Database Users

So who have you or will preorder with?

It seems Best Digital offer the chepaest price and also HTC Direct. I am wondering if it is best to order through HTC Direct rather than someone I never heard of (Best Digital) in case you need a refund or return.
Also the shops in Tottenham Court Road in London may be a good place to buy and haggle for cash but I am guessing if a fault devleops in the phone, they won't exchange or give you hassle unlike dealing through reputable companies like Play.com, HTC Direct etc etc. I want to pay under £450 as over £500 is way too much for a phone.
I so want one now and HTC Direct says they will get stock in in under 2 weeks (31st Sept) whereas others say mid November. I have told myself after buying this phone I wont buy another phone again as this really seems to the best phone ever in what I want from a phone.
I just don't know who to preorder with or just wait and haggle in Tottenham Court Road.
Who are you pre-ordering with or have you already preordered?
tboy2000

I ordered it at www.digitec.ch.
BTW, it looks that they updated the delivery date to early november for the english version, up to end of november for the italian version...keep ready...

Never dealt with HTCdirect, and just in case you were wondering, they are NOT htc themselves, they are just a shop.
Expansys are usually ok, apart from the odd occasion where they buy dodgy grey import stock and sell them to get to the market early, and you end up with warranty issues.
Devicewire.co.uk are owned by brightpoint so they are usually pretty quick out of the gate with stock, and a good guide for the proper retail price and release date.
If you want to buy on TCR in London, then INKINO is your best bet. they are very good and knowledgeable and happy to help. There is another one around there that is owned by handtec (I think) and they can't get you out of the door fast enough once they've taken your money, and refuse to do anything to help if there's a problem. Best to avoid them like the plague....!

I order it yesterday here : http://www.pixmania.com/fr/fr/1761264/art/htc/pda-phone-touch-hd.html

My preorder has been in with Clove.co.uk for weeks now (over a month). It was £590+ (inc. tax) when I placed the order and it has dropped to £523 inc. tax now ....I hope they charge me the lower price when they do finally ship!
The site is still saying price and availablity TBC but they are also saying it is expected 11-Nov.

Jbs_Israel said:
I order it yesterday here : http://www.pixmania.com/fr/fr/1761264/art/htc/pda-phone-touch-hd.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
same for me, i changed because Pixmania is the cheapest

Jbs_Israel said:
I order it yesterday here : http://www.pixmania.com/fr/fr/1761264/art/htc/pda-phone-touch-hd.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's just a pity that pixmania don't sell HTC outside of france...

JTHM said:
The site is still saying price and availablity TBC but they are also saying it is expected 11-Nov.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They buy their stock from Brightpoint UK, so they nearly always say the day after devicewire/Brightpoint....Surprised they haven't updated their date to the 1st of November yet. These two companies are only a couple of miles apart in Bournemouth and Poole.

I'll probably be ordering with Expansys USA.

I ordered at expansys germany. I guess they will be the first to get HTCs new device..
We'll see...

Ordered 2 from Expansys - usa

NeedAPhone said:
Ordered 2 from Expansys - usa
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can I know the Price that you Pre-Ordered?

VizagDude said:
Can I know the Price that you Pre-Ordered?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it was $785 at the time i did it, but now has changed to $799
the credit card has not been charged yet

Im getting mine via Portix in the uk 12th Nov delivery Date, £413
Bloke

bloke said:
Im getting mine via Portix in the uk 12th Nov delivery Date, £413
Bloke
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just tried them they said not selling to retail
Trade only

Preordered it from Amazon.de for 619€. No delivery date set yet

bloke said:
Im getting mine via Portix in the uk 12th Nov delivery Date, £413
Bloke
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's a fantastic price. Would love to pay that but other post says they wont supply retail.

faw+ said:
Preordered it from Amazon.de for 619€. No delivery date set yet
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Amazon.de has a very good price. The guys from a german o2-Shop said, that the HD will cost about min. 700,- Euros without a contract.
nick

I don't know who are you guys going to preorder the Touch HD from but I just saw a broshure from one of the big mobile phone sellers here in Bulgaria and the HD was listed as avaliable and at a good price!!! 1299lv. Or 650 Euro! This is verry interesting and I'll check it monday when the shops open! Keep fingers crossed!

I get mine as a present, but know that official German retail is 660 euros. So Amazon incl. shipping is not too bad. I hope the HD lives up to its promises, since it marks my return to the WinMobile world, after exiting with Tytn I.

Touch Hd for £474.99, free shipping in UK

UPDATE... MISTAKE: It is 0.5% cashback not 5%. Sorry all!
That would bring it to £497.49
Play.com price: £499.99
Quidco Cashback: 5% (https://www.quidco.com)
Total cost: £474.99
I think that is the cheapest price in the UK. Play.com only ship mobiles to UK only though.
Very tempting.

Thanks for the link -I already ordered from Clove though - they say stock will be coming in 4th Nov.......but I might order from Play if the dates change - that's a good price!

tboy2000 said:
UPDATE... MISTAKE: It is 0.5% cashback not 5%. Sorry all!
That would bring it to £497.49
Play.com price: £499.99
Quidco Cashback: 5% (https://www.quidco.com)
Total cost: £474.99
I think that is the cheapest price in the UK. Play.com only ship mobiles to UK only though.
Very tempting.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
even cheaper here http://www.bestdigitalmarket.com/view/index/product/HTC-Touch-HD-Blackstone-p-497/

mwatson said:
even cheaper here http://www.bestdigitalmarket.com/view/index/product/HTC-Touch-HD-Blackstone-p-497/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I just call them, they reply me that, they will have the HD in stock by next week and it realy cheaper than Expansys, you can even pick it from the shop at Tottenham Court Road, I am going for it. thanks

I am tempted to go down there next week to get it.

Wow! That's a great price. Is there a catch. I a London based too. Shall we all meet up and go there together to Tottenha Court Road? BTW, Uk guys, I am on 3 network. I should be able to use my USIM in the HD right?

When is it coming out at best digital market? I am tempted but I am afraid that I will have problems with my T-Mobile sim and the phone.

mwatson said:
even cheaper here http://www.bestdigitalmarket.com/view/index/product/HTC-Touch-HD-Blackstone-p-497/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't bother guys, to buy from bestdigitalmarket.com, the price has gone up and release date is same as expansys, lucky me that did not cancell my order with expansys..

Anybody had experience ordering from handtec.co.uk? They seem like the best price right now and a Nov 12th availability.

NeedAPhone said:
Anybody had experience ordering from handtec.co.uk? They seem like the best price right now and a Nov 12th availability.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've used Handtec a couple of times. On both occasions I had no problems, with quick delivery on stock items. They do seem to slightly undercut many other suppliers. They are shown as an official supplier by HTC.
- Steve

Play appear to have updated their price now - to £519.99 ...

Man why can't these companies stick to one price? Why are the constantly going up and down?

tboy2000 said:
Man why can't these companies stick to one price? Why are the constantly going up and down?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because they know that customers like us will ready to pay anything, who cares, I am stick to one place and that is expansys UK, waiting for my order

amireshan said:
Because they know that customers like us will ready to pay anything, who cares, I am stick to one place and that is expansys UK, waiting for my order
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Me too - Clove! ....it's sooo close now I'm twitching!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=260308612336

zyborg said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=260308612336
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you belong banned for posting that in almost every topic. at least be a man and state that it is you who is selling Touch HD on ebay.
by the way, to start bidding at 500GBP (+ 25 GBP shipping) is a rip off, dude.

According to the new CPW catalogue it's £499.99 from them.

Looking for someone to import SGS2 to USA from UK

Well, I have cash set aside for this, who can find the best deal, buy it and ship it to me?

Ditto
10 char

why dont you guys just order from one of the UK sites? or are you asking for someone that can get it from a company which only sells within UK for a bit cheaper?

shabs52 said:
why dont you guys just order from one of the UK sites? or are you asking for someone that can get it from a company which only sells within UK for a bit cheaper?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what sites are selling it to the USA? All the ones I have tried want UK addresses.

designgears said:
what sites are selling it to the USA? All the ones I have tried want UK addresses.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just ordered from Clove http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-16gb they accepted my US address perfectly fine. I believe Handtec accepts order from the US too. http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4203/samsung-galaxy-s-ii--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
Hope this helps

handtec and clove to name a couple

designgears said:
what sites are selling it to the USA? All the ones I have tried want UK addresses.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried Handtec, they deliver to Australia. ~AUS$700

sweet. Might pounce on one of these. A few questions first
1. Which site is more reliable? Has anyone ordered thru either?
2. How long does shipping usually take to the United states?
3. It says first units dispatched may 3rd? Does that mean if i place my order today it will ship that day? or will it be on backorder?

jthornton71707 said:
sweet. Might pounce on one of these. A few questions first
1. Which site is more reliable? Has anyone ordered thru either?
2. How long does shipping usually take to the United states?
3. It says first units dispatched may 3rd? Does that mean if i place my order today it will ship that day? or will it be on backorder?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i'm from CA and i ordered from handtec. it was the cheapest out of all the sites i found. about 710 us.
Last time i check, about 2 days ago, they still had units left for preorder for shipping on the 3rd of may.
It takes 2-4 days to ship. Saw that on the website.
shipping cost about 14 pounds.

y don't you try this site: http://electroprise.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-ii-quadband-3g-hsdpa-gps-unlocked-p-2792.html
They are from: http://electroprise.com/contact_us.php
Got this from a post in gsmarena, sorry didn't know its a scam.

Im in CA too. Im just curious as to if there's a bunch of pre order before mine since they've been taking them forever that it wont even ship until later this month or something. Id need it by the 12th. You said yours was$ 710?
Sent from my MB860 using XDA Premium App

robinthomas said:
y don't you try this site: http://electroprise.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-ii-quadband-3g-hsdpa-gps-unlocked-p-2792.html
They are from: http://electroprise.com/contact_us.php
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If anyone in NYC can confirm this store it would be great!

http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=27671
I loved your Cappy ROMs, can't wait to see what you do with this device.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA Premium App

Daemos said:
If anyone in NYC can confirm this store it would be great!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this store is a scam, there is a dedicated thread going for "buying in the USA" - use that one, has good info on imports and stores.

designgears said:
Well, I have cash set aside for this, who can find the best deal, buy it and ship it to me?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why you asking so late? I can buy it for you and ship to you. How much you willing to pay me? (Email me is fine).
I preorderd from clove but it's possible they ship on may 6 !
I don't want to wait that long, I want to preorder another one from handtec.
It's my first time buying from them so I'm not sure handtec able to ship on may 3.
I can sell you the 2nd sealed s2 to you after I got it.

there's a fairly good discussion about clove and handtec here.. maybe it'll help you decide which to choose.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049280

I've used Expansys a number of times both in the US and UK. They have online stores in numerous countries. They will have devices from the UK available in their US online store which you can buy in USD without paying VAT. They also have online support forums which I've found pretty useful in the past.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/android-smartphones/

US Buyers: Importing?

Hey prospective US Buyers, do you plan on importing from an international seller (if so which sellers) or are you waiting for the U.S release?

Galactic2 said:
Hey prospective US Buyers, do you plan on importing from an international seller (if so which sellers) or are you waiting for the U.S release?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For me, I'll be most likely getting mine from ebay seller never-msrp who is located in US and imports the phones.
http://stores.ebay.com/Never-MSRP/_i.html?_dmd=2&_nkw=xperia&rt=nc&_ipg=192
There is a thread about the seller in the Z2 forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2777998

I'll wait and see what Sony is asking on their site. Possibly go the eBay route, Amazon, expansys, or Clove. Currently clove is taking pre-orders at ~$610 USD including shipping, eBay is about $630.

Amazon is my first choice for purchase, or the sony store, then finally ebay
Credit Card points on amazon + prime = shweet

Importing for me!
I got my Sony Xperia Z1 from http://www.clove.co.uk/sony-xperia-z3-compact last time and had zero issues getting it on time and they also do bundles too.
I plan to get the Z3 Compact from them once they get them in stock mid Sept 2014. imo totally worth it since the imported versions usually have nearly all 3G/LTE bands needed too.

I might buy it from ebay. Ebay sends me offers for 4X ebay bucks offers once in a while, which is essentially 8% off.

Looking for the green version, but apparently only http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/phones/sony-xperia-z3-compact/monthly?colourCode=GREEN has it for preorder and they don't export

bilboa1 said:
Looking for the green version
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No price listed yet, but might be an option :
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z3-compact-unlocked-lte-16gb-green-265640/

I placed a preorder on expansys. they have not priced it yet. I will wait and see the price and decide whether to cancel it.!

Good catch, thanks

is that expansys green for sure the 5803?

Pre-ordered a white Z3c from Handtec.

Quick question: Does importing this to U.S. mean this is a "grey market" device and has no warranty at all?

Clove has it for 500 USD including shipping!
Have anyone ordered from them? Did you have to pay customs duty?

Handtec has it for the same price, and the shipping is a little cheaper.

premneo said:
Clove has it for 500 USD including shipping!
Have anyone ordered from them? Did you have to pay customs duty?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
$500 usd? Isn't it £350 on Clove... which translates to $568? (not even including shipping)

ap3604 said:
$500 usd? Isn't it 350 pounds on Clove... which translates to $568? (not even including shipping)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For us US buyers we dont pay VAT so it is 290 pounds + shipping. Shipping is cheaper at handtec.

premneo said:
For us US buyers we dont pay VAT so it is 290 pounds + shipping. Shipping is cheaper at handtec.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting, I just asked this question earlier and got the exact opposite response
SteveYorks said:
ap3604 said:
1) Do I have to pay "VAT" if I'm importing to the United States?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You'll need to pay the vat as it's been sold in the UK and the taxman will want his cut of that sale.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Also does anyone know if Sonys warranty on the Z3 compact will work in the U.S.?

ap3604 said:
Interesting, I just asked this question earlier and got the exact opposite response
Also does anyone know if Sonys warranty on the Z3 compact will work in the U.S.?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I looked at clove FAQ here.
http://www.clove.co.uk/international-customers
See the section " Can I remove VAT from my order"
It says "Customers outside of the EU are not charged VAT on any order."

ap3604 said:
Interesting, I just asked this question earlier and got the exact opposite response
Also does anyone know if Sonys warranty on the Z3 compact will work in the U.S.?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My bad, just checked up, no you don't have to pay the vat.

Green z3c?

Is there any truth to the statement that this is only available via carphone warehouse? Wife wants one but its a $200 premium!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Yes, it appears to be only available (sim-free) at the higher price of ~£430 from both Carphone Warehouse and the Sony Mobile GB site. I think I read somewhere, maybe here, that it's to encourage buyers to take it on contract.

It is available with Expansys as well.

unfortunately expansys is the only company that asks you to preorder and put your credit card details in without telling you how much they'll bill. Probably hoping you'll forget to check (yes you can cancel)

NRG1975 said:
It is available with Expansys as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't seen a green one on Expansys.

Coempi said:
I haven't seen a green one on Expansys.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z3-compact-unlocked-lte-16gb-green-265640/

NRG1975 said:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z3-compact-unlocked-lte-16gb-green-265640/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thx. I only checked in my country and Europe. But at least we have a price here
Best regards, Coempi

Since today some Dutch webshops (and propably stores) have all the colors in stock and make no difference in price by the color you want.

Links to shops ? Ive seen nevermsrp and expansys exporting the green color so far.

Here's the green one going for $549. I just got an email from them asking if I still want to keep my pre-order. I'm a little unsure now since I don't know how warranty will work...
http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-xperia-z3-compact-unlocked-lte-16gb-green-265640/

nvm turns out the product code has the phone name for expansys, 5803.
i asked them for some shipping ETA but they have no idea so far.
that said its the cheapest green 5803 exported to the USA so far. (obviously 100 bucks more than clove if you don't get green)

Here in HK its available in all 4 colours at the major retailers like fortress. Same price for all $4398 HKD. With a ton of extras thrown in.
Pity we don't get the noise cancelling headphones included...read in some review that certain countries get it with the phone.

pygo said:
Here in HK its available in all 4 colours at the major retailers like fortress. Same price for all $4398 HKD. With a ton of extras thrown in.
Pity we don't get the noise cancelling headphones included...read in some review that certain countries get it with the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thats about the green price here, albeit no extra and no noise cancelling headphones

I spoke with one of the support guys at Expansys. Their shipment of green Z3C will arrive on Tuesday Does anyone know if it's worth waiting for the US Sony store to release this? What's the typical price difference between Expansys USA and the Sony store?

Apparently sony has a press conference scheduled for october 9th in nyc. Possible US availability announcement?

Fidyyuan said:
I spoke with one of the support guys at Expansys. Their shipment of green Z3C will arrive on Tuesday Does anyone know if it's worth waiting for the US Sony store to release this? What's the typical price difference between Expansys USA and the Sony store?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it makes sense - thats the time they need to ship it from europe today, to them, including the weekend.
i dont think sony will ship earlier than expansys if they do announce US availability. But it might be not very far apart.
In general sony doesnt release to the US directly only through carriers and even so its pretty rare and very late. so generally expansys usa has them way before sony/carriers (month(s)). but this time around it could be that sony has them a week or two later who knows.
All I know is.. i should get mine next week at this rate

Fidyyuan said:
What's the typical price difference between Expansys USA and the Sony store?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would say it's somewhere around 15-20 % depending on sending country VAT (plus customs expences?).
Best regards, Coempi

Bad news everyone. Expansys says they are only getting white and black. They won't be getting green for this shipment :/

Fidyyuan said:
Bad news everyone. Expansys says they are only getting white and black. They won't be getting green for this shipment :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One of our shops already has it:
http://www.edigital.hu/Okostelefon/...een_(Android)-p438673.html?bid=&partner=10003
Best regards, Coempi

If only I could read it and order it to the US ><