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Hello, I made this thread because I ordered my Samsung GS3 int version on ebay (I'm from Canada) and they sent it with DHL... Now I have to pay 120$ for custom fees... Every ****ing time I used DHL for shipping I had to pay for custom fees even for something FROM Canada, maybe they are quick but having to pay 120$ + 50$ shipping + 750$ for the phone is a bit too much, for that price I could have picked the 32gb version... So yeah just try to avoid DHL, I'm not saying that if you don't take DHL you wont have to pay for custom fees, but if you choose DHL be sure you'll have to pay an extra
Tsukurimashou said:
Hello, I made this thread because I ordered my Samsung GS3 int version on ebay (I'm from Canada) and they sent it with DHL... Now I have to pay 120$ for custom fees... Every ****ing time I used DHL for shipping I had to pay for custom fees even for something FROM Canada, maybe they are quick but having to pay 120$ + 50$ shipping + 750$ for the phone is a bit too much, for that price I could have picked the 32gb version... So yeah just try to avoid DHL, I'm not saying that if you don't take DHL you wont have to pay for custom fees, but if you choose DHL be sure you'll have to pay an extra
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Why didn't you buy it from Expansys Canada?
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Why didn't you buy it from Expansys Canada?
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I posted 2 or 3 threads about where to buy and no one replied... If I knew I would have bought from them, well too late :/.
Well if you knew you were going to pay the fees from dhl.... Why were you dumb enough to use them again?
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Tsukurimashou said:
I posted 2 or 3 threads about where to buy and no one replied... If I knew I would have bought from them, well too late :/.
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No one replied because there's a huge thread called pricing and availability we all go to. We encourage people not to dupe threads here.
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First of all its not dhl that charges you it's the governement, second every carrier charhes custom/duty fees, third DHL is one of the best for importing stuff to canada (i use them all the time) , try ups next time and tell me which is better.....get your facts right.....i wish people would stop complaining about this....you order something from another country what do you expect......
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bloodrain954 said:
Well if you knew you were going to pay the fees from dhl.... Why were you dumb enough to use them again?
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Because it was marked for fedex shipping on ebay but the seller told me it's because DHL option is not available on ebay so yeah, it was said somewhere on the item description (something like 500 - 1000 lines) but I haven't seen it.
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First of all its not dhl that charges you it's the governement, second every carrier charhes custom/duty fees, third DHL is one of the best for importing stuff to canada (i use them all the time) , try ups next time and tell me which is better.....get your facts right.....i wish people would stop complaining about this....you order something from another country what do you expect......
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I know it's my government but with DHL you have to pay everytime, with fedex I never had to pay for custom fees... You can type DHL custom fees canada on google and you'll see how many thread there is about that, they are not even trying to avoid custom fees they just don't care about customers.
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No one replied because there's a huge thread called pricing and availability we all go to. We encourage people not to dupe threads here.
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Yeah a thread with 300 pages and where everyone is asking things and people replying to 1/3 post because there is too many, so cool.
I just wanted point out that this is a good lesson for people who are too lazy to search or do research. It cost the OP $120. Lesson learned.
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Yeah a thread with 300 pages and where everyone is asking things and people replying to 1/3 post because there is too many, so cool.
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I don't think thats very accurate. A lot of us who already HAVE the phone and have had it since launch still answer a question or two in there. I know slim has poked his head in a few tines and answered questions.. as well as me and I can name a few other helpful users.. CEO.. plex.. a handful if others have been very helpful.
..just sayin
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Tsukurimashou said:
Because it was marked for fedex shipping on ebay but the seller told me it's because DHL option is not available on ebay so yeah, it was said somewhere on the item description (something like 500 - 1000 lines) but I haven't seen it.
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If the ebay seller listed fedex and sent it through dhl which costed you additional 120 bucks, you are entitled to a refund as per buyer protection program from ebay.
call ebay and get a refund. They cover shipping also in buyer protection.
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Omegacell.com is canadian based out of Edmonton. I purchase all my phones from them. They guys there are awesome. I ordered my phone at like 2 in the afternoon and by 2 30 i had an email said the phone was shipped. Next day it was at my house. Galaxy S3
there is any way to buy a nexus 4 in mexico ? we cant buy it directly from google , its not in the market yet , and when it hit the market it's gonna cost like 900dlls its WAY to much for a phone that cost 350dlls , anyone know a way to buy it ? from 350 - 500dlls for the 16gb version ?
Got any friends in the states that you trust enough with enough cash to buy one and mail it?
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Got any friends in the states that you trust enough with enough cash to buy one and mail it?
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No i dont have any friend in US and i dont have family there /: , any other possible way ?
Not sure how far from the border you are but your best bet would be to search craigslist of a border town/city. Other than that I'm not too sure what you could do since people within the US usually don't like shipping to other countries.
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there is any way to buy a nexus 4 in mexico ? we cant buy it directly from google , its not in the market yet , and when it hit the market it's gonna cost like 900dlls its WAY to much for a phone that cost 350dlls , anyone know a way to buy it ? from 350 - 500dlls for the 16gb version ?
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How much is it to ship to Mexico. I have an extra Nexus 4 16GB still sealed from Google that I'm willing to sell.
I can order one for you and ship it down there if you're willing to pay for it all, I won't charge any more than it costs me to send down there.
PM me if you want.
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I can order one for you and ship it down there if you're willing to pay for it all, I won't charge any more than it costs me to send down there.
PM me if you want.
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It should cost $392.94 for tax and shipping from Google. Then you add shipping fees to Mexico onto that. The wait time says 5-6 weeks at the moment.
I live in Mexico, and the only way I found to buy one is usa-address+usa CC, but because I not have neither of that, I was thinking in use entropay for usa CC and a family address for deliver, also was looking for negrielectronics but it is overpriced.
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It should cost $392.94 for tax and shipping from Google. Then you add shipping fees to Mexico onto that. The wait time says 5-6 weeks at the moment.
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Where are you from? Wait time is "sold out".... they're not accepting new purchases being made.
Negri doesn't have inventory. still set on preorder
I bought mine in google play store, and it got shipped to my uncle's house in Texas. I think it's the only way. Or you can wait for Telcel and get robbed
Yes, telcel will bring it to mexico something like 10k mexican pesos with plan, dam is too high
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Im not sure when this thread belongs, so I will just throw it in the G2 help forum.
Im will be flying to Manhattan and looking to buy the device once I get there. I want to step into a store and buy the device, however the prices are much higher tha Amazon. For example, I saw a 90$ price difference between Amazon and Best Buy.
Can anyone tip me on where can I buy the device in Manhattan, but in Amazon prices?
Thanks a lot in advance
I bought mine on eBay for 300, it would likely be more expensive in stores. And knowing NY you have to consider the sales tax...Anyway you can find it at T-Mobile, AT& T, Best buy, Verizon, etc.
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I bought mine on eBay for 300, it would likely be more expensive in stores. And knowing NY you have to consider the sales tax...Anyway you can find it at T-Mobile, AT& T, Best buy, Verizon, etc.
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Thanks for your reply, but these stores do not offer the cheapest prices...
Anyone knows where I can find prices which match ebay/amazon?
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Thanks for your reply, but these stores do not offer the cheapest prices...
Anyone knows where I can find prices which match ebay/amazon?
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Manhattan isn't exactly a cheap place either, 3rd party stores here usually charge MSRP, not the prices you find online.
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Manhattan isn't exactly a cheap place either, 3rd party stores here usually charge MSRP, not the prices you find online.
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Another related question:
If I buy via Amazon and have it sent to New York, will I get charged MSRP somehow? Will it have to be paid to the courier?
If not, then why would anybody buy in stores when everything can be bought via Amazon who are cheaper and have great customer service?
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Another related question:
If I buy via Amazon and have it sent to New York, will I get charged MSRP somehow? Will it have to be paid to the courier?
If not, then why would anybody buy in stores when everything can be bought via Amazon who are cheaper and have great customer service?
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Peoples want it instantly and don't want to wait for shipping, rush shipping typically boosts the price to similar levels, also returning an online item is more of a hassle.
As far as I know Amazon usually charges taxes for all or most items in New York. Before it was dependant on where the seller was shipping from but Amazon is large enough that it would bring governmental and legal oversight if they didn't charge tax.
I'd honestly just purchase it from an official Att and Verizon store just to avoid any future trouble or warranty issues. A lot of the g2's on Amazon are the unlocked international version.
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Peoples want it instantly and don't want to wait for shipping, rush shipping typically boosts the price to similar levels, also returning an online item is more of a hassle.
As far as I know Amazon usually charges taxes for all or most items in New York. Before it was dependant on where the seller was shipping from but Amazon is large enough that it would bring governmental and legal oversight if they didn't charge tax.
I'd honestly just purchase it from an official Att and Verizon store just to avoid any future trouble or warranty issues. A lot of the g2's on Amazon are the unlocked international version.
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I plan on bringing it with me back to Israel, so I don't plan on using the warranty anyway
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Another related question:
If I buy via Amazon and have it sent to New York, will I get charged MSRP somehow? Will it have to be paid to the courier?
If not, then why would anybody buy in stores when everything can be bought via Amazon who are cheaper and have great customer service?
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If you buy from Amazon you'll get the Amazon price, but NY has sales tax, so that will increase the price (And any shipping costs if you don't use Prime).
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If you buy from Amazon you'll get the Amazon price, but NY has sales tax, so that will increase the price (And any shipping costs if you don't use Prime).
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In the second part of the trip I will be in South Carolina for a wedding.
Will it be cheaper if I order from Amazon and have it shipped to the hotel Ill be staying in?
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In the second part of the trip I will be in South Carolina for a wedding.
Will it be cheaper if I order from Amazon and have it shipped to the hotel Ill be staying in?
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Only North Carolina.
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Only North Carolina.
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What's the difference?
Don't forget price match!!!
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tang097 said:
Don't forget price match!!!
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What do you mean?
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What's the difference?
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I meant no tax in South Carolina.
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I meant no tax in South Carolina.
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Sweet, so I will just order from Amazon a day or two before arriving to my hotel in South Carolina.
BTW, I plan on ordering a G2 for my wife, a G3 for me and a Note 3 for my dad.
That will be one hell of an Amazon package
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What do you mean?
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If you still rather buy at a store, some retailers allow you to pricematch to amazons cost. Only some. But going amazon route is indubitably the simplest.
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tang097 said:
If you still rather buy at a store, some retailers allow you to pricematch to amazons cost. Only some. But going amazon route is indubitably the simplest.
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I would really rather just buy from a store, because waiting for a package to arrive to the hotel will be make me worry all the time that it will actually arrive on time before my trip ends, etc.
Do you know of some store in Manhattan where I can try this approach?
I am aware of all of the taxes and impediments that the EU puts on this kind of things, but this huge price difference came totally unexpected to me. The cheapest Nexus 6P will cost 730 US$ in Europe? That is pretty disappointing. Besides, at this moment the Nexus 6 costs 499$ on the US store, and 459€ on my local one. Why did they got the dollar to euro conversion right on the 6 and so terribly wrong on 6P?
Anyone has any idea to circumvent this blatant stickup? Is it possible to buy it from a foreign Google Store? Maybe it will be on sale on Amazon or whatsoever?
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I am aware of all of the taxes and impediments that the EU puts on this kind of things, but this huge price difference came totally unexpected to me. The cheapest Nexus 6P will cost 730 US$ in Europe? That is pretty disappointing. Besides, at this moment the Nexus 6 costs 499$ on the US store, and 459€ on my local one. Why did they got the dollar to euro conversion right on the 6 and so terribly wrong on 6P?
Anyone has any idea to circumvent this blatant stickup? Is it possible to buy it from a foreign Google Store? Maybe it will be on sale on Amazon or whatsoever?
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my friend...its called capitalism.
moraleja39 said:
I am aware of all of the taxes and impediments that the EU puts on this kind of things, but this huge price difference came totally unexpected to me. The cheapest Nexus 6P will cost 730 US$ in Europe? That is pretty disappointing. Besides, at this moment the Nexus 6 costs 499$ on the US store, and 459€ on my local one. Why did they got the dollar to euro conversion right on the 6 and so terribly wrong on 6P?
Anyone has any idea to circumvent this blatant stickup? Is it possible to buy it from a foreign Google Store? Maybe it will be on sale on Amazon or whatsoever?
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Do you have VAT over there?
We don't have VAT in U.S.
Becaue you have been baddly rob---bbb---bbed by your goverment.
Okay but now seriously are there any helpful americans out there which would order them for us/me and we pay it.
Then you would send it as a gift and belive then we dont need to pay taxes or those stupid GEMA fees. atleast in Germany.
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Okay but now seriously are there any helpful americans out there which would order them for us/me and we pay it.
Then you would send it as a gift and belive then we dont need to pay taxes or those stupid GEMA fees. atleast in Germany.
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I would consider doing this as long as I incur no charges at all.
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I would consider doing this as long as I incur no charges at all.
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Im currently investing into this afaik you wouldnt pay any taxes only me when i get it but they dont check all packages only some of them and then i would pay 17,5% in worst case. this is still less than the normal taxes with 19%.
But i read that the 6p usa version doesn't have the Lt band number 20 which is kinda important here in Germany need to look a little further into this.
How much taxes do oyu guys pay in America?
Taxes vary by state. I think most are around 6-8% these days. Couple of states don't have a sales tax.
you could also consider canada. but we have higher taxes (13% in my province), mine(64gb graphite) cost 846$ with taxe (571 euro).
I Have a pre-order on the 64gb graphite, but i'm considering buying a Sony Xpera Z5... so I don't know if I will sell my 6p
I would also be willing to help out fellow XDAers. I would want to do it through some kind of official channel however so i don't get scammed. I would be willing to post on e-bay for example with no mark up and let you buy it ( you would have to cover my e-bay costs however - so i don't know how it would all work out).
Freedom. That's why.
No taxes here in NH, so I paid $499 total for my 32GB. What's involved in shipping it internationally on our part? I'd hate to have to lie on forms and then get caught and charged some sort of fee.
I really dont know what the shipping fees are I dont even know which companys are shipping in the us.
And the Idea with ebay is kinda good i think then both sides would have some sort of security.
Im currently using a nexus 5. My screen is broken pretty badlyand and my headphone jack is failing. I really like the specs of the force/turbo. I'm on ATT so I would need to go force. I'd also like to get the force so I can root. But I'm haveing a hard time finding the phone on the market though. Is there anyone in the US that is using the force? If so where did you end up buying it from? Are you enjoying it?
You can get one from Mexico. I've got mine from UK because I went to EU for holidays. I'm really enjoying it. The best Android phone I ever had and the first one I'm using at is. No bl unlock, no root. Strange feeling
Usually I'm unlcoking and flashing custom rom max few days, max one month after purchase.
Did you order from the Motorola EU online store or did you buy it in person somewhere? I looked at the Mexico Motorola store today but it looks like they will only ship to Mexico. Need Google translator to confirm though.
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Did you order from the Motorola EU online store or did you buy it in person somewhere? I looked at the Mexico Motorola store today but it looks like they will only ship to Mexico. Need Google translator to confirm though.
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I won it on ebay auction. Few shops from UK selling it too. Jaocagomez can help you to get one from Mexico.
I'm still in Europe (Budapest) on business trip and flying back to San Jose on February 6. Maybe you can order here and I can bring to you. Not sure is it good idea
Thanks, but I'd rather purchase it so it ships directly to me. No middle man hasels.
I did confirm Motorolas Mexico site will only ship to Mexico.
Hunting around I feel like the phone has not been released yet. I know its going to be released in India in February but from the news articals I read the phone was released in november, yet most webistes say preorder or coming soon. Did I miss something? Even some ebay listings reflect this. Unless you want to spend 900$+.
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Thanks, but I'd rather purchase it so it ships directly to me. No middle man hasels.
I did confirm Motorolas Mexico site will only ship to Mexico.
Hunting around I feel like the phone has not been released yet. I know its going to be released in India in February but from the news articals I read the phone was released in november, yet most webistes say preorder or coming soon. Did I miss something? Even some ebay listings reflect this. Unless you want to spend 900$+.
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I ordered mine from Clove technologies in the UK
Thanks! I saw them before but didn't see an option to select US by just browsing the site. But I just tried checking out and there it was. They even have it listed for a very reasonable price.
A you wish. I wasn't sure should I offer you help or not, take responsibility, etc.
I saw one on swappa and another one on ebay, both USA sellers but prices was really bad. One from Ebay sold for $810!? Then I've checked sites from the link I posted and contacted them. If you're buying from USA then is without VAT but you're importing it in USA so you have to pay duty, tax and maybe stuck at border to get permission for importing uncertified device.
@BladeRunner could you share details how much you paid all together and did you have any problems at border. Would be really useful info for everyone.
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A you wish. I wasn't sure should I offer you help or not, take responsibility, etc.
I saw one on swappa and another one on ebay, both USA sellers but prices was really bad. One from Ebay sold for $810!? Then I've checked sites from the link I posted and contacted them. If you're buying from USA then is without VAT but you're importing it in USA so you have to pay duty, tax and maybe stuck at border to get permission for importing uncertified device.
@BladeRunner could you share details how much you paid all together and did you have any problems at border. Would be really useful info for everyone.
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I paid ~615 USD. It's been sitting at JFK International since the 21st, but I think that may be because of the Blizzard and a sunday rather than any issues with customs.
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I paid ~615 USD. It's been sitting at JFK International since the 21st, but I think that may be because of the Blizzard and a sunday rather than any issues with customs.
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That's without VAT? Would be awesome if we can order phone from UK without VAT and do not pay anything else. Handtec representative told me opposite.
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That's without VAT? Would be awesome if we can order phone from UK without VAT and do not pay anything else. Handtec representative told me opposite.
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Correct, no VAT for anyone outside of the EU
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Correct, no VAT for anyone outside of the EU
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Yeah but it's hard to believe that you can just import without paying anything. Please keep us up to date.
I want to buy from clove store , please confirm is true if I can buy from UK???? I live in NY thanks
Thanks for looking into this so much guys!
With my gears a turning the past couple of days I think im going to hold off though. Id really like to buy straight from motorola. That way if I have any issues I can just deal with them directly. That and I gain the ability to cusomize the phone if I order through them.
Im being optamistic I know but the phone was listed on Mexico's site on Monday and just noticed it was listed for Brazil today. So you never know.
This is definatly a good thread to keep alive incase others are interested like Makiger.
So I thought I would try and do an "over the phone" order to see if there was anything special they could do. Sadly this was unsuccessful. But the agent I spoke with did say something that may be intreeging to some. It honestly could mean nothign or it could mean real soon. Who knows?
Jessel: Oh, I do apologize for that. As of the moment, this Moto X Force is not yet available on our webiste. What I can suggest is to visit third party vendors and see if they already have Moto X Force available here in the US. We looking forward to this phone to be available soon.
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I think that agent doesn't have a clue what he's talking He's just repeating generic phrase. Turbo 2 is exclusive for Verizon. Do you really think that Moto can offer basically the same device in US and brake exclusive contract with Verizon?
Don't get me wrong, I would like that Moto didn't even make Turbo 2, just Force globally.
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I want to buy from clove store , please confirm is true if I can buy from UK???? I live in NY thanks
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you can buy from the UK, it just takes a while to get it.
A listing just popped up on India Amazon a little early for the rumored release date..
http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01A8DQSW2?tag=kostprice-21
PSA:
If you do buy from Clove Technology - or any overseas store - and you're paying with PayPal, make sure to change their default currency conversion to use your credit card's exchange rate instead.
Just priced the phone (Jan 29, 2016) as £431.83 shipped to me in the USA. According to XE.com, that's $613.78 USD with a conversion rate of 1 USD = 0.703554 GBP.
PayPal was giving me a rate @ 1 USD = 0.678425045 GBP, which would make the cost $636.52 USD, or an increase of $22.74, which is a full tank of gas for me.
Good Experience With Handtec
I got mine from Handtec UK (Sorry, can't post a link)
It arrived today in Louisiana from FedEx and it only took about 2 days to get here. No problems with customs or VAT whatsoever. All in all, it cost me around $625 (Used PayPal at Checkout), including shipping. Other than the UK wall plug it came with, I'm very satisfied so far.