Will I have any luck trying to buy as a walk-in?

[FreakyLocz14]

Either at Google HQ or a Verizon store? Can I buy from VZW without purchasing service?

 

[SpookDroid]

I'm not sure you can buy from Verizon without a contract, but that's probably your best bet for just walking into a store and getting one. They seem to have plenty of inventory as most have opted to go contract-free, especially since you can still get financing through Google. It sucks for those of us 'stuck' with a lease option from other carriers (Jump! On Demand in my case), though. Damn Verizon exclusive.

Oh, and also remember that if you do get it from Verizon, you're getting a Verizon phone. Unlocked, yes. But updates (albeit less terrible than originally announced) are still going to be managed by Verizon.

 

[Jde2466]

I'm curious on this as well. I pre ordered but have a ship date of the 28th. I am going into the store on the 20th and see if they have inventory. If they do, I will purchase it then and cancel the pre order.

 

[Dojam]

You should be able to get one, most people opted to buy from the Google store just cause Verizon is the devil... But I'm sure stores will have plenty. I will call the store and ask, if they do they can hold one for you.

 

[G3OFF]

I would buy one from Verizon, but they wouldn't sell to me because my phone was on a corporate account and I wasn't the owner...not sure why that matters if I'm willing to plop down $800 cash right there?

 

[pounder001]

I don't see Verizon selling a phone without Verizon service being attached to it no matter how much money you put on the counter

 

[JasW]

Just curious -- will the Pixels available from Verizon have been "rigged" (ha ha) to work only on CDMA, unlike the Google Store Pixels which work on CDMA and GSM? Coz I can see that happening very easily.

 

[dpham00]

Just curious -- will the Pixels available from Verizon have been "rigged" (ha ha) to work only on CDMA, unlike the Google Store Pixels which work on CDMA and GSM? Coz I can see that happening very easily.

There Verizon one is factory sim unlocked and supports ask LTE bands for USA GSM networks. I read that it does require first activation on Verizon though so buying it without service might be problematic. Of course the reps could in theory activate it for you but.... Let's just say good luck on that.

 

[Jde2466]

I would buy one from Verizon, but they wouldn't sell to me because my phone was on a corporate account and I wasn't the owner...not sure why that matters if I'm willing to plop down $800 cash right there?

I would try another store. I am in the same boat as you and have never had any issues purchasing phones. They did give me a hard time about activating my Note 4 when I purchased it outright but a quick talk with the manager at the store and they activated it with no issues.

 

[FreakyLocz14]

Oh, and also remember that if you do get it from Verizon, you're getting a Verizon phone. Unlocked, yes. But updates (albeit less terrible than originally announced) are still going to be managed by Verizon.

What? That sucks.

 

[radgatt]

What about a best buy store? Last time I bought a phone outright was at best buy. I was able to buy the phone at full price and then I took it to a Verizon store to activate it. Granted that was 6 years ago. You could say that you wanted to buy it there but activate it at Verizon because they didn't have any in store. It could work... Unless you wanted a blue one then you'd be screwed.

 

[Unobtanium]

What about a best buy store? Last time I bought a phone outright was at best buy. I was able to buy the phone at full price and then I took it to a Verizon store to activate it. Granted that was 6 years ago. You could say that you wanted to buy it there but activate it at Verizon because they didn't have any in store. It could work... Unless you wanted a blue one then you'd be screwed.

Or the 128 GB model. Best Buy was only showing 32 GB on pre-order

 

[jam4775]

Or the 128 GB model. Best Buy was only showing 32 GB on pre-order

I was told yesterday by a Best Buy rep that Best Buy will be selling 128GB models on the 20th. He said that Google wouldn't let BB sell preorders of the 128GB models... that doesn't make any sense to me, but whatever.

 

[Unobtanium]

I would like them to have the non-VZW version available. I have some BB gift cards, but I want a carrier unlocked128 GB XL.

 

[FaTROBoT97]

Because of the huge push behind this phone, your chances of being able to buy a pixel at full retail without service is going to be low but not impossible. Depends on where you go and luck. Verizon isn't very keen on selling devices at full retail. Your chances are zero if you don't have service with Verizon also.

 

[Clocks]

I'm curious if the stores will have stock for walk ins as well. Neither my Google nor Verizon order is showing movement, meaning even if they ship tomorrow it'll be faster to walk into Verizon. Leaving town next week so would like to have it before then.

 

[FreakyLocz14]

I was told yesterday by a Best Buy rep that Best Buy will be selling 128GB models on the 20th. He said that Google wouldn't let BB sell preorders of the 128GB models... that doesn't make any sense to me, but whatever.

So get there at the store's opening time?

 

[bennu901]

I was told yesterday by a Best Buy rep that Best Buy will be selling 128GB models on the 20th. He said that Google wouldn't let BB sell preorders of the 128GB models... that doesn't make any sense to me, but whatever.

actually makes sense that way they can get rid of that weak *** 32gb stock up front

 

[bennu901]

I have a friend that's a Verizon Rep trust Verizon will have some in stock, I just traded my note 7 in for a iPhone 7 plus 256 Verizon was the only 1 with them in stock when I went in ..now I'm just trying to figure out do I want to trade my iPhone 6s in for a Verizon pixel I honestly don't trust them for updates

 

[bigpapa7272]

There was a post in another thread that updates and patches will come directly from Google and will not be delayed by Verizon