BlackBerry Bolds at Best Buy

on 30 Oct 2008 11:22 AM

In the last 48 hours I've received a handful of emails from CrackBerry.com readers (thanks guys!!) who have stumbled upon the BlackBerry Bold on display (not in stock for sale) at their local Best Buy locations and emailed in photos as proof.

AT&T Best Buy Mobile BlackBerry Bold Pricing:

$659.99 for non-contract
$349.99 for plans under $65
$299.99 for plans over $65

Pretty cool that some locations are setting up displays early considering the official press release states the Bold won't actually go on sale until November 4th. You can see it on BestBuy.com here too. Pricing seems a little high to me though - especially considering the Bold off-contract from Rogers is $650CDN (only $534USD at today's exchange rate). Since when did a BlackBerry become cheaper in Canada?! One more photo for you after the jump!

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29 Comments

Posted by FrankieB Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

Hey guys-
I run a Best Buy Mobile dept and thought I'd let you know we've received our DUMMY blackberry bolds and not the units themselves yet. Some stores are alittle ahead of themselves. We're still being told the 4th also. Thought I'd fill ya in.
MikeyB

Posted by beandoc Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

I'm pretty sure that's all Kevin meant, even though the article did sound like the store had the actual units already.

Posted by Kevin Michaluk Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

Ooooh yeah. I guess that could read a little too much like "available today"

Will clarify my wording on that for y'all.

Posted by gggggggggggggggggggggggggg Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

do u have do to a 2 year up grade contract if your plan is over 65 bucks and buy it at Best Buy if you want the 299 price?

Posted by 12234567899 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

those prices seem high i got my bold free on 30 pounds guess 60 dollars a month contract.

sucks to be in the USA if you ask me

Posted by naviwilliams Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

...so many Best Buy's and no one has nothing, nada! Looks like we'll all have to wait for the 4th Nov, for MULTIPLE reasons!

Posted by BlckBrryMD Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

Prices are high, but at least the launch date is final and just 5 days away. I will be taking an early lunch that day.

Posted by innerblitz Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

So after months of staring at the Bold...on my computer screen...I finally held a dummy version at a BB in NYC last night. No working version was available. It felt good, looked good, albeit a dummy.

I guess my only concern was the keyboard. It felt a little smushed together as in the keys being very close to one another. But I'll wait to play with a working model next week.

I am a T-mobile customer whose contract has expired and I am either going with the Storm on Verizon or the Bold on ATT. I'm leaning toward the Bold at the moment...

Posted by Marj Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

which store in NYC did you find this?? Possibly in queens by any chance?? Thanks.

Posted by aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

do u have do to a 2 year up grade contract if your plan is over 65 bucks and buy it at Best Buy if you want the 299 price?

Posted by RoninKSB Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

I saw one of the placards the other day and it indicated that the "upgrade" price was $419. Yes, more expensive than the new customer price.

Posted by ShackMan123 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

They have them on display at Radio Shack as well.

Posted by Anonymous5436 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

Blackberry was always cheap in Canada, RIM has special discount coupons for us :)

Posted by asylvia Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

seems funny being placed next to the $50 centro

Posted by AlietteM89894 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

I work at Best Buy Mobile in Maine, and as soon as this Mock came in I grabbed it off the truck and didn't let go of it for a good.... 45 minutes.
ha!
Its such an awesome device!
Although we can't sell them yet, that doesn't stop us from pulling them out of the box to play with them as much as possible!
I can't wait for November 4th!!

Also - yea, the pricing does seem a little high! BUY, BBY, RIM, and everyone else knows that we're willing to pay it!

Posted by Dave1 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

AlietteM89894,

A MOCK phone is plastic and does not work, nor does it come in a real device box. They come in tiny bubble wrap deals in brown boxes so I dont know how you played with it. What in the heck are you doing with a plastic phone for 45min?

I saw it last week, and looked at it, held it, and put it down. How can you even tell it is an awesome device off a mock phone?

Posted by bby Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

it's $349.99 on an upgrade - i also work at bestbuy and ran it through the register last night to see what it would price at, and a regular upgrade came down to $349.99.

friend of mine works for AT&T and she said that through ATT the phone is $299 after 100 rebate on both new contracts AND upgrades

Posted by AlietteM89894 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

Bold:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/AlietteM89894/IMG00281.jpg
In comparison to the Curve size (These were taken ON my curve, so I had to use just one of the silicon cases as a size example):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/AlietteM89894/IMG00282.jpg

And in case anyone was interested, the Flip Blackberry was also there.
The device is HUGE when flipped open. I was surprised to see how big it was. Imagine having two pearls put on top of one another (as you'll see here anyways)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/AlietteM89894/IMG00263.jpg
But the OS is pretty sweet to play with.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/AlietteM89894/IMG00266.jpg

Posted by naviwilliams Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

...and I want it stat!

http://naviculture.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/its-just-a-phone-isnt-it/

Posted by Big K9 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

that the AT&T Bold page still says "Coming Soon" even though we've had an official announcement.

Posted by Bold User 1 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

I dont mind spending 659 for a non-contractual phone. They charge 670 for the bb curve so im all for the price BUT i would rather goto AT&T and pay $550 for the same thing...

Posted by Michael Kuenne Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

Silly question, but would Best Buy match the AT&T Store price of $299 for an upgrade. Maybe not because of the rebate?

Posted by Dave1 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

Probably not since it takes an instant rebate off when you ring out. The only thing would be if they can override it more than it already is. I doubt though, they will do that. Most the time they dont bargain on phones. You might be able to have them give you 10% or something off accessories if you said you were going to AT&T, and that would save you some.

Posted by 3083joe Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

thats crazy for off contract price!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Seabass88 Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 1199 days ago

I received the Best Buy newspaper flyer tonight and they are listing the Bold @ $199.00 on a 3 year term w/ Rogers after a $100.00 price drop.

Great deal on a Bold, but I'd rather not be signed up on some locked in plan to any company!

Posted by jsxr13s Friday, Oct 31, 2008 1199 days ago

just got back from best buy! i finally got to hold it in my hand! (well the sample, of course) i can't wait. but i am disappointed with the pricing

Posted by ash13 Friday, Oct 31, 2008 1198 days ago

With AT&T Authorized Retailers the 2 year price is $400 with a $100 Visa Debit card Rebate!

Posted by conceptv Saturday, Nov 01, 2008 1197 days ago

i just checked out best buy website and now they have tmobile's flips. but check this. the flips cost $680!! how is it that the flip cost more than the bold which cost $660. that is just ridiculous!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17080&type=page&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1~~cabcat0800000%23%230%23%23yf~~cabcat0801000%23%230%23%231r~~cabcat0801001%23%230%23%231~~cpcmcat146100050026%23%230%23%231~~q466173746c696d69747067735f313132~~nf667||542d4d6f62696c65&list=y&nrp=15&sc=phoneOfficeSP&sp=%2Bbrand+skuid&usc=abcat0800000

Posted by shelleys1 Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 1195 days ago

Here's the AT&T release: (NOTE: $100 rebate REGARDLESS of which plan you choose when you buy from AT&T! And non contract purchase is much more expensive at Best Buy.)

BlackBerry® Bold(TM)
AT&T Exclusive! Get an ultra-fast BlackBerry on the ultra-fast 3G network. The global BlackBerry® Bold(TM) smartphone comes fully-loaded with integrated GPS for AT&T Navigator, Wi-Fi, email abilities and a brilliant LCD screen. Get more speed and power!

No Commitment Pricing $549.99
2-yr Contract Price $399.99
Total Due Today $399.99
Mail-in Rebate via AT&T Promotion Card - $100.00
Price After Mail-in Rebate $299.99
You Save $250.00
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BlackBerry Bolds at Best Buy

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