BlackBerry Priv? We have no idea.

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10-31-15, 09:20 PM
TTQ225

BlackBerry Priv? We have no idea.

That's the answer I got when I went to Rogers, Telus, Bell, Fido, Wind and Virgin Mobility stores in one of the most upscale malls in Vancouver and asked when they are getting the Priv. No idea of pricing either. The only BlackBerry products they all had in the store was Classic and one place had a Leap. They had dummy Passports too. The only carrier that had a functional Passport available was Rogers but the unit they had was not charged. We all know we have the best phones but our beloved brand is in total obscurity. We all hope that Priv will bring BlackBerry back into the spotlight but there is no guarantee that this will happen. I keep thinking about the famous line from the Star Trek - "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated".

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10-31-15, 09:33 PM
bobshine

You're surprised?

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10-31-15, 09:40 PM
BB-JAM215

I'm not surprised, these franchised outlets are in the business of selling contracts for the phones they have in stock. That will change once the Priv arrives and is put on display.
10-31-15, 10:13 PM
ToniCipriani

Originally Posted by BB-JAM215

I'm not surprised, these franchised outlets are in the business of selling contracts for the phones they have in stock. That will change once the Priv arrives and is put on display.

It appears some stores got them today. Might stop by Telus tomorrow to see if they have a demo unit.
10-31-15, 10:28 PM
ghost194

Surprising that they don't have dummy units in Vancouver. My area had a dummy unit in the stock room. I asked about the Priv while checking out the xperia z5, and she ran back to the back and came back with the dummy unit so I could check it out too. They don't have final pricing and don't expect to get it until the 5th. They expect working units on Monday, but no confirmation if they will actually come then or end of week.
10-31-15, 10:31 PM
tufcustomer

Originally Posted by ToniCipriani

It appears some stores got them today. Might stop by Telus tomorrow to see if they have a demo unit.

What? Where's this?

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10-31-15, 10:31 PM
anon4226395

Originally Posted by ToniCipriani

It appears some stores got them today. Might stop by Telus tomorrow to see if they have a demo unit.

Suspect you will be there at 9am... :)
10-31-15, 10:46 PM
Thalakar

This is nothing new. Blackberry is even more horribly marketed here in Southeast Asia.
No information, wrong information. There is actually reverse marketing in effect here where we have some of the carrier agents informing customers that blackberry is no longer "supported" here at all or by their company even if it's not the case. LOL.

Originally Posted by TTQ225

That's the answer I got when I went to Rogers, Telus, Bell, Fido, Wind and Virgin Mobility stores in one of the most upscale malls in Vancouver and asked when they are getting the Priv. No idea of pricing either. The only BlackBerry products they all had in the store was Classic and one place had a Leap. They had dummy Passports too. The only carrier that had a functional Passport available was Rogers but the unit they had was not charged. We all know we have the best phones but our beloved brand is in total obscurity. We all hope that Priv will bring BlackBerry back into the spotlight but there is no guarantee that this will happen. I keep thinking about the famous line from the Star Trek - "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated".

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10-31-15, 10:48 PM
ToniCipriani

Originally Posted by tufcustomer

What? Where's this?

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One guy responded over at RFD.
10-31-15, 10:49 PM
ToniCipriani

Originally Posted by mmmmm127

Suspect you will be there at 9am... :)

Mall doesn't open till 11... plus I got a crapload of laundry to do....
10-31-15, 10:53 PM
tufcustomer

Originally Posted by ToniCipriani

One guy responded over at RFD.

RFD?

Edit: Red Flag Deals got it lol. Care to share the link?

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10-31-15, 10:54 PM
anon4226395

Originally Posted by ToniCipriani

a crapload ....

TMI :) but photos if you hit pay dirt?
10-31-15, 10:56 PM
ToniCipriani

Originally Posted by tufcustomer

RFD?

Edit: Red Flag Deals got it lol. Care to share the link?

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10-31-15, 11:28 PM
Theicecreamman

Last time I walked in a Telus outlet and asked what was the better phone, 4 of the 5 employees said Samsung and one said iphone. I asked about BB, they couldn't say much. So ya marketing on the frontlines is essential. Give the employees incentives let them try a phone for a week.
11-01-15, 12:14 AM
Carbonman1

Front line retail staff aren't told anything until the phones hit the kiosks. Welcome to current marketing practices from all the manufacturers and cell companies. Quite often the customers are better informed on what's available.
11-01-15, 11:53 AM
ToniCipriani

Originally Posted by mmmmm127

Suspect you will be there at 9am... :)

So my fact finding mission was a failure. Although some positive notes, all 3 carrier stores have all the devices with Wi-Fi on. The Telus employee was knowledgable about the Priv as well.
11-02-15, 01:01 PM
MadMadamMim

We went in to a Rogers store yesterday to check out plans, etc and were told the phones will be in on Friday and we could pick it up that day.

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