T-Mobile has been selling pre-orders of the G1 ever since the T-mobile G1 announcement event on September 23rd. The first carrier to sell an Android handset ran out of available G1 devices for pre-order in no time; pre-ordering is back, but with new fine-print that could delay delivery past those picking the handset up in-store.
T-Mobile ended up tripling production for the presale of the G1 trying to satisfy the strong demand. T-Mobile has just announced some more information that may make consumers want to wait in line rather than pre-order the G1 online. Located in the fine print there is a lot of surprising information as to just when you will be receiving your pre-order.
For those customers who pre-ordered their Android before October 3rd, the soonest they will be receiving their phone will be October 22nd. Anyone who got a late start on the pre-order and ordered the G1 after October 3rd will receive it no sooner than November 10th. That date is tentative as the first date you may receive it.
T-Mobile’s site reads, “Order yours before October 21, 2008, and it will be delivered as early as November 10, 2008.* After all, as a loyal customer, you deserve to get what you want—when you want it.” I find this kind of odd as loyal customers would want the device on launch day if not sooner, not after new customers were already able to purchase theirs. I want to know what you guys think about this policy.
[Via Gadgetell]
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I have the next three days off so they'll go quickly (almost don't count), then 4 days of work, then woo hoo more days off, then 4 more days of work, one day off, and then phone! Well it was working til I actually looked at that on the calander....
I also get paid on Friday so maybe I'll start buying accessories, that'll be fun too.
I have the next three days off so they'll go quickly (almost don't count), then 4 days of work, then woo hoo more days off, then 4 more days of work, one day off, and then phone! Well it was working til I actually looked at that on the calander....
I also get paid on Friday so maybe I'll start buying accessories, that'll be fun too.
I won't throw a fit if it's late though...I can be patient. I'll just keep my eyes glued to the UPS tracking page.
I really want one of those 3-D androids...
I'm thinking there's all kind of marketing ideas.... little wind up robots, pencil (or stylus) toppers, throw pillows, gummi snacks, bumper stickers...
or maybe I need to lay off the coffee
I really want one of those 3-D androids...
I'm thinking there's all kind of marketing ideas.... little wind up robots, pencil (or stylus) toppers, throw pillows, gummi snacks, bumper stickers...
or maybe I need to lay off the coffee
This recalls me something similar as some people who wanted to see Star Wars,
I really want this baby, but I am capable to wait until nov 10th if possible or Oct 22nd if I'm lucky to get it somewhere @ a retail store.
Who knows. It will be interesting many people posting stuff about this awesome phone when it gets there.
Just kidding, good luck - you've got a loong rode a head of you!
but yeah anyways i BETTER get mine on the 22nd i ordered way before they announced this new order fine-print or whatever. i think i ordered on the 27th. not sure but it was before oct.3 but yeah i want my g1!!
IDK why but I'm more impatient for this phone coming out than I have for anything else I've ever wanted
this, causes me more pain
now im nervous and i cant stop thinking on the day the phone arrives
i need a beer brb
On the other hand I can see the logic behind T-Mobile's later delivery date for those that ordered after the October 3rd, 5:30 deadline for October 22nd delivery, considering production was trippled and the G1's were still completely sold out for the early delivery date. T-Mobile out of loyalty or obligation to the in store sales staff, should have the units for the sales people to sell to the public. If not and they work on commission, they are missing the opportunity for mass sales which could greatly affect their paychecks. We all deserve a chance to make money, especially given todays economy.
Also, walk in customers would be slighted as there are many other scenerios that affect their ability to order online. I've heard a customer say, more than once, "It's like I'm being punished for being a loyal customer". Other instances can be applied to this example also but that's another story!
Fortunatly I ordered my phones on the September 23rd G1 announcement date. Let's all hope the wait is worth it. I know I'm psyched!