Gave in got one on craigslist

**ihtc** · 12-11-2011, 08:39 PM

got mine on craigslist. $700, seeing as full retail would be 650 plus tax its the same difference (im in 8.875 tax rate). Called ahead to verify ESN, it was clean. Verizon CS was asking "where did you get that its not even launched, the ESN is clean but we may not be able to activate it for you". Took my rezound sim cut it, phone activated works like a champ. I love it!

**edoublediz** · 12-11-2011, 08:43 PM

and now you with the other few lucky people have now been officially blacklisted until we get ours!!!

**Mannysaurus** · 12-11-2011, 08:43 PM

1) I hate you
2) The back lit part of my screen doesn't work anymore
3) I hate you
4) That is all

No, but really, congratulations. What firmware are you on? 4.0.1? Is the prediction when typing accurate?

**anthony2558** · 12-11-2011, 08:44 PM

That was a risk... Glad it worked out for you.

**bbhybridchris** · 12-11-2011, 08:51 PM

if anyone is interested I saw one posted in the Harrisburg, Pa craigslist page for $800.00 ......not worth it to me but someone nearby may be interested...

**Premium1** · 12-11-2011, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by bbhybridchris

if anyone is interested I saw one posted in the Harrisburg, Pa craigslist page for $800.00 ......not worth it to me but someone nearby may be interested...

I emailed about that one but the guy never emailed back. Don't know if it's legit or not.

**ihtc** · 12-11-2011, 08:55 PM

yes 4.0.1 firmware. Figured it was fairly risk free so long as Verizon said the ESN was clean. Don't see how they will all of a sudden blacklist it. I haven't typed enough on it to really judge the keyboard yet. I can definitely feel the difference form the rezound, even though its a bit thinner its bigger and feels to me a bit heavier (no idea the actual weight specs etc. just judging what i actually notice. So far i love ICS so nice to have a pure OS with a great new UI, feels as great as last sunday when i played with the one at the samsung experience store,

**sfbates** · 12-11-2011, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by ihtc

got mine on craigslist. $700, seeing as full retail would be 650 plus tax its the same difference (im in 8.875 tax rate). Called ahead to verify ESN, it was clean. Verizon CS was asking "where did you get that its not even launched, the ESN is clean but we may not be able to activate it for you". Took my rezound sim cut it, phone activated works like a champ. I love it!

Welcome to the club

**ihtc** · 12-11-2011, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by sfbates

Welcome to the club

Why thank you sir. Enjoying every minute of it. Went through the razr (wasn't a fan, sold) rezound (great phone! but now selling), and finally got the nexus! rezound is a close second, and if/when it has s-off and a debloated ICS rom it will be an excellent choice as well!

**heggood** · 12-11-2011, 09:10 PM

Congrats on your newborn!

Sent from my Fake, delayed, overdramatized Galaxy Nexus

**Phoenix111** · 12-11-2011, 09:11 PM

So can you remove the google search bar or is is stuck on one of the screens unless you root?

**swarlos** · 12-11-2011, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Phoenix111

So can you remove the google search bar or is is stuck on one of the screens unless you root?

It's permanent until root they already confirmed this on the podcast.

**fminusfminus** · 12-11-2011, 09:14 PM

I would of paid 700 for it

**ihtc** · 12-11-2011, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by swarlos

It's permanent until root they already confirmed this on the podcast.

^ what he said

**TerryMasters** · 12-11-2011, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by swarlos

It's permanent until root they already confirmed this on the podcast.

Why do people keep saying that? Disable Google Search, done.

What else that breaks I don't know, but it gets rid of the search bar.

**FishPharm** · 12-11-2011, 09:49 PM

congrats to the poster.......For me I will gladly wait to get it for Verizon contract price.

**qnet** · 12-11-2011, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by TerryMasters

Why do people keep saying that? Disable Google Search, done.

What else that breaks I don't know, but it gets rid of the search bar.

The only thing about doing that is you still can't put anything else in that area. I guess it's cool if you want that area empty on every screen.

**YourMobileGuru** · 12-12-2011, 01:57 AM

The reason the ESN could end up being blacklisted is because the phone wasn't supposed to be sold yet and they could assume you got it through illegitimate means.

**aggie** · 12-12-2011, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by VZWRocks

The reason the ESN could end up being blacklisted is because the phone wasn't supposed to be sold yet and they could assume you got it through illegitimate means.

If it is a test unit that is technically property of verizon, then yes they could blacklist the ESN, or if it was stolen and not purchased they could blacklist it. If it is a retail unit and the original purchase was through a 3rd party retailer who just happened to sell it a few days early, the op would have nothing to worry about. If I buy one on craigslist I'm definitely going to request a copy of the receipt. I bought a test unit of the original bold 9000 about a month before it was actually released. The PIN was blacklisted by RIM. Luckily I threatened the craigslist seller enough that he finally gave me my money back

**ihtc** · 12-12-2011, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by aggie99

If it is a test unit that is technically property of verizon, then yes they could blacklist the ESN, or if it was stolen and not purchased they could blacklist it. If it is a retail unit and the original purchase was through a 3rd party retailer who just happened to sell it a few days early, the op would have nothing to worry about. If I buy one on craigslist I'm definitely going to request a copy of the receipt. I bought a test unit of the original bold 9000 about a month before it was actually released. The PIN was blacklisted by RIM. Luckily I threatened the craigslist seller enough that he finally gave me my money back

I suppose these are all valid points. Test units are generally marked and do not come in retail boxes so im going to throw that one out. However You are right someone could have pulled a move and just taken one from a stock room, in which verizon would report clean ESN until the store eventually reported it. I am hoping these is not the case

. Sucks when you think about no real 100% way to verify an ESN unless you buy it and have a receipt with matching ESN. At this point i need to just hope im ok.

**aggie** · 12-12-2011, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by ihtc

I suppose these are all valid points. Test units are generally marked and do not come in retail boxes so im going to throw that one out. However You are right someone could have pulled a move and just taken one from a stock room, in which verizon would report clean ESN until the store eventually reported it. I am hoping these is not the case

. Sucks when you think about no real 100% way to verify an ESN unless you buy it and have a receipt with matching ESN. At this point i need to just hope im ok.

I would say you are probably ok. For Peace of mind though if I were in your position I would buy one through verizon as soon as it releases and drop that one back on craigslist. Verify for whoever purchases it from you that the ESN is still clear and can be activated prior to making a transaction. Most likely it was someone who managed to snag one early from best buy and had an upgrade and wanted to make a little extra. Hope it continues to work for you.

**ihtc** · 12-12-2011, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by aggie99

I would say you are probably ok. For Peace of mind though if I were in your position I would buy one through verizon as soon as it releases and drop that one back on craigslist. Verify for whoever purchases it from you that the ESN is still clear and can be activated prior to making a transaction. Most likely it was someone who managed to snag one early from best buy and had an upgrade and wanted to make a little extra. Hope it continues to work for you.

yea thats not a bad idea I think I will do that. May end up costing me another $100 or so because once released i doubt ill get my 700 back. but 600-650. Still worth it for extra peace of mind i would think. Im kind of psyching myself a bit now thinking of the the possible negative side of the situation.

**tx_tuff** · 12-12-2011, 12:38 PM

If you was to resale it on Craigslist and something turned out wrong with it then you would be just as bad as the guy that sold it to you! You bought it off Craigslist, keep it yourself and deal with anything if it comes up.

**aggie** · 12-12-2011, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by ihtc

yea thats not a bad idea I think I will do that. May end up costing me another $100 or so because once released i doubt ill get my 700 back. but 600-650. Still worth it for extra peace of mind i would think. Im kind of psyching myself a bit now thinking of the the possible negative side of the situation.

Just relax and enjoy it. Look at it this way, you have one and we don't. I'm assuming if it was out of verizon's inventory and it was stolen it would have not been able to be activated. I don't work for verizon so don't know exactly how it works but i cant imagine they don't have have a system where the ESN is locked until it is purchased and scanned out of their inventory. It's just one phone, unless they have a whole shipment missing which that one might have been a part of I would think you are alright

**aggie** · 12-12-2011, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by tx_tuff

If you was to resale it on Craigslist and something turned out wrong with it then you would be just as bad as the guy that sold it to you! You bought it off Craigslist, keep it yourself and deal with anything if it comes up.

good point, I would definitely give full disclosure to anyone who bought it that I purchased it on craigslist early and like I said in my original post give them every opportunity to verify with verizon that the ESN is 100% clear.