After Sprint sold out of its preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S III last night, the company has officially delayed the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3 in stores tomorrow, July 21. Online retailers ( Wirefly/LetsTalk) are accepting preorders and offering substantial discounts.
Sprint announced in its blog that Samsung informed the company that Samsung "will not be able to deliver enough inventory of Galaxy S III for Sprint to begin selling the device on June 21.”
Sprint began shipping preorders of the 16 GB Samsung Galaxy S III and expect they will be delivered tomorrow.
Sprint is working with Samsung to get inventory as soon as possible but has not stated a new release date.
Sprint also warned those who preordered the Samsung Galaxy S III that shipments may be delayed. Preorder customers can track the status of preorders at sprints website.
Sprint apologized for the situation and the minor delay.
Some of our readers were able to nab a Samsung Galaxy S III from Wirefly with free Sprint activation and a reduced price ($179.99) for a new account. As of this writing, Wirefly is still taking preorders with a warning that Sprint free activation ends 6/21 along with a 30 day refund if the price drops lower
LetsTalk has reduced the price of the Samsung Galaxy S III to $179.999 for new customers. Take 10% off your cart using TALK4TEN
coupon code taking up to $20 off your cart. LetTalk is very friendly with its customers when you refer a friend who buys from them both you and your friend get $25 credits.