Develop Bugs

Is it still the cheapest to buy GNex from Clove.uk now?

I am in US so shipping from there is <$700 now,
is it still the cheapest now?
Will it be cheaper after 12/9 that the canadian version had come out?

Who knows if you'll have to pay customs fees... I paid the extra $50 ($764) to go with a US reseller but they're being sketchy at the moment... See my post (Negri Electronics is being sketchy).
I'd say go US but maybe not Negri.. I'm sure everything is fine but still... You could pay more than you think with credit card international fees and customs fees depending on the shipping company they use.
EDIT -- I JUST GOT MY SHIPMENT NOTIFICATION!! WHOOOOO

Emama said:
I am in US so shipping from there is <$700 now,
is it still the cheapest now?
Will it be cheaper after 12/9 that the canadian version had come out?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
International pricing is pretty firm. The UK prices aren't going to be effected by whatever happens in the rest of the world. A lot of folks in the UK and EU buy their phones outright so demand is what drives pricing. The SGS2 stayed pretty firm for about four months and then started to drop a bit. It's still over $500 having been out since May. If you're importing, don't look for bargains and sales because they don't exist (through legitimate resellers). I've bought from both Clove and Handtec and was pleased with both.

Found this: http://welectronics.com/gsm/Samsung/SAMSUNG_NEXUS-PRIME-TITANIUM-SILVER.HTML These guys are located in Chicago and selling for $724.99. Supposedly these prices are wholesale to the public. Anyone ever dealt with this retailer before?

how much is it gonna be in Canadian GSM version?

I imported from clove.uk to the US and they were great service. Shipped on a Wednesday, got here that Friday.
Though I must say, it shipped with DHL and the packaging was kinda sketchy for a $700 dollar electronic device. It was in a plastic DHL bag and the box the phone came in was just wrapped in fine-bubble bubble wrap. No damage and it works fine, but still kinda irked me when I saw it.

BlazinGTI said:
Found this: http://welectronics.com/gsm/Samsung/SAMSUNG_NEXUS-PRIME-TITANIUM-SILVER.HTML These guys are located in Chicago and selling for $724.99. Supposedly these prices are wholesale to the public. Anyone ever dealt with this retailer before?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They have physical store, I might try going there this weekend, happened I'm in Chicago now
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

jabberwocky127 said:
I imported from clove.uk to the US and they were great service. Shipped on a Wednesday, got here that Friday.
Though I must say, it shipped with DHL and the packaging was kinda sketchy for a $700 dollar electronic device. It was in a plastic DHL bag and the box the phone came in was just wrapped in fine-bubble bubble wrap. No damage and it works fine, but still kinda irked me when I saw it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How much did you pay finally? Did you have to pay tax in the US?
I was thinking of getting one but not sure from which store
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

apratomo said:
How much did you pay finally? Did you have to pay tax in the US?
I was thinking of getting one but not sure from which store
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
$694 or something like that, there were no additional fees besides the item and shipping.

BlazinGTI said:
Found this: http://welectronics.com/gsm/Samsung/SAMSUNG_NEXUS-PRIME-TITANIUM-SILVER.HTML These guys are located in Chicago and selling for $724.99. Supposedly these prices are wholesale to the public. Anyone ever dealt with this retailer before?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Their store is only a couple blocks away from my house never heard of them until now though!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

I ordered two GNs from clove which arrived today. No import duties. I have a thread in this forum showing the current policy regarding importing cellphones to the US (with documentation from the corresponding government agencies).
As for the packaging, I too am a little disappointed that they only used bubble wrap and a dhl bag. The corners of the boxes where slightly damaged; however, the phone itself was fine.

I preordered mine from Handtec and the experience was awesome. I ended up paying around $700 total and somehow the phone got to me within one day!!! It was awesome to see that tracking from Fedex on the day it was shipped telling me it would be at my doorstep by the very next day before 10:30am... now that's fast, especially coming from Europe!

apratomo said:
They have physical store, I might try going there this weekend, happened I'm in Chicago now
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
KiNG OMaR said:
Their store is only a couple blocks away from my house never heard of them until now though!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
BlazinGTI said:
Found this: http://welectronics.com/gsm/Samsung/SAMSUNG_NEXUS-PRIME-TITANIUM-SILVER.HTML These guys are located in Chicago and selling for $724.99. Supposedly these prices are wholesale to the public. Anyone ever dealt with this retailer before?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.popularelect.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Prime-I9250-Unlocked-Phone-p/nexusprimeinstore.htm
Popular Electronics, which is right next door to Overseas Electronics has it for $699 in store - cash only. I plan to go there this week and buy myself one. $700 is the cheapest I've seen it go for. I've bought a phone and sold a phone from them before so they're legit.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/108564/IMG_4995.PNG
I decided to email Popular electronics about the Galaxy Nexus and it seems like they're willing to bargain about the tax. Chicago has ridiculous tax at 9.75% so the phone would have been $767.15. With a simple email, they were willing to do $710 flat. I'm sure when a little more persuasion, I could get them to $700 or throw in a free case. Just a heads up to all the Chicagoans. Probably pick this up this weekend.

jekyoo_style said:
http://www.popularelect.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Prime-I9250-Unlocked-Phone-p/nexusprimeinstore.htm
Popular Electronics, which is right next door to Overseas Electronics has it for $699 in store - cash only. I plan to go there this week and buy myself one. $700 is the cheapest I've seen it go for. I've bought a phone and sold a phone from them before so they're legit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jekyoo_style said:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/108564/IMG_4995.PNG
I decided to email Popular electronics about the Galaxy Nexus and it seems like they're willing to bargain about the tax. Chicago has ridiculous tax at 9.75% so the phone would have been $767.15. With a simple email, they were willing to do $710 flat. I'm sure when a little more persuasion, I could get them to $700 or throw in a free case. Just a heads up to all the Chicagoans. Probably pick this up this weekend.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't you find it kinda shady that they're cash only and are willing to negotiate to remove sales tax? lol. I'm sure its fine. Just sayin'.

That does seem odd that they have a cash only policy. Really weird for an electronics store. Maybe they have a no receipt policy too.
But back on topic, I just bought my nexus from clove last night. Order is processing and now it's just a waiting game!
Sent from my LG-P999

When paying with cash, it's always considered under the table. They probably don't file their taxes legally so it helps them when people pay in cash. Good for both parties. They're a small electronics store, nothing huge but they do carry the latest phones.
Not sure about the receipt policy, probably isn't one but as long as it's brand new, I'll be happy.

jekyoo_style said:
When paying with cash, it's always considered under the table. They probably don't file their taxes legally so it helps them when people pay in cash. Good for both parties. They're a small electronics store, nothing huge but they do carry the latest phones.
Not sure about the receipt policy, probably isn't one but as long as it's brand new, I'll be happy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You forget about the third party. The government and all society that utilizes tax money. (Including yourself)
Taxes are there for a reason and should not be avoided by dodgy business practices.
I would check the phone out in-store to reduce your risk of having to return the device since you may not be able to.
Sent from my LG-P999

diablos991 said:
You forget about the third party. The government and all society that utilizes tax money. (Including yourself)
Taxes are there for a reason and should not be avoided by dodgy business practices.
I would check the phone out in-store to reduce your risk of having to return the device since you may not be able to.
Sent from my LG-P999
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Of course it will be checked.
Tell that to Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and so on. They all dodge taxes. What they're doing it is legal but it's effects you also. It always seems like when a little business does it, they should be shunned by their practice. The way they're doing it is probably illegal but it's still dodging taxes.
http://publicintelligence.info/google-3-billion-tax-loophole/

Don't assume that paying with cash is always considered under the table.
Another reason for the cash policy is that is removes the credit card processing fees for the transaction. Depending on their processor, it should be around $0.25 + 2% of the transaction amount. So on a $700 transaction, that is roughly $14.25.
(American Express' fees are around 3.5%, so the cost on that transaction is around $25).
If you are a retailer, that extra credit card fee hurts quite a bit. Think about that the next time you buy a pack of gum with your credit card.
http://truecostofcredit.com/378767
That being said, in this instance their's a good chance that this is under the table. I would much rather buy the phone on my Amex and get the additional warranty they provide. Also, why not just import it from clove for $670 rather than paying $700 cash? Makes no sense to me.
jekyoo_style said:
When paying with cash, it's always considered under the table. They probably don't file their taxes legally so it helps them when people pay in cash. Good for both parties. They're a small electronics store, nothing huge but they do carry the latest phones.
Not sure about the receipt policy, probably isn't one but as long as it's brand new, I'll be happy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
---------- Post added at 04:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:17 PM ----------
jekyoo_style said:
Of course it will be checked.
Tell that to Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and so on. They all dodge taxes. What they're doing it is legal but it's effects you also. It always seems like when a little business does it, they should be shunned by their practice. The way they're doing it is probably illegal but it's still dodging taxes.
http://publicintelligence.info/google-3-billion-tax-loophole/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Very good point.

Best Galaxy nexus Price

Right now handtec.co.uk and clove.co.uk have the phone for $690. The phone was released yesterday on Bell Canada and is $650 off contract. But im not sure those of us in the states have access to that without a Bell Canada account. Has anyone else found it cheaper?
Newegg 12/13: $699
handtec.co.uk and clove.co.uk have the phone for $690

You're going to pay about the same price no matter who you order from. Even from Canada. Your other priority is who and how your warranty will be handled depending on who you buy from. You found the cheapest already so scratch.if you're itching that bad. I paid a premium to order from expansys in the states. I ended up paying $741 USD.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

I got it for 549 euro today, which is around 734 USD.

unfortunately my eagerness to play with new tech doesn't mesh well with premium drop prices. this thing will be $600 new in a months time, not sure i can hold out that long

thatg said:
unfortunately my eagerness to play with new tech doesn't mesh well with premium drop prices. this thing will be $600 new in a months time, not sure i can hold out that long
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If it is $650 new in Canada chances are it will be that in USA also. Gotta pay if you wanna play now. Waiting though will probably save close to $100 USD.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Mobilecityonline.com was 749.99. Good service and fast shipping so I can't complain
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App

bump neweggs got it for 700

Negri Electronics
$685.00 before tax (only Nevada resid's get taxed), free shipping with "VZSucks" coupon, extended, good through 12/13. lol -51 min left Mountain Time.

trixnrice said:
Negri Electronics
$685.00 before tax (only Nevada resid's get taxed), free shipping with "VZSucks" coupon, extended, good through 12/13. lol -51 min left Mountain Time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
730.50 now

i ended up finding one on ebay, went for that. might end up selling it, think thats just too much money to have sitting in the phone these things drop basically a $100 a month for the first couple months

523 Euro in Munich!

HTC one x in Canada?

Hey guys, I really want to be able to get the international version of the One X (quad core) but I don't know where to get it or how much it will cost :/ or can I just not preorder it? That I'm okay with haha

You can order from expansys, it has worldwide delivery :
http://www.expansys.com/delivery/
or http://clove.co.uk
Others may find you better deals

Wow! From clove I could get it for under 700$?!?!

Which is more reliable on-time delivery ?
Could have medialink to be perfect.

It's a matter of tax, don't know how they work.
I had some when I tried to order on it but am in Europe so...
Edit :
about delivery time expansys claims 3-4 days, probably the same for clove

Hmm.. How would I be able to find the tax amount you think? During order process?

Yeah i did like I was going to buy one, didn't need registration to see that if I remember well. When you choose delivery location it should tell you the price of tax and shipping

When I go to place the order it seems like 675$

noneabove said:
When I go to place the order it seems like 675$
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am also from canada and i ordered from www.handtec.co.uk , anywhere you pre order outside of canada you will have to pay taxes and duty fee's to the delivery guy when it gets to your door, for the one x it will probably be around 80-100$ on top of what your gonna pay from the retailer. From past experience make sure they don't ship via UPS as they are horrible and charge handling fee's and stuff.

Gunner86 said:
I am also from canada and i ordered from www.handtec.co.uk , anywhere you pre order outside of canada you will have to pay taxes and duty fee's to the delivery guy when it gets to your door, for the one x it will probably be around 80-100$ on top of what your gonna pay from the retailer. From past experience make sure they don't ship via UPS as they are horrible and charge handling fee's and stuff.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats unfortunate haha well handtec and clove seem about the same price guess itll come down to mailing provider haha thanks for link!

noneabove said:
Thats unfortunate haha well handtec and clove seem about the same price guess itll come down to mailing provider haha thanks for link!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem, i know handtec uses fedex which is the best shipping option for canada and it only takes 2-4 buisness days.

Gunner86 said:
No problem, i know handtec uses fedex which is the best shipping option for canada and it only takes 2-4 buisness days.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So you think about 100$ meaning around 800$ for the phone? sadly thats what i expected but was hoping itd be less haha XD

That 100 on top is a custom fee on Canada, or anywhere ?

Gunner86 said:
No problem, i know handtec uses fedex which is the best shipping option for canada and it only takes 2-4 buisness days.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Fedex also charges handling fees. I have ordered from handtec before, and fedex delivers it around 2 days. Really quick service.
Handec declares the amount you paid for the device. So if for example you paid $700 for the device, you will pay the fedex guy upon delivery 12% tax (for BC) plus their handling fee.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

bimmerboii said:
Fedex also charges handling fees. I have ordered from handtec before, and fedex delivers it around 2 days. Really quick service.
Handec declares the amount you paid for the device. So if for example you paid $700 for the device, you will pay the fedex guy upon delivery 12% tax (for BC) plus their handling fee.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Shoot 12% is a lot on 700$... :/ why can't they just sell the One X in canada?!?!?! or in the states even.... do you think it'd be cheaper if i got some sort of contact in UK to send one to me??

Fedex aways charge fees.
I dont get that handling fees. Its exclusive in Canada ?
Its a country import rule ?
If I ship one to USA, I will pay either ?

angusbrasil said:
Fedex aways charge fees.
I dont get that handling fees. Its exclusive in Canada ?
Its a country import rule ?
If I ship one to USA, I will pay either ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well handling fee i assume is a flat sum however if i could somehow not have that 12% tax...

I may have to go for the sgs3 just for availability

Rogres will be getting the One X but they have the S4 LTE version which is just as good

Dark lord me said:
Rogres will be getting the One X but they have the S4 LTE version which is just as good
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I want the quad core for the support that it will be backed with there are so many devs and such a large amount of people getting it and i want that kind of community :/

Orders from HANDTEC

Anyone here have ordered this phone from Handtec? Have you received your ship date yet?
Thanks!

They're saying devices will ship on 3/4 on their website. I haven't ordered yet, plan to do so tomorrow. I actually live locally to them and hope to see if they'll let me come and pick the device up (instead of posting).

Dreadsteel said:
Anyone here have ordered this phone from Handtec? Have you received your ship date yet?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I pre-ordered from handtec - no ship date yet.

yea i have pre ordered grey.took my money last week.no ship date.wish they could send mine as it takes 5 days on average no matter what shipping i use.3rd phone purchased from them.they are good with emails if you want to hit them up

Hmm I guess no one has received ship dates yet then. I saw that they said they have already received their units a couple of days ago. I figured maybe they will send it out early, but guess not.
THanks

pre ordered from Handtec. No tracking yet.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Thinking about ordering from them today. Want to know if their initial stock would be enough to fill my order.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk

balto said:
Thinking about ordering from them today. Want to know if their initial stock would be enough to fill my order.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've used them before, shipping from them is pretty quick. 2 days for USA. They haven't sent out any shipping info yet but their site do say back orders are going to be sent out the 3rd of April.
Also they have the cheapest deals! 403.99 GBP before VAT

Dreadsteel said:
I've used them before, shipping from them is pretty quick. 2 days for USA. They haven't sent out any shipping info yet but their site do say back orders are going to be sent out the 3rd of April.
Also they have the cheapest deals! 403.99 GBP before VAT
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i would be too worried about UPS showing up with my phone and asking for $75 or something. that would cause me to force a reversal at my bank then pick up the phone at UPS for $75. that would be an awesome deal, but i would feel bad about it.

brent8577 said:
i would be too worried about UPS showing up with my phone and asking for $75 or something. that would cause me to force a reversal at my bank then pick up the phone at UPS for $75. that would be an awesome deal, but i would feel bad about it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm assuming the $75 you're talking about is for any import fees. Well I ordered my SGS2 from them and I did not have to pay anything to UPS. I also looked up import taxes/fees for mobile phones from other countries and it seems we only have to pay at max $2 so I wouldn't be worried about that at all.

Dreadsteel said:
I'm assuming the $75 you're talking about is for any import fees. Well I ordered my SGS2 from them and I did not have to pay anything to UPS. I also looked up import taxes/fees for mobile phones from other countries and it seems we only have to pay at max $2 so I wouldn't be worried about that at all.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in the united states, so if I order it from handtec I will only have top pay 2$ to ups?

barondebxl said:
I'm in the united states, so if I order it from handtec I will only have top pay 2$ to ups?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I should have mentioned earlier, the $2 is for the import fee. You still need to pay for shipping which is 16 GBP. The last time I ordered from handtec I didn't even have to pay the $2 import fee.

Dreadsteel said:
I should have mentioned earlier, the $2 is for the import fee. You still need to pay for shipping which is 16 GBP. The last time I ordered from handtec I didn't even have to pay the $2 import fee.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome thanks a lot man. I just wanna make sure ups or whoever delivers the phone to my house doesn't hold the package cause I have to pay some kinda tax on it.

I've ordered mine from Handtec, had a chat with someone from the online support team, they said that most of the pre orders will be shipping out on the 3rd and (for people in Australia) transit time is around 1-4 days. Fingers crossed to receive it before the long weekend !

Just got my shipping notification and tracking number from UPS(Handtec)!!excited!

Got my fedex tracking number. Dispatch on the 3rd!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

First post
Ordered mine from Handtec over the weekend. Shipping to Canada via Fedex. No notice yet. Did you guys get an email with tracking number?

ponts said:
Ordered mine from Handtec over the weekend. Shipping to Canada via Fedex. No notice yet. Did you guys get an email with tracking number?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes i got email with tracking number..try mailing them remind them about your order status.

Yahoo!!
Got a tracking number!! Wooohoo!!!

Still didnt get my TRACKING number

Samsung just emailed me 50%off any accessories on there website!!!!!

What a surprise!!! My day has gotten 20x better!!!! It's up to 10 items!!!! All 50% off with no minimum price. Plus free shipping on the order of its over $50. I am taking full advantage of this offer. Buying anything and everything available. Can't wait. Love you Samsung!!!!
And it was because I'm a registered Samsung customer. I signed up when I got my phone!!! Happy shopping
Transmitted from my GALAXYSIII running Jelly Bean. XDA premium

I did not get it. is it a promo code?

Yeah I did not get it either...

Neither did i and i registered a while ago
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

I got this too, but I'm probably not going to use it, since samsung.com is overpriced retail AND you have to pay shipping for orders under $50, so you either break even or win by a tiny amount compared to just going with Amazon prime.
Example:
samsung.com: mhl adapter is $40 ($20 with 50% off) + $4 shipping == $24
amazon.com: mhl adapter is $27 + free shipping == $27.
EDIT2: And... the official MHL adapter is now selling for under $20 from top-sellers on Ebay with free shipping... So, no reason to buy from samsung.com really.

zmore said:
I got this too, but I'm not going to use it, since samsung.com is overpriced retail AND you have to play shipping.
I hope you win since you are playing for shipping!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

chucky3 said:
zmore said:
I got this too, but I'm not going to use it, since samsung.com is overpriced retail AND you have to play shipping.
I hope you win since you are playing for shipping!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hah. I edited that before you replied, but yeah, playing the shipping game is fun! It's like Pocket Planes!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

got a car dock comes with a free leather pouch ($20 value)
$70 value for $25 im down with that

would anyone like to give it to me if there not going to use it? please message me thanks!

I upgraded to the Galaxy S III on Monday of this week, it arrived Tuesday and when I registered I got the 50% off code in my email. On Wednesday I bought the top of the line Bluetooth Headset, the HM 6000, it retails for $59.95 on their site, but with the coupon it only cost me $29.95, plus $3.95 shipping and $2.50 Tax, not too bad!

thanks for the heads up!

Oh awesome, I'll have to go register and see if they send me one. Thanks for the info!