Google Pixel XL - Preorder /order/shipping thread

[epalma07]

So an update to my earlier post. My QB 32GB XL ordered on 11/4 from the Google Store was shipped on 11/17. Due to the holidays, it was scheduled to come in today (Los Angeles area). I called FedEx all week checking where it was. Apparently it was driven on a truck all the way from their warehouse in Illinois to LA, which would explain why it wasn't being scanned all week. It got to my local FedEx on Thanksgiving morning. Due to them being so busy, they couldn't deliver it today. They moved the delivery date to Monday which disappointed me. However they gave me the option of picking it up tomorrow instead!

I'm a bit worried though. I originally wanted to have it held at my local FedEx for me to pick up in the first place. I planned on being out today until the evening, so I wanted to play it safe and not let it sit on my porch potentially all day. Earlier this week, I called FedEx and then Google to set this up, and a customer support agent from Google told me it couldn't be done. They told me that I couldn't have my package held because a mystery third-party had the sole authority to let it be held at a FedEx location. No one knows who they are or how to contact them, so I was at a dead end to get this authorization. I'm not sure the local FedEx knows about this bureaucratic mumbo jumbo, so I'm afraid I'm gonna run into even MORE problems trying to pick my phone up tomorrow. **knock on wood**

Moral of the story? If you can't wait, pay for the expedited shipping. I thought I'd save a couple bucks, but now I wish I paid a little bit extra to get it before the holiday. So to all those who'd wish to avoid a potential headache, take my advice. Who knows? Maybe you already have and I'm the fool in this situation...

 

[bigpapa7272]

Well fi store had black 128 xl instock, early this morning and it says leaves warehouse by Monday. so I found a buyer for my silver xl and got the black! I'm cancelling the Verizon order and returning the regular pixel I ordered on the additional line,. Yes I might have lost a few bucks between shipping etc but I got what I really wanted which is a 128 GB black xl paid for overnight shipping will have Tuesday or Wednesday at latest.

Can't wait to have my black xl 128 and not have to worry about vzw and their lies about when they are getting stock and no monthly phone payment

 

[Pinhead117]

You did good!

 

[anon(9227267)]

Well fi store had black 128 xl instock, early this morning and it says leaves warehouse by Monday. so I found a buyer for my silver xl and got the black! I'm cancelling the Verizon order and returning the regular pixel I ordered on the additional line,. Yes I might have lost a few bucks between shipping etc but I got what I really wanted which is a 128 GB black xl paid for overnight shipping will have Tuesday or Wednesday at latest.

Can't wait to have my black xl 128 and not have to worry about vzw and their lies about when they are getting stock and no monthly phone payment

This is all that really matters.

ETA - ordered a Pixel from Google store this AM, will port VZW number to it and end up with the phone I want on the network I want -

 

[bigpapa7272]

Yes it just took some dumb luck, and I sold my silver xl for retail price plus shipping within a half hour!

This is first time I've ever had a preorder at Verizon severely delayed like this,. Usually they deliver on date promised,

Also learned with Google store if you don't succeed keep checking, both fi store and Google play store, don't use the wait list options.

Only thing I need to figure out now is insurance,. Worth Ave group is not bad with deductible etc but they only pay one a week and you have to buy a new one on your own once you get the check.

Gotta look at options for insurance

 

[jhnstn00]

Verizon's lackadaisical attitude on this is really annoying. They act as if they have know clue on any of this. Why are they not leaning on Google to provide feedback.

There must be a contract in place that Verizon signed that allows google to first meet their own demands before supplying to Verizon. If that's the case, Verizon must have gotten the phones at a reduced cost. Carrier exclusivity, cheaper phones, Verizon does marketing, Google gets to look good by supplying their product before Verizon does. They are in bed together. It's a combination of those at fault. Last year, Google and Fi were shipping phones better than Huawei.com even though they made the phone. Google wins in looking better to the consumer that's buying than Verizon, but Google fails when it comes to providing enough hardware for the demand. Verizon needs to throw Google under the bus but won't because of aforementioned business agreement/contract.
Verizon 128GB Black
Ordered 10/19
Shipping 12/26

 

[bigpapa7272]

Update: orderedy black 128 from Fi store at 256am est this morning at 936am I got shipping email that's pretty damn good turn around if you ask me

 

[recDNA]

Update: orderedy black 128 from Fi store at 256am est this morning at 936am I got shipping email that's pretty damn good turn around if you ask me

Only if phone is in your hand tomorrow

 

[bigpapa7272]

Only if phone is in your hand tomorrow

Well it's coming standard overnight and I'm having it delivered to work so I don't have to play the game with FedEx guy. Estimated delivery is November 28 and it's scheduled for weekend pickup FedEx says delivery Monday by 430pm!!!

 

[recDNA]

Perfect

 

[Pinhead117]

Keep checking the Google Store. You'll probably get one from them before your Verizon order arrives.

 

[bigpapa7272]

There must be a contract in place that Verizon signed that allows google to first meet their own demands before supplying to Verizon. If that's the case, Verizon must have gotten the phones at a reduced cost. Carrier exclusivity, cheaper phones, Verizon does marketing, Google gets to look good by supplying their product before Verizon does. They are in bed together. It's a combination of those at fault. Last year, Google and Fi were shipping phones better than Huawei.com even though they made the phone. Google wins in looking better to the consumer that's buying than Verizon, but Google fails when it comes to providing enough hardware for the demand. Verizon needs to throw Google under the bus but won't because of aforementioned business agreement/contract.
Verizon 128GB Black
Ordered 10/19
Shipping 12/26

If you have the cash order from fi

 

[anon(257429)]

Has anyone noticed that if you check the order on Verizon. It nows says 12/01/2016 for the silver 128 shipped date. Previously, it said 12/26 and/or 1/06.

 

[booked]

Has anyone noticed that if you check the order on Verizon. It nows says 12/01/2016 for the silver 128 shipped date. Previously, it said 12/26 and/or 1/06.

Are you looking at the regular pixel or the xl?

 

[4truegrit]

Has anyone noticed that if you check the order on Verizon. It nows says 12/01/2016 for the silver 128 shipped date. Previously, it said 12/26 and/or 1/06.

I was going to say maybe that means those of us that ordered mid oct. for shipments shortly thereafter ...then delayed and they sent out the email saying new ship date of 12-2, Will start seeing ours ship?...but I look on their website just now and I still see 1-6 shipments on the Black and silver 128's?

 

[bigpapa7272]

Are you looking at the regular pixel or the xl?

Xl still shows 1/06, and even if it did say that for the xl and based on what a lot of the vzw preorders have experienced, I still wouldn't believe it even if my **** turned purple and smelled like rainbow sherbet

 

[4truegrit]

I would've give up along time ago and ordered from Google but the only reason I hung in there this long is because I am ordering through Verizon on a subsidized deal. At this point I am going to just say heck with it ..maybe somebody gets there's earlier because I canceled..anybody know how long it takes for Verizon to restore my upgrade if I cancel today.? Would like to take advantage of the deals they have going on right now for a different phone. I think they all end and after today?

 

[bigpapa7272]

I would've give up along time ago and ordered from Google but the only reason I hung in there this long is because I am ordering through Verizon on a subsidized deal. At this point I am going to just say heck with it ..maybe somebody gets there's earlier because I canceled..anybody know how long it takes for Verizon to restore my upgrade if I cancel today.? Would like to take advantage of the deals they have going on right now for a different phone. I think they all end and after today?

I said the heck with it as well. Go to the fi store black 128gb still instock and ships next next day

 

[Pinhead117]

Well, since the Google Store had a huge amount of Pixel XL Silver in stock back on Nov. 21-23, maybe they shipped some to Verizon. I can't check on my order status from Verizon Wireless because I cancelled my order when they changed my 10/20 order from shipping on 11/18 to 12/26. Fortunately, I received my Pixel XL from the Google Store unlocked. I'm glad I got that version instead of the locked Verizon.

 

[srampone]

So tired of waiting for my pixel xl 128gb from Verizon. I see in stock they have a regular pixel 128 QB...almost ready to cancel my XL and pull the trigger on that, but I worry I may regret losing the bigger screen. Has anyone here done that and still happy with the smaller phone?