your order. You can check out some reviews of our company (below) before ordering if you prefer.
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We offer live support on our site, and also a FAQ page as well. Stop by today. Thanks for your note.
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Take note these guys will charge a 20 - 30% restocking fee on any phone you buy from them. I for one will never buy from them again because of this.
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wavrunrx said:
Take note these guys will charge a 20 - 30% restocking fee on any phone you buy from them. I for one will never buy from them again because of this.
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That is actually incorrect. The fee is based on many different variables, all of which are covered in the store policies.
You may be referencing a return of a new release. In that case if you order a product at $800, and return it unused after 7 days, your restock fee is based on the current site price, time out of our possession and condition of exterior packaging and accessories within the box. If the price of the device happens to be $600, your restock fee would be close to 25%.
Restocking Fees are not used to generate profit for our business. We use restocking fees to recover costs incurred during shipping and receiving of returned items, as well as price changes that may have occured while the device was out of our possession and unable to be sold.
We are very transparent in everything we do. If there is an issue please contact us so that we can explain in greater detail. Please do not mislead XDA readers. When posting your issue, please provide further detail so that others may make a educated decision as to where to purchase their next device.
We apologize that you are upset, but we do have the store policies posted and do not assess fees as a form of punishment, or to generate profit. We can only hope that you read the policies and ask questions if you have them.
Fair and Balanced - Always.
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