Sunday, July 1 Launch (take 2)

[insane42]

HAPPY LAUNCH DAY!!!! GET YOUR GSIII ON!!

So as we anticipate Sprint's (2nd) launch of the GS III, has anyone successfully had a local brick and mortar store confirm definitively that they will have stock and be selling the devices on Sunday?

I would imagine stores won't be getting any deliveries on the 1st, so that means their stock has to arrive at the latest Friday. That means if the store employees are cooperative (coercable), some of us may be able to get one on Friday or Saturday (assuming they have them).

I'm still getting WILDLY different answers from local stores and Best Buys. Some tell me it's delayed still. Some tell me "supposedly" the 1st, but won't commit to being sure, and others tell me July 11th!!

Anyone get any real information out of these guys? I can't believe "in this day and age" communication is so horrible about this stuff.

I'm so done waiting (I know, I know, cry me a river...).

Anyone getting any good info?

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Responses so far:
**NOTE** Sounds like stores are getting them, but are refusing to sell early.

• Northwest Washington mall kiosk - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks Ngmasterj)
• San Antonio Texas store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks Scotlac)
• Philadelphia store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks HOLLYWOODANT215)
• Seattle Washington store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks Rockser2g)
• Seattle Washing (Renton area) - DELAYED STOCK for Tuesday (thanks tippythtsme)
• Chandler Arizona (54th St. store) - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday
• New York City store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks GrooveRite)
• Newport Delaway 3rd party store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks He123321)
• Humacao Puerto Rico store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks johnnyr666)
• Rockwall Texas store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks DAS)
• Georgia area store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday 16GB only (thanks smooches680)
• San Francisco California store on Mission (Yerba Buena) - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday both 16GB and 32GB (thanks dhduvall)
• Miami Florida store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday 16GB only right now; $50 GC purchase req'd for waitlist (thanks Dazo)
• Chandler Arizona Chandler Mall Best Buy - DELAYED STOCK for Monday/Tuesday
• Gilbert Arizona San Tan Best Buy - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday 16GB white only (2 or 3)
• Gilbert Arizona Crossroads store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday 16GB only
• South Bend Indiana store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday (thanks bhsvault)
• Paramus New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall Radio Shack - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday and selling today (thanks mc_gusto)
• Manteca California stoare - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday 16GB only (thanks GUARDiAN921)
• Indianapolis Indiana store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday more white than blue (thanks neosmndrew)
• Yonkers New York store - CONFIRMED STOCK for Sunday 16GB only (thanks sndplace)

Well, I hope everyone got their shiny new phone today, and if not hopefully tomorrow! I'm lovin' it so far!!

Happy mobil-ing (is that even a word??)!!!!

 

[HOLLYWOODANT215]

Store around my way confirmed it

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[insane42]

Store around my way confirmed it

Cool. May I ask where "your way" is? Would they not let you purchase in advance?

 

[Ngmasterj]

Store at my nearest mall confirmed they received their shipment today. Despite my begging, there was no way they could sell me one early and told me to wait until July 1st.

 

[insane42]

Store at my nearest mall confirmed they received their shipment today. Despite my begging, there was no way they could sell me one early and told me to wait until July 1st.

That's a really good sign though, thank you! May I ask what region you're in?

 

[Ngmasterj]

That's a really good sign though, thank you! May I ask what region you're in?

Northwest Washington. They're a pretty small kiosk in the mall so that should say something too that they've received a confident amount of GS3's in stock.

 

[Scotlac]

My local Sprint store in San Antonio, TX assured me they will be launching on Sunday.

 

[GrooveRite]

I play softball every Sunday mornings from 7:45am to 12/1pm. I may have to miss this Sundays games since we usually finish at around 12ish. I have a feeling there is going to be long lines in the morning for this phone!

 

[insane42]

I play softball every Sunday mornings from 7:45am to 12/1pm. I may have to miss this Sundays games since we usually finish at around 12ish. I have a feeling there is going to be long lines in the morning for this phone!

I've been wondering if that's going to be the case. I'm starting to think my chances of getting my hands on one are slim. :-\

 

[Rockser2g#AC]

My store in Seattle WA got them yesterday, and let me play with one, but would not sell me one. I thought about making a scene and trying to get them to sell me one, but decided it would be more tactful to patiently wait.

 

[Clocks]

I was hoping to grab the phone today, but everyone I've called said they haven't gotten any. I may have to stop in a best buy to see. But I've been without a cell phone all week, and probably can't go to a sprint store until monday evening. Would be bummed if I got there monday and everyone was sold out!

 

[Dazo]

Was wondering if anybody has asked the stores with confirmed inventory if any 32GB had come in, or if it's only 16GB.

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[insane42]

Was wondering if anybody has asked the stores with confirmed inventory if any 32GB had come in, or if it's only 16GB.

Good question!

 

[HOLLYWOODANT215]

philadelphia

 

[Scotlac]

Was wondering if anybody has asked the stores with confirmed inventory if any 32GB had come in, or if it's only 16GB.

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I saw a post somewhere where someone stated that they had. Of course, this is second hand information and flies in the face of everything that we've heard officially from Sprint.

I'm crossing my fingers though!

In all honesty I would be perfectly fine with 16GB but if I can get 32 for just another 50 bucks then why not!

 

[tippythtsme]

My store in Seattle WA got them yesterday, and let me play with one, but would not sell me one. I thought about making a scene and trying to get them to sell me one, but decided it would be more tactful to patiently wait.

Would you be willing to tell me the exact store in Seattle?? I probably won't make it but it would be helpful to know. I contact one further South (Renton area) and they stated they would not be getting any until Tuesday.

 

[GrooveRite]

I just called my local Sprint store and she ASSURED me that I will get my 32gb blue this Sunday. She told me that they have a LARGE shipment of them. I told her her my fear is that when I show up to the store at 12pm, that they will be sold out. She said she doubts that, lol! I told her, I hope you're right!! or else IMMA KILL YOU!!!! hahaha j/k I didn't say that but she could tell by my tone that I wasn't playin, ya herd!!! lol

 

[GrooveRite]

So I just called my other local Sprint store and he told me that they are DEF NOT carrying the 32gb. They only have 16gb in both colors available come July 1st. He suggested that I just order it online. Let the games begin!! lol

 

[insane42]

I just called my local Sprint store and she ASSURED me that I will get my 32gb blue this Sunday. She told me that they have a LARGE shipment of them. I told her her my fear is that when I show up to the store at 12pm, that they will be sold out. She said she doubts that, lol! I told her, I hope you're right!! or else IMMA KILL YOU!!!! hahaha j/k I didn't say that but she could tell by my tone that I wasn't playin, ya herd!!! lol

Hi GrooveRite, what state/city are you in where you called? Trying to keep compiled info in the 1st post.

 

[GrooveRite]

Hi GrooveRite, what state/city are you in where you called? Trying to keep compiled info in the 1st post.

NYC