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I am looking to buy one sim free but will return it for a complete refund if there are any dead pixels or other faults etc. So which vendors have people have good experiences with, particularly on the no quibles refund department?
Play.com (currently one of the cheapest inc 4% quidco discount)
Devicewire
Clove
Handtec
Expansys (though they are Expansive at the moment)
any others?
well, clove.co.uk is a good choice. but as you see. there is completely no vendors could guarantee no dead pixels. they only guarantee 0-3.
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well, clove.co.uk is a good choice. but as you see. there is completely no vendors could guarantee no dead pixels. they only guarantee 0-3.
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I know that, but they are bound by law (long distance selling, I believe) to offer a full refund, without the buyer needing to have a reason as long as it is within the first 7 days. So I was thinking I would return it and say I didnt like the device if it did happen to have any dead pixels.
I wanted to know which vendors people have had good experience with in getting full refund and any to avoid.
I have had excellent experience more than once with Clove Tech.
Before I got the excellent HTC HD I bought a Samsung Omnia (rubbish) and Clove took it back no questions asked.
Their service is v. fast and prices are OK.
Got mine from Play, arrived next day, no dead pixels. Expansys' price for the sim free HD is an insult.
Edit: actually just checked their price it has dropped down to £549.99 it was £604 a couple of days ago, still play is £50 cheaper.
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Got mine from Play, arrived next day, no dead pixels. Expansys' price for the sim free HD is an insult.
Edit: actually just checked their price it has dropped down to £549.99 it was £604 a couple of days ago, still play is £50 cheaper.
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Hi there, did you get an 8GB micro SD card in the box from Play.com, their website doesn't mention it, but Clove's does.
according to the other topic on this subject(lists places where you in get sim free, in order of price), carphone warehouse are doing it on O2 PAYG for £450(instore not online).
Is there any vendor out there that has a HD for under 700 bucks? I want one but its expensive and heck. . .
Will have to check out the Carphone warehouse deal, have a feeling it will be all sold out though. Anyone have any experience of Devicewire as a company, they seem to have reasonable terms and conditions regarding non faulty returns, and they price match too.
My advice is just dont buy one..in saying this Im only thinking of you and the fact that if after the seven days you had a dead pixel from where im standing I could just see you cutting your wrists
I know it might sound amazing but the truth of the fact is that in todays lcd technology there is still a chance not matter what that you might endup with dead pixels and that just a fact that you will have to live up to
Mine actually aparently came with a couple of dead pixels at from day one and tbh they where neglegible but now after about three weeks they seem to have resurected!! ALELUIAH!!
like the first guy said espansys or mobileplanet which are one in the same... it may look higher in price but u get everything but a hoslter and or case for it, most sites ive seen will say there adding the 8gig sd card for extra money or for free but mobileplanet will protect u if anything happens as far as the phone lockin up on u from a master rest
Bought one
Ended up buying one from Handtec in the end, delivered next day and no dead pixels thankfully. The Carphone warehouse didn't have one in any of their branches nor did they know when they will be getting any more (so pretty useless).
Got mine from ebay...
If you are experienced with ebay, then due to the currently low value of the british pound, it is the cheapest to get it from ebay.co.uk.
I got mine (including shipping) for ~595 USD.
That is in Europe with VAT.
Also, I wouldn't care that much about "simfree".
You can unlock it @ htccode.com for 18 euro...
projection said:
Got mine from ebay...
If you are experienced with ebay, then due to the currently low value of the british pound, it is the cheapest to get it from ebay.co.uk.
I got mine (including shipping) for ~595 USD.
That is in Europe with VAT.
Also, I wouldn't care that much about "simfree".
You can unlock it @ htccode.com for 18 euro...
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That's a really good idea! It dramatically reduced the cost that I was expecting for the HD, now I would have paid $720 now its like $603.
Goto Carphone Warehouse.. Then ask to buy the phone with an O2 Pay as you Go Sim.
They will sell it to you for £440 + a £10 top up for the O2 sim.
Got mine just before christmas with this deal and no waiting for delivery from anywhere
The phone comes unlocked and I have a spare unused payg sim card now.
Thats if they have stock. In the first store I went into they didnt even know this deal was available but then they had no stock, but they did a search for other nearby stores with phones available for me and it was only a short drive away.
As I mentioned in post no 12 not a single branch of carphone warehouse had any in stock, when the guy checked from the branch I went to, and they didn't know when they would be getting any more. Obviously due to it being such a good deal. You are one of the lucky ones to have got in there early.
Carphone Warehouse can order over the phone for next day delively
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Carphone Warehouse can order over the phone for next day delively
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Not with this phone they can't. That's what I was told by the 2 branches I went to anyway.
For those who have brought a Nexus One in the UK from the google site, how much was it in total when you went to check out (phone + delivery + any tax)? I presume it was in dollars. What was the converted price in GBP shown on the credit card statement?
Will there be an additional import tax when you recieve the phone, is it just import tax or is import tax and VAT?
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http://whatnewmobile.com/android/go...es-it-cost-in-the-uk-349-plus-a-little-extra/
£410 is pretty good if you look at the price of Milestone, HD2 or even Hero in the UK.
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http://whatnewmobile.com/android/go...es-it-cost-in-the-uk-349-plus-a-little-extra/
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thanks, shall i click buy.....
Doo it !!
like others have said look at the prose of smart-phones in the uk and you can have a "super-phone", also the iphone is still £450 for the 3gs 16gb !!!
Apache14 said:
Doo it !!
like others have said look at the prose of smart-phones in the uk and you can have a "super-phone", also the iphone is still £450 for the 3gs 16gb !!!
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Just wondering when its avaliable on Vodafone in a few weeks will it be shipped from the UK instead...
Also it's on Devicewires website now, but no price or date.
duncan888 said:
Also it's on Devicewires website now, but no price or date.
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The same for expansys.
Apache14 said:
Doo it !!
like others have said look at the prose of smart-phones in the uk and you can have a "super-phone", also the iphone is still £450 for the 3gs 16gb !!!
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Can you let us know when you recieve your phone and total up the complete cost.
Thanks
Ordered from UK
Placed order last night at around 12:02am minus the optional UK adapter and engraving. Got order confirmation email straight away and noticed £338.34 charged to my CC this morning. Now for the VAT charge when it arrives...
Well say you get hit with both 17.5%(VAT) + 6%(Import) taxes and they set the phones value as £338.34 + 17.5% (£59.20) + 6% (20.30) you will pay a grand total off £417. So say you get charged £420
so in UK the NexusOne :-
Nexus One = £420 (at worst you may not get taxed)
In comparison to :-
Iphone 3GS 16GB = £450 (from O2)
HTC Hero = £356 (from amozon.co.uk)
HTC HD2 = £513 (from amazon.co.uk)
Hope This Helps
One thig is, if you dont get charged any tax (possible - as iv imported a couple of things cameras etc. that dint get taxed ) the nexus one will be less than the HTC Hero ...... wich would be very very cool
I was told we don't pay the 6% import tax on mobile phones?
And they will only add import tax on the charger if you ordered one.
But looking on here it says Mobile phones (excluding built in GPS, TV) - Free - Goods are liable to VAT on importation at the standard rate (17.5 %).
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channels...ent&id=HMCE_PROD_009989&propertyType=document
Still cheaper than most unlocked phones in the UK! Was going to get a milestone but this is cheaper
Anyone know how long it will take once you get a DHL tracking number and shipping notification? Got my notification at 4am GMT.
Update: someone on another thread thinks if you ordered in the UK yesterday it should arrive tomorrow (7th)!! Cool! Wonder who will be first in the UK to receive it? Exciting! Although I'm prepared to be dissapoknted compared to the iPhone as I was with the Diamond, HD2 and Hero.....well we'll see .
Get it delivered to work and let work pay for the taxes
Now that's an idea! Pity can't make it to the office cos of the snow though!!
How do you end up paying the VAT?
With Royal Mail I just get a letter and have to pick up and pay for my parcel at the sorting office!
No idea were my local DHL is or do you have to pay on your doorstep?
Good question. Last time I ordered something for work I got no notification, they just held it in customs and I had to call to find out why it was delayed and then pay over the phone before customs would even release it! Hope this isn't the case this time...
Yo iv got one on order but iv gotten no notification yet of any shipping or charges to my account :-( iv e-maild google but no reply.
Any sugestions ??
Will there be any fiddling with the phone if it's from the US - or will it just work once the SIM goes in... thinking along the lines of Google maps(navigation?) and the app market...
...now once working xvid codecs are available I will officially wet my pants
Hi everyone, I am soon going to be buying the newer version of the nexus one with 3G support for Rogers,
When I start the buying process on google, it doesn't show you the price until the very end.
So I was wondering if anyone has already gotten this phone or not? and How much you had to pay at the end? (I mean after the currency conversion, shipping charges, and customs taxes) please let me know if you ordered yours this week and how much customs did you have to pay.. as this will really help me buy this phone since I am on a tight budget...
Thanks
Considering that the phone was only available to Canada yesterday - you will be one of the first to order directly from Canada. With that said, I did order a T-Mobile version - but I had it shipped to HK (Last week). Shipping was $26.16 and I ended up paying $584.35 CAD (this amount shows up in my Credit card statement) and there should be no taxes since my relative has nothing to bring back except for the phone - which is well within the personal exemption limit of $750 for Canadians.
Ordered from Google last night. Total was USD $556.16 to ship to Canada.
Has not shipped yet, will let you know.
I'll be getting this phone with in the next month, but I was curious what outlets you guys are aware of that are selling the phone.
I saw it on amazon 2 weeks ago for $900.00. Today its around $700, but I wanted to know if you guys knew of anywhere with even better deals.
It's a long shot I know, but I figure it is worth asking. Thanks
I would like to know this too. Seems the 'Hands Down Cheapest Place to Buy' thread is dead
Every day I scour XDA, Google, Ebay, etc looking for prices. I'm in Canada. With taxes,etc I think I'm looking at about $800 more or less (can anyone confirm that?). I think after Christmas I may go for this price but ideally I'm looking to pay about $700 more or less total. Then I'm worried about screen issues or a dead pixel which happened with the Nexus One I ordered from the States so I don't really want to ship it back overseas if this happens which it may judging by other threads...
So I'm looking for it to come down about another $100 but dont know if/when this will happen.
And ideally would like it to be released in Canada or even the US so I don't have to get it shipped which may lower that cost? But don't know if or when that will happen.
Then there is the fear that Samsung will discontinue it and I'll never get one or the prices will shoot up or something?
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5504/samsung-galaxy-note--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
About $670 without VAT. From what I've seen in other threads, it doesn't apply if you're outside the EU. I think that might take the cake as the cheapest?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...RDX6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322262246&sr=8-1
Also Amazon has a couple different sellers with the SGN in stock. Around low 700-750s. Most of these are in the US which would be better in case of a defect.
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http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5504/samsung-galaxy-note--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
About $670 without VAT. From what I've seen in other threads, it doesn't apply if you're outside the EU. I think that might take the cake as the cheapest?
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I ordered mine from HandTec when they had it listed briefly for £418.99 plus £14.99 shipping, for a total of £433.98, (which PayPal converted to $697.46), but HandTec has put the price back to £434.90 + shipping since I ordered. May still be the best price, however.
OTOH, Amazon now has a Prime 2-day shipping seller for $739. I'd pay the extra $40 or so bucks to have Amazon peace of mind if I had seen a price that good 4 days ago.
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I ordered mine from HandTec when they had it listed briefly for £418.99 plus £14.99 shipping, for a total of £433.98, (which PayPal converted to $697.46), but HandTec has put the price back to £434.90 + shipping since I ordered. May still be the best price, however.
OTOH, Amazon now has a Prime 2-day shipping seller for $739. I'd pay the extra $40 or so bucks to have Amazon peace of mind if I had seen a price that good 4 days ago.
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The new issue with handtec is that fedex will charge you 30 $ 1-2weeks after u get the phone
So because I'm in Canada I'm looking at around $800
But if I was in the US or UK I'd be looking at around $700
Same thread and a few tips in here.. UK, US, CA, India, HK..... sources...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320023&highlight=hands+down
Hands down cheapest place to buy without contract
thanks for the links and info....whats up with fed ex charging me for anything? im already paying shipping when i order, no? is it COD only or something
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thanks for the links and info....whats up with fed ex charging me for anything? im already paying shipping when i order, no? is it COD only or something
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Ditto . . . .
Hands Down Cheapest...
Well I still think Clove.co.uk is the best place to buy at this time simply because they're including a matching Samsung OEM Flip Case free! Also, being a commodity and having the price fluxuate by the hour (literally) keep checking MobileCityOnline.com too!
These two places at one point during the day can hit anywhere from $699 - $729 at the absolute lowest. But keep in mind Clove.co.uk INCLUDES the free Samsung OEM Flip Case. For some that's a deal maker plus most other outlets are selling this same flip case for $65 on average.
That is why if you catch Clove on the lower end of price fluxuation it's such a good deal. You won't go wrong choosing either one of these retailers that's the good news. The only possible bad news is at what price you'll end up paying for your Note.
Anyway you do it - your going to LOVE THIS PHABLET!
Abso - ****ing - lutly love it... quote me on that too.
Happy Hunting boys and girls.
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The new issue with handtec is that fedex will charge you 30 $ 1-2weeks after u get the phone
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I got the phone almost 3 weeks ago. I have not gotten this extra charge. I already paid $10 brokerage on delivery?
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The new issue with handtec is that fedex will charge you 30 $ 1-2weeks after u get the phone
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Charge $30 for what? FedEx hasn't charged me anything in the States for ordering from Handtec.
By far cheapest place to buy this phone is from India.
You get this phone for about US$ 615-620 range which includes official Samsung flip cover in the package.
If there is significant interest from people in states or UK, some of you guys can get in touch with some ebay.in sellers with good reputation and request him for shipping quote and get him to create a special thread for you guys.
Last time around with SGS2 couple of my mates from US requested a seller from ebay india this way and got him to create a private listing for them and got their SGS2.
Or if you guys trust someone from India around here in these forums, get him to purchase phones and paypal the funds to him.
Note is significantly cheaper here than anywhere else from what I have seen online.
DWI have the Note for $635 Australian this weekend and if you use the code LIKEDWI you get free priority shipping.
www dwidigitalcameras com au
These are shipped from Hong Kong, no idea if they are actually in stock or sourced once the order has gone through.
I ordered one on Friday, seeing $635 was my crumbling point and i couldnt resist anymore.
expansys USa $100 off GNote for net delivered $695
Use code BFNOTE during checkout and the price of the black GNote drops from $794.99 to $694.99 with free shippiong to USA address.
Hope that helps
Carphone Warehouse - Galaxy Note deals
Got mine yesterday from carphone warehouse (UK)
Orange 24 month contract £30 per month
400 minutes
Unlimited Texts
750MB data
Handset cost £200
includes official flip cover.
aesthetics1210 said:
DWI have the Note for $635 Australian this weekend and if you use the code LIKEDWI you get free priority shipping.
www dwidigitalcameras com au
These are shipped from Hong Kong, no idea if they are actually in stock or sourced once the order has gone through.
I ordered one on Friday, seeing $635 was my crumbling point and i couldnt resist anymore.
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So that's a) AU dollars and b) a company called Digital World International who only deliver to Australasia, then...
sketch-UK said:
Got mine yesterday from carphone warehouse (UK)
Orange 24 month contract £30 per month
400 minutes
Unlimited Texts
750MB data
Handset cost £200
includes official flip cover.
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that is a very expensive contract.
Especially taking into account the low amount of minutes and data you get.
Also paying £200 for the phone on top of the £720 is a big slap in the face...
return it and get a 'bigger' contract for less and also only pay a max. of £50 for handset
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Use code BFNOTE during checkout and the price of the black GNote drops from $794-99 to $694-.99 with free shippiong to USa address.
Hope that helps
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Great price for the Note from a dealer here in the US. Thanks!
Also don't forget to combine the 2% cashback for Expansys-USA through Fatwallet making it $681.
aesthetics1210 said:
DWI have the Note for $635 Australian this weekend and if you use the code LIKEDWI you get free priority shipping.
www dwidigitalcameras com au
These are shipped from Hong Kong, no idea if they are actually in stock or sourced once the order has gone through.
I ordered one on Friday, seeing $635 was my crumbling point and i couldnt resist anymore.
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Darn! Can only select New Zealand or Australia for shipping.
Waiting, waiting, waiting for the price to come down a bit as I'm willing to pay a bit over $700 here in Canada total with shipping, tax, etc. but not willing to pay a over $800!! Just seems like too much...
I had a dream last night I was using my GNote & loving it... maybe the universe is trying to tell me to just order the darn thing
I am planning to order the nexus 4 to my family in france as soon as it will be available, and I have a few questions since I have no idea about the policy and terms in france.
How much does it cost to buy the 16gb version + shipping to france + taxes etc.?
After the device is shipped to my family's house, will they need to go and pick it up at the post office or it will be brought to their house by any delivering company?
If the package will be brought directly to their house, will they need to sign a form or something like this?
Thanks in advance guys!
Nexus 4 shipping in france
gilikn said:
I am planning to order the nexus 4 to my family in france as soon as it will be available, and I have a few questions since I have no idea about the policy and terms in france.
How much does it cost to buy the 16gb version + shipping to france + taxes etc.?
After the device is shipped to my family's house, will they need to go and pick it up at the post office or it will be brought to their house by any delivering company?
If the package will be brought directly to their house, will they need to sign a form or something like this?
Thanks in advance guys!
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16Gb is 349euros including tax. shipping you have to add 9 euros .. and that's it :victory: . Note that the Nexus 4 shipped in France have a headset. :victory:
At the first lunch (13Nov.) they shipped it with Chronopost: which is a service that delivers the device in 1 day (and they call the client before they reach your house. And Yes if it is with chronopost they will have to sign, if they are not home, you can ask them to come the next day.)
If the shipping is with Colisiomo which is another service, it can take upto 5 days. to get their and they try to deliver at home, it they found someone at the house they will leave it to him, if not they will leave a note that you have to take it and go the indicated Post office and get your package (you have to present the id that have the same name on the package.)
they will tell you when you by it which delivery option you will get, i think it will be Chronopost as they did the first time in novermber.