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Will N5 be available at BestBuy?

Hello everyone,
just a curiosity question: as most of us know that google sell some of its products at bestbuy (chromecast, nexus 7 tablets, chromebooks, etc)
I wonder does anyone know that Nexus 5 will be available at Best Buy too?
Thanks!

I work currently at Best Buy and have heard/seen nothing about it unfortunately, the mobile section works a little different than the rest of the store, they don't sell non contract phones so it would be unlikely that they would sell the Nexus 5 unless AT&T officially carries the phone as well.

mastarifla said:
I work currently at Best Buy and have heard/seen nothing about it unfortunately, the mobile section works a little different than the rest of the store, they don't sell non contract phones so it would be unlikely that they would sell the Nexus 5 unless AT&T officially carries the phone as well.
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Dangg I don't like it..

i just wish i knew if it will work on sprint.. cause i have an upgrade now.. waiting to see if it gonna come to sprint

unfortunately i don't think the N5 will be sold through best buy. it would be cool to buy it through best buy so you don't have to wait weeks for Google to keep their inventory levels up( looking right at the N4)

As previous poster said that BB does not carrier non contract phones is correct, BUT it may be carried online.
But at this point I personally or anyone in my department (mobile) has heard anything about it being carried.

There's actually a decent chance best buy will sell the nexus line up. They are currently setting up some best buys with a "Google experience" sections similar too the Samsung mini stores.
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parsa5 said:
There's actually a decent chance best buy will sell the nexus line up. They are currently setting up some best buys with a "Google experience" sections similar too the Samsung mini stores.
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Kind of as my store has the displays already, but they are more like end cap displays like the small ipad one. But it could be possible.

mastarifla said:
I work currently at Best Buy and have heard/seen nothing about it unfortunately, the mobile section works a little different than the rest of the store, they don't sell non contract phones so it would be unlikely that they would sell the Nexus 5 unless AT&T officially carries the phone as well.
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Correction! Best Buy can sell you a phone without contract! On that note, Best Buy has sold the Nexus S(not just the Galaxy Nexus) in the past! If I had to guess, I would say Best Buy won't sell it. But it's possible, seeing as the Nexus 7 was!

I used to work for BestBuy/Geek Squad.
They stopped selling or at least offering off contract phones. They used to sell them. They don't make money/margin from them.
They want you on a contract/upgrade to get kickbacks from the carriers.
Off contract phones don't sell well enough in the US enough to warranty the limited space in their stores.
They have to have items that make margin to stay alive, so space is premium.
Now should they sell them online, mabey, but you won't see it in a retail store.
Yes you can buy sku outright, but it will not sell for the $349 price as google is subsidizing that directly through the play store.
Now this time around with the Google End cap, it is a possibility, but based on previous Nexus Releases and Googles decision to stick with the playstore. I doubt that would happen.

bigo1087 said:
I used to work for BestBuy/Geek Squad.
They stopped selling or at least offering off contract phones. They used to sell them. They don't make money/margin from them.
They want you on a contract/upgrade to get kickbacks from the carriers.
Off contract phones don't sell well enough in the US enough to warranty the limited space in their stores.
They have to have items that make margin to stay alive, so space is premium.
Now should they sell them online, mabey, but you won't see it in a retail store.
Yes you can buy sku outright, but it will not sell for the $349 price as google is subsidizing that directly through the play store.
Now this time around with the Google End cap, it is a possibility, but based on previous Nexus Releases and Googles decision to stick with the playstore. I doubt that would happen.
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BB needs to either commit, or GTFO. I just bought a HP Chromebook, and BB was my first destination: 3-5 weeks and no store stock is what I was told. Went to Play store, available with 1-2 day shipping. Will be here tomorrow from Lexington Kentucky. I know BB has a huge warehouse on the left coast, where these Chromebooks originally entered the U.S., so I don't understand how BB screwed up the logistics, but they aren't serving their customers by vacillating on stock and supply.

wideasleep1 said:
BB needs to either commit, or GTFO. I just bought a HP Chromebook, and BB was my first destination: 3-5 weeks and no store stock is what I was told. Went to Play store, available with 1-2 day shipping. Will be here tomorrow from Lexington Kentucky. I know BB has a huge warehouse on the left coast, where these Chromebooks originally entered the U.S., so I don't understand how BB screwed up the logistics, but they aren't serving their customers by vacillating on stock and supply.
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Based on sales and my store is in California...we have a lot of HP Chromebooks in store, what store are you saying is a 3-5 week wait?

fadentales said:
Based on sales and my store is in California...we have a lot of HP Chromebooks in store, what store are you saying is a 3-5 week wait?
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I searched Bay Area all the way into Central Valley. edit: and we're talking the new HP 11 inch, fwiw.

wideasleep1 said:
I searched Bay Area all the way into Central Valley. edit: and we're talking the new HP 11 inch, fwiw.
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Not sure when you searched
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/11-6-ch...9070440984&skuId=2235039&st=2235039&cp=1&lp=1
my zipcode is 92692 and every store near me has it, not sure when you searched however I know HP didn't push out much inv until the 16th
As for Best Buy and the Nexus 5, My guess is unless google does a partnership with them they will not be getting the unlocked version, however might get a contract version with the top 3 carriers. I think we are all just waiting to see what Google does next.
But with a lot of new things happening between them
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Empt...-at-Best-Buy-possible-Nexus-5-display_id48331
Who really knows.

fadentales said:
Not sure when you searched
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/11-6-ch...9070440984&skuId=2235039&st=2235039&cp=1&lp=1
my zipcode is 92692 and every store near me has it, not sure when you searched however I know HP didn't push out much inv until the 16th
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I'll be damned! Monday no one had it...now most stores near me say 3-5 DAYS (from weeks), and several stores across the bay claim to have stock. What a difference a few days makes...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemp...9070440984&itemId=2111145&pageMode=searchmode

fadentales said:
Not sure when you searched
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/11-6-ch...9070440984&skuId=2235039&st=2235039&cp=1&lp=1
my zipcode is 92692 and every store near me has it, not sure when you searched however I know HP didn't push out much inv until the 16th
As for Best Buy and the Nexus 5, My guess is unless google does a partnership with them they will not be getting the unlocked version, however might get a contract version with the top 3 carriers. I think we are all just waiting to see what Google does next.
But with a lot of new things happening between them
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Empt...-at-Best-Buy-possible-Nexus-5-display_id48331
Who really knows.
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That display has nexus 7 and Chrome cast on it in my store.

Best Buy Mobile WILL sell you a phone without a contract as long as it doesn't seem to be fraud. If you tell them you're putting it on your plan, and let them log into your account(whatever provider it may be), they will allow you to buy it. They actually do make margin selling the phone off contract, but they don't accumulate revenue on the backend since there is no activation through a carrier.

xSeany said:
Best Buy Mobile WILL sell you a phone without a contract as long as it doesn't seem to be fraud. If you tell them you're putting it on your plan, and let them log into your account(whatever provider it may be), they will allow you to buy it. They actually do make margin selling the phone off contract, but they don't accumulate revenue on the backend since there is no activation through a carrier.
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No way BB will be selling an N5 for the price you see it in the Play Store.

[email protected] said:
No way BB will be selling an N5 for the price you see it in the Play Store.
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Never said they would.. In fact, on the first page I opinionated that they wouldn't be. I was referring to someone stating that Best Buy won't sell a phone unless it's activated with a 2 year contract.

xSeany said:
Never said they would.. In fact, on the first page I opinionated that they wouldn't be. I was referring to someone stating that Best Buy won't sell a phone unless it's activated with a 2 year contract.
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Yeah, BB will sell you a phone off contract but they jack the price up higher then you can buy it anywhere else. Don't know why anyone wouldbuy a phone off contract there.

[Q] Off contract Insurance question (Sprint)

Lets say I buy the 32 GB Nexus 5 from the play store (because Sprint is only offering the 16GB version). Somewhere down the line I lose the phone, or it quits working so I put in a claim for a replacement with Sprint's insurance. Are they going to send me a new/refurbished 32GB model or am I going to get the 16GB version? My guess is they send me the 16GB version thereby defeating the purpose of buying the 32GB Nexus from the play store. Anybody have experience with this issue?

Sounds like you should ask Sprint

kenjiwing said:
Sounds like you should ask Sprint
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HAHA...yes.....good idea. Should have mentioned I already had asked them. In fact I asked 3 different Sprint reps and one on Chat. They all referred me to Asurion (their insurance provider) After 5 minutes of playing "lets push a button" the insurance rep told me they would replace it with a 32GB version IF THEY HAD IT IN STOCK. And if not in stock, which she advised would be the likely scenario, then they would offer me the 16Gb version. That is just not acceptable so it looks like no Nexus 5 for me. Incidentally, the Sprint reps all told me they have NO information on a Sprint 32GB version. Hard to believe since that version seems to be the most popular on Google Play store

I have this same concern. It's probably best to drop the Sprint insurance and go with a 3rd party (SquareTrade, etc.). They won't cover theft/loss, but in just about any other way, they are superior. Currently, I have Sprint insruance on my Note 2, but I think I will drop it in favor of a thrid party solution. After all, I believe the decutible on Asurion is $200? So it's barely worth covering with them anyways. After a year, you would have enough to buy the phone again anyways (($10/month x 12 month) + $200 ded = $320).

Squaretrade looks to be $125 for 2 years which would be $5.20ish a month for 24 months.
I may go this route....

mevensen said:
I have this same concern. It's probably best to drop the Sprint insurance and go with a 3rd party (SquareTrade, etc.). They won't cover theft/loss, but in just about any other way, they are superior. Currently, I have Sprint insruance on my Note 2, but I think I will drop it in favor of a thrid party solution. After all, I believe the decutible on Asurion is $200? So it's barely worth covering with them anyways. After a year, you would have enough to buy the phone again anyways (($10/month x 12 month) + $200 ded = $320).
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Thanks....that's a worthwhile option I wasn't aware of

Itchiee said:
Squaretrade looks to be $125 for 2 years which would be $5.20ish a month for 24 months.
I may go this route....
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Look around for the best deal. SquareTrade often has coupons for 30% off. I'm blanking on some of the other companies available.
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Me: I have one more question
Me: How would TEP (Total Equipment Protection) work for this device as I purchased it from Google Play instead of Sprint?
Steven B.: You can add TEP once the device will be activated, just like other regular devices.
Me: but, as this device is a 32gb device, if it were to malfunction, would it be replaced with a 32gb device, or would it be replaced with a 16gb device?
Steven B.: With the same device.
Me: even though Sprint does not sell that device?
Steven B.: You would have to wait until it's in stock.
Me: So Sprint does intend to sell the 32gb Nexus 5 sometime soon?
Steven B.: In the near future yes.
Me: Thank you very much for answering my questions! I hope you have a great night.

Nexus 5 Warranty

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.

BestBuy / Sprint N5 comes with a locked SIM slot?

I am solving this as we speak, so I will update, but went to BB, bought the N5 (I have my reasons why I bought there, not from Play store)
The box states, software lock is in place to prevent the use with non-Sprint sim cards. Also Sprint brochure in box, and no pin-tray key in the box. In other words, the phone is packaged for Sprint specifically.
I bought it, I will call up Sprint and T-Mobile (which is who I want to use) and see what's up.
Anyone else has info?

dozyaustin said:
I am solving this as we speak, so I will update, but went to BB, bought the N5 (I have my reasons why I bought there, not from Play store)
The box states, software lock is in place to prevent the use with non-Spring sim cards.
I bought it, I will call up Sprint and T-Mobile and see what's up.
Anyone else has info?
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Wow - can't imagine how they are doing that. Worst case scenario, I'd expect that you should be able to download the stock image from Google and flash it to remove any such lock

jj14 said:
Wow - can't imagine how they are doing that. Worst case scenario, I'd expect that you should be able to download the stock image from Google and flash it to remove any such lock
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it is ridiculous .. called sprint .. first response (formulaic) was a no (need to be on their line for 90 days blah blah blah ..) I have not gotten hold of anyone who knows what Nexus 5 is. Will keep trying

jj14 said:
Wow - can't imagine how they are doing that. Worst case scenario, I'd expect that you should be able to download the stock image from Google and flash it to remove any such lock
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Can you please help me how to do that? This is my first Nexus. Thanks.

I really hope that being simlocked to Sprint doesn't affect Android updates down the line. It shouldn't, because it's technically not a "Sprint variant" of the phone, but you never know.
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dozyaustin said:
it is ridiculous .. called sprint .. first response (formulaic) was a no (need to be on their line for 90 days blah blah blah ..) I have not gotten hold of anyone who knows what Nexus 5 is. Will keep trying
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dozyaustin said:
Can you please help me how to do that? This is my first Nexus. Thanks.
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Wait till you get the phone. For all you know, it may be SIM unlocked like the version from the play store. For other phones like the S4, Sprint does have the 90 day requirement before unlocking it for use with International SIMs.
On the Nexus 5, hopefully, they haven't locked down the US bands (like they do with the S4 and other phones). The play store version is not locked.
The http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701 thread shows you how to flash the stock images - but again, no guarantees that it will do the trick till you actually try it out.
I didn't want to risk this, so I just bought from the play store. I asked the play store person if the phone was guaranteed to get timely updates direct from google, and he gave a "Phones purchased from the play store will get timely updates from google" response. I'm guessing it was a canned response, but I do hope that Sprint doesn't cripple the version sold by Sprint/Bestbuy etc.

That's pretty crappy. I'd return it.
No, Flashing the stock image will not remove the SIM lock. The SIM lock is stored in a different place.

jj14 said:
Wait till you get the phone. For all you know, it may be SIM unlocked like the version from the play store. For other phones like the S4, Sprint does have the 90 day requirement before unlocking it for use with International SIMs.
On the Nexus 5, hopefully, they haven't locked down the US bands (like they do with the S4 and other phones). The play store version is not locked.
The http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701 thread shows you how to flash the stock images - but again, no guarantees that it will do the trick till you actually try it out.
I didn't want to risk this, so I just bought from the play store. I asked the play store person if the phone was guaranteed to get timely updates direct from google, and he gave a "Phones purchased from the play store will get timely updates from google" response. I'm guessing it was a canned response, but I do hope that Sprint doesn't cripple the version sold by Sprint/Bestbuy etc.
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As he stated in the OP, he bought the phone from Best Buy and got the info right from the box.
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Update
Sprint Tech Support confirmed the phone is locked. The problem is that they COULD unlock it, but the phone needs to be activated first. To activate the phone, I have to add it to a plan (a 2 year contract). Without that, they cannot do anything with a "cold" phone. Thus far I got nowhere .. the plan is definitely to return it if they do not budge.

I purchased mine from the Google play store as well.
Why would sprint sell it at a subsidized price of $150 or $50 for new customers without locking it to their network during your 2 year contract.
Also, I bet sprint will only unlock it for international use during the 2 year contract. Just like the iPhone and s4.
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freshlysqueezed said:
I purchased mine from the Google play store as well.
Why would sprint sell it at a subsidized price of $150 or $50 for new customers without locking it to their network during your 2 year contract.
Also, I bet sprint will only unlock it for international use during the 2 year contract. Just like the iPhone and s4.
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Well sure, I understand that with the subsidized phones, but I paid it up front - I paid the full $450 for a Nexus. I wanted an unlocked phone ... it's a bum deal.
I am trying to find out whether a friend of mine could activate it on his account, I get it unlocked, and then we re-activate his iPhone back ... not sure Sprint will go for it.
Ugh .. I just want a Nexus 5 you know? ... and this seemed like a fine way of getting it (My old Captivate died finally for good on Tuesday. and I do not really have $350 just siting around, so the $100 markup was my financing "cost" to get 18 month of payments (I have no interest financing through best buy; my other card has high interest .. it was not a bad financing plan). Ugh .. if only Sprint let me unlock it.

Returned it. will get the tmo version next week. i really wish the wait on play store was shorter. my phone is dead ... waiting is too painful.

dozyaustin said:
Returned it. will get the tmo version next week. i really wish the wait on play store was shorter. my phone is dead ... waiting is too painful.
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Did you actually test it out on another carrier? There are reports that the version is the same as the Play Store (unlocked) on Reddit.

STXInnovation said:
Did you actually test it out on another carrier? There are reports that the version is the same as the Play Store (unlocked) on Reddit.
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I don't think Sprint has any clue what they are talking about. I had a 200 dollar BB giftcard so I went in tonight and purchased a "Sprint" N5 and I don't even have Sprint service Ran by the AT&T store and picked up a micro sim, popped it in and everything is working perfectly. The device is definitely not locked to Sprint. Full LTE data with AT&T without having to configure anything.

capathy21 said:
I don't think Sprint has any clue what they are talking about. I had a 200 dollar BB giftcard so I went in tonight and purchased a "Sprint" N5 and I don't even have Sprint service Ran by the AT&T store and picked up a micro sim, popped it in and everything is working perfectly. The device is definitely not locked to Sprint. Full LTE data with AT&T without having to configure anything.
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That's great to hear. Makes me feel comfortable of using my Amazon credits to purchase one!

STXInnovation said:
That's great to hear. Makes me feel comfortable of using my Amazon credits to purchase one!
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Yea I know I could have used the BB giftcard for something else but it meant I got a N5 for 250 plus tax out of pocket and I got it without having to wait! Love it so far and like I said everything works perfect. Android Central got the official word from Sprint and Google that their version is the exact same as the Play Store version. I trust them much more than some Sprint tech lol.

capathy21 said:
Yea I know I could have used the BB giftcard for something else but it meant I got a N5 for 250 plus tax out of pocket and I got it without having to wait! Love it so far and like I said everything works perfect. Android Central got the official word from Sprint and Google that their version is the exact same as the Play Store version. I trust them much more than some Sprint tech lol.
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Could you provide a link to Android Central? I just want to be completely sure before I order.
Thanks :laugh:

STXInnovation said:
Could you provide a link to Android Central? I just want to be completely sure before I order.
Thanks :laugh:
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It seems like there was another link but this one also breaks it down.
http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-5-models-whats-different-between-two
I am using one right now with my AT&T sim and everything is working. The device even has an imei number which Sprint phones usually do not have(or at least didn't used to when I had Sprint). They only made one version of the device for North America and it is compatible with Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T.

That is very strange. The T-Mobile did not work. Makes me sad.
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Weird, I just got 2 sprint N5's and they are both unlocked. Though I did get them from the Sprint store.
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[Q] Buying a Nexus 5 from someone in my city, is there anything I should be wary of?

I ordered a Nexus 5 from the Google Play Store, but it's still weeks away from shipping apparently. I'm from Canada, and on our local Kijiji page someone posted that they're selling a Nexus 5 for $375, which is really tempting as it's much quicker to get and because of no taxes it's actually decently cheaper.
He says he got it as an upgrade from Telus, a Canadian carrier, and claims it's unlocked. Are Nexus 5s from Canadian carriers unlocked? Is there a way I can check if his phone is unlocked?
Is there anything else I should be careful of? He says it's new in box.

DonutJuice said:
I ordered a Nexus 5 from the Google Play Store, but it's still weeks away from shipping apparently. I'm from Canada, and on our local Kijiji page someone posted that they're selling a Nexus 5 for $375, which is really tempting as it's much quicker to get and because of no taxes it's actually decently cheaper.
He says he got it as an upgrade from Telus, a Canadian carrier, and claims it's unlocked. Are Nexus 5s from Canadian carriers unlocked? Is there a way I can check if his phone is unlocked?
Is there anything else I should be careful of? He says it's new in box.
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First, every Nexus 5 is unlocked.
Second, make sure it has a clean ESN/IMEI/MEID. If it was stolen or claimed on insurance, they may have disabled the phone by its unique number. Generally, this renders the phone useless on any mobile network. There are a few exceptions, but trust me, you want a clean ESN. For the Nexus 5's, they come with a sticker on the back of the phone with the IMEI number and a bar code for easy activation at the store. Just check that number on Swappa's free checker. http://swappa.com/esn If it doesn't clear, that doesn't mean it's a bad ESN, but you need to do further diligence by contacting Telus/whatever carrier you use and have them check it in their system. If it doesn't clear with your carrier, do NOT buy the phone, no matter what the guy tries to tell you.

DonutJuice said:
I ordered a Nexus 5 from the Google Play Store, but it's still weeks away from shipping apparently. I'm from Canada, and on our local Kijiji page someone posted that they're selling a Nexus 5 for $375, which is really tempting as it's much quicker to get and because of no taxes it's actually decently cheaper.
He says he got it as an upgrade from Telus, a Canadian carrier, and claims it's unlocked. Are Nexus 5s from Canadian carriers unlocked? Is there a way I can check if his phone is unlocked?
Is there anything else I should be careful of? He says it's new in box.
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I would be careful buying from this...I'm also from Canada and with tax and shipping it came out to $410...since the phone is so new I don't believe anyone would benefit from selling for cheaper than that, so be careful that it is not a stolen phone.

bobokun said:
I would be careful buying from this...I'm also from Canada and with tax and shipping it came out to $410...since the phone is so new I don't believe anyone would benefit from selling for cheaper than that, so be careful that it is not a stolen phone.
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DonutJuice said:
He says he got it as an upgrade from Telus, a Canadian carrier
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http://www.telus.com/wireless/devices/nexus-5/
$99 on upgrade. He can't sell it for $410+, because someone would just buy it from the Play Store. There has to be a discount in order to account for the risk the buyer is assuming. So anywhere between $99+taxes and $410 he is profiting and the buyer is saving.

Paddington said:
http://www.telus.com/wireless/devices/nexus-5/
$99 on upgrade. He can't sell it for $410+, because someone would just buy it from the Play Store. There has to be a discount in order to account for the risk the buyer is assuming. So anywhere between $99+taxes and $410 he is profiting and the buyer is saving.
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Ahh true..okay that explains it.