The Officially Official Verizon Rep "Source" Thread

[nemov]

The lady on the phone said she heard on blogs that it would be the end of the week. Then she said she had someone "important" in the store. She put me on hold for about 5 minutes, came back and said that they told them it world be released sometime between now and Dec. 22nd.

The "somebody important" was Larry Bird. It had nothing to do with your question. She just wanted to get his autograph.

 

[illmatic13]

2 out of the 3 stores that I called said they heard and believe it will be released on Thursday 12/8 in stores, but they did not have any concrete info about it. No word on any pre-order date, but who knows they could just be reading these forums for the rumored release date for all we know lol

 

[thedeceiver]

2 out of the 3 stores that I called said they heard and believe it will be released on Thursday 12/8 in stores, but they did not have any concrete info about it. No word on any pre-order date, but who knows they could just be reading these forums for the rumored release date for all we know lol

Yup... they read about stuff on the Internet and pass that out as info. We'll know release of the phone is imminent when the Call Center stuff gets leaked that announces the phone will be available in what channels.

 

[praytorain]

The "somebody important" was Larry Bird. It had nothing to do with your question. She just wanted to get his autograph.

LOL, could have been Peyton Manning also, he doesn't have much to do these days. He might want the Galaxy Nexus so he can beam plays to the Colts 4th string QB.

 

[Last Ride]

Take this for what it's worth, but a third party retailer I frequent said they were getting GNex Friday. I've been hounding him for over a month, and he's fairly knowledgeable. Bottom line, I don't think he'd just be throwing that date out, and they usually get new phones the days after corporate stores. It's looking like the 8th, but YMMV....

 

[Premium1]

I just called one of the local stores near me and asked and they said they weren't 100% sure but expected them friday. FWIW usually they are the first to say they have no info so for them to say that right away means something.

 

[reflekt2099]

According to @britishturbo on Twitter:

"Galaxy Nexus launch pushed back to 12/15."

"Trying to get more confirmation on 12/15 but that is what i just got told."

"The reseller that was being told 12/8 for nexus is now hearing 12/15. Just reporting what i hear. But this is the last date Ill say."

"Decided I'm going to stop giving out info that i get because some people don't want to hear it and insist on talking s###. Enjoy."

take it for what it's worth and don't shoot the messenger

I personally don't think Verizon would be shipping g-nex product to stores if the product wasn't ready to be sold/released. but who knows. we'll see what happens.

Also, before I found this twitter info out, early in the day today I called a Verizon store to ask a question about my account and then added a question about the g-nex release date, and the employee stated the latest info they received was that it would be released "next thursday", which happens to be 12/15.

 

[greydarrah]

Bummer.

 

[Premium1]

According to @britishturbo on Twitter:

"Galaxy Nexus launch pushed back to 12/15."

"Trying to get more confirmation on 12/15 but that is what i just got told."

"The reseller that was being told 12/8 for nexus is now hearing 12/15. Just reporting what i hear. But this is the last date Ill say."

"Decided I'm going to stop giving out info that i get because some people don't want to hear it and insist on talking s###. Enjoy."

take it for what it's worth and don't shoot the messenger

I personally don't think Verizon would be shipping g-nex product to stores if the product wasn't ready to be sold/released. but who knows. we'll see what happens.

Also, before I found this twitter info out, early in the day today I called a Verizon store to ask a question about my account and then added a question about the g-nex release date, and the employee stated the latest info they received was that it would be released "next thursday", which happens to be 12/15.

Also remember that his source is a reseller so for them it very well may be a week later.

 

[ManBearPig618]

Also remember that his source is a reseller so for them it very well may be a week later.

Worst scenario - we get to see P3 eat his Nexus.

 

[Joe the Insider]

December 11th is the day.

Samsung rep came in today and said it will be released on the 11th. I can't say much more and some of you know why.

 

[idkwhothatis123]

Your on crack. They aren't dropping a phone on a Sunday. Troll alert, delete the post.

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[Joe the Insider]

Your on crack. They aren't dropping a phone on a Sunday. Troll alert, delete the post.

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Im not a troll and people here who were involved with the bionic know that the info i gave was correct. The only thing he didnt say is that if it would go online on sunday and then be released in stores that week. i will know 100% wednesday. If you need more info, pm me.

 

[Premium1]

Your on crack. They aren't dropping a phone on a Sunday. Troll alert, delete the post.

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he is just saying that because there was a leaked bb screen shot that said that. It means nothing that you had info on the bionic. Moto and samsung are 2 different manufacturers and a lot more was leaked about the bionic than the nexus. Not to mention this is a nexus not some bug ridden, device they had to redraw 3 times to just get it to function(even though it doesn't do that too well)

 

[legendarydog]

It would make sense for best buy to release the phone on Sunday, since that is when their weekly ads are released. But I am crossing my fingers that the device launches at corporate stores on Thursday or Friday, before it is released to indirect retailers.

 

[bworley50]

It will be the following Sunday. 18th.

 

[jephanie]

Re: December 11th is the day.

Samsung rep came in today and said it will be released on the 11th. I can't say much more and some of you know why.

Isn't this VZW's decision and not Samsung's? And besides, I've had three different VZW corp store reps (including one manager) tell me "end of this week."

 

[Premium1]

It would make sense for best buy to release the phone on Sunday, since that is when their weekly ads are released. But I am crossing my fingers that the device launches at corporate stores on Thursday or Friday, before it is released to indirect retailers.

Except they have the buyers guide out and it still said nexus prime, so that shows how much faith you should put in bb lol.

 

[k6tcher]

Not trolling... just sharing:

My cousin works at a VzW store in TN. He said they are expecting shipments to arrive tomorrow after 2 pm. He said he gets to take one home for a few days to learn all about it. He then has to hold a training for the other store employees on next Monday. I asked him if that means it will be released AFTER the weekend and he said he didn't know but his manager said for him to be the one to place the posters and displays up early Sunday morning before his training presentation the next day.

Did say it will indeed be $299. (Which I am pissed about) Said there will be a promotion at launch... but probably a few days later and only on accessories. Hinted at bundled accessories at cheaper than normal prices.

Nothing really new... just sharing.

 

[Premium1]

Not trolling... just sharing:

My cousin works at a VzW store in TN. He said they are expecting shipments to arrive tomorrow after 2 pm. He said he gets to take one home for a few days to learn all about it. He then has to hold a training for the other store employees on next Monday. I asked him if that means it will be released AFTER the weekend and he said he didn't know but his manager said for him to be the one to place the posters and displays up early Sunday morning before his training presentation the next day.

Did say it will indeed be $299. (Which I am pissed about) Said there will be a promotion at launch... but probably a few days later and only on accessories. Hinted at bundled accessories at cheaper than normal prices.

Nothing really new... just sharing.

I hope they do offer a promo on accessories since vzw prices are crazy on accessories. That may make me buy from verizon rather than amazon.