Shipping to Kuwait - Nexus S General

I understand this is not exactly a Nexus S related query, but any help will be appreciated.
I'm not from the US ... live in Kuwait. I've asked a friend to get me the phone as I tried my best to get it ... proxy, bestbuy, paypal ... all of it gave me a lot of NOs.
As per the tracking no. my friend will be getting the phone tomorrow. I've asked him to use it for 2 days to check for the known problems (I've send him a list)
My query/ questions is:
He lives in Saratoga, CA (the phone was shipped from Palatine, IL (almost across). Now, once he has done his testing, I would like him to ship it to an Aramex mailbox I have got in Springfield Gardens, NY (yeah again, all the way back across the US). Can someone tell me which would be the cheapest, safest and yeah quickest way for it to be shipped from CA to New York?
I really don't want to trouble him and tell him to check out which is the cheapest, so if one of you'll know, I'd really appreciate guidance.
Thanks & Cheers

Paparasee said:
I understand this is not exactly a Nexus S related query, but any help will be appreciated.
I'm not from the US ... live in Kuwait. I've asked a friend to get me the phone as I tried my best to get it ... proxy, bestbuy, paypal ... all of it gave me a lot of NOs.
As per the tracking no. my friend will be getting the phone tomorrow. I've asked him to use it for 2 days to check for the known problems (I've send him a list)
My query/ questions is:
He lives in Saratoga, CA (the phone was shipped from Palatine, IL (almost across). Now, once he has done his testing, I would like him to ship it to an Aramex mailbox I have got in Springfield Gardens, NY (yeah again, all the way back across the US). Can someone tell me which would be the cheapest, safest and yeah quickest way for it to be shipped from CA to New York?
I really don't want to trouble him and tell him to check out which is the cheapest, so if one of you'll know, I'd really appreciate guidance.
Thanks & Cheers
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US Postal Service (aka the mail) is the cheapest shipping out there, especially across country.
Fed Ex and United Parcel Service can be a little quicker, but they charge a big premium for it.
If your friend does use Postal Service, tell him to buy the extra insurance coverage...it will be a small amount, and a waste of money in the end, but better to be safe than sorry if it's lost or damaged...
edit: PS, you can go online for any of the big three and check rates yourself, by the way...

Thanks distortedloop
Like you've advised, I'll ask him to go the postal service route with insurance.
Went to the usps.gov site, but could not figure out how things work so gave up on it. Will tell my friend to do it.
Thanks again.

Paparasee said:
Thanks distortedloop
Like you've advised, I'll ask him to go the postal service route with insurance.
Went to the usps.gov site, but could not figure out how things work so gave up on it. Will tell my friend to do it.
Thanks again.
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Hmmm...try this link: http://postcalc.usps.gov/
Should take you straight to the Domestic Rate calculator. Enter to and from zip codes, package size/weight, and class of mail.

FedEx Charged me 170 US From states to Kuwait.
I asked in Ebay some told me 125 some 150.
I payed 170 cause combined price was cheaper than the others.
Peace.

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**XDA Exec F/S Excellent Condition**

HI all, G/F is selling her XDA Exec, she's upgraded to a VF 1605 and doesnt need it any more.
Offering on here before Fleebay, anyone who makes the first SENSIBLE offer can take it away, I have all the manuals and box etc.
Currently Flashed with the QTEC rom but I can put any one thats on the FTP on before shipping.
I can also put the working Blackberry software on if necessary, you obviously have to have a BB account for it to work properly.
PM me and we can exchange fone numbers...
Will accept Paypal or Bank transfer (COC if you fancy picking it up from Basingstoke)
Hey I AM INTERESTED
My current phone is giving problems, will you sell for 280 or are you wahting for the highest price? you would be doing me a big favor...because in my country I cannot get the XDA...where do you live...I work for an airline and would be willing to travel and collect...thats how serious i am about getting one!
please please sell me! what price are you looking for? any dents or marks on the xda?
thanks
Youmeus
I vouch for Youmeus, he's a great friend, and founder member of the Vijay555 fan club apparently. Youmeus - weren't you over my way this month?
Anyway, if Youmeus needs help in posting, I'm based in the UK and am happy to help get it to him.
V
280 is good for us, as long as everything checks out and the moneys paid over ok, drop me an email and we can talk about how you wish to pay and how you want to collect or for me to ship. email is extmail (at) btinternet dot com.
Vijay555 where are you located?
Hey!!!
WONDERFUL tonyb15re, thanks for the sale...will send email today. I would still like to know the condition in terms of marks...etc.
Hello vijay555...well I had to push my travel plans back a bit, Looks like I will be visiting in November instead. Thanks for the help...once everythings ok with tonyb15re's XDA will need you to collect and stuff for me will send details via PM.
This has got to be is one of the coolest communities on the planet!
I'm in London. tonyb15re - if you are in London, youmeus can probably collect direct, but otherwise it might be easiest to get it to me in London, and then youmeus can collect from me when he comes over next.
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vijay555 said:
I'm in London. tonyb15re - if you are in London, youmeus can probably collect direct, but otherwise it might be easiest to get it to me in London, and then youmeus can collect from me when he comes over next.
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Happy to ship it to London Let me know where via email and once the moneys been transferred Ill get it sent over immediately.
As for the condition once I've got an email from you I'll take some snaps of the XDA and send them over, There arent any as far as I am aware, there are a couple of dots on the screen casing where the keys have contacted but thats about it I believe.
Guys, no email yet, if I dont hear anything by this evening Im going to Fleabay it.

T-Mobile Reps?

Is anyone that's a member here at XDA currently affliliated with T-mobile? I ask this because I am one of the unlucky few who did not make the cut this morning and recieve their fresh HD2... =(
Either way.. if someone here who works for T-Mobile can accurately tell me when you guys are planning to restock, it would greatly be appreciated and I'm sure other members here would like to hear this info as well.. Thanks
-Projekt
ProjektFuze said:
Is anyone that's a member here at XDA currently affliliated with T-mobile? I ask this because I am one of the unlucky few who did not make the cut this morning and recieve their fresh HD2... =(
Either way.. if someone here who works for T-Mobile can accurately tell me when you guys are planning to restock, it would greatly be appreciated and I'm sure other members here would like to hear this info as well.. Thanks
-Projekt
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order online or via telasales still instock
$149.99
http://wmdeals.com/
^ thanks for the reply.. but that wasn't what i asked for... any deal thats not available at authorized t-mobile stores is something that i'm not interested in.... besides, i have to go in a authorized store.. can't do anything online...
(I'm currently with ATT and i'm switching providers.)
I was told ever weds is when the get shipments at my local store
ProjektFuze said:
^ thanks for the reply.. but that wasn't what i asked for... any deal thats not available at authorized t-mobile stores is something that i'm not interested in.... besides, i have to go in a authorized store.. can't do anything online...
(I'm currently with ATT and i'm switching providers.)
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well you get $100-150 for switching from a carrier to tmobile.
the winmobile deal is a authorized tmobile deal, but only via phone sales at that number
I work for T-Mobile and I can tell you that even at our flagship location (where I work) we only recieved 20 units. There was very little stock in the initial shipment, I will know more on Friday when I go into work. I'll check back here and if you havent posted anything I'll let you know what I find. Obviously stock will depend on where you are but in general I would say, keep calling the stores in your area and ask to be placed on a call back sheet.
If you are switching over, I can assure you the rep you speak with WILL call you back (if s/he values their paycheck ) I know I would!
They should have a signup sheet for HD2s (We do in our store...)
I switched from ATT to T-Mobile online with no problems. Was not after any of the discounts really though so going in makes sense if thats what you want.
j23a45m said:
well you get $100-150 for switching from a carrier to tmobile.
the winmobile deal is a authorized tmobile deal, but only via phone sales at that number
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LOL it all says in small print at the bottom... "this deal is not valid at AUTHORIZED T-Mobile Dealers" LOL so yea.... not what i'm looking for.. but a big shiny "A" for effort
ProjektFuze said:
LOL it all says in small print at the bottom... "this deal is not valid at AUTHORIZED T-Mobile Dealers" LOL so yea.... not what i'm looking for.. but a big shiny "A" for effort
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does not say tmobile dealers. The quote is "offer not available at authorized T-Mobile retail stores"
when you call the number it is tmobile's telesales. well i tried to save you $50 more on the phone but i guess that failed
nah man.. don't be like that haha... i appreciate your help..i really do.. and for other members.. it might prove useful for them.. but for myself... i would like to know about going to the actual retail store.. not online.. but thanks mate
ProjektFuze said:
nah man.. don't be like that haha... i appreciate your help..i really do.. and for other members.. it might prove useful for them.. but for myself... i would like to know about going to the actual retail store.. not online.. but thanks mate
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oh well if this helps. I got my phone in store for $199.99 called the number listed and got the $50 credit honored on my account. if that helps any.
Good luck with the switch over to tmobile.
well now THAT indeed does help... i will most definitely try that (once i find a retail store that restocks their supply)... thanks a bunch
Did you check authorized dealers like Radio Shack or Walmart? Minneapolis area is sold out at T-Mo stores but radio shack still had one last night. Also if you have a new account Radio Shack said they had better deals.

need info for Tmobile HD 2 in USA (closed)

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*couldn't find the phone, its out of stock..
ouval10 said:
hi all,
i'm sorry for disturbing you all..
i live outside USA, and i want to buy a Tmobile HD 2 in USA.
is there anybody knows how can i buy the Tmobile HD 2 without plans? how much is it without plan? because i have a cousin that can ship the phone in a few days, so i will need the info about the price..
(please don't give me a price on ebay, because i need to buy the phone at the Tmobile store)
Thanks in advance..
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The price is $449 plus tax through tmobile.
addicus said:
The price is $449 plus tax through tmobile.
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is it still available now? i heard that they're all out of stock..
I'm unsure. You have to order online or call.
out of stock online and stores. hv to wait for one week.
OMG then its finished for me..
my last chance is monday..
cause my cousin will be leaving at tuesday..
do tou guys think it is still possible?
my cousin is in seattle, and i havent heard from him since yesterday..
gosh i am so curious
I've been dying to get it, but it is out of stock..
I went today to T-mobile store in Pleat Hill (SF Bay Area), and it's still out of stock.
the rep said maybe by Monday, but he's not sure
thanks for the info duke911
my cousin is in seattle right now, but tomorrow he will leave and go to portland, and going back to seattle at monday.. maybe i'll try to contact him later, just hope that there will be new stock in monday..
also, i have a simple question.. i have to unlock the phone cause i will use it in asia, and i am wondering how is the unlock process? is it gonna tke a longtime? can i ask the retail store to unlock it for me without have to call and send a fax?
It sounds like u need the European/Asian version. It is much easier to get on Ebay and such.
yeah i think so, but my cousin just moved to USA, and he never had any experiences with ebay or anything like that.
so as far as i know, the only way is to ask him to go to the retail store and try to find one (or is there any other store that sell the phone without contract at the same price?)
i tried to ask, and finally had come to a conclusion that they will restock on monday, so i hope that i can still make it, cause that is my last hope..
thanks in advance
Some Radio Shacks carry them and still have a few in stock, so tell him to call around.
hi amb9800
thanks a lot for the info, it is very useful
the problem is i dont know if the radio shacks sells them without contract or not, cause i want to buy the non contract one, and ask them to unlock it
thx for the info anyway..
ouval10 said:
yeah i think so, but my cousin just moved to USA, and he never had any experiences with ebay or anything like that.
so as far as i know, the only way is to ask him to go to the retail store and try to find one (or is there any other store that sell the phone without contract at the same price?)
i tried to ask, and finally had come to a conclusion that they will restock on monday, so i hope that i can still make it, cause that is my last hope..
thanks in advance
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The reason why is the TMo US version will not give you 3G network in Asia or Europe. They make a version that does and it is highly available in Europe and Asia. The great thing is it works in both places so you should be covered. Truth is it would be a better phone for you from the information you've given us.
yeah i know that..
but anyway, i still prefer the Tmo US version, it comes with a bigger ROM size than the asian & european version, and it also comes with 16GB micro sd.. the Asian only comes with 8GB micro sd..
well, just called my cousin and turn out that he lives in Lynnwood seattle, and the nearest mall is alderwood mall, that has Tmobile retail shop there.. hope they have a new stock in monday..
Ebay?
Why don't you try ebay? You'll pay a little more of course, but at least HD2s are available for purchase.
as i already mentioned above, my cousin is just moved to US for 3 weeks, he doesn't know how to purchase something online (yet). so the only clue that i can give to him is to visit Tmo retail store. is there any news regarding the new stock?
Walmart
All Walmart stores sell the phone without contract for 500.00 outright plus sales tax if applicable.
thx polera257 for the info, but unfortunately my cousin is completely blind about the road maps and the only place that he can go to is the alderwood mall, lynnwood..
he is on his way to the mall to see if there's any HD2 spotted yet..
wish me luck guys.. i am so dying to have it..
I called T-mobile store today, and they said they did not receive any HD2s today
the lady said they received a bunch of different phones, but no HD2
she said that I should be notified when the device arrives since I'm on the waiting list
Man! I kinda feel like someone waiting for a heart transplant , this really sucks!
@ duke911
wow it really hurt me
until now, i cannot contact my cousin, we wouldn't reply my bbms.. so i don't know whether he got the phone (hopefully) or not..

assuredoffer.com

hi anyone purchased from them before? they are based on beijing china
i wanted to get a photon from them, its going for $241.
seems too good to be true, done some googling on them with "assuredoffer.com scam fraud" and nothing is coming up.
im chatting with their rep online and she assures be they are legit
they do have paypal options etc,
i just wanna come here 1st before i click the purchase button
thanks
See if there are reviews it does seem to good to be true
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i know i originally wanted the photon but the sgs2 looks to be even cheaper.
thing is i cant find anything about them, anywhere
here's a transcript with the chat lady
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If you have any opinion or suggestion to our product or service, please feel free to contact us online at any moment! We will give you a detailed answer.
Amy 12:29:42
Hello, Can I help you?
I 12:30:00
uhh i was interested in the motorola photon 4g
I 12:30:09
i've never heard of you guys
Amy 12:30:22
hi
Amy 12:30:22
ok
Amy 12:30:22
have you ordered
I 12:30:27
nope
Amy 12:30:30
we are in beijing China,we ship items to all over the world
Amy 12:30:40
you can order by clicking 'add to cart'to order the items you want,after you order , you will get an order number ,and we will send you the order email.
Amy 12:30:40
we are legal company and our business is legitimate
Amy 12:30:40
you can shop with confidence in our site
I 12:31:07
hmmm, so the phone i wanted to get is a sprint phone
I 12:31:18
what are your shipping fees
Amy 12:31:32
yes
Amy 12:31:32
the shipping cost for one phone is 40 $
I 12:31:45
on top of its regular price?
I 12:32:00
ok
Amy 12:32:13
that is the regular shipping cost
I 12:32:43
ok got you, do have an estimate of how fast the shipping would be
Amy 12:32:44
Looking forward cooperation with you.
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lets say ups
Amy 12:33:10
3-5 days for you to get
I 12:33:20
ok thanks alot
Amy 12:33:24
we can also offer you overnight shipping
I 12:33:33
ok good
Amy 12:33:36
you can get your order in one day
Amy 12:34:03
my pleasure
I 12:34:36
one last thing, the phone does come with a clean esn so that i can activate it on sprint right away right?
I 12:34:47
this is a new phone right?
Amy 12:35:17
it is new phone
Amy 12:35:17
with clean esn
Amy 12:35:29
you can rest assured
Amy 12:35:43
we never sell used items or fake ones
I 12:35:55
good because i was worried about that
I 12:36:16
is your customer service 24 hrs incase i have more questions
Amy 12:36:18
i understand
Amy 12:36:39
place the order by clicking 'add to cart' to begin with.
Amy 12:36:39
after you order , you will get an order number ,and we will send you the order email.
Amy 12:36:52
about 7 hours later we will be off work and gonna handle shpping for customers who order today
I 12:36:54
what about a ups tracking number
Amy 12:37:13
we will email you the tracking number at the same day you pay for your order,
I 12:38:34
are u going to remain on the line while i go ahead and order?
Amy 12:38:59
yes
Amy 12:38:59
we wil be online
I 12:39:36
ohhh another thing how do i get into VIP
Amy 12:40:02
for only one item you order,we can offer member price,
for more than one item you order on our site,you will get vip price for each item and some discount in the shipping
Amy 12:40:02
i will leave for a while
Amy 12:40:02
brb
I 12:40:22
ok
Amy 12:44:49
hi
I 12:44:56
hi
I 12:47:38
so i was reading abut your company online, says your a scam company
Amy 12:48:56
WE ARE LEGAL COMPANY
I 12:49:18
heres a link, look at the last response on the page
I 12:49:53
http://www.fraudwatchers.org/forums/showthread.php?p=141903
Amy 12:53:38
every one has the right to talk on the internet ,so No one is safe from slander.
Amy 12:53:39
WE ARE LEGAL COMPANY
Amy 12:53:54
AND OUR BUSINESS IS LEGITIMATE
I 12:54:34
ok so if for any reason i want to return it, or dont get my product how will i get a refund?
Amy 12:55:02
through the same way you pay to us
I 12:55:25
not to be skeptical but i've dealt with a lot of chinese companies and all of them have be trouble
I 12:56:25
ok im gonna ask some more people before i purchase it just to make sure
Amy 12:56:48
ok
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I wouldn't do it as iv been to China there are thousands of shops there that are a legal company blah blah blah they will say anything to get a buck out of Americans. Id look on eBay or in the mp here before ordering from any company based in China unless it was strait from the manufacture . But that's just me..
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^ thanks bro
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Looks like a scam to me.....I could put together a better and more believable website in 15 minutes. Plus, with $40 bucks for shipping, it's not even that great of a deal, especially for something that might be a scam.
The online chat person said "brb"?
Sounds unprofessional to me...
Don't do it. Its worth any extra money, IMO, to deal with a reputable and legitimate business.
~ I'm a fungi
These people spam craigslist with endless listings. There are numerous sites where people say they were scammed by them -- things like "they said to send $200 more because it was held in customs", and then they were taken for the purchase price plus the additional money. I have no first hand knowledge, but generally if people take the trouble to go to a scam report site and list them, they must have been taken and mad. I would avoid this one.

[Q] the unlocked nexus 4 will be sold in t-mobile stores without a 2 years contract?

Hello everyone, this end of the month I will go on vacation in New York from Italy, and I'd love to buy the new nexus 4, but obviously I can not use the play store not having neither a credit card nor a U.S. place of dispatch . I saw, however, that tmobile will sell in their stores, I was wondering if in addition to the version with contract tmobile also sold only the phone, just in case a higher price than the playstore 349usd. thank you very much in advance.
"Rumor" has it T-Mobile USA will market it up to $ 500.00 without a contract (witch I find ridiculous) BUT that hasn't been confirmed .. At this point they are all speculations.
VictorNYC said:
"Rumor" has it T-Mobile USA will market up to $ 500.00 with out a contact (witch I find ridiculous) BUT that hasn't been confirmed .. At this point buddy they are all speculations.
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thank you dear, I'll see to seek confirmation of these rumors, in the meantime look for some other user to know something more
If the markup turns out to be ridiculous (charging 500 USD for a 350 USD phone) then call your hotel (or wherever you're staying) and see if you can get packages delivered there. The delivery should take less than 5-6 business days, so it's doable if you're staying in America more than a week. If that's not the case, then you could always find a quick free vpn trial, vpn to America and purchase the phone before you get here so it's at your hotel before you are (just have them hold it if they will, again make sure it's ok before you do so). Good luck! Enjoy your stay!
Vertana said:
If the markup turns out to be ridiculous (charging 500 USD for a 350 USD phone) then call your hotel (or wherever you're staying) and see if you can get packages delivered there. The delivery should take less than 5-6 business days, so it's doable if you're staying in America more than a week. If that's not the case, then you could always find a quick free vpn trial, vpn to America and purchase the phone before you get here so it's at your hotel before you are (just have them hold it if they will, again make sure it's ok before you do so). Good luck! Enjoy your stay!
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Unfortunately my problem is: to buy something on playstore U.S. you have to pay with a American credit card , which unfortunately (and I would say of course ) I did not. I had also thought to send me the N4 to the apartment but would be very risky and unreliable. the only solution would be to find someone who will buy me , but who has all this trust in others?
ps: I'd buy it for 500usd I must admit, that the currency exchange is always much less than 549euros that would 700usd. I would only confirm that it is sold in tmobile stores
0714 said:
Unfortunately my problem is: to buy something on playstore U.S. you have to pay with a American credit card , which unfortunately (and I would say of course ) I did not. I had also thought to send me the N4 to the apartment but would be very risky and unreliable. the only solution would be to find someone who will buy me , but who has all this trust in others?
ps: I'd buy it for 500usd I must admit, that the currency exchange is always much less than 549euros that would 700usd. I would only confirm that it is sold in tmobile stores
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Really the trust only has to go one way. If you are willing to take the chance then you pay in advance and you are the only one that needs to trust. If you want the other person to send the phone without getting paid first then that person is the only one that needs to trust someone. You could check with some bank to be the go between and let them hold your money until they get the phone.
donec said:
Really the trust only has to go one way. If you are willing to take the chance then you pay in advance and you are the only one that needs to trust. If you want the other person to send the phone without getting paid first then that person is the only one that needs to trust someone. You could check with some bank to be the go between and let them hold your money until they get the phone.
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it is still a complicated and difficult to accomplish. whether I trusted, to give money to someone I do not know (which I do not think I'd do) and if someone you trust to loan me the money. not to mention that I would only public transportation in a city that does not know to pick up the box. of course now I will try other solutions and this will take it into consideration only as a last choice. plus I also find this person that would make me the favor. thanks anyway for your suggestion.
however, still no news / certainty that n4 is sold without a contract?
has anyone had any new news about my question?

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