Pre-ordering vs buying on release day?

[diggy488]

I've never pre-ordered a phone, but I am set on getting the Nexus. If you're like me, I'm impatient. Based on your experience, is it better to pre-order and secure your purchase, or wait until release day and go to the store to get it? I've got a Verizon store a mile away from me, but I don't know if I want to rely on their inventory. I'm assuming by pre-ordering, you get the phone a day or two after release day? Thanks for any suggestions.

[ratchetjaw]

Do both, then cancel pre order it needed. I am banking/hoping the
10th is the release day. Already took off work . If not will pre order and just enjoy time off
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[harpua]

I've never pre-ordered either, and I want this phone in my hands STAT! therefore I will be at the store dark and early. I hope they open at 6am and I will again be the first in line as I was for my O.G droid, which will now be retired in hopefully no more than 18 days! From my reading I will have the nexus anywhere from Nov.10th-17th..please be sooner than later. I am losing my mind

[ratchetjaw]

I've never pre-ordered either, and I want this phone in my hands STAT! therefore I will be at the store dark and early. I hope they open at 6am and I will again be the first in line as I was for my O.G droid, which will now be retired in hopefully no more than 18 days! From my reading I will have the nexus anywhere from Nov.10th-17th..please be sooner than later. I am losing my mind

I hear you, I was first for the OG Droid at my Verizon too. Will be parked outside for this one too. Haven't been this excited about a launch in a while
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[rjsurfer]

As much as I would love to get either the Razr or Nexus on release date to replace my Droid 1, I'd rather wait a few weeks and see the fallout from both releases. It's not worth it to me to rush out and buy when I know I'll be keeping this next phone for 2 years. I was patient enough to wait out the Bionic so I'm used to waiting.

Just my 2 cents.

Ron

[tgyberg]

^Members 12 & 33 since Oct 09?! Were you guys just hang'n here wating for the D1 to come out way back when?!

[rjsurfer]

^Members 12 & 33 since Oct 09?! Were you guys just hang'n here wating for the D1 to come out way back when?!

Yup, that tells you how exciting my life is

Ron W.

[Domestic violence]

Ill most likely preorder to avoid the lines/hassle of in store purchase.

The nexus will absolutely sell out in stores on launch day. No doubt.

[hydro556]

Where will the official pre-order be announced? On VZW's website?

[diggy488]

I may go to my Verizon store the night before and see how many they will have in stock for launch day. It's worth a shot since I'm so close to the store.