A:AnswerI have been researching this as well. The only thing that is in black and white is that we definitely get it through bestbuy. verizon told me that they won't match the 150 discount, so buying 1 for verizon through best buy is the best deal. (Samsung Galaxy Note8 (SKU 6015800). Total Retail Price: $936.00. Total Sale Price $306.00 (after $150 savings and max trade-in credits). The best answer I've found is that best buy will send a envelop to return old phone and if not call or visit a verizon (not authorized retailer) and turn in phone that way for promotion discount.
A:AnswerI pre-ordered on the night of August the 23rd via Best Buy and got my Note8 on September 6th.
So far, based on my other friends pre-ordering from their carriers (all of them went in after the 31st), they have to wait till this Friday, September the 15th, to get their phones. It is most-likely just protocol and definitely isn't Best Buy's fault in any way, shape, or form.