BestBuy: Galaxy Note 9 Pre-Order Thread

[EK33]

Long time lurker, first time poster . Been waiting impatiently like everyone else, but finally received an update from BB today so wanted to pass it along. Here's my specifics:

Preorder date: 8/10 @ 9:30am PT
Preorder type: Online for Home Delivery
Original shipping date estimate: on or before 8/31
Carrier: Verizon
Model: Blue 512gb

My order had been listed as "In Progress" one the website since 8/10, but this morning changed to "Preparing", and my "cancel order" button has been greyed out. Under the plan information on my order, it says "Mobile Plan Activated", and I received a Mobile Service agreement from BB via email.

No tracking showing yet on the website, but when I called the automated best buy line, it gives me a UPS tracking number. However, the tracking number isn't yet registering on the UPS site.

Anyways, seems to be good news as I was preparing myself for a long delay. I'll update when it actually ships. Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone else!

 

[EK33]

Another tidbit of info - Out of my own paranoia of not getting the phone in time to claim my freebie headphones through Samsung (stated promo end date is 9/13 on Samsungs website), I called Samsung Promotions and inquired a couple days ago. They let me know that they will definitely still honor the promo after the end date, but you will need to call and they will do a manual registration, as it will disappear from the ShopSamsung app after the 13th.

They took my info and gave me a ticket number. May not be a bad idea to call and open a ticket for those who preordered late, or are just paranoid like me.

 

[Dracolan]

Finally got mine yesterday after another 1 day delay in shipping. The box came all beat up but the phone is in perfect condition. Thank you for the plastic air filled packaging.

 

[Jack Gomez1]

phone has shipped! should be here tomorrow. hallelujah

 

[fernandez21]

I did my preorder instore for the 512gb at&t, still no ETA. Luckily thanks to the BOGO I'm using a 128gb for now.

 

[rushmore]

I gave up and got an unlocked purple 512 at BB. Kept my preorder active for giggles, just to see how long for Verizon to ship to Best Buy. My order was on 8/14. Verizon themselves still have not shipped many 512s for their own preorders. Makes me think could be a while....

Got $450 as trade in for my S8 for unlocked N9 promo deal. Seems a better overall deal, since would be only $50 more trading my S9+. Now can keep the 9+ as backup, rather than the S8.

The headphones do not bother me and that presumes my preorder even gets to BB in time to get them. They only have 102K, per the small print.

BTW, one of my favorite artists is Prince, so calling the color, Prince Purple.

 

[KillerQ]

I gave up and got an unlocked purple 512 at BB. Kept my preorder active for giggles, just to see how long for Verizon to ship to Best Buy. My order was on 8/14. Verizon themselves still have not shipped many 512s for their own preorders. Makes me think could be a while....

Got $450 as trade in for my S8 for unlocked N9 promo deal. Seems a better overall deal, since would be only $50 more trading my S9+. Now can keep the 9+ as backup, rather than the S8.

The headphones do not bother me and that presumes my preorder even gets to BB in time to get them. They only have 102K, per the small.

BTW, one of my favorite artists is Prince, so calling the color, Prince Purple.

How did you order the new phone after launch and still qualify for the promo deal?

 

[KillerQ]

Mine has been "Preparing" since the 24th. It's basically a polite way of saying "backordered."

I called Best Buy Mobile about it. On their side they see it as "Preparing: Awaiting Inventory." Funny how they don't show the consumer that in the automated system.

That said, there may be other forms of "Preparing" so...hope your situation is different!

KillerQ
Same exact boat.... Except, now when I call, the automated system no longer sees my order. I have to call and they see it just fine.

 

[rushmore]

How did you order the new phone after launch and still qualify for the promo deal?

It’s an unlocked phone, so not part of other launch deals. No headphones with the unlocked, but keeping my S9+ and getting $450 for the S8 was better for me. I only used the S8 for Gear VR and can use the S9+ for that and a back up device.

Really liking this bloatless Note. Prince Purple is growing on me, since blends nicely with the black Samsung silicon case. Same case as on my S9+.

 

[EK33]

My Verizon blue 512 is officially shipped and is on a plane for CA for delivery tomorrow afternoon.

 

[KillerQ]

It’s an unlocked phone, so not part of other launch deals. No headphones with the unlocked, but keeping my S9+ and getting $450 for the S8 was better for me. I only used the S8 for Gear VR and can use the S9+ for that and a back up device.

Really liking this bloatless Note. Prince Purple is growing on me, since blends nicely with the black Samsung silicon case. Same case as on my S9+.

Nice. I'm pretty sure you still qualify for the headphones, though. Also, you lucked out that a purple 512 was even in stock, lol.

 

[Jack Gomez1]

This phone is amazing! Well worth the wait!

 

[Challenger513]

If it makes anyone feel better, I pre-ordered my unlocked Ocean Blue 512 GB on 8/16 from Best Buy in San Antonio, TX and received a phone call 15 minutes before closing that it arrived. I have an appointment at 10 AM tomorrow to pick it up.

All in all, from the point when I pre-ordered to when it showed up was only 15 days. Hopefully y’alls phones will come in shortly as well!

 

[KillerQ]

Good to know.... What did your order status say along the way?

 

[BillJr106]

So what's a guy gotta do to get an image of a preorder receipt so he can claim some goodies?

 

[Challenger513]

I was provided with an order number, but it never worked when I would look it up online. They DID call me last Friday 8/24 on the first day they were available, and told me that my phone had not yet arrived, but they would call when it showed up. So I was flying dark until they called me this evening. They held up their end and followed through with me, so I’m a happy camper. As long as everything goes smoothly in the morning, I’ll be extremely satisfied. If I find out any additional news or gossip regarding the delay of the blue 512 phones, I’ll be sure to fill y’all in.

 

[rushmore]

Nice. I'm pretty sure you still qualify for the headphones, though. Also, you lucked out that a purple 512 was even in stock, lol.

True. Yes on the headphones too. The offer showed up in Shop Samsung and is based on the IMEI of the device (hence the need to register on the Note 9).

 

[bleedingwickedly]

As promised by bb, my Verizon 512 blue shipped on the 31st. Preordered on the 10th.

 

[mactruck]

I received the mobile device agreement via email last night. My online status changed from "in progress" to "preparing." The plan changed to "mobile plan activated." No shipping info yet. 512gb blue vzw

I ordered the evening of 8/13.

 

[bleedingwickedly]

That’s what mine did the day before it shipped. UPS says I won’t receive it until Tuesday, but at least it’s on the way.