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Has anyone managed to get away with UK Import tax on the Nexus One?
If you haven't got your tax bill, when did you order your phone?
I got mine on 13th...picked up from DHL depot myself with 3 identical white paper slips in pouch and haven't received any VAT bill yet. You?
duncan888 said:
Has anyone managed to get away with UK Import tax on the Nexus One?
If you haven't got your tax bill, when did you order your phone?
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Got mine four weeks after the phone was delivered.
Got mine on the 8th Feb. Not got tax yet.
Curious if DHL do open all packages or does some slip through customs.
Been reading threads on other boards about this and what appears to happen is Customs opened them, DHL pays the VAT so you can get the item, and then you are billed for the VAT on DHL's behalf and are required to pay it.
Consensus seems to show that it takes 3-4 weeks (maybe more) to get your VAT bill, but it will happen.
i got my nexus one 6 days after it came out. still no vat
now that ive said this though...mayb ill get a letter on monday lol. but for now, i have nearly doubled the '3-4weeks' timeline.
adam18488 said:
i got my nexus one 6 days after it came out. still no vat
now that ive said this though...mayb ill get a letter on monday lol. but for now, i have nearly doubled the '3-4weeks' timeline.
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Lucky you!
adam18488 said:
i got my nexus one 6 days after it came out. still no vat
now that ive said this though...mayb ill get a letter on monday lol. but for now, i have nearly doubled the '3-4weeks' timeline.
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exactly what I wanted to know, there are some lucky some which have not been invoiced.
duncan888 said:
Has anyone managed to get away with UK Import tax on the Nexus One?
If you haven't got your tax bill, when did you order your phone?
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I thought most people were getting a separate invoice *after* delivery of the phone, but when I ordered I had tracked the parcel to East Midlands Airport, then wondered why it didn't go out on a van for delivery ... I found out when I received a phone call (from a company called Sutherlands rather than DHL themselves) asking for the VAT payment upfront, then they'd arrange delivery next day ... I paid but mentioned I was a bit annoyed they had done it that way round, they said collection was not possible.
I phoned DHL direct and asked if I could collect it, they said Sutherlands generally didn't send through payment confirmation for several hours and they wouldn't release it until they had, I gave them the payment reference for them to chase up.
As it happened I was travelling past East Midlands Airport anyway, so I popped in, explained and they they were fairly decent about it, checked the parcel number, and payment number and fetched my N1 from round the back.
£65.03 for an N1 + UK charger + desktop dock
I phoned DHL while my parcel was still over in the US and the customer service section already know that I would have to pay £60 VAT on it before it had even arrived in the UK. I can only assume then that google must make a declaration as to the value of the goods before they ship
Bought on 18th Feb, received a bill for £58 this morning.
duncan888 said:
Has anyone managed to get away with UK Import tax on the Nexus One?
If you haven't got your tax bill, when did you order your phone?
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No But it did take 4 weeks to come.
nope ! got it off ebay
There were too many reports of phones breaking for me to consider buying from some yank on eBay. Plus i get to choose the engraving on the back =D
got it off uk ebayer with google receipt so no worries !
ordered mine on 6th Jan, delivered on 8th Jan - still no vat bill. I was expecting one, I thought maybe month end or something, but I'm starting to think that dhl might have stuffed up - if it doesn't arrive in the next week or so, I might have got away with it.....................
I got the VAT invoice, didn't pay it. DHL called me, said id not paid it I said they didn't invoice me. Guy sent a copy to my email. I've still not paid it.
I got the phone on 10th Jan.
nyzrox said:
I got the VAT invoice, didn't pay it. DHL called me, said id not paid it I said they didn't invoice me. Guy sent a copy to my email. I've still not paid it..
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One night, you will get DHL knocking on the door with a big dild* ready for you, you should pay man.
nyzrox said:
I got the VAT invoice, didn't pay it. DHL called me, said id not paid it I said they didn't invoice me. Guy sent a copy to my email. I've still not paid it.
I got the phone on 10th Jan.
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You aren't a hero you know. This is simply VAT. Every (non-basic) product sold in this country is subject to it and anything imported is also subject to it. By not paying you are evading tax. That, my friend, is a serious crime and you aren't gonna somehow convince them to just 'let you off'
Just pay it now and save yourself a lot of bother/further expense later.
3Shirts said:
You aren't a hero you know. This is simply VAT. Every (non-basic) product sold in this country is subject to it and anything imported is also subject to it. By not paying you are evading tax. That, my friend, is a serious crime and you aren't gonna somehow convince them to just 'let you off'
Just pay it now and save yourself a lot of bother/further expense later.
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also - they just treat vat invoices like any other - if it is not paid, then it goes to a debt recovery agent and you end up paying more
I see a lot of people in the UK ordering the Note from the german amazon site, what places are people in the United States ordering the phone from and for what price? I wanted the nexus prime but this looks like it may be an overall better device, not to mention its available now and has a sd card slot which I wanted.
Negri Electronics, ~$800 US with 2nd day shipping and $35 off promo cert.
I initially wanted a prime too, but it was more for the hardware than the software (which the Note will get eventually), and the note's got better goods.
I'm always wary of ordering from Negri, plemix..etc. I just wait for it to get to Amazon.com or Newegg.com at least they have return policies on the devices. If you order from one of those NY web retailers your pretty much SOL on returns.
looks like its on backorder on negri, I thought I saw people paying $700 for the phone? I would love for it to show up on amazon.com
Handtec, paid $723, they shipped it overnight
PolishDude said:
looks like its on backorder on negri, I thought I saw people paying $700 for the phone? I would love for it to show up on amazon.com
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Yes and also on BO in mobilecityonline
inurb said:
I'm always wary of ordering from Negri, plemix..etc. I just wait for it to get to Amazon.com or Newegg.com at least they have return policies on the devices. If you order from one of those NY web retailers your pretty much SOL on returns.
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Negri has a return policy right on their website...
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I love Negri...bought 3 high end phones from them over the last 3 years. Not a single problem with returns, etc. Sorry I waited a day late to get my order in.
I found 2 places locally (Chicago area) who "said" they are getting them by Friday...we'll see!
I just bought through handtec @ $776 Canadian. US and Canadian dollars are pretty close right now, might be like $769 USD. 2-4 day shipping with Fedex to North America. They are getting more stock and shipping Friday the 4th, apparently.
Unlocked Mobiles.com
I just ordered mine last Friday, Oct 28th from Unlocked Mobiles.com and they shipped the same day. Total Cost £504.15 = $807.72! Very good about tracking and notification. Tracking shows my phone in New York, I should have it by Friday this week!
I ordered from Negri on Monday, its suppose to be in texas tomorrow. But the guy stated it was shipped Tuesday but did not have tracking number. But I kept asking and it looks like he was on back order but shipped today for tomorrow delivery. Even though I paid for 2 day delivery so he kept to his promise of the date for delivery.
Spent more than I wanted but thats fine if shows up. I had previously ordered with Expansys and they played a lot of games with my order so I canceled with them and went to Negri. But I just got an email from Expansys stating they have them in stock ready to ship. But somehow I do not believe them. There were others that received units from them. Use at your own risk.
Negri seems to be on the up and up, As well it seems there is one person that I kept dealing with on chat and email. So it might be a single guy running the site. So far he has kept to his promise and that means a lot when trusting a unknown website.
inurb said:
I'm always wary of ordering from Negri, plemix..etc. I just wait for it to get to Amazon.com or Newegg.com at least they have return policies on the devices. If you order from one of those NY web retailers your pretty much SOL on returns.
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They have return policies, that said I've never used them before, so I've never had to return anything to them. Generally I'd agree with you, the big web stores feel better, but lots of people here have used negri before with positive feedback.
Handtec seems to have the cheapest price I've seen. Anyone order stuff from them? Any bad experiences?
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5504/samsung-galaxy-note--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
mclife said:
Handtec seems to have the cheapest price I've seen. Anyone order stuff from them? Any bad experiences?
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5504/samsung-galaxy-note--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
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i ordered from handtech yeterday...hoping for nov 4th ship date.
I found yesterday on ebay a canadian seller who had an auction for a Samsung Galaxy S2 new unlocked international version.
So I did the usual send a message if he could end the auction for 280+Shipping
because that's what I have in hand.
This was the messages:
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Me: Hi I would like to buy your phone I have 280+Shipping
Seller: Hi there, yes i can do a buy it now for 280+20 shipping to Honduras. Send me your paypal email and i can send you the invoice that you can pay and i will ship out asap. thanks
Me: my paypal address is ***********@*****.net
Seller: Just sent you the invoice for 300. Please let me know when you have paid and confirm your address. thanks
Me: Hey I saw you didn't ended the auction and it got sold for 432!
Seller: No i have 2 phones that i am selling. You can still pay the invoice i sent you. I will still sell you the phone for the agreed price
So then I received a paypal invoice of 300$
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So do you think this guy is a scammer or not? Seller has 5 feedbacks and he is canadian, should I send the money? Would I be protected by paypal?
Item is going to be shipped to Honduras.
What do you say should I go on and buy it or not.
If it's an invoice you should be good, file a dispute if you don't get it
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not a scam
280 is impossible
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Lol, if you had a phone that just sold for 400 plus why would you sell another one for more than 100 less?
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Never ever deal with an ebay seller through email. Your purchase will NOT be protected and the guy knows this. Keep that $280 man!!
754boy said:
Never ever deal with an ebay seller through email. Your purchase will NOT be protected and the guy knows this. Keep that $280 man!!
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It actually is still protected by paypal.
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he send you invoice, you pay it, you dont get item, you dispute gg
There is nothing special about buying it with ebay really, if anything ebay screws over the seller! They charge so much in seller fees (in my opinion). I would just make sure the invoice is legit as I have gotten fake invoices before.
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I just sold something on eBay for 400 and the fees were over 65.00 and if you have less than 25 sales they hold the money for 21 days or 3 days after its delivered with a tracking number. eBay sucks to sell stuff now. So its not really 100 less than his last sale.
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awca22 said:
I found yesterday on ebay a canadian seller who had an auction for a Samsung Galaxy S2 new unlocked international version.
So I did the usual send a message if he could end the auction for 280+Shipping
because that's what I have in hand.
This was the messages:
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Me: Hi I would like to buy your phone I have 280+Shipping
Seller: Hi there, yes i can do a buy it now for 280+20 shipping to Honduras. Send me your paypal email and i can send you the invoice that you can pay and i will ship out asap. thanks
Me: my paypal address is ***********@*****.net
Seller: Just sent you the invoice for 300. Please let me know when you have paid and confirm your address. thanks
Me: Hey I saw you didn't ended the auction and it got sold for 432!
Seller: No i have 2 phones that i am selling. You can still pay the invoice i sent you. I will still sell you the phone for the agreed price
So then I received a paypal invoice of 300$
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So do you think this guy is a scammer or not? Seller has 5 feedbacks and he is canadian, should I send the money? Would I be protected by paypal?
Item is going to be shipped to Honduras.
What do you say should I go on and buy it or not.
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you must also check whether the device is in perfect condition !!
also the seller may bluff you by not sending the desired item or he may send anything else even a cheap clone or something !!
pls confirm via pics or video and then go for the transaction !!
you could even ask him to create another auction on ebay with a buy it now price that you agreed to and have him send you the link.
ekz13 said:
you could even ask him to create another auction on ebay with a buy it now price that you agreed to and have him send you the link.
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A seller did that for me for an item that he accepted my offer on. It worked very well.
280 no way! The phone is worth around $600.
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I believe seller can create a private sale through ebay to buyer and ebay will give you buyer protection.
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When a deal sounds too good to be true... perhaps its too good to be true. I wouldnt do it.
Thinking the same
oatterzonxda said:
When a deal sounds too good to be true... perhaps its too good to be true. I wouldnt do it.
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Had the same thought, then seen your post. I agree.
Tony
I Need some help. I PreOrdered a Nexus 7 from Google, but it seems they changed their shipping policies and cancelled my order.
I am outside the US, paying with either PayPal or an international Mastercard (the billing of the card is here, Guayaquil Ecuador), and shipping it to a Postal Box my uncle has in Miami.
I want to get the 16 GB model at the regular price. I Need the device ASAP, i'm going to use it for a couple projects i am doing next month.
Anyone knows where i can order it?
Thanks! :good:
Assuming it does get sent to the postal box (we know it won't), who will be picking it up from the box? If it's going to be your uncle, why not get it sent directly to your uncle's home address instead?
Makaijin said:
Assuming it does get sent to the postal box (we know it won't), who will be picking it up from the box? If it's going to be your uncle, why not get it sent directly to your uncle's home address instead?
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Because the postal box is managed by a company that ships the stuff to my house.
I See BH Photo and Video does send the Tab to Postal Boxes. New company for me.. anyone has any comment/review about them?
PD: Amazon and Ebay do send to Postal Boxes.. i have bought my HTC Sensation and many stuff like that. This is the first time this happens :crying:
Have you tried ordering from Gamestop or other retailers? I'm not from America so I don't know if Gamestop does postal orders, but it's a genuine suggestion.
Makaijin said:
Have you tried ordering from Gamestop or other retailers? I'm not from America so I don't know if Gamestop does postal orders, but it's a genuine suggestion.
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Yes, they don't ship to PoBox
I think (from what i remember) only USPS allows shipping to PO boxes. FedEx, UPS, DHL do not deliver to PO Boxes.
BurnRubber90 said:
Because the postal box is managed by a company that ships the stuff to my house.
I See BH Photo and Video does send the Tab to Postal Boxes. New company for me.. anyone has any comment/review about them?
PD: Amazon and Ebay do send to Postal Boxes.. i have bought my HTC Sensation and many stuff like that. This is the first time this happens :crying:
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I brought a digital camera like 7 years ago from BH photo and video and I had no issues with them.
B&H is well respected. You need someone that will ship using usps or using UPS2USPS
Censura_Umbra said:
B&H is well respected. You need someone that will ship using usps or using UPS2USPS
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Thanks for your response.
It seems BH ships using USPS. Anyone can confirm?
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Did anyone get a duty and tax bill notification statement from FedEx as a result of buying this phone from the UK? The total invoice says $0 but they want you to fax the form back to them.
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Did anyone get a duty and tax bill notification statement from FedEx as a result of buying this phone from the UK? The total invoice says $0 but they want you to fax the form back to them.
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Oh, I got that form, saw $0 and threw it in the trash, haha. Hopefully they don't really need it back.
Not here. Mine came DHL from Clove though. No FedEx and no duty/tax bill.
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Oh, I got that form, saw $0 and threw it in the trash, haha. Hopefully they don't really need it back.
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Ditto
Mine just says it's documentation for my records.
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what about warranty guys .....
is it still covered from sony officially ?
shardul.phatak said:
what about warranty guys .....
is it still covered from sony officially ?
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Yes, however, it may not be here in the states. I have heard conflicting opinons, one says it has to be sent back to the UK, another says that Sony US will cover it .... YMMV
anybody got international warranty card or something ??
which specifies the list of countries supported ?
I just received one from FedEx. Apparently, I don't owe anything, but sent me a record to keep.