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Amazon or Expanys USA

Howdy,
I've finally aligned the stars and am ready to by the international note. Before I buy, I'd like to know how everyone feels about buying through Expanys USA vs. Amazon. I've used both companies before so I am very comfortable buying phones from them.
I just want to make sure that I get the version that has been updating the fastest. Not talking about ODIN, but software update to come to phone.
What versions are they selling - German, Hong Kong, etc?
Thanks!

You can probably get it for a bit cheaper off Amazon. If you're buying via Expansys make sure you look up for some discount vouchers. I bought my white international Galaxy Note from Expansys just 2 weeks ago and wow, next day shipping was AMAZING!

I got mine from expansys its German.
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Amazon price has dropped significantly. Bought mine there. Came with KK2.
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At this point just get it for the cheapest. If you choose amazon, make sure to check out the seller feedback. I personally went with expansys when it was first released.
Unless its under a certain price, i rather spend the extra for smooth transaction. Amazon is to much like ebay.

just wanted to vouch for global mobiles on amazon..i bought by note from them about 2 weeks ago ($30 more expensive then..=(), and they were fantastic. perfect condition German model,packed well, very attentive to detail.
also had 1-day shipping for 3.99 on prime..and it arrived less than 24 hours later!! =O

i just got mine last week from amazon...with 2 day shipping....super awesome service....my experience with amazon has been very excellent...no complaints so far.....i would suggest amazon
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angieutc said:
I just want to make sure that I get the version that has been updating the fastest. Not talking about ODIN, but software update to come to phone.
What versions are they selling - German, Hong Kong, etc?
Thanks!
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From a hardware standpoint, each version is exactly the same. The only real difference is the pre-loaded software/firmware. If you're planning to update via Kies, then it's probably best to flash a Euro firmware and take it from there. I know you mentioned that you don't want to deal with Odin, but honestly it's the best firmware solution for Samsung devices. It's really not that difficult either honestly.

Amazon, even if you have to pay taxes.

Amazon shopping
Got mine from Amazon. $608.99 sold by TRD Trading GMBH white unlocked. Ordered Thursday March 30 Amazon Prime plus $3.99 shipping upgrade I got it Friday. Came in Samsung sealed box. Shipper included a US plug adapter to work with the international Samsung charge adapter and a couple of printed notes for how to change the language at startup from German to English and to setup the APN to AT&T. Had to look in here though to get MMS working.
All in all I'm extremely happy and finally enjoying my Note this weekend.

I got mine in November thru Amazon and TechnoTradingHouse.
Excellent experience with them. Mine was slightly delayed (5 days) and they bent over backwards to keep me posted as the delay was out of their control (customs).
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After posting my reply... I dont think you can go wrong with Expansys. They are top notch too.
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THANK YOU EVERYBODY! Amazon it is

Ive been going back and forth with expansys for the last 2 months with a defective sgs2 that they refuse to replace. Its currently at the uk samsung now going through "tests". Theres a quarter size blemish in the screen thats obvious yet im still jumping through hoops to get a replacent. I will never go with expansys again.
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CGI_Ram said:
After posting my reply... I dont think you can go wrong with Expansys. They are top notch too.
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Thanks for the recommendation! I think I am going to go with Amazon due to nostock fees. I remember when I used Exp in the past, they tacked on a nice nostock fee with my return. Although, in the end they are excellent too

sparks83 said:
Ive been going back and forth with expansys for the last 2 months with a defective sgs2 that they refuse to replace. Its currently at the uk samsung now going through "tests". Theres a quarter size blemish in the screen thats obvious yet im still jumping through hoops to get a replacent. I will never go with expansys again.
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Wow. I'm soo sorry to hear of your bad experience. I guess this reinforces my first instinct to go with Amazon. I swear you can buy everything including your spouse on Amazon

There are so many sellers out there selling Note from different countries. Is the one from German is the best one?
I heard it's better to get the one from UK since:
a). They have good customer service and ACCEPT service request from out of UK
b). All the manuals are in English
So which country should I get the Note from? UK, Germany? ROM I can deal with, defective hardware.. well.. if it's not covered by Samsung in the origin country, I just lost $600!!
PS: Global Mobile in Amazon sells their Note from Germany

sparks83 said:
Ive been going back and forth with expansys for the last 2 months with a defective sgs2 that they refuse to replace. Its currently at the uk samsung now going through "tests". Theres a quarter size blemish in the screen thats obvious yet im still jumping through hoops to get a replacent. I will never go with expansys again.
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Sounds like user error to me. They only replace up to 30 days. Never had a issue with them. They actually contacted me to give me a full refund so I can take part of a 100 off promotion they did shortly after my purchase. You kept a sgs2 with a blemish longer then 2sec. Sounds like your fault.
Cant go wrong with expansys. Mine included overnight shipping for free on both devices.

Amazon is much better than Expanys anytime
I got mine from Amazon cos its cheaper

What are your guys thoughts in term of WARRANTY? I spoke with one of most popular seller in Amazon and they said the Note they're selling are Germany version and comes with 2 years warranty.
For warranty work, their approach is:
1). Send the phone back to THEM
2). They'll prep the phone to send it back to Samsung in <insert country here>
So the turnaround time could be in many weeks. I.e. ship to reseller --> reseller ship to Samsung outside of US --> Samsung fixed the phone --> Samsung ship to reseller --> reseller ship to customer.

US z2 released.

http://www.androidauthority.com/xperia-z2-us-407194/

Cool, it's still a D6503 so maybe we'll get baseband improvements for t-mobile/att? Still much cheaper on Amazon...

farfromovin said:
Cool, it's still a D6503 so maybe we'll get baseband improvements for t-mobile/att? Still much cheaper on Amazon...
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Its great that its a 6503 because for those of us in the US who have the international 6503, we don't really have warranties. Maybe now we can somehow get warranty work done if needed, since the models are so close.

Sony's Xperia care has you covered, it's a global warranty program that will cover you, regardless of where you got your phone.
I say this because I bought an unlocked D6503 off eBay (Taiwan 大哥大 branding), it suffered water damage, and Sony replaced it. (The white water detection papers weren't wet, the phone must have leaked somewhere else.) So, now I have English versions of the manuals

critizen said:
Sony's Xperia care has you covered, it's a global warranty program that will cover you, regardless of where you got your phone.
I say this because I bought an unlocked D6503 off eBay (Taiwan 大哥大 branding), it suffered water damage, and Sony replaced it. (The white water detection papers weren't wet, the phone must have leaked somewhere else.) So, now I have English versions of the manuals
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Is that something i can buy like a square trade or extended warranty? I just googled it and it looks like a support site. I don't see a purchase Xperia Care button anywhere. I also cannot find xperia z2 on there. I'm just asking because I was thinking of going ebay with square trade.

methodz said:
Is that something i can buy like a square trade or extended warranty? I just googled it and it looks like a support site. I don't see a purchase Xperia Care button anywhere. I also cannot find xperia z2 on there. I'm just asking because I was thinking of going ebay with square trade.
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I'd like to know this too. Just bought today after waiting for US availability and then realizing the US price was insane.
I got a new D6503, noise canceling headphones, two official docks, a 32GB MicroSDHC card and an 18-month warranty plus two day shipping for less than the phone unshipped with sales tax would've cost me from Sony.
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knoxploration said:
I'd like to know this too. Just bought today after waiting for US availability and then realizing the US price was insane.
I got a new D6503, noise canceling headphones, two official docks, a 32GB MicroSDHC card and an 18-month warranty plus two day shipping for less than the phone unshipped with sales tax would've cost me from Sony.
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Where did you get it? Im thinking of getting one from never msrp with a square trade.

methodz said:
Where did you get it? Im thinking of getting one from never msrp with a square trade.
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Expansys. Third time I've done business with them.
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knoxploration said:
Expansys. Third time I've done business with them.
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Sweet deal. Im in the same boat with you. The total from sony with 2year warranty was like $843 for me.
Does Expansys charge tax? Im assuming no.

methodz said:
Sweet deal. Im in the same boat with you. The total from sony with 2year warranty was like $843 for me.
Does Expansys charge tax? Im assuming no.
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Nope, no tax.
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critizen said:
Sony's Xperia care has you covered, it's a global warranty program that will cover you, regardless of where you got your phone.
I say this because I bought an unlocked D6503 off eBay (Taiwan 大哥大 branding), it suffered water damage, and Sony replaced it. (The white water detection papers weren't wet, the phone must have leaked somewhere else.) So, now I have English versions of the manuals
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How long ago was this and how long did it take?
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good news for those waiting to buy / on the fence about the Z2. (like me.)
with the possibility of Sony shipping millions more of these units, maybe they've tightened up their manufacturing/quality control process, and worked out a solution to the overheating camera, the self-cracking glass, the earpiece volume, etc.
one can hope?

Newegg has it for $599
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875212309
but thier return policy sucks

I'd really like to know more about the Sony warranty that was mentioned earlier. I am almost positive they will try to deny a warranty for a phone that was purchased outside of your region. For example if you bought a 6503 two months ago before the USA 6503 was announced, and then called Sony USA to have a warranty replacement done, they would just claim that the model nunmber isn't in their database and there is nothing they can do. I went through this with Morola last year.

seh6183 said:
I'd really like to know more about the Sony warranty that was mentioned earlier. I am almost positive they will try to deny a warranty for a phone that was purchased outside of your region. For example if you bought a 6503 two months ago before the USA 6503 was announced, and then called Sony USA to have a warranty replacement done, they would just claim that the model nunmber isn't in their database and there is nothing they can do. I went through this with Morola last year.
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There is only one model D6503, so it will have warranty regardless where it was purchase

samven582 said:
There is only one model D6503, so it will have warranty regardless where it was purchase
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They know which region it was sold for, though.
Unless somebody can show a Sony document saying this product (or Sony Xperia smartphones in general) have an international warranty, they almost certainly don't.

If anyone can afford this and obtains, please post ftf.
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augie7107 said:
If anyone can afford this and obtains, please post ftf.
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Just found out. US firmware is already out. What was thought was Canada's firmware as their unbranded phones is actually using US generic firmware.

Awesome thanks... I was running the unbranded Singapore firmware on my D6503 bought from amazon. Downloading the US firmware and flashing now
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Where to download?
kirdroid said:
Awesome thanks... I was running the unbranded Singapore firmware on my D6503 bought from amazon. Downloading the US firmware and flashing now
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ZTE Axon 7 availability

Hi everyone,
I am looking into ordering the ZTE Axon 7. On the ZTEUSA website they state that new orders will be shipped at the beginning of november which is very far away. Some other webshops like Newagg still seem to sell them. Is there any advantage waiting 3 weeks and buying it from ZTE directly? Or is Newagg just fine? Or any other webstores with quick shipping?

dikkiedik1994 said:
Hi everyone,
I am looking into ordering the ZTE Axon 7. On the ZTEUSA website they state that new orders will be shipped at the beginning of november which is very far away. Some other webshops like Newagg still seem to sell them. Is there any advantage waiting 3 weeks and buying it from ZTE directly? Or is Newagg just fine? Or any other webstores with quick shipping?
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Try BestBuy. Also use the store locator to find out if they have one in stock in your preferred color. You could then always call the store and have it shipped to one in your area.
Off course there are some areas that do not have many BestBuy stores. Anyway, give it a shot.

dikkiedik1994 said:
Hi everyone,
I am looking into ordering the ZTE Axon 7. On the ZTEUSA website they state that new orders will be shipped at the beginning of november which is very far away. Some other webshops like Newagg still seem to sell them. Is there any advantage waiting 3 weeks and buying it from ZTE directly? Or is Newagg just fine? Or any other webstores with quick shipping?
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I bought mine from newegg just 5 days ago and mine just fine. Brand new.

Kietyo said:
I bought mine from newegg just 5 days ago and mine just fine. Brand new.
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How do you like it?

dikkiedik1994 said:
Hi everyone,
I am looking into ordering the ZTE Axon 7. On the ZTEUSA website they state that new orders will be shipped at the beginning of november which is very far away. Some other webshops like Newagg still seem to sell them. Is there any advantage waiting 3 weeks and buying it from ZTE directly? Or is Newagg just fine? Or any other webstores with quick shipping?
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Neweeg is still giving away freebies with theirs.

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How do you like it?
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I came from a Nexus 5 so the jump to this phone was huge for me (metaphorically and literally). I love everything about it EXCEPT for the software. I miss having stock android and I wish A7 had capacitive buttons. I will admit that my A7 DOES stutter more than my N5 in some cases like opening notifications, opening the app drawer, scrolling (at times). I installed a 200gb micro sd card immediately upon getting it and it's been awesome to have 249 gb of storage at my disposal. Overall I'm still very happy with my decision and I hope this phone will last me for the next 3 years (like my N5 did for me). It makes me feel sad though knowing that they'll probably stop updating this phone after the hype dies down and new products get released so I really hope this phone develops a very active modding community.

One advantage of ordering directly from ZTE is they give you a 30 day return window with no restocking fees. The same can not be said for Newegg, B&H, or Best Buy.

Jet.com
Use coupon code shop10 for an additional 50 off. I believe the code only works on new accounts. No tax in cali, not sure about elsehwere.

Don't know what the guy talking about stutter is on about. Had a HTC One M8 then a Nexus 6. This phone blows them both away. Seen 0 lag, and I always use smart power mode.
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JaymusLonestar said:
One advantage of ordering directly from ZTE is they give you a 30 day return window with no restocking fees. The same can not be said for Newegg, B&H, or Best Buy.
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Still get the return for buying from Newegg. Passport 2.0 card in the box.
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polar2792 said:
Don't know what the guy talking about stutter is on about. Had a HTC One M8 then a Nexus 6. This phone blows them both away. Seen 0 lag, and I always use smart power mode.
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Still get the return for buying from Newegg. Passport 2.0 card in the box.
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The following quote is from the ZTEUSA Passport 2.0 info page: "The 30 Day return policy applies only to phones purchased directly from zteusa.com. Proof or confirmation of direct purchase required. Phones purchased from other sources are subject to the return policies of the retail seller. Retailer return policies may vary".
If you click on the "Warranty & Returns" tab on the Newegg Axon 7 page, it states this item is non refundable and can only be exchanged for the same item.

Well why does the passport 2 card say they accept returns from partner retailers?
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Buy or not?

I'm really tempted to get this phone after being somewhat underwhelmed by Pixel XL. Is MiFavor decent at all, does it have any theming options? Can you use Substratum on it? I really hope for CM13 and all of the other custom Roms on top of course but is it all or nothing in your guys opinions? Cheers

Reechings said:
I'm really tempted to get this phone after being somewhat underwhelmed by Pixel XL. Is MiFavor decent at all, does it have any theming options? Can you use Substratum on it? I really hope for CM13 and all of the other custom Roms on top of course but is it all or nothing in your guys opinions? Cheers
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I had the Axon 7 like 2 months ago then sold it and got a Oneplus 3, and have the Galaxy s7 edge as a backup. So then sold the Oneplus 3 it was a beautiful phone, but it was a second hand so had some scratches on the screen and it was bothering. So anyway went back to the GS7 Edge and that phone is I have it already 5 months still cant get used to the edges, they are very uncomfortable no matter in which case i use with it. So decided that in my opinion the Axon 7 was the best. With its ergonomics speed and everything.
It has the best speakers, headphone sound, software its smooth also no bugs that bother me. Mostly its stock Android with little added features. Money doesn't matter for me if i want i can get any phone. Didn't like the Pixels thats Google becoming Apple making a walled garden soon. Im running stock no root or anything the Axon 7 is like Htc M8 perfected . This should have been instead of HTC 10 . Stupid HTC. The camera is very good beautiful sharp pictures compared to Gs7edge which makes the pictures face like painting. And is better the Oneplus 3 in my opinion. Anyway sorry for the long story, but its the best phone for me now. Buy and enjoy.
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axon got best audio quality but louder headphone output got us version. htc 10 dosen't have this problem and got better camera. pixel - waste money but if you don't care about audio and camera and need latest software update - go in

Nexues was supposed to get the latest updates. That's bull****. Look at all the Nexuses 6p, 5x and all before it all good phones but not the latest updates. So Google is not even providing updates of its phones and we blame the other manufacturers.
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I'm also very interested in this phone, so i just bought it from Amazon...
But one thing is very weird, yesterday the phone cost 500 euros, today it cost only 248 euros (grey version only, the dark version cost 484 euros).
So i ordered it, but i was just wondering is it normal that the prices are like roller-coster ?? It's an import from Germany, i live in France. I just hope that it's not a scam...
Where did you guys who live in Europe bought it ?

I bought it from amazon. de for 449 â?¬. I think you can't get it for 250 it must be a scam or you are looking at axon mini. I live in Slovenia and the phone is top noch. Yuo should buy it from official amazon. de and not resellers...

kodrnusa said:
I bought it from amazon. de for 449 â?¬. I think you can't get it for 250 it must be a scam or you are looking at axon mini. I live in Slovenia and the phone is top noch. Yuo should buy it from official amazon. de and not resellers...
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Thanks ! i just cancelled my order on Amazon.fr and ordered it on Amazon.de... Can't wait to get it, it looks really really nice ! And from what i heard, stereo speakers are great ? That's what is missing from my current S7 Edge...

gregou said:
I'm also very interested in this phone, so i just bought it from Amazon...
But one thing is very weird, yesterday the phone cost 500 euros, today it cost only 248 euros (grey version only, the dark version cost 484 euros).
So i ordered it, but i was just wondering is it normal that the prices are like roller-coster ?? It's an import from Germany, i live in France. I just hope that it's not a scam...
Where did you guys who live in Europe bought it ?
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What're did you get it for €250. Not possible i don't think. I bought mine from amazon uk and was advertised as the 6gb 128gb model so jumped at it paid £470 around €530 i think it was at the time . Got Sent the 4gb 64gb version and seller says he never advertised the 6gb version. Why would i buy the same phone for more money from him? ****!! €449 on amazon.de and .fr and all deliver quickly.
Lucky i had screenshot to send to amazon of the actual phone i ordered. Some dodgy sellers on there as well.
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Oneplus 5T [AUSTRALIAN DISCUSSION]

It looks like OnePlus isn't selling their new flagship through the OnePlus website directly to aus. So again we will need to look elsewhere to buy it.
So where will you be buying ur phone?
Also share u thoughts and experiences with getting the phone down under.
500 USD to Aud is 660
550 USD to Aud is 730
I'll be looking to buy this phone.
I've heard Australia post ships from the us and also other 3rd party shipping addresses in the US that ship to au. Which is your favourite and most reliable?

Can't you just buy through Amazon? That's how I bought my OP3. They ship to Australia right?

Amazon are supposedly going to officially launch in the coming weeks. Hopefully we can get it from there.
Otherwise what are the main grey import sorted?
Gearbest
Banggood
Geekbuying
Eglobal
eBay (when they have the 10%-20% off sales)

kg3 said:
Amazon are supposedly going to officially launch in the coming weeks. Hopefully we can get it from there.
Otherwise what are the main grey import sorted?
Gearbest
Banggood
Geekbuying
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eBay (when they have the 10%-20% off sales)
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Also kogan. I'll be looking into buying it in the USA and using boaderlinx to ship it here. For around 30$

Still I can't see 5t in Amazon,from where can I buy this phone in au?
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goran_oh said:
Still I can't see 5t in Amazon,from where can I buy this phone in au?
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I don't think we can right now. No place is selling it. Maybe due to the fact that it's sold out worldwide

Jamie_oppo said:
I don't think we can right now. No place is selling it. Maybe due to the fact that it's sold out worldwide
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Ok than we can order from AliExpress.
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I need same information if anyone know I order 5t via AliExpress and I choose DHL shipping the phone is below 1000$ au my question is do I need to pay same customs tax because I read that no customs tax if the goods are below 1000$
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I don't know. I'm thinking of buying it from OnePlus and using boaderlinx to ship it here. I don't know if there is tax involved

I have been using LG 6 currently but now its time to change my mind and I'm thinking of buying OnePlus, I'm not sure tax may be involved or not.

I search about customs tax and I find out if the product is below 1000$ au arrived in Australia via air mail or different postage there is no tax,but if you order came with DHL or Fedex definitely will pay tax because with DHL or FedEx limit is 250$au.
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I just bought a OnePlus 5t in Australia.
From here
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/122835013075

Jamie_oppo said:
I just bought a OnePlus 5t in Australia.
From here
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/122835013075
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Same here should arrive today via dhl express.

I received mine this morning with DHL.
Ordered on Black Friday with 10% off ebay coupon, got the 128GB version for ~$760AUD
Working great on Telstra network at the moment.

Jamie_oppo said:
I just bought a OnePlus 5t in Australia.
From here
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/122835013075
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Congratulations my friend.
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Someone to share experience how is the phone.
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Mines taking a while to ship. Apparently there's an issue with the courier. For me it could be an extra week

Hi guys. I'm thinking of getting a 5T in the next couple of months. Just wondering what ppl are using in relation to the wall adapter to keep dash charge? Just a travel adapter or something else? Cheers.

BlackStagea78 said:
Hi guys. I'm thinking of getting a 5T in the next couple of months. Just wondering what ppl are using in relation to the wall adapter to keep dash charge? Just a travel adapter or something else? Cheers.
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I'll be getting mine in next couple weeks. Sonill report back again. My mate has a 3t. He just uses a standard adpater from Officeworks etc to get dash charging and it works perfectly.

Jamie_oppo said:
I'll be getting mine in next couple weeks. Sonill report back again. My mate has a 3t. He just uses a standard adpater from Officeworks etc to get dash charging and it works perfectly.
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Thanks for the reply.
So basically any usb wall adapter may work? I've got Samsung, iPhone and a belkin one kicking around at home now. I thought it might've had to have been specific wattage or something like Samsung have for quick charge.