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[REQUEST] Prices & Recommended Vendors for New Unlocked GSM Hero

Since the Marketplace forum is for member to member buying and selling of usually used equipment, I would like to get suggestions for online vendors (shipping to USA).
The lowest price I have found for new GSM Hero unlocked is $499 USD, with about $15 for shipping (within USA): Has anyone had any dealings with any of these vendors; any recommendations?
Integron - $499
http://www.integrontech.com/HTC-Hero-Unlocked-QuadBand-Brown-p/htc-hero-brn.htm
Plemix - $529
http://www.plemix.com/phone-htc-hero-phone
Tradestead - $498 - from Hong Kong shipped round the world
http://www.tradestead.com/wholesale...g3-multiple-phones-one-scenes-card_p9711.html
SelectGSM - $529
http://www.selectgsm.com/htc-hero-google-g3-unlocked-phone-mobile-phone-pr-16919.html
AuroraCell - $529
http://www.auroracell.com/htc-hero-brown-unlocked-gsm.html
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I am also planning to buy a 2-year insurance policy that covers accidental dropping and liquid damage -- from SquareTrade (I researched a lot about what's out there; $50 deductible for accidental claims):
$76 for 2 year coverage... but it maxes payout coverage at $399 ...
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Timing of Buying: Do prices typically drop around Thanksgiving in USA (3rd week in November) as vendors move into Christmas holidays?
I am wondering: Tomorrow, Nov 6, 2009, Verizon releases their "Hero" and they are subsidizing it at cost of $89 for 2 year contract. It's been reviewed as the best version of the Hero yet -- but of course it is CMDA. Sprint has been selling their new Hero at $189 2 year contract.
I am just wondering if Verizon's pricing might impact the overall marketplace for GSM Hero handsets, or if $500 is the likely bottom for pricing. I would gladly wait 2 weeks if the cost were $100 lower, but if not, I'd just buy it now.

So did you buy from one of these sites ?
Because i will be buying soon but not sure if integrontech is safe or not
But i read this about them ;
DO NOT BUY FORM THIS COMPANY. i bought a htc hero, it came in quickly but could only be set up in enlish with three asian countries, no possiblities to be set up in USA or any other country. Once you set up english in either Malaysian, Cambodia, or Indonesia then you get english key board but still has asian symbols so you don't to use full effect of keypad. Also it does not have andriod market or any upgrade programs. i tried to call the company, no answer, then i sent them 8 yes 8 emails asking them to contact me and not one single reply so now my return deadline has passed. i contacted better business beruea and if i don't hear from them soon i will contact them via my brother who lucky for me works FBI in the southern florida district and has police friends to get something moving on this scam. they robbed me of 499.00 dollars and i am not happy. DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AND AMAZON SHOULD BE ASHAMED TO USE THEM.
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http://www.gosale.com/store-info.php/32714/integron-technologies-inc-
What you say ?

To be very careful before making your decision!

SGS2 - Unlocked Mobiles

This is the cheapest price I could find for this phone.
I was wondering if anyone has bought from here and has any feedback to give.
If not, is this site trusted and what not?
Here is the link
http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim....html?osCsid=1e5e0e8996a78990b809653ff6588c22
Also, what is the VAT included in the price? I want to buy it from Australia so does this apply to me or not?
Cheers

I bought mine from there, and it arrived in Melbourne within a few days of release.
No VAT in the price I paid.
Cheers,
Luke

Yeah what the hell is the VAT, that I don't know lol.
Also, how much Australian dollars all up?

VAT (Value Added Tax) could be equated to GST in Australia. VAT, however does not apply to those who order from outside the UK, so international buyers save 20% as compared to local UK buyers. But I'm in the same boat, Unlocked-Mobiles are the only ones who seem to have stock but I haven't heard much about them

Reputable Online US dealers for SGS II

Anyone recommend a reputable online dealer that has the SGS 2 and at a competitive price?
Amazon and Newegg both have it around $575...
Anywhere else that is as reputable?

I got mine from expansys usa the first week they were out in UK and available in the US, you can save a few bucks and they are reputable in my book (this is my only transaction with them but you can read on your own)

a lot of us that bought the international SGS2, got it from Expansys-USA.com. worth a look.

If you buy the phone in the U.S. (from anyone, regardless of what they claim) it'll have no warranty as Samsung considers any product purchased outside its country of intended sale "grey market." Expansys-USA gets around that by sending the phone back to the UK for their U.S. customers should it need repair under warranty. You can also buy from Clove and Hantec in the UK as both ship to the U.S. It's $612 delivered from Clove right now and since it's purchased in the UK it retains the 2-year global warranty.

If not worried about warranty, then Amazon is pretty good. Also you can look at mobilecityonline.com from where I bought the white sgs2. You will get the new white sgs2 for $539 after $20 off coupon.

Technotradinghouse
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Expansys, my first order with them, but very happy with the transaction. Will use them for Galaxy Note.

Does mobilecityonline.com honor the warranty for an SGS II?
Or, is it only Clove and Expansys only?

I got mine from Expansys USA on June. Pretty quick delivery and no complaint about them.
I got my Sony X1 from Clove UK long time ago. Very good service and fast delivery too.
My friend brought one from Amazon recently but found it's being used (stated as new). So beware on for Amazon seller.

Great options mentioned so far. OP, if you are ok buying the locked AT&T version, it is $550 before taxes without contracts. This phone would probably be better "tuned" for the network, and would come with warranty.
P.S. sorry if my suggestion is too obvious

pmpntl said:
Does mobilecityonline.com honor the warranty for an SGS II?
Or, is it only Clove and Expansys only?
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No. Technically, the phone bought at Expansys-USA doesn't qualify either. They get around that by shipping it to their branch in the UK should it ever need repair. If they go out of business (unlikely) your warranty would go with them as they're acting as an itermediary. The only way to get an "official" warranty is to buy the product from an authorized reseller in its intended country of sale.

Amazon White Z3c £291

Cheap cheap cheap
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00N8N48FY/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/275-2031194-3265835
Pre-order the Sony Z3 or Z3 Compact Smartphone from Amazon.co.uk get a £10 Amazon voucher when your phone ships. Offer ends at 11:59pm BST on Monday, 29 September

Shame its only the white one otherwise I'd changed my preordrr in a heartbeat. Still seriously tempted - its effectively £281 with the voucher.

tilal6991 said:
Shame its only the white one otherwise I'd changed my preordrr in a heartbeat. Still seriously tempted - its effectively £281 with the voucher.
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They have Black and Orange as well

King p1n said:
They have Black and Orange as well
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Not at the same price

I just looked, its not at that price at all now, still cheaper via Clove at this time.
£428.95 + FREE UK delivery
This item is due to be released on September 29, 2014. Please note that release dates are subject to change.
Sold by total digital stores
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Given that the price appears to have changed within an hour, it was probably a pricing error or something.

Yep... Now disappeared

did anybody get it at 291£? that would border on stealing

Managed to get the deal but now it's a waiting game to see if they will honour it. Prefer black and orange but can't complain if I can get it at that price.

I got it yesterday at € 404,43 on amazon.it, but today they cancelled the order saying the price was wrong. (19% off, from € 499)

Pyres said:
I got it yesterday at € 404,43 on amazon.it, but today they cancelled the order saying the price was wrong. (19% off, from € 499)
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Too bad the lower price at €281 even better .
Wonder what these will go for in USA - I see Welectronics has them as preorder for $699. Factory Unlocked.
Do you think we will see $500-$550

robertkoa said:
Too bad the lower price at €281 even better .
Wonder what these will go for in USA - I see Welectronics has them as preorder for $699. Factory Unlocked.
Do you think we will see $500-$550
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Clove/Handtec are at the 290 british pounds. With 2 day fedex shipping, Handtec is £301.89 which translates to $494 assuming your credit card doesn't charge foriegn transaction fees (~505 with paypal including fee). What makes the 291 price the norm in America is that we don't pay 20% vat (national sales tax) on the purchase.

Early Pricing of Z3 Compact
On the UK Site for SONY which I was directed to in order to purchase Z3 Compact direct from SONY the price
was 429 Pounds which is unfortunately about $701. lol
If it was $500 I would SERIOUSLY have shipped to USA via paypal , Site said free shipping, not sure if they would ship to USA.
Shipping date was September 26.
Switching to USA Sony via same Parent Site, no ordering or preordering options yet- a little strange maybe.
Assuming a little fine tuning in the Camera Software, a Manual with some semi Auto Modes where you can easily tweek exposures AND a little better QC on the Speakerphones so they are clear like the big Z3 and
this little Z3 Compact will be a great phone- probably worth $700 but ouch thats a lot for a Phone but hopefully I can get for $600.
Never MSRP on Ebay has preorder price at $ 629.

Well, I live in NY and ordered the Z3 Compact from Handtec for $504 through paypal so that is a doable thing (the thread clove special offer is about clove and handtec having the $504-515 preorder price with a free case/phone charger).

Z3TC shopping

Expansys.Co.UK in the UK have the WiFi+4G version @ £384 and the wifi only at £319
Very.Co.UK are participating in Sony's £30 cashback offer. They also do 12 months interest free credit. WiFi+4G is £429 WiFi only is £329. They used to do 10% of your first order on tablets but now specifically exclude tablets. Still works for phones...
Nigel

Currys have the 16gb both colours for £329 but use code ANDTAB20 gets you £20 off and you can still claim £30 off Sony bringing it to £279.
Haven't checked quidco or top cashback but you might be able to get a bit off again.

Bargain! That makes it cheaper than the tab S 8.4.

DHTC said:
Currys have the 16gb both colours for £329 but use code ANDTAB20 gets you £20 off and you can still claim £30 off Sony bringing it to £279.
Haven't checked quidco or top cashback but you might be able to get a bit off again.
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Is that just the wifi, as I cannot seem to find on the description of the device. Believe it must be.
veletron said:
Bargain! That makes it cheaper than the tab S 8.4.
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That is what I am contemplating.
I have the Tab Z and Ultra and didn't want to spend on this as the Tab S seemed to have more offers.
Hopefully sony will do something on the tab for black friday.
Also note the expansys price is cheap for the lte model compared to sonys price. Wonder if its a uk model or not.

Expansys ships non UK Tab S
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Code Andtab30 for £30 off at PC world today then you can get the Sony £30 off as well
I can tell you that the TAB S LTE from expansys was NOT the UK version, but rather an Italian version, shipped with both the original EU mains adapter and also a cheapo 2A UK adapter. I just flogged my TabS LTE on fleabay in favour of the Sony Z3 which is a whole lot better tablet IMHO
Nigel

I am sure you are right about it being a better tablet, but that's reflected in the price they are going for I guess.
Want the LTE (which pcworld do not seem to have) but likely wait for the z4 in Jan 15 if they don't do anything on black Friday.
Are you getting the Sony from Expansys or waiting for a UK model?

scoobydu said:
Is that just the wifi, as I cannot seem to find on the description of the device. Believe it must be.
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Yes it is just the wifi version. Nice find on the updated discount code for currys/PC World.
Wonder if Amazon will match it as they currently have it at £309.
I'm planning on waiting a bit longer as the Sony cashback deal ends in March 2015. Plenty of time for further price reduction.

DHTC said:
I'm planning on waiting a bit longer as the Sony cashback deal ends in March 2015. Plenty of time for further price reduction.
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Same for me unless sony gives me a price on bf that is 'must buy' but my experience of their sales is that the discount equates to what others are already selling it for, so ends up being useless.
We will see

Bought my lte model from very.co.uk it is a UK model.

scoobydu said:
Want the LTE (which pcworld do not seem to have) but likely wait for the z4 in Jan 15 if they don't do anything on black Friday.
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Are you looking for the LTE version because o2 have it for £379 and they are giving away a copy of destiny for free. CEX will buy it off you for £13 but you could possibly sell it for £20/30.
So with the cashback the total would be if you sold destiny to cex £336 or sold it yourself sealed for say £30 £319.
You also have quidco which takes 5% off before vat on payg or on pay monthly theres cashback depending on what tariff you go for.
Just to note if you go payg it will probably be locked to o2.
You could also possibly try to get John Lewis to price match them at £379 as I noticed they might be price matching competitors prices for black Friday. Brings the total to £349 with cashback.

Guys check out O2 uk they are doing a offer on the 4g let version with destiny game and you can claim £30 if you have a receipt of purchase.

Bought it from singapore z3 tablet compact LTE white 16gb for 689sgd - 5% = 650sgd for tax refund still pretty cheap compare to sony indonesia.
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£375 for LTE version http://www.expansys.com/more/?sbadd...&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Product+Alerts

Sony have the LTE version for £368 at the moment if you use the supposed expired code from October for the £30 off and cradle for £1 offer.
The cradle for a £1 doesn't work but the £30 off does
Dont suppose I will get the other offer for £30 of with sony direct, but at least I get some quidco.
Oh and its unlocked too.
If you post it on hotdeals, hope you refer, all the best.

Picked up the Wifi version from Currys for £275 using the current O2 Priority code (£25 off a £250 spend) and it still qualifies for the £30 cashback - so hopefully total price will be £245.