Verizon: Galaxy Note 8 Pre-Order Thread

[drusum]

They'll probably cut off the S8 & S8+ eligibility during the release of the Note 8 too. In case anybody is thinking about getting that instead of the Note 8.

 

[recDNA]

I was hoping to get away with Note 3. LOL. They might give me 5 bucks.

 

[Mooncatt]

The more I think about it the less I'm liking this roll out on Verizon's part. It's smoke and mirrors. Makes you believe you're getting a good deal but in actuality you're paying more than you would if you had the annual upgrade. It's just a way to recover costs.

Ditto. If we're going to have to fork over $400+ to pay off a phone we didn't in the first place but were more or less forced into, then it's just adding insult to injury.

 

[drusum]

Ditto. If we're going to have to fork over $400+ to pay off a phone we didn't in the first place but were more or less forced into, then it's just adding insult to injury.

Not being eligible for an annual upgrade, I'm reconsidering on even getting the Note 8 and might just wait for the S9+. They were headed in the right direction by implementing that option but now removing it? Smh, this and now throttling video quality. Might have to leave VZW

 

[Mooncatt]

Smh, this and now throttling video quality. Might have to leave VZW

I'm a trucker, so I don't have many options because I need the best coverage. Not to mention my corporate discount also makes them one of the best priced stores services for me.

 

[drusum]

I'm a trucker, so I don't have many options because I need the best coverage. Not to mention my corporate discount also makes them one of the best priced stores services for me.

They definitely have the best service, but they're becoming ridiculously more greedy.

 

[skatergirl]

Here's the scoop on the Verizon 50% off including trade in. I knew there was a catch! If I trade in my Note 5, I receive the 50% off promo... HOWEVER, I NEED TO REMAIN WITH VERIZON FOR TWO YEARS IN ORDER TO RECOUP THE PROMO PRICE. In other words, it's a CONTRACT and I thought VZ was moving away from contracts! If I port out or pay off the phone prior to the two years, my balance is based on the $40.00 per month rather than the $20.00 per month. This promo is simply another way to lock folks into Verizon. If that's what you want, go for it.

Did you own a Note 7? If so, you can bypass Verizon and get what you want through Samsung.

 

[Almeuit]

Here's the scoop on the Verizon 50% off including trade in. I knew there was a catch! If I trade in my Note 5, I receive the 50% off promo... HOWEVER, I NEED TO REMAIN WITH VERIZON FOR TWO YEARS IN ORDER TO RECOUP THE PROMO PRICE. In other words, it's a CONTRACT and I thought VZ was moving away from contracts! If I port out or pay off the phone prior to the two years, my balance is based on the $40.00 per month rather than the $20.00 per month. This promo is simply another way to lock folks into Verizon. If that's what you want, go for it.

Welcome to carrier discounts . They used to offer it upfront and people abused it so now they offer discounts via bill credits to guarantee service.

 

[L0n3N1nja]

I'm not going to preorder. I'm going to go into a Verizon store on release day and pay off half of what I owe on my S8 and return it to Verizon and then get the Note 8.

My finances will thank me for doing that.

If you plan to get it on day one, you'd best preorder it. It doesn't cost you anything to preorder the phone, you are eligible for freebies, and if you don't there is a good chance they won't have any available on launch day to sell you.

 

[anon(5630457)]

If you plan to get it on day one, you'd best preorder it. It doesn't cost you anything to preorder the phone, you are eligible for freebies, and if you don't there is a good chance they won't have any available on launch day to sell you.

I preordered this morning through Best Buy just because it costs less plus the freebies. I am picking mine up in the store on September 15.

 

[SHIVA77]

I preordred a midnight black. But my Note Edge isn't on the rebate list.
So that totally sucks! Note 4 is though.

 

[Jewels81]

I preordred a midnight black. But my Note Edge isn't on the rebate list.
So that totally sucks! Note 4 is though.

I wonder if that is because the note edge was discontinued?

 

[jayp1306]

About the only perk of upgrading to the iphone 7 plus was being able to do the 50% upgrade option, which I asked when I purchased it if I was eligible for. I planned to keep the note 7 for 2 years, but knew once my hand was forced I would only be able to handle another year with the iphone. Phew! Signed the upgrade last night for 2 years at $40 a month. I may just buy it out though once tax season hits to have a bit of a money maker for next year or a sweet backup phone after the Note 9. Hopefully they don't do away with the eligibility to upgrade at 100% during the next year!

 

[Connert]

Ordered mine in black today. My business account still gets the two year upgrade price, $450. I'm also going to recycle three older phones (my current Note 5 and two Moto force). So by the end of the process it will cost me about $100.

 

[Teamjones]

Yea...it sucks you had to get a phone you didn't want. I just didn't get nothing and turned on my old Note 4 and now I'm sol unless I pay full price.

Wait....I don't see the Note 4 on there!!

 

[Mooncatt]

I just looked and my wife exchanged for the S7E Spot 15 last year, so looks like we're SOL unless Verizon will allow early upgrading without paying off the phone. Talk about a load of crock!

 

[Loflo]

Just ordered my in the store and got 240 off for trading in my Note 4 which was a pleasant surprise. I'll turn it in after I get the Note 8 since I'm still using it.

 

[SHIVA77]

I wonder if that is because the note edge was discontinued?

you know Note Edge is an experimental phone, which was made for the very tech savvy. it was also very expensive at the time. I think I paid 850 before tax, two and a half years ago.

That's why it didn't sell a lot. In fact I have yet to see anyone using Note Edge.

I would be sorry to let it go, but VZW offered me $100 for it and I am taking it. No need to hang on to it. Also I checked online the Note Edge is fetching only about 150 to 175 on eBay.

BTW, Note 4 is on VZW's list for 25% off of Note 8.

 

[Jewels81]

you know Note Edge is an experimental phone, which was made for the very tech savvy. it was also very expensive at the time. I think I paid 850 before tax, two and a half years ago.

That's why it didn't sell a lot. In fact I have yet to see anyone using Note Edge.

I would be sorry to let it go, but VZW offered me $100 for it and I am taking it. No need to hang on to it. Also I checked online the Note Edge is fetching only about 150 to 175 on eBay.

BTW, Note 4 is on VZW's list for 25% off of Note 8.

Oh ok. Lol yeah I always wanted to play with one and someone told me it was discontinued and I don't know anyone with one so never got to play with it. Thanks but I don't have note 4. I went from note 3, note 5, note7, back to note 5 and soon note 8. Lol. Gosh the phones we go thru

 

[Climb14er]

Did you own a Note 7? If so, you can bypass Verizon and get what you want through Samsung.

Note 5. Reason why I posted... spoke to one of the VZ reps, she was the one who told me... you'll get the 50% off and no contract... because... you've been with us a very long time, that's our way of showing appreciation. I thanked her but an hour later, wanted to double check. The supervisor said.. that won't fly! A few years ago when I got the Note 5, the A.D. from VZ gave me $500.00 credit for dropping the long held UDP. So now I thought... fine, I'll accept more credit. Well... as we can tell... that ship sailed a few years ago. I'm not going into any contract for a promo.