Hello,
I've just ordered a Nexus 5 from Google Play and sent it to a friend of mine in US.
I used my credit card but in the billing address I used the shipping address (in the US), so it will let me purchase is, because Google Play doesn't sell it in my country.
The order was successful, but I heard of people who ordered but later got their order declined because of their credit card country that mismatched the shipping address.
Does anyone know after how much time I can be sure my order "passed the test" and won't be declined?
Thanks,
Elad
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As above has anyone purchased anything from htcdirect.co.uk?
Just I notice they don't have any contact information apart from online messaging.
No phone number, No address, No company VAT reg nothing.
I would be cautious with websites like that.
i had purchased a screen protector from them and received my goods in excellent condition!
however if you don't feel comfortable using them then go to other retailers
Hmm, I checked who owns the domain and it doesnt seem to be a company but a person:
Whois query for htcdirect.co.uk...
Results returned from whois.nic.uk:
Domain name:
htcdirect.co.uk
Registrant:
Paresh Chauhan
Registrant type:
UK Individual
Registrant's address:
1, Leas Gardens
Westcliff on Sea
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 8JL
United Kingdom
Registrar:
123connect Limited [Tag = 123CONNECT]
URL: http://www.123connect.co.uk
Relevant dates:
Registered on: 17-Apr-2007
Renewal date: 17-Apr-2011
Last updated: 08-Jun-2009
Registration status:
Registered until renewal date.
Name servers:
ns1.terrassl.net
ns2.terrassl.net
Thought so, thats actually worst than buying from an individual seller on somewhere like amazon or play as this one has no contactable phone number, address, and no VAT reg.
Definitely stick to reputable retailers.
ToneyEricsson said:
As above has anyone purchased anything from htcdirect.co.uk?
Just I notice they don't have any contact information apart from online messaging.
No phone number, No address, No company VAT reg nothing.
I would be cautious with websites like that.
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Please don't purchase from this website. I've purchase an Otterbox case for my phone when I was being told the item was posted out on 7th Jan. Up to today 18th Jan, I have yet to receive my item. Really regret purchasing from them
@jlws90
I would contact your bank to let them know and get your credit card number cancelled and issued with a new one so that person doesn't have it.
I thought it looked dodgy, no VAT reg showing that would be one to inform HM customs about with the information about the person as shown above as not being vat registered is obviously highly illegal as well and they will do him for it.
Good retailers I can recommend in the UK are such as the obvious play.com and amazon.co.uk and mobile specific being mobilefun.co.uk and expansys.co.uk which you will never have any problems with, best to stick with them.
Not being VAT registered is not illegal. You only need to be, if you turn over £70,000 a year.
Yeah your right a site like that wont be turning over much and hopefully not turning anyone over.
You would expect a decent reputable retailer to have all the basic contact and address info up already and not use use messaging as the only means of communication.
ToneyEricsson said:
@jlws90
I would contact your bank to let them know and get your credit card number cancelled and issued with a new one so that person doesn't have it.
I thought it looked dodgy, no VAT reg showing that would be one to inform HM customs about with the information about the person as shown above as not being vat registered is obviously highly illegal as well and they will do him for it.
Good retailers I can recommend in the UK are such as the obvious play.com and amazon.co.uk and mobile specific being mobilefun.co.uk and expansys.co.uk which you will never have any problems with, best to stick with them.
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But I purchase it using my debit card instead. Didn't really want to give out my credit card details.
With so many trusted sites - I would not risk it.
llcooljazz said:
With so many trusted sites - I would not risk it.
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Htcdirect are fine. They also have a shop in London called inkino.co.uk I purchased my old Htc hd from them with no issues.
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I put a used GNexus (play store, purchased in the summer) up on Craigslist in the UK listed for £220 and local pick up.
Someone contacted me and offered £270 Paypal for it to be shipped asap (to the UK, I presume, though I'm waiting for the return e-mail). They would pay first and I would ship once I've received payment. This set off an alarm bell for me. They also wanted a Paypal invoice.
But seeing as how I would be paid first, I'm confused at why they would offer this.
Is this some kind of scam where they would claim not having received the item or something, and demanded a refund from Paypal?
I had this with three phones I tried to sell on gumtree.
The scam is they send a fake PayPal confirmation email saying the moneys been sent to yoir account but it hasn't
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zacthespack said:
I had this with three phones I tried to sell on gumtree.
The scam is they send a fake PayPal confirmation email saying the moneys been sent to yoir account but it hasn't
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Thanks. Is there any potential for scammage if I confirm via the Paypal site that the money has been deposited? Meaning can they somehow tell Paypal to revoke the money by, for example, claiming they never received the item or that it was damaged?
TSGM said:
I put a used GNexus (play store, purchased in the summer) up on Craigslist in the UK listed for £220 and local pick up.
Someone contacted me and offered £270 Paypal for it to be shipped asap (to the UK, I presume, though I'm waiting for the return e-mail). They would pay first and I would ship once I've received payment. This set off an alarm bell for me. They also wanted a Paypal invoice.
But seeing as how I would be paid first, I'm confused at why they would offer this.
Is this some kind of scam where they would claim not having received the item or something, and demanded a refund from Paypal?
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Yes it is a scam, one of the most popuar scams. A very popular one at that. Always meet in person, and always in a public place.
Hi everyone,
I am thinking of ordering a 32GB Nexus 5 from here, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GD9R79O/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00GD9R79O&linkCode=as2&tag=warpwhistle-20 I was just wondering about Warranty if something were to go wrong with the phone can I return it to Google Play. How do I get it transferred to my name?
Warranty is done by lg if you didn't buy it from google play, and if someone bought it from google play and gave it to you as a gift its also done by lg... stupid if you ask me.
Its better to order it from Google play because you have a 1 year warranty if you need to RMA just call Google and they'll send you a new device then you send them back yours when you receive it. If you buy it from somewhere else you'll have to send it to lg and wait for them to fix it or send you a refurbished device.
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Could I not just get the receipt from the seller and transfer it to me if they bought it on the Google Play Store?
I bought my Nexus from UK but I live in Bulgaria
LG Bulgaria will keep my warranty?
I called a Google rep and they said all the original buyer has to do is call in, give them their billing address, name, and the phone's IMEI. They'll confirm their information. Then the original buyer gives google your name, email, and billing address and they transfer the warranty to you.
All of this information was given to me under the assumption that I had received the phone as a gift. If you tell them you bought it off someone from Craigslist, I'm not sure if that would disqualify the warranty transfer..
I got mine on eBay and bought along with it a one-year warranty against malfunction, drops, theft, and loss for $75.
What is wrong with Google Play Store? Just order from there and save hassle if it comes to it.
mistahseller said:
What is wrong with Google Play Store? Just order from there and save hassle if it comes to it.
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Just try to think about outside of US. If you receive your phone as a gift from someone from another country, you need the warranty. It is a shame that Google is unable to provide worldwide warranty and stick the users to their location.
Other scenario is if you move away from the country you can screw up your google play store warranty.
Hi,
My Nexus 5 was purchased from the U.S. Play store, paid for with a U.S. card and delivered to a U.S. address. (my American colleague helped me out with all this!). My Google account was set up in the UK, although I am now living in West Africa, in Ghana to be precise
Google have kindly agreed to replace my handset, which I've managed to get back to the States. They can send me a time-sensitive URL to sort out the replacement process which basically involves entering U.S. card details for payment although no funds are actually removed from the card itself.
The problem is I need to access the U.S. Play store on my notebook so I can properly use the link (which is somehow linked to the U.S. store) but even using a VPN and selecting a U.S. city, I'm not managing to get into the U.S. Play store and see USD prices, still seeing UK
Does anyone have an idea how I can get into the U.S. play store while still based here in Ghana? If you've done something similar before, I would really appreciate some detailed instructions
Thanks!
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