Best Buy pre-order shipping not available

[williams448]

Just pre-ordered the S20U w/ AT&T at Bestbuy.com & shipping to home was not an option, in store pickup only. Was this everyone else's case? I just hope they don't force in-store setup, because I'm not a fan of someone else fingering my phone before I do, lol. I like to sit at home and set everything up my way.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I just ordered one. I went big, ultra 512 black. I was going to go thru Samsung, went thru the whole order process, chose Verizon device payment and they kept showing a balance of $700+ and wanted a credit card. I would have provided a credit card if the balance was showing tax and the $5 overage of promo items bought.

So went to Best buy, ordered, paid the taxes like it should have been on Samsung and done. Best buy was $50 cheaper making the difference going to the 512 $150, so went that route Yes, it only allowed in store pick up for me also, imagine because of the trade in. I'm not counting on getting this in on release date, hoping in time for the promo.

 

[amyf27]

I just preordered on BestBuy (well, did so st 12:50 am.) I was able to pick shipping to home and did.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

I just preordered on BestBuy (well, did so st 12:50 am.) I was able to pick shipping to home and did.

Did you do a trade in. I'm ok with store pick up doing trade in, then an actual human in front of you approves or denies your trade in. You can cancel on the spot if they deny your trade in instead of being at the mercy of Samsung.

 

[williams448]

I just preordered on BestBuy (well, did so st 12:50 am.) I was able to pick shipping to home and did.

No trade in.

 

[Shaunda12]

I ordered through Best Buy and choose ship to home. However, I did not have a trade in.

 

[williams448]

Ok...I was able to go back to my account & change the purchases to ship instead. I'm not sure why it wasn't an option while I was ordering them.

 

[illdini]

Just pre-ordered the S20U w/ AT&T at Bestbuy.com & shipping to home was not an option, in store pickup only. Was this everyone else's case? I just hope they don't force in-store setup, because I'm not a fan of someone else fingering my phone before I do, lol. I like to sit at home and set everything up my way.

The BB near where I live lets me do the unboxing, maybe just ask?

 

[bobxxz]

I just ordered one. I went big, ultra 512 black. I was going to go thru Samsung, went thru the whole order process, chose Verizon device payment and they kept showing a balance of $700+ and wanted a credit card. I would have provided a credit card if the balance was showing tax and the $5 overage of promo items bought.

So went to Best buy, ordered, paid the taxes like it should have been on Samsung and done. Best buy was $50 cheaper making the difference going to the 512 $150, so went that route Yes, it only allowed in store pick up for me also, imagine because of the trade in. I'm not counting on getting this in on release date, hoping in time for the promo.

Do they have the phones in store to see yet?

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Do they have the phones in store to see yet?

Some do, I just ordered it online

 

[SpaceJamzz]

Just did my pre-order for an unlocked Ultra Gray 128GB at my local best buy...

For carrier phones, they can apply trade in value on your pre-order but they can't do this for unlocked versions. I paid full price for my pre-order and they will credit back my trade in when I pick up the new phone...

 

[Luckymjc]

Any idea if the phone will arrive before the in store pick-up day of Friday, March 6th if you choose the shipping option?

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Any idea if the phone will arrive before the in store pick-up day of Friday, March 6th if you choose the shipping option?

Past history, best buy is usually late. They don't usually release the phone before release date

 

[Luckymjc]

Past history, best buy is usually late. They don't usually release the phone before release date

Gotcha. I think I'll stick with going to the store to pick it up.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Gotcha. I think I'll stick with going to the store to pick it up.

You need to have patience to go thru best buy. Lately they all have been having issues. I don't know if Samsung actually ever denies the promo offers as long as you ordered during the time line set for ordering. I've never heard of anyone getting denied, maybe someone here has. I know there's always panic of not getting the phone in time for the promo

 

[Luckymjc]

You need to have patience to go thru best buy. Lately they all have been having issues. I don't know if Samsung actually ever denies the promo offers as long as you ordered during the time line set for ordering. I've never heard of anyone getting denied, maybe someone here has. I know there's always panic of not getting the phone in time for the promo

I've been lucky (knock on wood) and never had an issue with my annual best buy galaxy pre-orders. It is a bummer that you have to wait until you get your new phone in hand to use the Samsung credit, but all in all.... it's been ok. I was just curious if choosing the ship to home option got it a day or so early like it does for the Samsung website pre-orders.

 

[amyf27]

No trade in.

That is correct no trade in

 

[williams448]

I've been lucky (knock on wood) and never had an issue with my annual best buy galaxy pre-orders. It is a bummer that you have to wait until you get your new phone in hand to use the Samsung credit, but all in all.... it's been ok. I was just curious if choosing the ship to home option got it a day or so early like it does for the Samsung website pre-orders.

This. Every year I hear horror stories from people who pre-order from Best buy, but I on the other hand have never had an issue and I have pre-ordered annually since the S6.

 

[bobxxz]

Just went to BestBuy and they had some of the S20s out there in store to see. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger just for the fact they finally fixed the curved edges. the phone is thicker so it makes it harder to accidentally press anything from the edges. The 120hz screen is nice and smooth but nothing groundbreaking. The camera is a nice upgrade but the 100x zoom is definitely a gimmick lol.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

This. Every year I hear horror stories from people who pre-order from Best buy, but I on the other hand have never had an issue and I have pre-ordered annually since the S6.

Well, I'm on the best buy train this time around, so here's to hoping for easy peasy. I'm in no hurry, just don't want to lose the $200 promo is my only concern. If I get the promo irregardless, they can send the phone to me in June.