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02-10-2014 04:41 PM
Anyone know what is going on with this? Been on webchat 3 times this week and been given 3 different answers! One of them said it would be on pre order this week which doesnt look likely, one said no pre order but going on sale 10th and the other said the same but the 17th. They dont have a clue! Only Vodafone and O2 who dont have it available for presale.
29-10-2014 07:24 PM
For me, the most annoying thing is that my local Vodafone store has three Note 4's in. 2 White, one black, but they can't (won't) honour the offer I got via Vodafone central.
I too was convinced to stay as I was going to head to 3. I might just give 3 a call and see what they can offer....
29-10-2014 07:26 PM
Oh and like Sprinty, I would appreciate honesty. Surely a company such as Vodafone has enough control of its stock levels to know when the next shipment will arrive? If not, I certainly wouldn't invest in them!
29-10-2014 07:33 PM
Exactly..
When I spoke to them today on the telephone the guy on the other end actually said he had no idea when the next consignment was due...
So even their staff have no idea about stock, others have said to me they know as much as I would regarding stock levels/when they are due to be refilled.
You'd think a company as big as Vodafone would be able to keep track of whats what by now.
And at least have the decency to inform their customers of a approx date that we would receive our handsets.
I think that if the phones come in stock by Friday they should all upgrade us for Saturday delivery for free for the hassle they've caused.
29-10-2014 08:59 PM
29-10-2014 09:21 PM
That annoys me more. If people who were ordering before me were told 1-2 weeks and I was told 2-4 days, then they are either intentionally misleading or they have a system that is completely broken.
29-10-2014 09:36 PM
30-10-2014 08:48 AM
So, I decided to speak to Vodafone today and they had this to say:
info: You are now connected with Amanda.
Amanda: Hello, you're chatting with Amanda your Vodafone online sales specialist
You: hi
Amanda: Hello
Amanda: Welcome to Vodafone, what brings you to our web site today?
You: i was wondering if you could help me, im looking to buy the samsung galaxy note 4 but ive heard rumours its not in stock
Amanda: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was in back order before when it was launched due to huge demand
Amanda: However right now it is available in stock
You: ok did that come in recently
You: its just i read on the vodafone forums its all out of stock when people order
You: and people were saying that it was out of stock yesterday
You: so id rather not buy unless it is in
Amanda: It is in stock and available to order and generally the delivery takes place on the very next day after placing an order online. The estimated timeframe of delivery is 2 - 4 working days.
You: ok is there anyway you can check to see if their is real stock as id like to purchase today if it is in
You: and im away on holiday next week so it really would need to arrive within that time frame
Amanda: It is in stock online to order, please be assured for it and I've checked it already for you
I shall telephone them shortly for another update to see if it actually is in stock
30-10-2014 09:35 AM
I had a very similar conversation with 'Amanda' last evening Fiona. Unfortunately it seems that her proof of the Note 4 availability seemed to consist of directing me to the Vodafone website, where it is not yet listed as 'out of stock'. I wouldn't take much notice as unfortunately I seemed to be the one informing her about the practice of back ordering, despite her assuring me that she had just checked with her manager and it was definitely in stock.
Im beginning to think that with Vodafone it is only the buying department who have access to accurate information about delivery schedules and amounts. Nevertheless if what you say about the contact centre recieving stock updates on a Thursday is true, maybe its worth a call today.
30-10-2014 09:38 AM
Got off the phone to one of them who said that they have 12 white in stock just now and that was updated today and she will phone me back with a update within half an hour, not so hopeful but can only wait and see.
Whether or not that means there is 12 in stock after all the back orders they have had or they only received 12 who knows.
Anyway the wait goes on
30-10-2014 09:59 AM
I'm keeping an eye on this forum now for updates; it seems like the most consistent place for Vodafone stock information! If you recieve your phone please let us know!