By now, it’s pretty evident that the shortage of Samsung AMOLED displays is taking a huge hit on HTC’s lineup of Android handsets. The Verizon DROID Incredible has been sold out ever since its launch nearly two months ago and it looks like the supply shortage may continue for a little longer.
Verizon customers who have ordered the handset and were promised a ship date prior to June 28th have been receiving a note from Verizon, explaining that their precious new toy could be delayed for another 7 days. To make up for the inconvenience, Verizon will be sending out a $25 gift card as a “thank you” for waiting patiently. I’m sure most customers simply want to get their hands on HTC’s Snapdragon powered superphone, but a $25 gift card is better than nothing. Verizon and HTC have not indicated when they expect regain control of the supply issue for the Incredible, but we know of a few Verizon customers who placed their order for the handset 2-3 weeks back who were given a ship date of mid July.
If you have ordered the DROID Incredible from Verizon in the past few weeks, feel free to share your expected shipping date. We have a feeling that the shortage will be lasting at least until the end of July.
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your recent order of the DROID Incredible by HTC. Due to overwhelming demand for this innovative device, we are currently experiencing inventory delays. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working to resolve this issue.
If your order shipping date was June 28 or prior, you may experience an additional delay of up to 7 business days. We will send an update with tracking information once your device has been shipped. If you have already received your device, please disregard this notice.
Your satisfaction is important to us, so we’re also sending you a $25 Verizon Wireless gift card which may be redeemed online or at any Verizon Wireless retail store as a way of saying “thank you” for your patience in this matter. No additional action on your part is required – we will send the gift card to the address you provided with your order in the next two weeks.
If you have further questions regarding your order, please contact Verizon Wireless customer service by dialing *611 from your mobile or calling 800-922-0204.
Regards,
I ordered my incredible on June 10th and was given a ship date of July 8th. I can’t wait for the new phone and love HTC’s products. I’m crossing my fingers it won’t be longer than a month to get the new phone!