Pixel 2 xl price after Pixel 3 release - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!

The OG Pixel dropped by $100 when the Pixel 2 was released.
https://wccftech.com/older-pixel-price-drop/
hajjash said:
hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!
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hajjash said:
hi guys,
intending to buy the pixel 2 xl, but wondering how much it's price could drop after the pixel 3 is released.
as per your experience how much could it's price drop after the pixel 3 is released? especially that i will be shipping it to my country.
Thanks!
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EeZeEpEe said:
The OG Pixel dropped by $100 when the Pixel 2 was released.
https://wccftech.com/older-pixel-price-drop/
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The 2XL is already priced at $100 off. I ordered one late last week and was discounted $100 at the checkout.
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The 2XL is already priced at $100 off. I ordered one late last week and was discounted $100 at the checkout.
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for how much did you get it? From Amazon?

hajjash said:
for how much did you get it? From Amazon?
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It came to $749 plus tax from the Google store. Amazon shows slightly higher but there are refurbs cheaper and are most likely bootloader locked (no root). Honestly I do not trust Amazon sellers all that much and you probably won't get a two year warranty like Google. I fixed the screenshot in my previous post.

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It came to $749 plus tax from the Google store[/URL]. Amazon shows slightly higher but there are refurbs cheaper and are most likely bootloader locked (no root). Honestly I do not trust Amazon sellers all that much and you probably won't get a two year warranty like Google. I fixed the screenshot in my previous post.
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hmmmmmm... Someone is trying to sell me a new 128 gb pixel 2 xl for a considerably cheaper price; says he got it during black Friday...
Thank you Misterxtc I appreciate it.

hajjash said:
hmmmmmm... Someone is trying to sell me a new 128 gb pixel 2 xl for a considerably cheaper price; says he got it during black Friday...
Thank you Misterxtc I appreciate it.
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You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.

TonikJDK said:
You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.
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Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?

hajjash said:
Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?
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If the phone was purchased on BF then it will be bootloader locked since it was from Verizon. Google didn't have a BF deal. But you might be confusing bl unlock with carrier unlock. You might want to check that. Rooting is only important if you want to modify the device from stock.

hajjash said:
Thanks, I will try to check... The phone should be unlocked as it will be used outside of the US... why would rooting be important?
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It's only important if you want to root it. Let me be more clear. It is SIM unlocked, they all are no matter where they come from.
I was speaking of bootloader unlocking, which is needed only for rooting and modifying. If that isn't important to you, you are all set no matter where it came from.

I just got my pixel 2xl off eBay for $465. It is pretty and fast and a great deal.

Wow that's low. That's with the Labor Day discount going on right?
panflute said:
I just got my pixel 2xl off eBay for $465. It is pretty and fast and a great deal.
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You need to be very sure where he got it from if rooting and unlocking are important to you. If it was any where other than the Google store you won't be able to do that.
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Tonik, your distinction between bootloader/sim unlock is super helpful to me. It's essential I have a rootable phone, I use my smartphone as my primary internet connection at home with my grandfathered unlimited plan.
Is there a particular model number of Pixel 2 that I should be looking for (in the used market) that would designate is as having come from Google as opposed to one of the carriers? When I rooted my Galaxy S6 (model G920P, which I believe pegs it to Sprint) 3 years ago, I realized too late that there were only very few custom roms for my specific device, and this was terribly disappointing after having come from a Sprint Nexus phone using the glorious Dirty Unicorns rom.

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Tonik, your distinction between bootloader/sim unlock is super helpful to me. It's essential I have a rootable phone, I use my smartphone as my primary internet connection at home with my grandfathered unlimited plan.
Is there a particular model number of Pixel 2 that I should be looking for (in the used market) that would designate is as having come from Google as opposed to one of the carriers? When I rooted my Galaxy S6 (model G920P, which I believe pegs it to Sprint) 3 years ago, I realized too late that there were only very few custom roms for my specific device, and this was terribly disappointing after having come from a Sprint Nexus phone using the glorious Dirty Unicorns rom.
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Unfortunately the model numbers are the same. Imei will tell you but the seller isn't going to give you that. Or you can get a pick of developer options from the seller. There is a slider that allows oem unlock. It needs to be blue.

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FYI - Unlocked T-Mo Note 3 $669 (EDIT: Cancelled: Stay away from Negri Electronics)

EDIT: Sorry guys, but this coupon code is no longer valid. But it was fun while it lasted, huh. Also, as of 10/8 Negri has increased their price for the unlocked T-Mobile Note 3.
Went to Negrielectronics. Their price is $689, and I used a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for $20 off, for a total of $669. This is considerably less than T-Mobile's unlocked cost ($704+tax). I got free shipping (Fedex Ground) and no tax as well.
Availability shows as 10-4-13, so i'm hoping that mine ships no later than Monday, as i'm probably not in the first batch of pre-order shipments. EDIT: Now says 'Coming Soon'.
Negri's website now shows the White T-Mobile Note 3 as 'In Stock' with 'Add to Cart' (instead of 'Preorder'). The Black version, however, still says 'Preorder'. Also, Negri's blog (http://goo.gl/iTQyTv) states that the first orders are being shipped out as of yesterday (9/8), and at least one person has stated in this thread that they have received their tracking number.
If you have received your tracking number, please post below with your pre-order date, which color you ordered, as well as your expected delivery date. It will help people figure out where they are in the queue.
Forget all of the above. I have cancelled my order with Negri Electronics. After three weeks of waiting for them to ship, Negri posted on their blog and basically confirmed what many of us have suspected for the last couple of days. Negri is buying their devices from shady suppliers who are selling them used devices. This has resulted in at least of couple of people who thought they were getting NEW Note 3s actually having their devices BLACKLISTED on T-Mobile. In addition, at least one person has received a device rooted with Knox tripped (and thus a voided warranty).
I was willing to put up with the three week delay (though now I feel like an idiot for doing so), but these new issues are unacceptable in my opinion.
Yeah but it's black.
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charlieb620 said:
Yeah but it's black.
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They have a white one for pre-order now.
I was gonna buy from them but my lack of patience got the best of me lol. Ended up buying from a local T-mobile store instead.
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Would this be a unlocked bootloader, region unlocked US version?
I went to the store but when they told me the device was locked I decided to buy at Negri's to save me the trouble.
Has anyone with the TMo version verified its locked?
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Techngro said:
Went to Negrielectronics. Their price is $689, and I used a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for $20 off, for a total of $669. This is considerably less than T-Mobile's unlocked cost ($704+tax). I got free shipping (Fedex Ground) and no tax as well.
Availability shows as 10-4-13, so i'm hoping that mine ships no later than Monday, as i'm probably not in the first batch of pre-order shipments.
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They told me I had to buy some type of wireless plan,did you? Like a SIM kit or something.
Definitely a good deal
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Techngro said:
Went to Negrielectronics. Their price is $689, and I used a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for $20 off, for a total of $669. This is considerably less than T-Mobile's unlocked cost ($704+tax). I got free shipping (Fedex Ground) and no tax as well.
Availability shows as 10-4-13, so i'm hoping that mine ships no later than Monday, as i'm probably not in the first batch of pre-order shipments.
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Thanx for this!
By next week I'll be the proud owner of 3 Notes!
ATT on upgrade tomorrow to turn for some cash to repay the TMO buy
TMO I just bought and saved $20 on thanx to you!
Original International Note from 2011 that I'll cash out for 3-400, so I should be zero outlay, Unlocked TMO phone on ATT!
Negri despite what their chat said did not require a sim or plan for checkout
Techngro said:
Went to Negrielectronics. Their price is $689, and I used a coupon code (NE20OFFCART) for $20 off, for a total of $669. This is considerably less than T-Mobile's unlocked cost ($704+tax). I got free shipping (Fedex Ground) and no tax as well.
Availability shows as 10-4-13, so i'm hoping that mine ships no later than Monday, as i'm probably not in the first batch of pre-order shipments.
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Cool !!
I'm going to order mine right now
Thanks
charlieb620 said:
Yeah but it's black.
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I have heard that the black one has a better soft-touch feel while the plastic has a hard plastic feel (I played with one at an AT&T store).
Pikezer1337 said:
They have a white one for pre-order now.
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That's so weird, because that white one must have just appeared after I ordered mine.
diablokicks said:
Would this be a unlocked bootloader, region unlocked US version?
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I don't know about a bootloader. I think the unlocked refers to the SIM unlock so that it can be used with any GSM carrier.
RMXO said:
Has anyone with the TMo version verified its locked?
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They haven't shipped any yet to my knowledge, but I don't see why they would advertise it as unlocked when it is not. But when I get mine I will confirm.
les_garten said:
They told me I had to buy some type of wireless plan,did you? Like a SIM kit or something.
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No, I bought the unlocked version. I don't even see a version that would require a plan. I don't think Negri sells phones with contracts/plans. Are you sure we're talking about the same site?
les_garten said:
Thanx for this!
By next week I'll be the proud owner of 3 Notes!
ATT on upgrade tomorrow to turn for some cash to repay the TMO buy
TMO I just bought and saved $20 on thanx to you!
Original International Note from 2011 that I'll cash out for 3-400, so I should be zero outlay, Unlocked TMO phone on ATT!
Negri despite what their chat said did not require a sim or plan for checkout
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Great. Happy to help. Click that 'thanks' button under my post, if you please, sir.
Elhity said:
Cool !!
I'm going to order mine right now
Thanks
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No problem.
DAMN! Negri should give me a gift card for all this business I am driving to them. rofl
Techngro said:
No, I bought the unlocked version. I don't even see a version that would require a plan. I don't think Negri sells phones with contracts/plans. Are you sure we're talking about the same site?
Great. Happy to help. Click that 'thanks' button under my post, if you please, sir.
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I asked in Chat about the Unlocked and they said I had to select a wireless plan. But I'm thinking they were just trying to push the sales up. I even sent them the link to the phone. But that was untrue.
Already clicked for you! I'll clcik this one too.
Techngro said:
I don't know about a bootloader. I think the unlocked refers to the SIM unlock so that it can be used with any GSM carrier.
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Thank you for the reply, Reading here on XDA the T-mobile US phones did not have the region lock stickers on them, thats why I was wondering.
Discover is also offering 5% CB if that helps anyone out
delayed shipping
FYI, after talking with the CSR, it looks like the 10/4/13 delivery date is delayed until a week later on 10/10/13.
So will this be the same version, in essence, that i would get directly from tmo? For example, will the negri version still have wifi calling and come in the tmobile packaging?
natehoch96 said:
So will this be the same version, in essence, that i would get directly from tmo? For example, will the negri version still have wifi calling and come in the tmobile packaging?
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yup...
diablokicks said:
Would this be a unlocked bootloader, region unlocked US version?
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TMO Does NOT have locked Bootloader -
natehoch96 said:
So will this be the same version, in essence, that i would get directly from tmo? For example, will the negri version still have wifi calling and come in the tmobile packaging?
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I thought wifi calling was an Android feature that works with T-Mobile and not a T-Mobile feature as per se.

How much to sell used Pixel XL?

I'm selling my used 32 GB Pixel XL (Google edition) on Swappa. It's got regular wear and a tiny scratch on the screen. I'm not selling it here, just wondering how much would be good to list it for? I'm selling it with the Spigen Case I have.
Idk? Try searching Swappa for how much others are selling theirs for, and adjust from there depending on how fast you want to sell it?
Sorry. New to Swappa. Thanks.
acheney1990 said:
Sorry. New to Swappa. Thanks.
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The most recently sold "Good" condition, silver 32GB Pixel XL sold on Swappa for $620. That included a Daydream VR unit, fwiw.
cam30era said:
The most recently sold "Good" condition, silver 32GB Pixel XL sold on Swappa for $620. That included a Daydream VR unit, fwiw.
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Haha. I'm including a Daydream Headset too. Maybe I'll try that price.

Verizon trade-in...

So when I pre-ordered my Pixel 2 XL, the site told me my Nexus 6 was worth $0 as a trade-in. Anyone else have this happen to them? Is there any way to negotiate this?
Maybe they got flooded with them and cut trade ins of them off?
I have 6p and they're giving me 150 bucks for it.
a.demarco said:
So when I pre-ordered my Pixel 2 XL, the site told me my Nexus 6 was worth $0 as a trade-in. Anyone else have this happen to them? Is there any way to negotiate this?
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if its through VZW, they are of no real value to them.
Even through the google store itself, max is $80 for the 64GB version $70 for 32GB.
They are going for twice that price on swappa, much better off selling it yourself.
Excellent, thanks for the info!
uicnren said:
if its through VZW, they are of no real value to them.
Even through the google store itself, max is $80 for the 64GB version $70 for 32GB.
They are going for twice that price on swappa, much better off selling it yourself.
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I got my 6p through gstore, but am on VZW. Got 150 trade in.
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I got my 6p through gstore, but am on VZW. Got 150 trade in.
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Fantastic. The OP however has a Nexus 6, not a 6P.
I got one even better. 2 months ago I got the ASUS ZenFone AR... Still in new condition... Verizon will only give $50 for trade in LOL... Verizon is a joke...
I'd say 90% of the time you are better off on swappa then trading it into VZW. Although, I got $280 for my Note 4 a few weeks ago.
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Where to buy unlocked bootloader Pixel 2 XL phone

I have Verizon and want to buy a Pixel 2 XL with an unlocked bootloader, refurbished or new. I know I can purchase a new one from the Google store but the price is still $799 for the 128 Gb model. On Ebay they are under $500 now but getting an unlocked bootloader is near impossible because most are Verizon phones. Does anyone know specifically where you can buy one besides the Google store?
Look on swappa for a Google edition Pixel 2 xl. Good prices and they verify the imei to make sure your not buying stolen stuff.
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Second vote for Swappa. I've bought 4 phones from there over the years with good experiences.
Great, thanks for the suggestion! I'll check Swappa out.
CyberpodS2 said:
Second vote for Swappa. I've bought 4 phones from there over the years with good experiences.
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Success, thanks again for the suggestion.
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Success, thanks again for the suggestion.
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What did you find and for what kinda price?
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jmtjr278 said:
What did you find and for what kinda price?
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I got a Pixel 2 Xl 128 GB for $430. It has a small scuff on the bottom corner that's hardly noticeable. This thing is heads and tails better than my S7 Edge.
My unit was purchased directly from Google play store, still in warranty.
I looking to upgrade to a 3 xl... Pm me maybe we can work somethjng out
Black 64gb unlocked play store version.
trim81 said:
My unit was purchased directly from Google play store, still in warranty.
I looking to upgrade to a 3 xl... Pm me maybe we can work somethjng out
Black 64gb unlocked play store version.
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I would go through Swappa and try and sell your phone there. It was a good experience for me. I bought one and don't need another one, but thanks anyway.
Swappa even states if it's a Google Edition or a Verizon
I recently ordered a pixel 2 unlocked that was a refurbished unit (yesterday) and then i read here on xda on the how to root pixel 2 Nathan chance's thread that explains how to root, a user states that he received 4 returhished units and all had encrypted bootloader's. His original device did not. Google pretty much told him tough luck. Then I read a few write ups on Reditt and on Google help site about the same thing. The refurbs have the switch and you can flip it on, however when you key in the fastboot command to unlock bootloader it fails. I canceled my order akd swappa got upset so I hooked me up with the links and told them to sticky that ****!! Seriously pissed me off!!

Speaker issue and RMA

I'm traveling in the US (European guy), meaning no permanent address. I need a phone otherwise I'm lost.
Just got the 3a Xl unlocked and the speakers are toast. Rattling, crackling. I need to replace it and I have a problem.
Amazon returns and stuff takes time, plus the most time I spend without moving is 2 days. Current location is LA. Can't order it because of that.
Retail stores all tell me they don't have any unlocked phones, order online. Can't do that.
Is there a place I can go to that sells this phone NEW and actually has warranty?
Oh and did I screw up my warranty by joining the beta program? Bootloader is locked still, no root.
Also: it's 2019. How hard is to manufacture a phone that works? This shouldn't be a problem. At all. Ever. With any product.
Yes, Best Buy stores have the Pixel 3a XL
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Yes, Best Buy stores have the Pixel 3a XL
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Thank you. Bought another one and the return on the first one is on the way. Hope the second one is OK.

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