[acnst]

Originally Posted by Mikeypants

Any new date information?

8.8. - but not yet confirmed.

[cspec]

It's definitely not released yet. My friend in Hong Kong just went to IFC to check out their promotional thing.

But since I am going back in a little over a week... Maybe I can pick one up
Since those Hong Kongers aren't that big on Blackberries. ;)

[mzcourtney]

So ya, chile is the first to release the bold =( as i posted here. http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ml#post1045800

[kchuck]

It states clearly that the pre-order is for locals, so you don't need to get them the xerox....

Originally Posted by JG in SB

Following up on my original post, here is the text of the SPAM mail I received:

[I]"Dear Mr. Gorin,

Thank you for your email requesting for pre-order of an BlackBerry Bold handset. The current listed price is in about $5,500 range.

Please follow the below steps for pre-ordering:
1. Place a deposit of $300 via credit card to guarantee the order
2. Provide credit card copies [front & back] and its information including
a. Credit Card Number (Master/Visa)
b. Name of Card Holder
c. Expiry Date
3. Deposit will be deducted from the handset price
4. It will be refunded if customer cancels the order
5. Stock will be available in some 3 to 4 weeks, and we will contact you once it is available
6. Only pre-order from local will be accepted
7. Pick-up location: Mongkok

.....

[JG in SB]

Oh darnit! I am glad I checked back here. I was just now running out the door to FedEx them cash, along with my social security number, and the ABA routing numbers for all of my bank accounts. I guess I will just have to wait a few weeks so that I can go down to the local AT&T store and buy a new Bold in person. Where is the excitement in that???