Comments on: Best Buy to start pre-selling the Blackberry Storm

By: JaY

JaY — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:09:07 +0000

The Best Buy website is now saying that the Storm will be available on Nov. 23rd. I already have an appointment to pick mine up on the 21st. So they may be doing seperate release dates for pre-order and general release.

By: Cameron DuPre

Cameron DuPre — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:07:06 +0000

BEST BUY HAS STOPPED PRE-SALES FOR THE STORM!
I just went to go pay for a form I had a salesperson fill out the night before, and when I went in the W. Hollywood store today they told me they have trashed all pre-order forms last night, and that the form has been taken out of the Best Buy system (he tried to pull it up and print out a new one and couldn’t), and that they have been told they are NO LONGER accepting pre-orders!

I still managed to pay for mine and got on the list however, I was clearly the last one.

By: mimistorm

mimistorm — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:21:38 +0000

i opted in to be notified of Storm news from verizon, and I got an e-mail that says the 21st is the official release date from verizon

By: Travis

Travis — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:44:13 +0000

I did my pre-order at Best Buy last night in New Jersey. The cellular rep that took my pre-order said all of internal talk hinted 11/23 as the release date but that (according to him at least) Best Buy had not yet made that date “official”. He said it was just very likely going to be released on that date. He said someone would be in touch in the next 48-72 hours to set up a firm appointment for pickup – as soon as the date is made official.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:54:42 +0000

I have this Sunday’s Best Buy ad IN HAND. It does indeed have the Storm advertised, and if you buy it….they are throwing in a plantronics 360 bluetooth headset as well. They have also have the skin for the storm advertised for $15.99. So yes…..11-16-08 is the date. I’m not sure what’s going on with Verizon? I signed up for their storm e-mails so that I could be “one of the first” as they put it to get one. But when I call them, the reps have no idea, (so they say)…and tell me the phones are not even in the warehouse. Myyyyyy bologne has a first name…..it’s verizon reps! Perhaps they may release it this Friday….I dunno. We will see, but I’m still going with BB, as I have rewards certificates, and they are a legitimeate verizom dealer.

Hope the info helps.

By: Kelly Ann

Kelly Ann — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:52:56 +0000

Can anyone confirm if I buy the Storm now, before my 2 years is up, the 2 years just starts now and I lose out on the $100 VW credit?

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:47:46 +0000

what does this mean (written by larry the cable guy) – “They confirmed they will have it one week prior to release. Release date Tuesday November 25, three days before black friday.”

what will they have one week prior to release?

By: Njdevil25

Njdevil25 — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:04:59 +0000

So as soon as I heard this news from BoyGenius…I ran over to my local Best Buy store and found out all the info. Best Buy is a legit Verizon dealer…so if you purchas a contract or upgrade with them its as if you were doing it at your local Verizon store. They alos guarantee that it will be the lowest price possible for the phone. Even cheaper than at Verizon..because VZ has mail in rebates..but Best Buy doesn’t. So they gve u the lowest price off the bat. But if for some reason u find it cheaper elsewhere..the 50 deposit is 100% refundable. Oh..and the guy said it would be available AROUND the 14th. Price…between 199-299. Hope this helps! Thanks again for the tip BoyGenius!

By: Larry the cable guy

Larry the cable guy — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:54:23 +0000

Talked to Verizon sales today. They confirmed they will have it one week prior to release. Release date Tuesday November 25, three days before black friday.

By: NolanBerry

NolanBerry — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:25:06 +0000

I called the VZW customer support number and I asked the guy if he knew when the storm would be released. He said the weekend of Thanksgiving and immediately started stuttering, and said well…on or before the weekend of Thanksgiving…hmmmmmmm…I have a strong feeling it will be anywhere from the 21 – 23 of November!!! I was hoping it would be next week like Vodaphone, but I am okay with waiting one more week..as long as I know my little hands will be touching that beautiful screen this month!!!!

By: Tommy

Tommy — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:43:56 +0000

I know if it costs $299 with a 2 year contract most consumers will not buy the Storm and will not be able to compete with the Iphone or any touchscreen phone on the market. Since Bestbuy said the cost will be between $199-$299, I will be extremely disappointed if they choose to price the phone on the higher end. Lucky my $50 is fully refundable!!!!

By: Schaumburg Boy

Schaumburg Boy — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:07:15 +0000

I went to the Best Buy In Illinois and the guy told me it was first the 16th now the 23rd of November ……. We shall see

By: AlbertWesker

AlbertWesker — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:40:23 +0000

This is exciting. I am looking forward to checking out the Storm!

By: Jose

Jose — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:51 +0000

Best Buy in Columbia Heights called me back today and I went there to pay the $50 deposit. I finally have my receipt.

They told me it will cost $300 though. I think that is way too expensive… especially considering that Vodafone is giving it away for free! Does $300 sound right to you?

By: BIG RAY

BIG RAY — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:05:36 +0000

This is the official word from VZW Best Buy will release the Storm to shoppers on November 17th. This is not rumor.

By: josh

josh — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:45:35 +0000

I registered for mine at the Best Buy in Columbia Heights (Washington DC) and they wrote down my info on the form, but did not require to pay the $50. The manager assured me one would be reserved for me.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:28:24 +0000

In order to have a Storm saved you will need to pay the $50 so they can scan the UPC.

By: Jose

Jose — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:00:27 +0000

I called the store back and they are taking the pre-orders now, but all they did was to take my name and phone number and said they will call me when the phone is available. I did not have to pay the $50 deposit… is it normal or the person I talked to was misinformed? I don’t have a receipt or anything…

By: Tommy

Tommy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:30:50 +0000

“Pre-order is running at ALL BESTBUYS”

I too called all the surrounding Best Buy stores in my area and no one knew what I was talking about. I then got a tip from a blog on Crackberry.com to have the Best Buy sales person call 1-888-BESTBUY and have them speak to their Mobile Call Center. I guess some Managers didn’t notify their teams so that is why they don’t know anything about this Pre-Order. I signed up for mine yesterday and will be waiting for them to call me back to schedule an appointment.

By: Mike The D

Mike The D — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:57:44 +0000

Hey Taylor St Hawkins, BBY releases a lot of exciting things on Sunday. Have you been living in a cave? I work there, I can verify our in store system says release date of the 16th, but that is easily open to change…

By: Jose

Jose — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:13:30 +0000

I went to a Best Buy store in DC to pre-order mine and they had no idea what I was talking about. I am thinking about going to VA tomorrow to try it… anyone knows why some stores don’t have this deal?

By: rex everything

rex everything — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:10:23 +0000

from verizon wireless website:

Premium: $4.99 per month per covered device.
Deductible: $50 non-refundable deductible per completed claim.
Claim Limits: 2 Claims in a 12-month period (In New York, 2 claim limit is per policy year) with an equipment maximum of $1500 per completed claim.
Asurion may fulfill claims with new or refurbished equipment. In general, claims are fulfilled with the same make and model you claim. If this is not possible, a like-kind make and model will be substituted. Color, feature and accessory compatibility are not guaranteed.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your coverage at any time and receive a pro-rated refund of your unused premium.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:57:39 +0000

Make sure you talk to somebody in their mobile phone department. I had to call three stores before I found somebody that knew what they were talking about. They had the for waiting for me. However he said their limit was five. I just got back with my pre order. Good luck.

By: HaHA

HaHA — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:56:54 +0000

@ nothtckid

Sounds like someone didn’t get hired by GS.

By: ddowell13815

ddowell13815 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:38:39 +0000

@ nothtckid

Actually I am “employed” as a Sailor, a defender of freedom and a 2 tour Iraqi Vet, who was just giving his own opinion.

Thank you for continuing to remind myself and several other service members that our sweat and blood is waisted on the rights of ignorance.

For those who read my previous post that was what I found out from BB and VZW. Be an intelligent consumer and do the research on your own as well.

By: Jersey

Jersey — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:04:18 +0000

Just went to my local Best Buy and reserved one. Over the phone they said I couldn’t reserve it, so I decided to stop in and sure enough, they have the advertisement to reserve one displayed prominently. They said they had a couple Verizon reps in the store this morning, all of whom had tried it out and said it was amazing, but they don’t have a unit yet at BB. I wish they’d just release the darn things already!

By: NOThtckid

NOThtckid — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:21:25 +0000

ddowell, it’s nice that you are employed by the degenrate retards that have no trianing and should all be shot and killed for overcharging for basic things…but don’t EVER tell us thatthe geeksquad is good at fixing things.

those idiots can’t install RAM half the time, what makes you think I would trust ANY of them with a cell phone.

also, get your lies straight
Verizon’s deductable is 50, has been for years, and will be for years. so now all you have is that the BB one is 2 dollars more, and Verizon replaces the device for free in store, or you pay 50 and get a new one….sounds HORRIBLE.

go buy the best buy propoganda!!!

By: ddowell13815

ddowell13815 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:46:14 +0000

I think the BB warrenty is as better then verizon, first BB does not do refurb phones, they fix it or replace it. The phone is handled by Geek Squad who make the call right there. Now BB is like 2 dollars more but there deductible is 50 dollars and VZW is 100. So look at it like this. Spend less insurance for a refurb at a higher deductible or spend more on insurance for a new phone with a lower deductible.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:13:10 +0000

I work @ BB Mobile…and we do have a release date for the 16th; however, the date is still tentative

By: Kyle Davis

Kyle Davis — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:56:18 +0000

You have to sign up for a NEW 2 year to get this preorder? I already have a two year with Verizon and just want to get the Storm to get it since I’m eligible for an upgrade. Whats the deal with that? Can you buy the storm normal list price if you reserve it?