Estimated time of Price Drop?

[justnivek]

I know it's ridiculous to ask this before the phone is even available but I figured these pixel phones might have a pattern (lot of phones usually go on sale at the same time the last phone did)

I have a galaxy S8 and depending on if the Pixel 3 is small enough I might switch to it. But $800 for a phone to me is kinda on the high side (wish it was $650 because I could get around $400 for my S8 it's in basically mint condition factory unlocked)

I'm thinking MAYBE Christmas time it'll drop a hundred or so? what do you guys think?

 

[van_basten]

Well, Pixel 2 is still selling the same price as they were released a year ago. I would not bet on any price drop on P3.

 

[Matty]

Yeah, Google doesn't seem to lower their prices very often. To be honest, last years' Pixel 2 is already going for a great price considering all the extra benefits you get with it. Also, it's a really top notch (Lol) device that still performs really well. Wouldn't think twice about purchasing last year's Pixel 2.

 

[Ziich47]

Think we will see more carrier deals during the holidays. Like 100 credit to the play store or fi credit. They might bundle something in to make without a price drop

 

[ndonnine]

Well, Pixel 2 is still selling the same price as they were released a year ago. I would not bet on any price drop on P3.

They are actually $$130 cheaper now but it's taken a year.

 

[Copb]

Doesn't the Pixel 2 have some screen burn-in issues? Would the first Pixel be considered a better purchase, when compared to Pixel 2?

 

[movielover76]

your best bet for a price drop is if your a Verizon customer, the google store rarely discounts

 

[jimbo1mcm]

8:47 pm

 

[justnivek]

Thank you people for the replies. So far everyone agrees that Google never really drops the prices.

I'm just gonna have to sell my phone for whatever I could get and pony up the extra cash (only if the smaller pixel battery is good I'm not interested in the xl)

 

[Mike Dee]

Doesn't the Pixel 2 have some screen burn-in issues? Would the first Pixel be considered a better purchase, when compared to Pixel 2?

No issues that other OLEDs don't already have

 

[Copb]

Would you say the first Pixel or Pixel 2 is better for value if someone's not in a hurry to get the Pixel 3?

 

[Mike Dee]

Would you say the first Pixel or Pixel 2 is better for value if someone's not in a hurry to get the Pixel 3?

If I wasn't getting the 3xl I would get the 2xl not the 1 but the 2xl is only 200 dollars less than the 3xl

 

[lcs101]

I know last year Target had a great deal for Black Friday (and the following week). I think it was a $200 (or possibly a bit more) gift card, which for me is as good as cash.

 

[justnivek]

I know last year Target had a great deal for Black Friday (and the following week). I think it was a $200 (or possibly a bit more) gift card, which for me is as good as cash.

yeah I agree. target has pretty much everything I need I always shop there so it's basically $200 off. But I'm guessing that's for a Carrier Branded and not Unlocked?

 

[lcs101]

yeah I agree. target has pretty much everything I need I always shop there so it's basically $200 off. But I'm guessing that's for a Carrier Branded and not Unlocked?

Yeah, Verizon one. But since the GC was from Target, I believe you could have simply signed up with Verizon and canceled soon after and taken the phone to Fi (or other carrier). Obviously not the most convenient, but still gets you a good deal.

 

[Kingfroman]

Black Friday to end of Christmas you will most likely see 100 dollar Google store credit later in the summer probably about 100dollars off. Verizon normally does black Friday deals on it where you can get it for about 10 to 15 dollars a month but it's a 24 monthly credit so pretty much like a 2 year contract. I was able to get that deal and moved to TMobile who paid the rest off and let me keep the phone as well.

 

[ZMan1092]

How does one subscribe for future special offers from the Google Store like the one that gave the $50 credit for buying Pixel 3? I know I can't get that offer, but I'd like to be signed up for future ones.

 

[anon(10274434)]

How does one subscribe for future special offers from the Google Store like the one that gave the $50 credit for buying Pixel 3? I know I can't get that offer, but I'd like to be signed up for future ones.

Email preferences under Settings in your Google account

ETA:
^^I was wrong^^ - in your Google Store Account - Settings - Email Preferences - at least for me.

In my Fi account - Account Settings - Alerts - check "Get news, updates, and tips, by email".

 

[Mike Dee]

Email preferences under Settings in your Google account

I was told by Google that you use the opt in feature on the site but maybe they are connected or in the end the same results.

 

[Itsa_Me_Mario]

Doesn't the Pixel 2 have some screen burn-in issues? Would the first Pixel be considered a better purchase, when compared to Pixel 2?

lol no