How much merit is in the rumor that the Note 4 price will drop 34% in the first 3 months?

[pantlesspenguin]

Here's what I'm talking about: Why Samsung Could Be Slashing Galaxy Note 4's Price After Three Months Just Like What Happened To Its Predecessor: Source : Trending News : Design & Trend

Will this come true? Is anyone considering holding off their Note 4 purchase? My next JUMP upgrade on T-Mo isn't until January anyway, so I have no choice but to wait. If this is indeed true, it'll be excellent news for me.

 

[clevin]

Lol, don't you love a article cites no number?

Its likely true, but that 33% is the 2-yr contract price, from 299 to 200.

It means nothing for t-mobile when there is no contract, and the real price drop is merely 100/800, far from 33%.

 

[Baby_Doc]

With pre-ordering and a $10 smart phone, you can now get close to a 30 percent discount off the list price. I am sure Samsung is still making money.

So it stands to reason more discounting will be forthcoming, particularly when in a couple of months there will be more IPhone 6 plus phones available to compete with the Note 4. You may think when it comes to features, there is no competition for the N4, but there are a lot of people who don't need the N4 features and would rather buy the easier to use 6 plus, unless the price of the N4 was super attractive. Yes, I would expect the price of the N4 will need to drop.

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[pantlesspenguin]

Lol, don't you love a article cites no number?

Its likely true, but that 33% is the 2-yr contract price, from 299 to 200.

It means nothing for t-mobile when there is no contract, and the real price drop is merely 100/800, far from 33%.

Oh damn. I didn't even consider it just meant subsidized price and not full retail .

 

[ReggieTee]

The resale value held pretty well on Note 3.

 

[FBA]

I paid 700 CDN for mine last November. I am being offered 350...can't get a penny more.

 

[anon8126715]

The Note Edge will be coming out shortly after the Note 4's release, so I can see the price dropping some to allow the Edge to be given the same price as the Note 4's to drive more people to the Note 4 once they see that the Edge is a limited production item. I like the novelty of the Edge's side screen, but seems like it would be a little more cumbersome to hold.

 

[MannyZ28]

The Note Edge will be coming out shortly after the Note 4's release, so I can see the price dropping some to allow the Edge to be given the same price as the Note 4's to drive more people to the Note 4 once they see that the Edge is a limited production item. I like the novelty of the Edge's side screen, but seems like it would be a little more cumbersome to hold.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Hands-on - YouTube

From what I read, the Edge will be available in very limited markets. I think the reports that all the major carriers will have both the Note 4 and the Edge to pick from where pre mature, it's not going to have a big release like the Note 4 will so therefore I doubt it will impact the price of the Note 4 in any way.

 

[Willn]

The Note Edge will be coming out shortly after the Note 4's release, so I can see the price dropping some to allow the Edge to be given the same price as the Note 4's to drive more people to the Note 4 once they see that the Edge is a limited production item. I like the novelty of the Edge's side screen, but seems like it would be a little more cumbersome to hold.

I've heard a speculated price of 399 on contract for the edge, so predictors are saying it will cost more than N4 not that N4 price will drop.
The N3 held its original full price for the whole year until N4 was announced.

 

[rushmore]

From what I read, the Edge will be available in very limited markets. I think the reports that all the major carriers will have both the Note 4 and the Edge to pick from where pre mature, it's not going to have a big release like the Note 4 will so therefore I doubt it will impact the price of the Note 4 in any way.

100% this. Samsungs president stated last week the Edge is a concept device and not intended for consumer mass production. That is as clear and concise as the wording can be the Edge is not happening as far as retail. It will likely require a proprietary UI and apps for the bendy display, so no harm no foul for me.

 

[GrassyKnoll312]

About a month ago the upgrade price @ Sprint was still $350 for the Note 3. I doubt there will be any price drop for a year as long as the device continues to sell. At least at Sprint.

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[anon8126715]

I've heard a speculated price of 399 on contract for the edge, so predictors are saying it will cost more than N4 not that N4 price will drop.
The N3 held its original full price for the whole year until N4 was announced.

I guess that would be part of it, are we discussing full price or 2 year contract price. I was actually impressed with how much more I could get for my used Note 3 just a few months ago if I traded it in on a new device.

 

[Nakrohtap]

I have yet to see a phone hold their original price for a year constantly. I am sure you will be able to get the Note 4 on contract around Christmas time at $199. Best Buy and Verizon seem to temporarily lower subsidized pricing sporadically. Then, a week later it's back to the previous price point. I have seen Note 3's earlier this spring for $149 abd even $99. If you can hold out, it's always good to wait. Most times you pay a premium to have the top of the line phone out at the moment.

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[Baby_Doc]

The Note 3 held its value longer than I think the Note 4 will, because the Note 3 had no large IPhone competiting with it. On the other hand, the Note 4 will need to compete with the bigger, already popular IPhone 6 plus, once supplies become plentiful. (Right now, you can't get a 6 plus even if you want one, because there is no inventory)

After the first of the year when all of the holiday shopping is over and there is 6 plus and N4 inventory remaining, expect to see a big price drop in the N4.

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[mty msi]

I think we've already seen an unprecedented price drop of the N4 through the $200 trade in program. On contract at AT&T (and I think Verizon & Sprint) it's only $100. I highly doubt we'll see anything less expensive than that this Holiday season. I'm also certain the reason for the $200 is the iPhone up to $300 trade in program. Thanks Apple!!

 

[dpham00]

I picked up the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for $90 on sale on contract on release day directly from Verizon. Even today, it would cost me more than that to get a note 3 directly from Verizon.

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[hmmm]

I would imagine pretty much every phone that isn't an iPhone will drop in price after release. The guaranteed $200 trade in for the preorder more than makes up for it in my opinion.

 

[mty msi]

I picked up the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for $90 on sale on contract on release day directly from Verizon. Even today, it would cost me more than that to get a note 3 directly from Verizon.

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I'm still scratching my head over this one. Least expensive price I've ever seen for a N3 even today let alone the day they were released.

 

[reesh11]

This is probably just a fluke....

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[dpham00]

I'm still scratching my head over this one. Least expensive price I've ever seen for a N3 even today let alone the day they were released.

I posted a thread about it.


http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...zon-note-3-90-contract-store-pickup-ymmv.html

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