The Officially Official Verizon Rep "Source" Thread

[Qazme]

Re: In Stock but Not Selling!

I was thinking about this the other day. I know Verizon sells phones at a loss, and I was thinking that it must be a big loss overall every time a phone is released. (Made up over time of course). With all the phones being released recently, that's a whole lot of loss in a short time period. Maybe they want to push new phones to the next quarter or something to even it out a bit more. Sorry...my tin-foil hat is a little tight this morning.

Not sure if I would say it's tinfoil territory or not. However their quarter's don't run like us. Ours end in December there's doesn't. Their fiscal year starts in October and ends in December. So with it being early in the fiscal year for them I don't think they would be making a move like that now. Another thing to think about as well, they sell them at a loss at our price, they are not paying $700+ for these phones. When you call someone like Samsung to buy a couple million devices a year they cut you a much better rate. At the most at the $299 price margin I would imagine they are breaking even.

I think the reasons they have delayed it are due to problems they have found either on their network, or how they want their lineup to roll out. Generally I would want my #1 device to release before the New Year for the Christmas people but far behind Black Friday I don't release without much press on it.

I dunno, I think everyone will be happy once they release. Maybe they are trying to insure that it's a problem free launch all the way around to help convince Google to continue bringing Nexus phones to their network, especially on exclusive deals. It would sort of make up for the AT&T iPhone deal a few years back. I'm trying to stay positive about this if you couldn't tell.

 

[gnipeh]

Re: In Stock but Not Selling!

Not sure if I would say it's tinfoil territory or not. However their quarter's don't run like us. Ours end in December there's doesn't. Their fiscal year starts in October and ends in December. So with it being early in the fiscal year for them I don't think they would be making a move like that now. Another thing to think about as well, they sell them at a loss at our price, they are not paying $700+ for these phones. When you call someone like Samsung to buy a couple million devices a year they cut you a much better rate. At the most at the $299 price margin I would imagine they are breaking even.

I think the reasons they have delayed it are due to problems they have found either on their network, or how they want their lineup to roll out. Generally I would want my #1 device to release before the New Year for the Christmas people but far behind Black Friday I don't release without much press on it.

I dunno, I think everyone will be happy once they release. Maybe they are trying to insure that it's a problem free launch all the way around to help convince Google to continue bringing Nexus phones to their network, especially on exclusive deals. It would sort of make up for the AT&T iPhone deal a few years back. I'm trying to stay positive about this if you couldn't tell.

Do you mean September?

Anyway, I agree. The stock also depends on the "potential" of selling services, i.e. subscribers. It is like the "foot traffic" is a big aspect of selling a spot in a mall.

 

[Droid800]

I was thinking about this the other day. I know Verizon sells phones at a loss, and I was thinking that it must be a big loss overall every time a phone is released. (Made up over time of course). With all the phones being released recently, that's a whole lot of loss in a short time period. Maybe they want to push new phones to the next quarter or something to even it out a bit more. Do we actually now when Samsung gets paid? They could get a piece of action when the phone is actually sold instead of a large upfront sale to Verizon. Sorry...my tin-foil hat is a little tight this morning.

Depends on how the contract is written. Apple, for example, requires up front purchases. So if the carrier doesn't sell as much as they thought (it happened in china with an iPhone), apple still gets all its money and the carrier is stuck sitting on a lot of unsold inventory.


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[bwillyM5]

Take it for what it is worth, but I have been calling all the local corporate Verizon stores in my area on a regular basis since last week and all of the calls up until Sunday all I ever got was "There is no release date!" with a kinda rude tone. When I called on Sunday all the stores had changed to "That is going to released on the 15th". Interestingly not only did the answer change but also their tone. This time they were very pleasant and even seemed interested in the phone. So today I called the store nearest to me and setup an appointment to get one at 9am on Thursday when they open. We'll see what comes of it. I have my fingers crossed!

I also asked the rep today what accessories they had in stock and he said they had lots of cases, screen protectors, and car chargers but no docks of any kind. He said that they were hoping that they would receive some docks by Thursday. I forgot to ask specifically about extended batteries and battery chargers.

Here's hoping that the Nexus Christmas comes on Thursday!!

 

[panitsos]

just a thought but does anyone on here know anyone that might work for one of the tv networks? wouldnt verizon notify them when to start advertising these phones so the majority of the people know about the release? if we find someone he might know when they were given the go ahead to advertise the phones.

 

[guinnkevinr]

just a thought but does anyone on here know anyone that might work for one of the tv networks? wouldnt verizon notify them when to start advertising these phones so the majority of the people know about the release? if we find someone he might know when they were given the go ahead to advertise the phones.

I use to work for a media agency and most of the time networks will have 1 week notice to put something live but there were a lot of cases where they only need 1-2 days notice for situations like these when a product launch doesn't have a specific date ahead of time.

 

[panitsos]

I use to work for a media agency and most of the time networks will have 1 week notice to put something live but there were a lot of cases where they only need 1-2 days notice for situations like these when a product launch doesn't have a specific date ahead of time.

if thats the case then they should start advertising the phone tomorrow if the 15th is a go?

 

[Tee312]

if thats the case then they should start advertising the phone tomorrow if the 15th is a go?

No, not at all. They might not start advertisements until AFTER launch. Verizon really only advertises their DROID line, anyways.

 

[guinnkevinr]

if thats the case then they should start advertising the phone tomorrow if the 15th is a go?

Well I mean if they want to start advertizing on the day it's released, the networks will probably be notified tomorrow or Wednesday if it's going on sale on Thursday.

 

[panitsos]

well lets hope it happens this week!

 

[have24]

I just got off the phone with my local Best Buy and the lady there told me it was coming out Dec. 20th. I thought it was kind of odd because I have not heard this date anywhere else. She then tells me she had Googled about it earlier and seen Dec. 20 all over the internet. I Google it and don't see any mention of anything.

 

[gnipeh]

I just got off the phone with my local Best Buy and the lady there told me it was coming out Dec. 20th. I thought it was kind of odd because I have not heard this date anywhere else. She then tells me she had Googled about it earlier and seen Dec. 20 all over the internet. I Google it and don't see any mention of anything.

ha, you know you can trust her when she says she got her info from Googling

 

[JoeNM84]

Google has never given results with contradicting information on something.

 

[etkelley42]

Over the weekend I talked to good friends that work at Radio Shack and Best Buy in my town, and both of them said that they still haven't received any stock. Makes me thinks this area hasn't been delivered to, which is odd if the release date was really supposed to be Dec. 9th.

 

[GeneralTula]

Galaxy Nexus Play Time & Questions re: GSM Version

So here's the deal, I can't disclose any of the info about what store in what mall and what manager because I want my guy that hooks me up to keep his job, but he said as long as I don't take any pictures or mention his store or name he'd let me play with it and answer any questions he could. So here we go;

I went to BestBuy Mobile and they had the flier in the entrance with the GALAXY PRIME 4G LTE. I go to this same BBM all the time whenever I have a problem or need my Nexus S replaced so I know the manager and some of the other staff pretty well. When I walked in and asked him if I could see it at first he said "NO!" He told me the story of the BestBuy that sold a GNex before they were supposed to and now that guy might lose his job and he couldn't do it.

Needless to say I was kind of stumped and walked off to check out the 8.9" Tab (I just bought an iPad yesterday and I'm not 100% sure if it was the best idea, but my 4 year old can really learn a lot on the iPad and really knows how to use it.) So anyway, as I'm checking that out the manager comes up to me and said to follow him towards the back of the store where the building blocks are (it was empty back there.) He said he'd let me play with it and answer any questions he can but I cannot take any pictures whatsoever. I agreed and within about 30 seconds he walked out with a white box and when I opened it there was a NEXUS PRIME inside with a nice velvety red interior to the box. Now I say Nexus Prime because thats what BBM is calling it so thats what I'm going with.

My Nexus S is rooted and I'm running ICS so I didn't play with it that much but I will say that even for the LTE version to be thicker, this phone was THIN & LONG. It had a good amount of size against the Nexus S and actually seems to way a little bit less that my Nexus S.

So here's the really great part, I asked him about the GSM version, should I import overseas or should I wait? And if I wait, how long does he think it will be before they get the unlocked GSM version. He said he couldn't get a definite date to me but he's already received some info talking to some of his friends higher up the line of command and the GSM version will be sold unlocked and with no ties to any particular service provider. He wasn't sure if they will offer discounts like T-MO did Nov 2010 but he said it's best to wait and either trade in my Nexus S or sell it and purchase the phone with the black tie insurance.

After holding that phone and playing with it I have to say that it's every bit amazing I thought it would be. Much bigger actually...but still very comfortable to hold and man, the colors were vivid. I thought the Kernel I was using on my rooted Nexus S made my screen look good, but that screen is RIDICULOUS.

So for those of us with T-MO or AT&T wanting this phone, just be patient, its coming. The problem is that the GSM version can't be released until the CDMA version is released first. After that...NEXUS PRIME'S FOR US ALL!!!!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate.

Best regards,

Jon Tula

 

[Premium1]

Re: Galaxy Nexus Play Time & Questions re: GSM Version

galaxy nexus* not nexus prime

 

[Juststef]

galaxy nexus* not nexus prime

Don't hate.

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[Premium1]

Re: Galaxy Nexus Play Time & Questions re: GSM Version

Don't hate.

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Hate on what? It was already reported by best buy the prime name was a misprint. I have the buyers guide that says nexus prime. Nobody is "hating" just being honest.

 

[ultravisitor]

Re: Galaxy Nexus Play Time & Questions re: GSM Version

So here's the deal, I can't disclose any of the info about what store in what mall and what manager because I want my guy that hooks me up to keep his job, but he said as long as I don't take any pictures or mention his store or name he'd let me play with it and answer any questions he could.

So you didn't ask if he had heard anything about a new launch date?

 

[Juststef]

Hate on what? It was already reported by best buy the prime name was a misprint. I have the buyers guide that says nexus prime. Nobody is "hating" just being honest.

I was just poking light fun. We all know what he's referring too.

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