Sunday, July 1 Launch (take 2)

**GrooveRite** · 07-01-2012, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by storino03

Nah, I think we all have to pay the activation fee (gets billed to your monthly bill). Sucks

Yeah I noticed this too! Like we haven't paid enough!!

**Ntchwaidumela** · 07-01-2012, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by GrooveRite

How much did the 32gb cost for people who ordered in online? What was the total cost??

I just ordered the white 32 GB version online, and took advantage of the buyback deal (comes off your bill once they receive the devices). Took about 5 minutes, and there was no delay. Total cost was $279.68, including tax ($29.69 - Chicago, IL). I find that I will also be charged the $36 activation fee (as an upgrading customer rather than $0 for new accounts). I think this is a rather silly (and petty) charge, since all I have to do to activate the new phone is go to sprint.com/activate. I don't think it even involves dealing with a real person.

Either way you go, it's painless and reassuring. You might want to try telesales, though. You may be able to get them to waive the activation fee.

**Ntchwaidumela** · 07-01-2012, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by mlgoon

From what I can gather, the Sprint Stores here in Sioux Falls, SD are getting their supply in on Sunday as well. But, has anyone been told you won't be sold the GS3 if you're a returning customer? That's what we're hearing from them here. They're reserving their stash for new customers only. Anyone renewing, like myself and my family, will have to wait until July 8th to get the GS3.

That's really disappointing to me.

What it is is BS! Is this a corporate store? If it is, they could get in trouble for such a policy. This is the first I've seen of such a policy. Anyone else?

**staticradar** · 07-01-2012, 06:39 AM

Best buy has it in their ad this week for AT&T and Sprint, gonna go over today and see if they got any accessories in since they said they'd get them in when they launched. Good luck to those that don't have the phone yet!

**bdmridgback** · 07-01-2012, 06:44 AM

Im heading to Best Buy myself when they open to dig through accessories for my 32gb

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**johnnyr666** · 07-01-2012, 09:14 AM

Well waiting for it to be 1100am here in Puerto Rico to go get mine. I pre-ordered in store. Let you guys know as soon as I get it.

**insane42** · 07-01-2012, 09:35 AM

T minus 03:25 'til store open here in AZ!

**bdmridgback** · 07-01-2012, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by bdmridgback

Im heading to Best Buy myself when they open to dig through accessories for my 32gb

Posted from my Sprint White GS3 via Tapatalk

Just left local best buy. We have 4 within a 30 minute radius and I went to the largest and rep said no phones showed up at their store yet. Maybe monday...
As for accessories...3 cases is all and nothing good.

**storino03** · 07-01-2012, 11:36 AM

I called my local radio shacks yesterday before ordering online, and they said that they didn't get any shipments in, but are expecting it in the next week or so.

**ducatti20** · 07-01-2012, 11:48 AM

I am right by 2 of the confirmed stock stores in Gilbert and Chandler AZ, sprint store opens at 11, best buy at 10.... I'm gonna check out the white one at best buy to se if I like it (I'm a premier silver member so buying at BB is prefered...), otherwise I'll go get her in blue at sprint.
I almost expected a line at one of the stores, but no one is around either one...

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**ducatti20** · 07-01-2012, 12:18 PM

Lol... right after I posted that about 10 people got out of their cars and got in line, I left for the sprint store since BB was only has 4 anyways.... no line here, parked right in front of door...

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**staticradar** · 07-01-2012, 12:19 PM

Best Buy near me in Quakertown, PA had phones (only White), saw a few people show up when it opened to get it. No accessories though, just the Zagg screen protector and no cases yet. Hoping they get some in soon.

**Clocks** · 07-01-2012, 01:05 PM

Best Buy near me has whites only also. Not sure if I'm going to order blue online or wait for one nearby.

**Skunkape60** · 07-01-2012, 01:11 PM

Just left sprint store and replaced my daughters gs3 as it came in damage from shipping.

No issues @ sprint store they replaced it no questions asked. I was there 30 minutes before the doors opened. By the time they opened, there were 10 more people in line behind me. By the time I left, there was close to 30 people in the store waiting. I feel sorry for the 4 people working. They have their work cut out for them today.

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**dhduvall** · 07-01-2012, 02:46 PM

Confirmed that the SF store was selling 16BG models only. I was told that they couldn't even order the 32GB version for me, and that I'd have to do that online. Not sure whether the guy I talked to on Friday was simply misinformed, or what.

**jmiles3010** · 07-01-2012, 02:51 PM

I have sold 5 so far today. Have 5 left....

And for the first time ever sprint rewards me has the phone for dealer/ employees available for 99.99 ( ordered 2)

First time ever a phone was available on launch day. Thanks to SAMSUNG!!!

**Lucki** · 07-01-2012, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by insane42

T minus 03:25 'til store open here in AZ!

Which Az store are you going to? and lemme know if they have em :o. In az here also!

**He123321** · 07-01-2012, 05:29 PM

Well I got my pebble blue 16GB pre order at around 1:30 today from my local Sprint (3rd party) store with no problems. the still had 2 blue, and 4 white, but all 16GB left.

They are located in Newport, DE.

**ducatti20** · 07-01-2012, 05:31 PM

Picked up 16gb blue at Sprint Store, Santan Village Gilbert AZ. I was first in, first phone, guy told me they had 25 total. At the rate people were coming through the door I expect they sold out around noon.... picked up a screen cover and package of tectiles.
Phone is freakin awesome.... unreal fast and almost impossible to lag down with apps... I never had much installed on my Epic, that's changing now....

**rdandy5875** · 07-01-2012, 07:15 PM

Must be my lucky day because this is the first day my upgrade was available.

I was going to get a evo4glte but I logged on to order that and saw the gs3 was available, so I ordered a blue 16gb basically on a whim which isn't like me.

Hopefully it will come quickly, and be a good phone. Not really happy with my evo 3d but I liked my og evo so this is going to be a bit different.

**Kyprain** · 07-01-2012, 07:22 PM

local Wal Mart has 16 gb for $148.00

**insane42** · 07-01-2012, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by IND3LIBLE

Which Az store are you going to? and lemme know if they have em :o. In az here also!

Sorry for the delay, I hope you got one!!! The store was on Gilbert Rd., just south of the 202. They only had 6 of each color this morning, and I'm sure they're gone now.

**insane42** · 07-01-2012, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by ducatti20

Lol... right after I posted that about 10 people got out of their cars and got in line, I left for the sprint store since BB was only has 4 anyways.... no line here, parked right in front of door...

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Hey Ducatti!!! I'm the guy that was with you at that store. =D Small world!!! Hope you're liking it so far, I definitely am!!

**Amy wineBerry** · 07-01-2012, 09:57 PM

My boyfriend and I were able to pick up ours today. Loving them!

**MBM7881** · 07-01-2012, 10:49 PM

I ordered my 16GB marble white by calling sprint directly at 12 midnight CST (which is already Sunday). I can't wait for it to get here. I hope it gets here b4 the 4th of July. I also ordered a body glove case and some screen protectors just until my preorder otterbox defender case is released and mailed to me. I wonder when it will be shipped if its ordered on a Sunday at midnight? Oh well at least I ordered it without an issue

I'm a happy girl!

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