BestBuy: Galaxy Note 8 Pre-Order Thread

[J_Elizabeth]

Canceled my BB online order and ordered through Verizon for a lot more money it's worth it just to not give BB anything

 

[Saturns3rdRing]

Ordered unlocked blk none carrier Sept 7th shipped today.
Issues with Billing not my fault but apparently still shipped with tracking info
Edit ordered online not in store

I'm glad to hear that yours shipped!

As of 8:01 PM EST, my order still says "preparing." ... But I already filed my complaint with the BBB because it's absurd that new orders are shipping faster. Really, Best Buy... Really??? They should just be honest and state they have a whack contract with the carriers and their orders get priority. Simple! However, Best Buy has chosen the "Dark Side."

 

[Ca_lvn]

I'm glad to hear that yours shipped!

As of 8:01 PM EST, my order still says "processing." ... But I already filed my complaint with the BBB because it's absurd that new orders are shipping faster. Really, Best Buy... Really??? They should just be honest and state they have a whack contract with the carriers and their orders get priority. Simple! However, Best Buy has chosen the "Dark Side."

Yes and like you had originally ordered the Gray and kinda fiquired that was the hold up , it will be cased anyway so color really doesn't matter.
BBB will get you the desired results you just half to go thru the process.

Hopefully you be surprised and the N8 will ship.
My Billing corrected itself after no one could provide a answer.
I'm not sure yet we're it shipped from I'm in So Ca.

 

[anon(26204)]

This is the way orders are processed:

When you place a order online, (depending on availability of the item and the shipping method) the order gets sent to a BB Store or the B.B. warehouse.

The order status normally changes to processed when the item has been picked and scan etc. However, in the case of a Phone, when the status is “processing” the phone has picked and it is going Through the activation process with the carrier. If during the activation process errors pop up, then that when u get the email to call BB.

As for in-store orders and once Samsung gives us the “okay” to release them, the order status will change to “processing” when the store actually scans your phone in and right after that the status will change to “Ready to pickup” You can just come in and complete the checkout process and out u go. No activation at all.

If the item or phone is not in stock for either type of order, it “normally” will not go past processed.

 

[Martog]

Got my Unlocked Black Note 8 today from BB finally, I mentioned earlier my Nexus 6P went BLOD on Saturday night so this couldn't come sooner. Though on the flip side I have Nexus Protect on my 6P and Google is sending a Pixel XL 128GB as a replacement device, that'll flip for some nice change at least.

My rewards is still under review since 12:56PM so not sure what's taking it so long, hopefully will see movement on that very soon.

 

[Ca_lvn]

Got my Unlocked Black Note 8 today from BB finally, I mentioned earlier my Nexus 6P went BLOD on Saturday night so this couldn't come sooner. Though on the flip side I have Nexus Protect on my 6P and Google is sending a Pixel XL 128GB as a replacement device, that'll flip for some nice change at least.

My rewards is still under review since 12:56PM so not sure what's taking it so long, hopefully will see movement on that very soon.

Congrats when did you order your unlocked? Tks

 

[Martog]

Midnight on 8/24, my friend who I think ordered it from VZW directly got hers like Wednesday of last week, I wish mine had come last week so I could have used smart switch, I didn't realize Carbonite SMS Backup hadn't successfully since Aug 30th and lost 10 days of text messages.

 

[default_generic_android]

My AT&T Note 8 was delivered today! Still setting everything up, but I love it so far.

 

[TechWhore]

Got mine today loving it! Had to call vzw for activation but so far so good.

 

[jadedangel143]

Replacement note 8 came today and shocking more inconsistancies. Was in envelope and mom had to sign with ups guy for delivery. Touch screen works but i can't restore from my old phone on my google account and despite being on phone with sprint for over an hour getting number switched to sim that came with phone. I now can't get calls. i want this phone but it is becoming headach inducing. Oh, and i need to still return orig. Busted one.

 

[Katrina White1]

Replacement note 8 came today and shocking more inconsistancies. Was in envelope and mom had to sign with ups guy for delivery. Touch screen works but i can't restore from my old phone on my google account and despite being on phone with sprint for over an hour getting number switched to sim that came with phone. I now can't get calls. i want this phone but it is becoming headach inducing. Oh, and i need to still return orig. Busted one.

Well that's disappointing! I've seen more than a few issues. Light bleed, inconsistent headphone jack, missing apps...

 

[Saide33]

Orchid Grey is definitely on backorder in my area. My order has been processing for over a week and the expected ship date is 9/29 while the midnight black versions have an expected delivery date of 9/18.

 

[captain_zer0]

Did any of you that preorder through Best Buy stores get a email confirmation to pick your phone up on Friday?

 

[cardude99]

Did any of you that preorder through Best Buy stores get a email confirmation to pick your phone up on Friday?

Nope still waiting on the email

 

[hepi]

Got my unlocked, midnight black, Note 8 today. Been setting it up to my liking since I got home from work. Sure is going to take some getting used to after using my Moto X Pure Edition for almost 2 years!

 

[MDandJD]

With the phone for 5 days and got an email from BB today that my phone has been shipped today???!!!! WTF?

 

[David808Arias]

Did any of you that preorder through Best Buy stores get a email confirmation to pick your phone up on Friday?

They called me yesterday to make an appointment for Friday. My store is opening early, 8am. That's the time I made my reservation for.

 

[captain_zer0]

I hope they call me soon, or at least send a email confirmation that my phone is ready to pick up.

 

[David808Arias]

I hope they call me soon, or at least send a email confirmation that my phone is ready to pick up.

Yes, I hope they call/email you soon. I'm sure ALL of us whom pre-ordered for in-store p/u are getting antsy like me.

 

[anon(1733)]

No, I did not. Walked in and someone met me at the door. Told them what I wanted to do and they asked for my cell number and photo ID. From there they pulled up my account and saw my s6 was deactivated, my N8 was activated. Then the assistant did a quick look over of my s6 and noted it looked in great condition. (I had a case and screen protector on from day 1 and had basically no blemishes). From there he printed out a receipt and asked if I needed any accessories for the new phone. I told him I was taking care of. From there he told me that I also qualify for $100 off the gear watch and he gave me a quick look of their display watches.

I may actually bite on that deal so he told me he would shoot me a text near my promotion deadline, which he said was 2 weeks from my N8 purchase. Those watches are nice. I'd be curious of any reviews if anyone wants to pitch in to help me in my decision!

I picked up the gear s3 from AT&T since I got a 300 promo credit. Loving it. I didn't get 3g service yet as I won't have a use for it but the watch is nice. I had a apple watch also and the gear is easier to navigate. Love getting my notifications on my wrist especially when I'm busy. Saves me from pulling my phone out every time.