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Radioshack outright lied to make a sale

So i call them up last Friday asking if they had any EVOs and the guy says "No but if you pre-order now we guarantee you will have it next week" so I decide to go with the shack due to the extra $20 in accessories and the fact that he guaranteed it to be there.
so I called this past Wednesday to ask if they had them in yet and the people told me it would be here on Friday, So i wait until today then call them at noon and ask, they tell me "we are waiting on the truck" and ALL throughout the day that is the only excuse i get is the truck and to call back in an hour or a half an hour until I finally went in and the guy says " Oh they will be here Monday" so I ask "why was i guaranteed Friday and given the run around all day?" he responds "I will take your name down for the manager and you will definitely have one Monday".
I feel like they lied through there damn teeth to have me buy the $50 card and lock me in or at least make a $50 profit because really what do they sell that is worth spending the cash on?......... then I will have to get another $50 to cover the gift card if I were to buy from another store.

What, a salesperson was dishonest in order to acquire a commision? Call Geraldo Rivera!!!

itmustbejj said:
What, a salesperson was dishonest in order to acquire a commision? Call Geraldo Rivera!!!
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+1
Especially at The Shack. They are bordering on bankruptcy or a buyout, right? They need every dollar they can get.

itmustbejj said:
what, a salesperson was dishonest in order to acquire a commision? Call geraldo rivera!!!
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roflmao !!
Nowai

Think that's bad? try getting a replacement from them if your Evo is getting more mess up (screen is raising higher and major light leakage now). I called every radioshack up to 50 miles from where I'm from and all of them saying there's none in stock and are only doing pre-order or so their saying. Who knows if their saying out of stock only to lure the new customer with their preorder crap. Very fustration I'm telling you.
I know warranty is up to 1 year for manuafacture defect and also have the 7 dollars insurance through Sprint but I just want to go in and out with a new device without waiting since this is a manufacture defect.

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Think that's bad? try getting a replacement from them if your Evo is getting more mess up (screen is raising higher and major light leakage now). I called every radioshack up to 50 miles from where I'm from and all of them saying there's none in stock and are only doing pre-order or so their saying. Who knows if their saying out of stock only to lure the new customer with their preorder crap. Very fustration I'm telling you.
I know warranty is up to 1 year for manuafacture defect and also have the 7 dollars insurance through Sprint but I just want to go in and out with a new device without waiting since this is a manufacture defect.
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I knew there was a reason I got mine through BB and just got them to comp the $20 as well

They have no control of "the truck".

good old radioshack lol
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theoner1 said:
Think that's bad? try getting a replacement from them if your Evo is getting more mess up (screen is raising higher and major light leakage now). I called every radioshack up to 50 miles from where I'm from and all of them saying there's none in stock and are only doing pre-order or so their saying. Who knows if their saying out of stock only to lure the new customer with their preorder crap. Very fustration I'm telling you.
I know warranty is up to 1 year for manuafacture defect and also have the 7 dollars insurance through Sprint but I just want to go in and out with a new device without waiting since this is a manufacture defect.
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I know the feeling, mine has major light leakage now, and I called Sprint because I had ordered mine on release day, and put me on hold only for some rep to tell me they are not taking orders over the phone even more, even for defective products, I had to go to a corporate store and get put on a waiting list. I was like WTF? Went to the corporate store and they would only tell me they would add me to a waiting list, and didn't know when the phones would be in, they are estimating 1 week. Store Manager didn't even apologize, that made me even madder, thinking about telling them to shove it and wait on the next new android phone to come out, especially since I bought mine off contract, bought my wife's with her upgrade and no problems with hers.

Have you ever worked in retail? Honestly, most of these people will tell you what they know, and a lot of these things are out of their control.
Contrary to popular belief, most people that help you at retail stores and restaurants are not out to ruin your life and steal your money, wife, job, etc. Their normal people just like you, and most of them do really try to help you out.
So cut 'em some slack!

I walked into a Radio Shack today in downtown Miami and bought 2. They were the last two left in all of Miami! I feel so lucky

I don't think they "lied through their teeth" exactly. Odds are Fridays are their normal delivery days for product. Shipments can get delayed. End of story.

Gregalous said:
Have you ever worked in retail? Honestly, most of these people will tell you what they know, and a lot of these things are out of their control.
Contrary to popular belief, most people that help you at retail stores and restaurants are not out to ruin your life and steal your money, wife, job, etc. Their normal people just like you, and most of them do really try to help you out.
So cut 'em some slack!
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He works for Radio Shack...GET 'EM!
J/K

mrono said:
I knew there was a reason I got mine through BB and just got them to comp the $20 as well
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you know best buy was offering a free bt headset instead of $20 right?

SiL3nTKiLL said:
good old radioshack lol
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Hardly. Nothing about Radio Shack now represents the old Radio Shack. I thought they were supposed to cater to hobbyists instead of immitating Best Buy!
Here is another one....On June 16th I found a new "in stock" Evo sold by Amazon. I went through the checkout and selected "overnight" shipping. I filled out the payment info and just as I clicked down on the confirm purchase button I saw the small print at the bottom saying that the order should arrive on June 30th!! 2 friggin weeks?!?!? Luckily I hadn't released my mouse button and got out of it.

lol, thats retail for you. reguarless they have to say they guarantee it, because thats radioshack's policy, who wants to take a loss from their job. their not worried, so at the end of the day its not their problem. just like anywhere else in retail.. you WILL get the phone but at the end of the say the wait is your loss lol

radio shack sucks

Handtec order, shipped Nov 1 .

Did anyone order from handtec.co.uk ?
Is it shipped ?
Their site says that will have a batch in today.
Edit : just called them and its delayed till tomorrow
Edit : Nov 1 - Order shipped. Delivery Nov 2.

Does not surprise me in the least.
Handtek are reknown for advertising a product way in advance giving false information just to get customers to pre-order and take their money.
Then come the day they mysteriously don't have stock.
Look at their site on the 32GB version. They are taking pre-orders at just over £700 a phone and taking the money now........ As we know there's no sign when and if the 32GB model will be shipped.

Wow thats bad can do something

wonsanim said:
Wow thats bad can do something
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Not a thing... Because Samsung said there would be a 32GB version at some stage sellers can advertise it if they want. However it's all a question of who do you help.. yourself or your customers.
I clearly remember when the Galaxy S was being advertised by Samsung that it would be available in both 8GB and 16GB models.
Clove and Handtek soon started advertising both models for pre-sales taking monies.
However it soon became clear the larger 16GB model was going to carriers only.
Clove then stopped advertising the 16GB model but Handtek carried on.
I contacted Handtek informing them that no SIM FREE 16GB model would be coming to them...
This though did not stop them carrying on taking pre-orders and money for a phone they would not get.
In the end all those who had pre-ordered the 16GB model were instead offered the smaller 8GB.
Basically, Handtek are a business and businesses have to operate tight in order to keep them afloat. It's how they effect customers though which should be their priority.

Beards said:
Does not surprise me in the least.
Handtek are reknown for advertising a product way in advance giving false information just to get customers to pre-order and take their money.
Then come the day they mysteriously don't have stock.
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I wish I had known this.
I would have gone with Clove on principle.
Lesson learned.

Xaddict said:
I wish I had known this.
I would have gone with Clove on principle.
Lesson learned.
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If you have ordered the 16GB model you should get your order... Just not exactly on the day they 'originally' promised you.

Beards said:
If you have ordered the 16GB model you should get your order... Just not exactly on the day they 'originally' promised you.
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They claimed to get stock 31st October.
Clove said 3rd Nov.
I went with Handtec on that basis.
Of course I will get it.
Just supicious of the ever changing dates.

Stock Update: First batch expected 1st November - second batch 3rd/4th November. The first batch should fulfill approx 70% of backorders and the second batch still has stock available
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from hantec website..
i'm waiting and i'm waiting..and i'm waiting...

I ordered from Handtek too. Excitement has turned to anxiousness. This is certainly not a nice development.
As I have said elsewhere, I notice on the 'microsite' samsung set up for it, the 32GB model is not listed in the specifications.

ara_ffat said:
from hantec website..
i'm waiting and i'm waiting..and i'm waiting...
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I called them today and was told that the shipment coming in will fulfill all the preorders.. But from what the website is saying , mmmmmm... I am confused.

Xaddict said:
They claimed to get stock 31st October.
Clove said 3rd Nov.
I went with Handtec on that basis.
Of course I will get it.
Just supicious of the ever changing dates.
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ara_ffat said:
from hantec website..
i'm waiting and i'm waiting..and i'm waiting...
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Arbition said:
I ordered from Handtek too. Excitement has turned to anxiousness. This is certainly not a nice development.
As I have said elsewhere, I notice on the 'microsite' samsung set up for it, the 32GB model is not listed in the specifications.
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drgopoos said:
I called them today and was told that the shipment coming in will fulfill all the preorders.. But from what the website is saying , mmmmmm... I am confused.
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As I have already said Guys, it's all a ploy to get you to order with them early.
Handtek do this time after time after time.... They will tell you an early date so as to get you to pre-order and part with your hard earned cash then come the day of shipment it's then mysteriously been put back for some reason not of their doing.
At worse is when they advertise a product and take pre-orders with payment for goods that simply there is no known date, sometimes these products will not even make it to their stores. Take a look at their advertisement of the Galaxy Note 32GB model here. You will notice they are taking pre-orders but we are not even sure yet the 32GB will come to SIM FREE.
Clove on the other hand are being honest... They have no idea either but unlike Handtek they don't advertise nor take pre-orders or cash.
I will say they will ship orders on the same day that Clove ship.

Any place that takes your money when you preorder is questionable.

straxusii said:
Any place that takes your money when you preorder is questionable.
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It's all a question of timing....
If a product has an unknown date or a date that is weeks away then yes, a pre-order with funds debited from credit cards should not take place.
If however a product has a known date that falls within a week or so then yes a pre-order with funds debited is to be expected from sellers who take orders in mass block.
The reason why they take funds prior to shipment is because they need to have your payment record complete. If not and you have not paid they then need to either contact you again or contact your credit card company which all takes time prior to shipment.
When these sellers who deal in mass block (could be a couple of hundred orders) obviously they want to get out as many orders in the day as possible. However, having to recontact the buyer or their credit card company all adds to delays which in turn makes an angry would be customer waiting for his/her order.
So, technically Handtek are doing the right thing in getting all details including payment out of the way.... However, where they then spoil it is by either taking the funds far, far too early or taking funds for items that clearly they will not receive.
Clove on the other hand only advertise when they know an item will be released at some stage and only take funds within nearer the release (I think mine was taken 10 days prior to the Nov 3rd expected date).
Note:
Clove have only recently started to do pre-orders with payment.
They used to only take pre-orders but found new orders these days are much much higher in demand. As such under their old way of operating they simply did not have the time in the day to complete all orders in one day.
It is regrettable yes but at least the pre-order with payment in this case does at the least guarantee the day they receive stock from the wholesalers it gets shipped to the buyer either that very same day or the day after.
Hope that helps clear things up a bit......

I just checked with them in regards to my preorder - they confirmed that they have received a bunch of units, which will be shipped out today. My order was for the cheaper "operator branded" version, which they haven't received yet but are are apparently still expecting sometime later today as well.
Obviously we won't know anything for sure until people start getting their tracking numbers, but I have spoken to them several times and while this is the first order I have placed with them I have been pretty impressed with their professionalism. Didn't like the live chat though - they were kind of useless as far as pre-sales questions go (plus I got cut off several times), so I reverted to just calling and speaking to sales, who have been really helpful.......

Price has dropped. As per handtec:
Please contact customer services at [email protected] with your order no. and they will sort this out for you. thanks
I just got my price difference refund in 15 minutes.
Edit: For clarity, I am referring to the 16GB unbranded non-white version

cheesekeeper said:
I just checked with them in regards to my preorder - they confirmed that they have received a bunch of units, which will be shipped out today. My order was for the cheaper "operator branded" version, which they haven't received yet but are are apparently still expecting sometime later today as well.
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Can I ask, when did you ordered yours?
My order was 12th October.

Xaddict said:
Can I ask, when did you ordered yours?
My order was 12th October.
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My order went through on October 26th, and he said today that this was a fairly early order so will be in the first batch - so yours will definitely go out first. If I'd known the price of the standard version was going to drop I probably would have ordered that instead - but I'm sure the operator logo is easily removed (not that it would matter if it wasn't). Just hope these branded units come in quickly.
Please let me know if you hear anything about yours......

cheesekeeper said:
My order went through on October 26th, and he said today that this was a fairly early order so will be in the first batch - so yours will definitely go out first.
Please let me know if you hear anything about yours......
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Thank you kindly,
will do.

Arbition said:
Price has dropped. As per handtec:
Please contact customer services at [email protected] with your order no. and they will sort this out for you. thanks
I just got my price difference refund in 15 minutes.
Edit: For clarity, I am referring to the 16GB unbranded non-white version
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Thanks for the info.
Called them again today and was told that they have shipped orders till the OCt 24th.
Mine was on 26th and will be shipped out tomorrow.
I ordered the one with network logo.
Should have ordered the one without. Damn !!!!!!!!!
Even if they ship tomorrow, the chances that i will get before the weekend is bleak.
Frustration, frustration , frustration......
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I pre-ordered Sept. 7th....was my order shipped? I have no tracking information.

LG G watch offer from 3 (UK)

Anybody know how to claim the offer from 3 when you have bought the G3? I didn't get any info when my phone was delivered today.

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Yay finally this info is public, I was told about it about a month ago from a certain Three employee that may or may not be featured in the tweet above

Thanks for the info is the watch not out till the 8th then?

ant78 said:
Thanks for the info is the watch not out till the 8th then?
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I believe the 8th is when the global services for the watch are opened so owning one before then won't get you very far anyway.

Lennyuk said:
I believe the 8th is when the global services for the watch are opened so owning one before then won't get you very far anyway.
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I bought my G3 from three last week and had no idea about this offer??

quasar99 said:
I bought my G3 from three last week and had no idea about this offer??
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I may be wrong, but I believe the offer was only open to anyone who pre-ordered the g3.

Lennyuk said:
I may be wrong, but I believe the offer was only open to anyone who pre-ordered the g3.
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I DID pre-order

quasar99 said:
I DID pre-order
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in which case show your receipt to a store from the 8th and they will honour the offer

I also did a preorder here on Vodafone spain d855 gold one with lg smartwatch and the lg g3 case for free only 300 units
Hope that i will be lucky . on 9/7i will have it and i will post some pictures here
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i went into three this morning and the guy there was adamant that I had to have pre ordered the watch at the same time I pre ordered the G3...
He wasn't going to budge, so i walked.

quasar99 said:
i went into three this morning and the guy there was adamant that I had to have pre ordered the watch at the same time I pre ordered the G3...
He wasn't going to budge, so i walked.
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should have got him to telephone HQ he would have been put right.

Lennyuk said:
should have got him to telephone HQ he would have been put right.
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he assures me he has....don't believe him though.
This was the Cannon Street store, and I have also had the same reply from the Holborn store. Canterbury say they will do it, but I can't get there for another week or so.
I phoned 3 myself and they were useless, because I upgraded in store, they tell me they are unable to provide any clarification.

quasar99 said:
i went into three this morning and the guy there was adamant that I had to have pre ordered the watch at the same time I pre ordered the G3...
He wasn't going to budge, so i walked.
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I had exactly the same. So I cancelled my contract with them

ant78 said:
I had exactly the same. So I cancelled my contract with them
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This "promotion" is a joke. I mean, at NO point when i was upgrading did they say that I had to pre-order both at the same time.
Did you have to pay any fee for the remainder of your contract?
This is from the Three website:
"Only £99 When Bought with LG G3*
*Once you’ve purchased the LG G3, visit one of our stores within 21 days to get the LG G Watch for only £99, which is usually £169 when purchased on its own. You must provide proof of purchase via your dispatch note/receipt with mobile number and ID.
The LG G Watch is available in store from the 8th July, but you can secure yours on pre order from 26th June in store."
It seems pretty clear to me, but apparently I am reading this wrong.

quasar99 said:
This "promotion" is a joke. I mean, at NO point when i was upgrading did they say that I had to pre-order both at the same time.
Did you have to pay any fee for the remainder of your contract?
This is from the Three website:
"Only £99 When Bought with LG G3*
*Once you’ve purchased the LG G3, visit one of our stores within 21 days to get the LG G Watch for only £99, which is usually £169 when purchased on its own. You must provide proof of purchase via your dispatch note/receipt with mobile number and ID.
The LG G Watch is available in store from the 8th July, but you can secure yours on pre order from 26th June in store."
It seems pretty clear to me, but apparently I am reading this wrong.
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My contract is only 7 days old! They just said return the phone then.
So I then rang again to the online team and they confirmed and apologized that the other staff haven't got a clue what they are talking about. She told me to go in-store from the with with my receipt to claim my watch

ant78 said:
My contract is only 7 days old! They just said return the phone then.
So I then rang again to the online team and they confirmed and apologized that the other staff haven't got a clue what they are talking about. She told me to go in-store from the with with my receipt to claim my watch
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well good luck with that. I tried this also, but he was adamant, even with a receipt and proof of what their website he wasnt doing it.

Ive had this problem went in this morning and refused to accept that this offer exists at all which was rather annoying tbh so i told them to ram it ill buy one online.
They also said that this offer was onky for pre orders and that everyone should of known about it at no point has 3 in my town ever advertised this offer or mentioned it when i got my phone ended up having a huge argument with the store manager telling him is useless and a joke then i showed him my tweets from here that i posted between my self and Brendan and he still refused to acknowledge the offer so i gave up.

E_Goldstein said:
Ive had this problem went in this morning and refused to accept that this offer exists at all which was rather annoying tbh so i told them to ram it ill buy one online.
They also said that this offer was onky for pre orders and that everyone should of known about it at no point has 3 in my town ever advertised this offer or mentioned it when i got my phone ended up having a huge argument with the store manager telling him is useless and a joke then i showed him my tweets from here that i posted between my self and Brendan and he still refused to acknowledge the offer so i gave up.
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I just spoke with "Sharon" at three on the phone. She confirmed that the watch should have been pre-ordered at the time i got the phone.
But, she has applied the £70 difference to my account so i can buy the phone at the full price and be no worse off.
My advice, speak with three, tell them whats happened and they should sort it out.
Good luck, took me a 30 minute phone call to get the resolution i deserved!

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I just spoke with "Sharon" at three on the phone. She confirmed that the watch should have been pre-ordered at the time i got the phone.
But, she has applied the £70 difference to my account so i can buy the phone at the full price and be no worse off.
My advice, speak with three, tell them whats happened and they should sort it out.
Good luck, took me a 30 minute phone call to get the resolution i deserved!
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This is pretty stupid seen as they were not even offering the watch at the time most people pre-ordered!

Xperia Z3 Canada Thread

The Xperia Z3 will officially launch in Canada tomorrow, October 31st.
Quite possibly the only region that hasn't received it yet. (as usual)
It'll be available at Rogers, Bell, Telus, Wind and unlocked at the Sony Stores for $699 or $599 for the Z3 Compact.
Who is getting one here from Canada?
I'm currently with Wind but I pre-ordered through the Sony store for a white Z3.
Doesn't look like there's any extras coming with the box.

I'm thinking of getting one. I'm just waiting to see how much it will go for at Bell (since I'm on Virgin). Rogers is supposed to have it for $599 so if they are the cheapest, I may get it from them and just pay to unlock it. If Bell sells it for the same price, then I can just get it from them and save having to do the unlock right away. If Sony pricematches Rogers, then that is another option as well.
I may wait a couple of weeks before jumping in though to make sure there are no particular issues with the Z3 in Canada.
I would have preferred a 32GB version (especially considering the $699 price from Sony) but 16GB should cover me as I don't install games on my phones and the SD card will cover the 30 some GB's of media I do carry around.
I just hope the battery is good and the screen can be read outdoors in sunlight. Two of the main reasons I got rid of my Nexus 5.

I'm going to pick up my Z3 tomorrow at the Sony store Just got a call that my preordered phone is ready
I called up and went to a few Rogers stores in Toronto, they all said it would be $699 off contract and not $599 as reported by MobileSyrup
Also kinda disappointed that it doesn't come with earphones - might have to buy the NC earphones later

pngface said:
I'm going to pick up my Z3 tomorrow at the Sony store Just got a call that my preordered phone is ready
I called up and went to a few Rogers stores in Toronto, they all said it would be $699 off contract and not $599 as reported by MobileSyrup
Also kinda disappointed that it doesn't come with earphones - might have to buy the NC earphones later
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Damn was hoping they would be cheaper on Rogers so that the Sony store could price match.

ssj_jaypee said:
Damn was hoping they would be cheaper on Rogers so that the Sony store could price match.
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Same here. Guess we'll know for sure tomorrow. Mobilesyrup did have a screenshot so maybe there is still some hope.

Fr3lncr said:
Same here. Guess we'll know for sure tomorrow. Mobilesyrup did have a screenshot so maybe there is still some hope.
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I'm going to pick up the phone at 11 am tomorrow. Hope Rogers has pricing info out by then

i'm up for one, in white, before year's end. will buy from the Sony Store.
still watching and waiting for the bugs to be identified/remedied, while slowly picking out accessories. the pink spot in photos = not impressive for a device that's 700 clams.

I'll have mine in exactly 8h50min. Already waiting for me at the sony store. I pre-order a black one but I hope I'll be able to change for a copper one .
I already received my cruzerlite bugdroid case from amazon. Really nice case by the way. All the buttons & ports are uncovered except for sim/sdcard port.
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Hey guys, just went in to a Rogers store today and got the sales guy to scan the price for the Z3 - showed as $699. Which means I won't be cancelling my pre-order :'(

pngface said:
Hey guys, just went in to a Rogers store today and got the sales guy to scan the price for the Z3 - showed as $699. Which means I won't be cancelling my pre-order :'(
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That's disappointing. I guess MobileSyrup got taken with a fake screenshot, or Rogers changed their pricing. It's still nice phone but for $699, we should have the 32GB version the US does. I'll probably still be getting it though.

Just picked mine up
The store only had 2 z3 cases and I didn't like either - have to check amazon or ebay now.
Also, it doesn't come with earphones (the rep didn't know this either)

pngface said:
Hey guys, just went in to a Rogers store today and got the sales guy to scan the price for the Z3 - showed as $699. Which means I won't be cancelling my pre-order :'(
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MobileSyrup just posted a release for the Z3 for all carriers and they are still reporting the Z3 as being $599 from Rogers:
http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/31/xperia-z3-arrives-at-rogers-bell-telus-wind-mobile-mts-and-sasktel/
I followed through the URL and it's showing me $599 on Rogers site as well if you choose no term when buying.

Fr3lncr said:
MobileSyrup just posted a release for the Z3 for all carriers and they are still reporting the Z3 as being $599 from Rogers:
http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/31/xperia-z3-arrives-at-rogers-bell-telus-wind-mobile-mts-and-sasktel/
I followed through the URL and it's showing me $599 on Rogers site as well if you choose no term when buying.
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WHAT - this is messed up.
Could you tell me how you got to select the no term price? I can only select on 2 year contracts.
I will go to the Rogers store and show them - and then return the one I got to Sony

liltitiz said:
I'll have mine in exactly 8h50min. Already waiting for me at the sony store. I pre-order a black one but I hope I'll be able to change for a copper one .
I already received my cruzerlite bugdroid case from amazon. Really nice case by the way. All the buttons & ports are uncovered except for sim/sdcard port.
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I got my hands on a copper z3. I've been playing with it for the last twi hours, I'm really happy with it si far.
The smoke clear bugdroud clear with the cooper z3 give an awesome look!
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pngface said:
WHAT - this is messed up.
Could you tell me how you got to select the no term price? I can only select on 2 year contracts.
I will go to the Rogers store and show them - and then return the one I got to Sony
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You have to follow the link on MobileSyrup's web site, but here it is:
http://www.rogers.com/web/link/wirelessBuyFlow?forwardTo=PhoneThenPlan&productType=normal&productId_Detailed=XPERIAZ3BLK&N=52+11+277+4294920246
While 'live', it isn't accessible yet from the main site. I tried to search for it from the home page and couldn't get it.
Still trying to find a way to get it without a plan though since online you still end up having to choose something. Will stop by a Rogers store later today and see what happens.

Fr3lncr said:
You have to follow the link on MobileSyrup's web site, but here it is:
http://www.rogers.com/web/link/wirelessBuyFlow?forwardTo=PhoneThenPlan&productType=normal&productId_Detailed=XPERIAZ3BLK&N=52+11+277+4294920246
While 'live', it isn't accessible yet from the main site. I tried to search for it from the home page and couldn't get it.
Still trying to find a way to get it without a plan though since online you still end up having to choose something. Will stop by a Rogers store later today and see what happens.
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Thanks. I did go to the link through mobilesyrup, but what I meant was, what do you do next? I click Add to Cart and it takes me to select a plan etc. I can't find a way to get it without a plan
If I can find it on the website I will go to the store and ask if I can just get it from them

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Thanks. I did go to the link through mobilesyrup, but what I meant was, what do you do next? I click Add to Cart and it takes me to select a plan etc. I can't find a way to get it without a plan
If I can find it on the website I will go to the store and ask if I can just get it from them
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Sorry... Misunderstood. I:
- Added to cart
- Selected 'I want to add a new line to my account'
- Choose any plan and you should see the 'no term' price of $599.
If you select 'I want to upgrade my device' after adding to cart, it wont go anywhere as it directs you to go to a store or call.
EDIT - Added screenshot.
EDIT 2 - Sorry... you are right, you can't purchase without adding a plan online. Maybe try in store. That's what I will try. The fact that online it has the 'no term' price as $599 might help getting it without a plan for the same price in store. (Hopefully!)

So.. I just tried this - and it didn't work
I showed it to the store rep and he said that it was a 'bug' in the site, and they can't sell it at that price. When he scanned the phone again it showed up as $649 (earlier today it was $699)
At a $50 difference I'm going to stick to the unlocked one I got from the Sony store. Hope you guys have better luck.
Btw, this is 100% the best looking phone I've ever seen

pngface said:
So.. I just tried this - and it didn't work
I showed it to the store rep and he said that it was a 'bug' in the site, and they can't sell it at that price. When he scanned the phone again it showed up as $649 (earlier today it was $699)
At a $50 difference I'm going to stick to the unlocked one I got from the Sony store. Hope you guys have better luck.
Btw, this is 100% the best looking phone I've ever seen
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Hi. I guess I got lucky as I was able to pick one up from Rogers for $599 but it was one of those 'perfect storm' things as it was coming up in his system as $599 for new activations and $649 as a new phone on existing plan. As he assumed that was a mistake, he called someone who gave him authorization for an override for the $599 price. He was supposed to confirm with his manager but they had left and didn't answer his call. So, I was able to get it.
Now I just have to find a place to unlock it. I had found a place earlier that said $17 CDN but I've lost the link.
At $649, I'd probably go to the Sony Store. Online it states you can't return them which was a concern for me if I didn't like it but in store you still have 14 days. Unlocked might be better for upgrades as well.

Going to stop by Rogers tomorrow... Fingers crossed for 599

UK Xiaomi Mix Batch order interest?

Hi Xiaomi Lovers
I am not sure this is a good idea to start a thread like this, (If this is breaking any XDA rules, I will take down this thread right away) I have a friend visiting me (UK/London) this week and I have already requested him to bring me a Xiaomi Mix 6GB version.
I thought maybe some of you would want to tag along, it shouldn't be a problem for him to buy more as phone shops in China seem to stock them well for selling at higher price . Of course, if you are looking to buy this phone at the original official price, then this is not for you. I too am paying a premium on top in order to get my hand on one at this stage.
Now, i should be able to get you a Mix 6GB version at £700 (pretty sure it's cheapest you can find), i assume most of you are going for the 6gb version if you are interested in 4gb, let me know.
I will have the phone in hand this week so no waiting for china to ship....etc. And I understand you may think this is a scam, check my XDA history, and I welcome people to purchase in cash and ideally we can do this in person, so you see the phone in box and so on.
If you have other suggestions, let me know, but please keep in mind, I am just doing it as a service for the lovely XDA community, if it's not safe for me, i would not do it, so I will be checking your XDA history and making sure you are 100% serious getting the phone.
I can also post it to other country and the risk of getting the custom charge is yours, hence this thread is maybe only useful for UK buyers.
Let me know what you think
Update: Consider this thread closed. My friend has already picked up the order and will be leaving China to UK this Friday. 9/12. He got me a pretty good price too so I am happy at least xD

Thanks for the proposal of service, but for your information it is sold at 630£ online (6gb/256 version), including shipping

kenny17430 said:
Thanks for the proposal of service, but for your information it is sold at 630£ online (6gb/256 version), including shipping
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where? if that's the price, my friend is charging me too much and i might just get it from your source. i do know some sites are claiming to sell at lower price, but they don't really ship out orders. I have tried a few of them already

wu5262 said:
where? if that's the price, my friend is charging me too much and i might just get it from your source. i do know some sites are claiming to sell at lower price, but they don't really ship out orders. I have tried a few of them already
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Here is the link of website, and they have it in stock.
https://www.cect-shop.com/de/catalogsearch/result/?cat=&q=mix
I have also ordered mine https://www.chinadroid.fr/xiaomi-mi...d_origine_anglais_chinois/40-capacite-6_256gb, and I will pick it up at dhl boutique tonight. (paid 655£)

kenny17430 said:
Here is the link of website, and they have it in stock.
https://www.cect-shop.com/de/catalogsearch/result/?cat=&q=mix
I have also ordered mine https://www.chinadroid.fr/xiaomi-mi...d_origine_anglais_chinois/40-capacite-6_256gb, and I will pick it up at dhl boutique tonight. (paid 655£)
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those are exactly the 2 websites i tried to order mine, but they refuse to ship my order saying they are waiting for more stocks and if I want it right away, i need to pay premium. This was however about a week ago so maybe things are different now.
Anyway, if you can indeed get it from website, just ignore my post. I wasn't sure it's going to be useful or not when I posted it.

wu5262 said:
Hi Xiaomi Lovers
I am not sure this is a good idea to start a thread like this, (If this is breaking any XDA rules, I will take down this thread right away) I have a friend visiting me (UK/London) this week and I have already requested him to bring me a Xiaomi Mix 6GB version.
I thought maybe some of you would want to tag along, it shouldn't be a problem for him to buy more as phone shops in China seem to stock them well for selling at higher price . Of course, if you are looking to buy this phone at the original official price, then this is not for you. I too am paying a premium on top in order to get my hand on one at this stage.
Now, i should be able to get you a Mix 6GB version at �700 (pretty sure it's cheapest you can find), i assume most of you are going for the 6gb version if you are interested in 4gb, let me know.
I will have the phone in hand this week so no waiting for china to ship....etc. And I understand you may think this is a scam, check my XDA history, and I welcome people to purchase in cash and ideally we can do this in person, so you see the phone in box and so on.
If you have other suggestions, let me know, but please keep in mind, I am just doing it as a service for the lovely XDA community, if it's not safe for me, i would not do it, so I will be checking your XDA history and making sure you are 100% serious getting the phone.
I can also post it to other country and the risk of getting the custom charge is yours, hence this thread is maybe only useful for UK buyers.
Let me know what you think
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I'll be interested in something like this.

I ordered mine, 6/256, they are a legit site and by the time tracking shows up properly, you should of received it or the following day.

Hey guys.
Is Chinadroid.fr really legit?
https://www.chinadroid.fr/xiaomi-mi...d_origine_anglais_chinois/40-capacite-6_256gb

I got mine for �680, with a year's local drop off cover(uk, compulsory).
Just got it now, DPD dropped it off.
Ordered it 12 days ago it's since then dropped by 20 quid.
And yes it's 6gb gold version.
It's on Ali goldway is the seller.

sparex said:
Hey guys.
Is Chinadroid.fr really legit?
https://www.chinadroid.fr/xiaomi-mi...d_origine_anglais_chinois/40-capacite-6_256gb
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Yes. I ordered kine from them a couple week ago. And I have it in hands

kenny17430 said:
Yes. I ordered kine from them a couple week ago. And I have it in hands
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Thanks for reply.
Where do they ship from?
I leave in Europe and do not want to pay for TAX etc. How did u do?

Last time I ordered a phone from there I didn't pay any tax, can't be guaranteed you won't pay tax just luck.

That depends the country.
Iff you are in Portugal you can buy it with SF-Express method and pay extra 9.90 € and no aduane .. Chronopost will do the delivery to Portugal, from France or Deutch .
Just need to enter in Portuguese language on the website and you find that way.
Sorry for bad english guys

I ordered mine from Light in the Box; it was $799.00 - $40.00 coupon code. Looks like that price went up by a ridiculous amount, but I think it does fluctuate even there. Might be worth watching. Took about three days to ship it out, another five to arrive, and another five to get through customs. Total of around two weeks altogether. They were very responsive whenever I asked for status updates (in my excitement, I asked 4 or 5 times, and they always answered within a few hours.)
http://www.lightinthebox.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-6gb-256gb-snapdragon-821-quad-core-nfc-fdd-lte-4g-16-0mp-6-4-2040x1080p-fhd-4300mah-mobile-phone_p5466542.html?prm=1.5.1.1

Going with the Portuguese version of Chinadroid it states that there is minimal chance of customs charges when using SF Express. I've contacted them to find out what this means, I really don't fancy adding €150 onto the price of the phone.

I noticed that some people are selling this device for reasonable prices now. Check out the Xiaomi Mi Mix 256 GB on eBay for $495 US
Beware of eBay scams - got a refund from PayPal due to non shipment.

The cheapest price I have found from well known store is 698.99$ for 18K Gold 6GB/256GB model with worldwide free shipping and it's in stock!
http://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Mi-M...152737382013098T?rmmds=detail-top-buytogether
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If you are going to order from BangGood then use their coupon codes for extra cost savings !!
Current coupon is 6% off of anything on the site "affiliate6"
Good find !!

Xperia-Ray said:
The cheapest price I have found from well known store is 698.99$ for 18K Gold 6GB/256GB model with worldwide free shipping and it's in stock!
http://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Mi-M...152737382013098T?rmmds=detail-top-buytogether
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I bought a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro SE from this site not too long ago.
Overall,a good experience,but,if you have the option of upgrading to a faster shipping method, I recommend doing so.
Otherwise, expect to wait 2-3 weeks for final delivery.
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https://www.ebay.com.hk/itm/272599229873 ebay $1 bid.