Why r there no decent phones on contract in Ireland, anyone know of any decent offers. Will offer microbiolgical advice in return (only thing i know)
I don't know why there aren't any good phones in Ireland on contract, but if you have a truckload of money to spend, you could always buy an unlocked device, which are (at least compared to US carrier subsidized devices) better in every way. And, what's and Endoplasmic Reticulum? It's been a long time since 7th grade Biology.
Dave
Endoplasmic reticulum is the packaging area within the cell. It just grates that on expansys.co.uk u can get a HTC touch HD free on £30 contract, in Ireland looking at 600-700 euro with the £ : Euro being almost 1:1 thats not good. We go up north to shop now.
Hi guys!
I'm planning to buy a HTC one in the near future, but I have some questions about bying it.
- Should I import a device to cut the price?
In Belgium, the phone costs 699 euros (= 917 dollar), but in America the phone costs 699 dollar (= 533 euros).
--> http://catalogue.proximus.be/PUB/gs...&contentpath=18a6cf96bd1acba60000013d42e53d96
--> http://www.amazon.com/HTC-One-Facto...e=UTF8&qid=1370519371&sr=8-3&keywords=htc+one
- What issues could I face if I bought an HTC one from Amazon?
It's more than 150 euros cheaper for the phone (international version).
And normally, this would work in Belgium, right?
So guys, let me hear your opinions.
Importing, yes or no, and why?
Thanks!
Matt
No LTE, warranty will cost you (maybe 30euros per issue,) and only be 1 year not 2, import duty...
Why don't I have LTE?
If I insert a SIM from a local provider, it should work.
Or not?
Depends on what frequencies your local telcos use for LTE.
From this list http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks#Europe I see Belgium uses the 1800MHz bands so the international one supports it. However, a UK set supports the 800MHz as well, and 2100MHz is supported by both EU and International units.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223236
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Why don't I have LTE?
If I insert a SIM from a local provider, it should work.
Or not?
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Oh, a US version won't work, but obviously the international one will.
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Oh, a US version won't work, but obviously the international one will.
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So the only thing is warranty and maybe some import duty.
I think I can live with that.
For the American peeps:
Is there another online store I could buy an international version from?
Maybe cheaper then the Amazon one?
If you're picking up the Euro model, then warranty should be fine...
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If you're picking up the Euro model, then warranty should be fine...
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The Euro model?
You mean the interntional version?
Have you checked if there are any fees in belgium?
In Germany, we have to pay 19% import sales tax (which is equal to our VAT) plus customs fees.
For me that would make at least 640 euros for that device.
The german amazon website shows both, white and black, for 599€
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00BFUS8C6?t=bfde-21
This could be cheaper for you
sicorax said:
Have you checked if there are any fees in belgium?
In Germany, we have to pay 19% import sales tax (which is equal to our VAT) plus customs fees.
For me that would make at least 640 euros for that device.
The german amazon website shows both, white and black, for 599€
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00BFUS8C6?t=bfde-21
This could be cheaper for you
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So you mean I would have to pay taxes and fees when importing from America.
But when i'm importing from Germany, no taxes (but some fees) have to be paid.
Interesting...
I'd be surprised if they do any warranty work. This is from experience. I bought a galaxy nexus my first, from Singapore. After a week it stopped connecting to mobile data. No one would touch it. Samsung here or there. And too boot the seller offered a warranty that they would honor. It cost me an extra $126 too ship it back only to have them give me the run around for 4 months. Then one day it magically appeared still broken. It is the most expensive battery charger I have ever owned .
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The Euro model?
You mean the interntional version?
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Well, I can't be sure what is meant by "international". If it's from Europe, you'll get warranty in Europe.
MattProductions said:
So you mean I would have to pay taxes and fees when importing from America.
But when i'm importing from Germany, no taxes (but some fees) have to be paid.
Interesting...
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Exactly. I assume, the european countries handle non-EU imports similar, so there will be additional taxes and fees buying outside the EU.
Within the european union (no matter if you buy in Britain, Sweden, Germany or Poland) there will be no additional taxes, and there shouldn't be any fees for that, just like you buy your device in Belgium.
And warranty issues will be easier to handle. When I remember right, I had to send my HD2 for display repair to a company based in the Netherlands.
Buying in the EU has some big advantages
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Exactly. I assume, the european countries handle non-EU imports similar, so there will be additional taxes and fees buying outside the EU.
Within the european union (no matter if you buy in Britain, Sweden, Germany or Poland) there will be no additional taxes, and there shouldn't be any fees for that, just like you buy your device in Belgium.
And warranty issues will be easier to handle. When I remember right, I had to send my HD2 for display repair to a company based in the Netherlands.
Buying in the EU has some big advantages
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So I should go for the german one, because of the advantages?
Hi, I've done it a lot. Just few advices:
1/ pay attention to tax. As soon as it comes from outside EU, you can pay taxes.
But it's not only TVA (sorry, I'm FR) but you have to add additional taxes (custom tax, import tax...). For FR is close to 25-30% of purchase price (own experience ...).
2/ all the taxes are not based on the invoice or the price you declare. It's based on a "Custom" price fixed for your country.
3/ depending on the carrier, you have more or less chances to pay the taxes.
DHL, UPS... 100% chances to pay. It's a service they charge!
From US I was using USPS (US postal services), most of the time you don't pay. It's as fast (letters do not take boat anymore).
4/ Warranty is working by region. The serial nb of the phone gives the country of sales.
You buy in US => warranty is in US. So you can send it back, take a plane. All this is expensive.
Take into account that you can't complain so much, the seller knows it.
5/ The deal is made under seller's country's laws. And you don't know them... US can be ok, asia is different.
If you don't speak the local language, complain is also very difficult.
6/ You can have surpises with the product... the Chinese HTC One has no google apps... depending of the country you import from you will lose LTE (some care) but also 3G (a lot care). For ex, in china we have 3 providers, only one is EU compatible. For US it's the same, you may lose 4G and 3G.
Of course, taking into account all of this, if the price difference is big enough, go import.
For such a phone, just losing the warranty we have in EU worth some bucks/euros...
I'm in asia now... we have very good warranty and laws in EU!
I advise you to search internet for a good price in EU. If you still want to import, I can send you one from China... with a SD slot
I think for small amounts (< few thousands), if it's not 30-50% cheaper, do not import. Or, you have to buy bellow taxe exemption price (depend of each country, few hundred euros).
okay SOO, the ballers at slickdeals have been building a pretty slick (get it?) wiki for purchasing your Note 4. theyre constantly updating it, and have different efficiency guides depending on which carrier, and which route/model you want to buy, stacking different promotions such as discover's 5% cashback, where to buy the absolute cheapest smartphone for bestbuy's trade in, and sooo much more, so for sure check it out!
the wiki
heres a snip-it of the wiki;
Best Buy $200 Gift Card Trade In
Experience the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in all Best Buy and select Best Buy Mobile locations and get a $200 Best Buy gift card at time of purchase when you trade in any working smartphone.
Valid 9/19/14–10/16/14. Ordering online or in store varies by carrier. Valid on purchase of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on Verizon Wireless, AT&T or Sprint. Taxes/surcharges due at time of purchase. Taxes applied to price of phone prior to the gift card credit. Not all phones are eligible for trade-in and trade-in value may vary. Excludes phones that are cracked, water-damaged or that lack power. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. Not compatible with other trade-in offers. No rainchecks. See BestBuy.com/TradeIn for full details.
*Online pre-orders must choose "Store Pickup" to qualify for trade-in offer.
When do I need to make my Pre Order? By October 16, 2014
FACT: Pre Order must be made by 10/16/14
FACT: Some stores may have reached a Pre Order limit and may not be able to make a new Pre Order
What phones are eligible for Trade In?
FACT: Trade In must be listed at the Best Buy Trade In link
FACT: Excludes phones that are cracked, water-damaged or that lack power
FACT: Some Best Buy stores do not accept trade in in some states / cities due to not having a local pawn license. Check with your store first
FACT: Must be a Smart Phone for Trade In
UNKNOWN: Phones that have a TIV of $0.00 (Recycle Only) may be accepted
UNKNOWN: Phones that have a TIV of $10.00 or more will be required. This has been communicated through Best Buy Mobile email to some members, although this requirement is not stated in the offer link
UNKNOWN: Phones that have a TIV of $30.00 or more will be required. This has been communicated through Best Buy Mobile email to some members, although this requirement is not stated in the offer link
Where can I get a cheap Smart Phone for Trade In?
$19.99 NET10 - ZTE Midnight. Phone is listed with a $0.00 TIV on Best Buy's Trade In Website
Can I make a Pre Order Online? Yes (although you may not get the $200 Gift Card)
FACT: Yes you can make a Pre Order Online
FACT: Online pre-orders must choose "Store Pickup" to qualify for trade-in offer. This is listed in the terms of the offer link
FACT: In Store Pickup is not an option as of 10/6 and has never been an option since the phones were listed as Pre Order on BestBuy.com
UNKNOWN: You can take an Online Order that you receive at home to a Best Buy store to receive the $200 Trade In
Are Replacement Devices (full price) eligible for the $200 Trade In? Possibly Not (this is unknown for now, but the picture added below suggests that they are not eligible)
UNKNOWN: There are conflicting reports. While the terms of the offer do not exclude Replacement Device purchases, some communication from Best Buy Mobile through email have stated that they are excluded. This may be up to the store, or more restrictions will be added closer to launch date.
NO: Customer must be eligible for a new two-year activation to receive gift card for this promotion (picture of In Store flyer taken by MUHAHAHAHAHA)
OPINION: The language in the picture suggests that AT&T Next or other plans may not be eligible, but this is unknown at this time.
Can I get the $200 Best Buy Gift Card and the Samsung $200 Trade In (double dip)? No
Consumers who receive an instant rebate at Best Buy towards the purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are not eligible to submit an offer claim at https://samsunggalaxypromotions.com/note4 (fine print in middle of the page)
Offer not available to consumers who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 from BEST BUY (fine print at the bottom of the page)
NOTE: Participants who pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Note® 4 at BEST BUY are not eligible to participate in this Offer. (Page 3 of Terms and Conditions)
Fraudulent submissions could result in federal prosecution under the mail fraud statutes (Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1341 and 1342) (Page 5 of Terms and Conditions)
Does the 10% Movers Coupon work Online? Yes
FACT: The Movers Coupon works Online for Replacement Device and 2 Year Contract options
COUPON EXCLUSIONS: Unlocked phones; contract mobile phones; and mobile broadband devices. Even though these devices are listed as excluded from the Movers Coupon, it has been tested Online as working with a Pre Order.
Does the 10% Movers Coupon work In Store? Unknown (more than likely no)
UNKNOWN: While the coupon does work Online, there is no indication that it will work In Store
COUPON EXCLUSIONS: Unlocked phones; contract mobile phones; and mobile broadband devices.
Best Buy had the AT&T Note 4 listed at $199.99, but it is now $299.99. Can I get it at the $199.99 price? Not likely
FACT: On September 28 - 29, Best Buy had a pricing error for the AT&T Note 4 White for $199.99 with a 2 Year Contact.
FACT: On September 29, Best Buy had a pricing error for the AT&T Note 4 Black for $199.99 with a 2 Year Contact.
UNKNOWN: Some people have confirmed that a Store Manager will honor the price if they were made aware of it on September 28 - 29, and contacted them during this period. It is unknown if this will actually be honored at this time.
UNKNOWN: Some people have confirmed that Best Buy Corporate will honor the price if they were made aware of it on September 28 - 29, and contacted them during this period. It is unknown if this will actually be honored at this time.
Can I use the $200 Gift Card to pay for the Note 4? Yes
FACT: Instantly receive your guaranteed total trade-in Best Buy gift card of $200 to apply toward your Galaxy Note 4 (picture of In Store flyer taken by MUHAHAHAHAHA)
FACT: Must use gift card toward the purchase of your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with activation (picture of In Store flyer taken by MUHAHAHAHAHA)
*]OPINION: It is possible that this was added to ensure that you would not be able to return the Note 4 and keep the Best Buy Gift Card
Who cleaned up the Wiki and put all this info up here?
FACT: Tripp1269 did all the edits to the Best Buy Promotion
Samsung $200 Trade In
The phone TIV (trade in value) must be a minimum of $10.
Samsung will send you a check in the mail after you have registered your Note 4 for the difference between the TIV given at time of purchase and $200.
Example: If your phone has a TIV of $25, Samsung will send you a check for $175
If your phone has a TIV of $100, Samsung will send you a check for $100
The phone MUST have a TIV of at least $10 to be eligible
You CANNOT submit multiple phones as trades to get to the $10 min TIV
Pre-Orders does not mean you have to trade in your phone the day you make the trade in,
Samsung Promotion Terms and Conditions: Link
If you would like to see the amount your phone is worth (estimated, store value may vary)
T-Mobile's trade-in estimator: http://www.t-mobile.com/DeviceRecovery/cell-phone-trade-in.aspx
AT&T estimator: https://tradein-program.att.com/home.php5?c=en-us
Verizon estimator: https://www.trade-in.vzw.com/home.php5
Offer claims must be submitted between 12:00:00 PM ET on 10/10/14 and 11:59:59 PM ET on 11/30/14 or while Offer supplies last.
Limit one Offer claim per preorder transaction.
Limit three Offer claims per household.
Note 4 off-contract prices:
Otaku said:
$750 from T-Mobile. $720 for Sprint. $826 for AT&T. $700 for Verizon.
"The prices have trickled out via the carriers. T-Mobile's off-contract price is $749.76. The carrier said Thursday it will offer the device for no money down and monthly payments of $31.24 over 24 months."
"Sprint, meanwhile, said the Galaxy Note 4 will cost $30 a month for 24 months, for a total of $720. The two-year contract price is $350.
AT&T has several options for paying for the Note 4. It's $300 with a traditional contract, $34.42 under its AT&T Next 18 program, and $41.30 under its AT&T Next 12 program, both of which offer upgrades after their respective periods. The off-contract price is $825.99."
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Eligible (minimum $10 TIV) phones for ATT
Please list any you find
Eligible (minimum $10 TIV) phones for Verizon
Please list any you find
Eligible (minimum $10 TIV) phones for T-Mobile
iphone 3gs 32gb - $13
iphone 3gs 16gb (att) - $15
LG D415 Optimus L90 $64 value
Motorola XT1031 Moto G - Boost Mobile $35
HTC Incredible 2 ADR6350 - Verizon - $11
Eligible (minimum $10 TIV) UNLOCKED
LGIC E960 Nexus 4 8GB - Generic - $57
Will Best Buy price match carrier retail pricing for replacement phones?
Answer: No.
I have talked with my local BB and via email to the BB web site. They say you must activate a 2 year agreement to get BB's $200 offer.
kamiller42 said:
Will Best Buy price match carrier retail pricing for replacement phones?
Answer: No.
I have talked with my local BB and via email to the BB web site. They say you must activate a 2 year agreement to get BB's $200 offer.
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I spoke with 2 BB reps and the Samsung rep at my store and they all told me off contract (hardware only) or contract didn't matter. Who knows...guess we'll all fine out soon.
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I spoke with 2 BB reps and the Samsung rep at my store and they all told me off contract (hardware only) or contract didn't matter. Who knows...guess we'll all fine out soon.
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$5 dollars says you talked to the one in north olmsted like i did lol
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$5 dollars says you talked to the one in north olmsted like i did lol
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Lol....nope. The BB here on The Strip by Belden Village Mall in Canton.
Need my PayPal email for payment?[emoji2] [emoji2]
Best buy hates selling phones without contracts so it would not suprise me if this is the road they take. Although I'm sure if you create a ****fest they may bend to move you along.
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The way I understood it (which admittedly must be wrong), Google sets the contract pricing across the board. So far I've seen contract prices all over the place. I'm waiting in particular on Verizon, but I'm curious if anyone who's pre-ordered or actually purchased a phone on contract can comment with their 2-year contract price. I was expecting to pay the usual $200 contract price but now that doesn't seem likely. Here's what I've seen at the time of this post:
Sprint - 32 GB Midnight Blue = $299.99 on 2-yr contract
AT&T - ?? GB = $249.99 on 2-yr contract
T-Mobile - Coming soon
Verizon - No info
So the only two that show contract pricing so far are nowhere near the $200 everyone seems to think. With competing phones like the Note Edge being $429.99 on a Sprint contract and $399.99 on an AT&T contract, something makes me think the Nexus 6 will be pricey on Verizon too. Is there not some kind of control Google exerts over the pricing?
Att had the 32gb model
Carriers set whatever price they want ....not google ...the carriers buy the phones from Google and subsidize them to customers ....it's up to carriers that is why nexus is 50 bucks more from Sprint full retail because they have to make money on it
Hi.
I'm planing on visiting London in the new year, and I want to buy there the Nexus 6. Buying it in IL will cost much more... So where could I find it? How much it'll cost? As a tourist, will I be able to get the taxes back? And does the phones sold in the UK are unlocked, off contract and international?
Thanks. (and sorry for my bad English, it's not my native...)
Carphone warehouse would most likely have it in stock by then in white black 32/64GB These are internationally unlocked . However that being said you need to check what bands your network uses but the N6 is a band powerhouse .
It costs £500 and £550 respectively depending on the GB variant, see below for different currency conversions:
INS: 3103.15 3413.46
Dollars: $779 $856.90
Euros: €634.06 €697.46
Regarding getting tax back after a quick Google it looks like you can claim back the 20% as you live outsite the EU. Please see http://www.heathrowairport.com/stat...ual_PDF/VAT_Refunds/vat-refund-leaflet_EN.pdf