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[Q] Any other Wind Canada users planning on importing the T-mo Sensation?

Hi,
Wondering if there are any other members out there who are importing the T-mobile Sensation 4G into Canada?
Maybe we can share our experiences and figure out the best options.
The device will have to be sim unlocked, thus far there has been only one confirmed site to have working unlock codes.
http://www.unlock-network.com/
Lowest price online is $579.50, but still in pre-order state. I am assuming that will change on the official release date of 06/15
http://negrielectronics.com/htc-sensation-4g-t-mobile-unlocked.html
I have never dealt with them, just found it doing some searching. Any info on this company?

I bought one on Ebay for $590. Hopefully I will receive it by Friday.

Congrats!
Was it unlocked for $590
If so that seems like a very reasonable price.
How much was the shipping?
raegae2000 said:
I bought one on Ebay for $590. Hopefully I will receive it by Friday.
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Unfortunately it wasn't unlocked but I will definitely try the unlocking site you provided since It seems to have worked for one individual.
Shipping was $19 for USPS priority mail, so I paid a total of $609 USD
Hopefully the strike wont affect my package.
Elchemist said:
Congrats!
Was it unlocked for $590
If so that seems like a very reasonable price.
How much was the shipping?
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raegae2000 said:
Unfortunately it wasn't unlocked but I will definitely try the unlocking site you provided since It seems to have worked for one individual.
Shipping was $19 for USPS priority mail, so I paid a total of $609 USD
Hopefully the strike wont affect my package.
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do you mind providing me with the seller who u dealt with?
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thanks for the thread btw.

Here is the auction I won: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:CA:1123#ht_1933wt_1135

raegae2000 said:
Here is the auction I won: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:CA:1123#ht_1933wt_1135
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i think urs was his last one lol....but he doesn't accept returns....a bit fishy?...

whoa, I never even thought to look at ebay.ca
Please let us know how it works out once you get the phone!
raegae2000 said:
Here is the auction I won: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:CA:1123#ht_1933wt_1135
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goin' to florida months end and will pick one up there and ask them to unlock it seeing that i'm canadian (may work)!! then try it on wind and see how it goes...

if anyone finds a good deal that ships to Canada pls let us know too

and btw if anybody has tried any of those sites, would u pls tell how much it cost u?

I have a US social security number as I went to college in California. I will try to get it on contract and cancel after 15 days. With ETF it will be close to $400.

Got mine from omega cellular (i. Think thats the name) in Edmonton. Paid 650 i beleive plus $10 overnight fedex. Came unlocked. Works perfect on wind.
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any updates on any of those unlocking websites?
which ones cheaper/faster/etc?

So a quick update on my end.
I ordered the phone off expansys.ca on Friday night.
Not the cheapest of sites, but felt it was worth it in case of issues and I need to do returns/exchanges.
With HST it came to ~$671 (I also paid for express shipping)
Its supposed to come unlocked.
Here is the link... expansys.ca
if you do decide to order from them, the only other tip is coupon code LSJUNE10 will get you 10 bucks off (I assume it expires at the end of june?)
Will update once I get it

i ordered mine off tmobile, which means that i will have it LOCKED on tmobile.
still looking around to find a way to unlock it

If you're in Vancouver, you can buy it from CellworldCo for $529 + tax unlocked! That is cheaper than the T-mobile price of $550 + $20 for unlocking.
They ship elsewhere in Canada for $30.

I bought mine at pacific mall $600 no tax with free car charger. its sim free unlock. There is another sttore at pacific mall that sells it for $600 tax free with free car charger, screen protector and case but they were out of stock.

Ahhh good to know there are still nice deals to be had at Pacific Mall... Haven't been there in years
brusko1972 said:
I bought mine at pacific mall $600 no tax with free car charger. its sim free unlock. There is another sttore at pacific mall that sells it for $600 tax free with free car charger, screen protector and case but they were out of stock.
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So my sensation order with expansys is not going so well. After jumping through hoops today to get the alternative shipping address cleared they said the bank won't authorize the charge?
So I think I am going to cancel this order and give cellworldco a try unless there are better deals out there?
Too bad I'm not heading to Toronto anytime soon or I'd give pacific mall a shot, does anyone know if those tiny stores have a website?
sonnysekhon said:
If you're in Vancouver, you can buy it from CellworldCo for $529 + tax unlocked! That is cheaper than the T-mobile price of $550 + $20 for unlocking.
They ship elsewhere in Canada for $30.
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Where to buy a n8000?

I am thinking about buying a N8013 but if I do buy a 8000 for the 3g capability, where is a good place to get one from.
Anyone have a favorite supporting store that they like?
Thanks
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got mine in Germany from Amazon. Maybe you add your living place?
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India it's n8000.

Yes you can order it from India but doubt any of the sites ship overseas

New Egg has them

I am in the USA.
Not seeing the 8k on Newegg, just the 8013.
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Do not think 8k is launched in USA you only have the wifi version over there you will need to import it

I'd suggest getting it from Handtec or Clove in the UK. That's where I get most of my imported devices from. I got my N8000 from Negri because there wasn't a release date in the UK yet and it has a Brazil/Trinidad CSC and hasn't been updated from the shipping s/w. EU devices get much more frequent updates and have had as many as three compared to my none. It's 405 GBP ($652) all-in delivered overnight from Handtec. Since you're buying it from an authorized dealer in its country of intended sale the 2-year Samsung warranty will be preserved. But you'll have to send it to the UK at your own expense if it needs repair. If you buy it from Negri or Expansys-USA you'll have to send it to them for repair and they'll send it to one of their oversees affiliates who will have it repaired on your behalf.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176410
Out of stock though...

dude6595 said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176410
Out of stock though...
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Any unlocked Samsung mobile device that's sold in the U.S. is considered grey market and has no warranty because it's not intended to be sold here and can't be by an authorized reseller. Buying a Samsung device outside its intended country of sale and/or from a non-authorized reseller (CL/eBay/Amazon) means Samsung won't honor the warranty. Negri and Expansys-USA get around it by shipping their U.S. customer's devices that need repair to overseas affiliates.
This is what the link you posted says about warranty. I'm guessing the 90 days means NewEgg (not Samsung) will exchange it if it's becomes defective during that time.
Limited Warranty period (parts): 90 days
Limited Warranty period (labor): 90 days

US Price: 16GB model to cost $579

Well, the beans have been sort of unintentionally spilled by the company’s website in the terms and conditions of an ongoing giveaway. There, each of the 48 Galaxy S4 phones that are up for grabs has been listed with an “approximate retail value” of $579.
However, the price is most probably before taxes, which are added at the point of sale. Still, the 16GB Samsung Galaxy S4 would be cheaper than the Apple iPhone 5, which currently retails for $649 SIM-free.
The official pricing of the S4 hasn’t been confirmed by Samsung yet so don't take it for granted, but $579 isn’t too far off what the Galaxy S3 cost last year when it was officially launched so.
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Source
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4_us_priced_revealed_16gb_model_to_cost_579-news-5714.php

electrash said:
Source
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4_us_priced_revealed_16gb_model_to_cost_579-news-5714.php
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It's 699€ in Finland.

I just paid 5500 Kr (Sweden), i.e. about 550€.
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electrash said:
US Price: 16GB model to cost $579
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There's no such thing as a "U.S. price" as Samsung doesn't sell unlocked devices here. They are only available through the carriers that set their own off contract prices or through resellers that import unlocked devices from other countries.

BarryH_GEG said:
There's no such thing as a "U.S. price" as Samsung doesn't sell unlocked devices here. They are only available through the carriers that set their own off contract prices or through resellers that import unlocked devices from other countries.
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That's why there is eBay and Amazon lol
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[Q] UK version

Has this device got a planned UK release date at all? I cant find any info about when I would be able to walk into a brick and mortar shop and pick one up. It was announced 2-3 months ago, reviewed a month ago and still nothing. Its ridiculous. Same with the htc desire 820. Its like they are phantom phones. No info on expansys, cw or simplyelectronics websites. All a bit worrying.
Anyone know anything about a UK release?

Ingram85 said:
Has this device got a planned UK release date at all? I cant find any info about when I would be able to walk into a brick and mortar shop and pick one up. It was announced 2-3 months ago, reviewed a month ago and still nothing. Its ridiculous. Same with the htc desire 820. Its like they are phantom phones. No info on expansys, cw or simplyelectronics websites. All a bit worrying.
Anyone know anything about a UK release?
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Buy from amazon.fr whilst you still can. UK price will be rip off.

Amazon.fr don't do the 3gb model though.

keep an eye out for UK ebay
skezza said:
Amazon.fr don't do the 3gb model though.
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i got mine off eBay UK for £530 including shipping. A lady in Birmingham had 4 an it sold out within £48hrs. just keep looking on eBay. you might get lucky.

shelay said:
i got mine off eBay UK for £530 including shipping. A lady in Birmingham had 4 an it sold out within £48hrs. just keep looking on eBay. you might get lucky.
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I very nearly bought one. I didn't trust her though.
Shame

shelay said:
i got mine off eBay UK for £530 including shipping. A lady in Birmingham had 4 an it sold out within £48hrs. just keep looking on eBay. you might get lucky.
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Dude that is crazy. I am using the European model with 2gb and came from a z2 with 3gb and this is faster. The chinese model is problematic for UK users but if you prefer more numbers then pay extra. I paid £355 for mine and its best phone to date. I have owned loads or I would not be on xda

32gb on ebay for £419.99
guys in UK, if you want the 32gb, there is some from HongKong selling 5 on eBay
£419.99 for 1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huawei-As...10297?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item35e0687af9
hope that helps. i hope i havent gone against any rules as well by posting this. enjoy guys, i paid £530 ish for mine.so this is a bargain.

Is it safe?

S7 unlocked

I was wondering about retailers in the US that will sell the S7 unlocked from day 1 that aren't resellers on amazon/ebay. I know BestBuy sells unlocked phones now but I believe some of them are overpriced, and amazon/ebay resellers sometimes aren't trustworthy so I really don't want to deal with that extra hassle. Plus I need to buy it unlocked cause I'd like to try it for a couple weeks and sell it if I don't like it very much.

daLareid said:
I was wondering about retailers in the US that will sell the S7 unlocked from day 1 that aren't resellers on amazon/ebay. I know BestBuy sells unlocked phones now but I believe some of them are overpriced, and amazon/ebay resellers sometimes aren't trustworthy so I really don't want to deal with that extra hassle. Plus I need to buy it unlocked cause I'd like to try it for a couple weeks and sell it if I don't like it very much.
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I would like to know this also.

anyone know about this for Canada?

nolook said:
anyone know about this for Canada?
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PhoneArena claims availability from the following:
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular stores, Best Buy, Car Toys, Sam’s Club, Staples, Target and Walmart
If I'm not mistaken Best Buy is also available in Canada so maybe there. However Best Buy doesn't seem to be offering the S7 unlocked atm.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/samsung-smartphones-151359

I don't think best buy Canada sells unlocked phones but I could be wrong... I'm on public mobile (telus) so I'll try to buy from telus or kodoo

I would love an unlocked one in a Canada also, but not holding my breath for that. I just assume Samsung will make us go through the carrier.
Now will Bell let me by one outright? That's what I'm wondering.

daLareid said:
I was wondering about retailers in the US that will sell the S7 unlocked from day 1 that aren't resellers on amazon/ebay. I know BestBuy sells unlocked phones now but I believe some of them are overpriced, and amazon/ebay resellers sometimes aren't trustworthy so I really don't want to deal with that extra hassle. Plus I need to buy it unlocked cause I'd like to try it for a couple weeks and sell it if I don't like it very much.
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EBay is very safe, just buy it from a reputable seller. And you're protected by PayPal.
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barondebxl said:
EBay is very safe, just buy it from a reputable seller. And you're protected by PayPal.
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Yeah, I buy frequently from Ebay. I'm just guessing since it'll be a reseller they'll probably sell it for higher prices than MSRP.

daLareid said:
Yeah, I buy frequently from Ebay. I'm just guessing since it'll be a reseller they'll probably sell it for higher prices than MSRP.
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Not necessarily. I bought the G4 and S6 within a few days after launch for the same price and a little less than other sites
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wifesabitch said:
I would love an unlocked one in a Canada also, but not holding my breath for that. I just assume Samsung will make us go through the carrier.
Now will Bell let me by one outright? That's what I'm wondering.
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just realized they have Samsung stores in Canada. some are in best buy and there are some standalone ones - not sure if they would both sell unlocked s7s

barondebxl said:
Not necessarily. I bought the G4 and S6 within a few days after launch for the same price and a little less than other sites
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Guess I'll just have to wait and see, thanks! Btw I noticed you're using a VIVO phone, never heard of them but I just happened to stumble upon an announcement about the XPlay 5 with Snapdragon 820 and 6gb RAM, how are they?
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just realized they have Samsung stores in Canada. some are in best buy and there are some standalone ones - not sure if they would both sell unlocked s7s
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I read on Android Authority if I'm not mistaken the Samsung won't be selling unlocked phones directly.

DAMN! $899 from the carriers for the 32GB non-Edge.
I don't know if I can shell out over $1000 (with tax) for a carrier locked phone that gets OS updates 6 months late. Disappointed I won't be getting a new toy.

in canada we dont see unlocked phones because the big three dont like it. like the nexus 5 was sold unlocked for 399 and at fido for 500. (not sure about the price)
we are really screwed right now in canada. exchange rate is so bad. i think the S7 will be 249-299 on contract and the S7 plus 120$ more.

I called the Samsung store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto. The guy said, they DO sell unlocked phones. They are taking pre-orders and you have to go to the store for a deposit. It also comes with the free VR headset!
Certainly good news if you live close to a Samsung store. I wasn't expecting this.
So can I safely assume updates should hit these faster than carrier phones since they are straight from Samsung?

wifesabitch said:
I called the Samsung store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto. The guy said, they DO sell unlocked phones. They are taking pre-orders and you have to go to the store for a deposit. It also comes with the free VR headset!
Certainly good news if you live close to a Samsung store. I wasn't expecting this.
So can I safely assume updates should hit these faster than carrier phones since they are straight from Samsung?
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Is that one of those stores inside a bestbuy or a full fledged samsung only store?

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Is that one of those stores inside a bestbuy or a full fledged samsung only store?
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Full fledged.
I went to a Best Buy/Samsung one too, they told me they only do contracts.

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Full fledged.
I went to a Best Buy/Samsung one too, they told me they only do contracts.
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Good to hear.

wifesabitch said:
I called the Samsung store at Sherway Gardens in Toronto. The guy said, they DO sell unlocked phones. They are taking pre-orders and you have to go to the store for a deposit. It also comes with the free VR headset!
Certainly good news if you live close to a Samsung store. I wasn't expecting this.
So can I safely assume updates should hit these faster than carrier phones since they are straight from Samsung?
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That's really lucky for you. I already asked BB about the unlocked version, they hinted it might be available when the phone is released but definitely not available for preorder meaning unless it's a carrier phone no way to take advantage of the preorder bonus, unfortunately there's no local Samsung store down here. If you do go and preorder the unlocked version at a Samsung Store, mind getting the prices for us please? (s7 and s7 edge).

Had an unlocked Note 5 from the Samsung store. I don't see why they would stop selling unlocked phones.

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That's really lucky for you. I already asked BB about the unlocked version, they hinted it might be available when the phone is released but definitely not available for preorder meaning unless it's a carrier phone no way to take advantage of the preorder bonus, unfortunately there's no local Samsung store down here. If you do go and preorder the unlocked version at a Samsung Store, mind getting the prices for us please? (s7 and s7 edge).
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I did it today.
It's $899 for the 32GB S7, didn't ask about the Edge. It DOES come with the bonus VR with no contract or carrier sign-up nonsense.