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[Q] Where to buy cheaply HTC 7 Pro from?

Hi guys, I am from Bulgaria and I want to buy HTC 7 Pro. Here this phone is quite expensive so I want to find it somewhere cheaper. Please tell me some resplectable online resellers that have cheap offers for this phone and, of course, they deliver to Bulgaria.
Thanks.
P.S. The device must be new, unused, with warranty of course.

Is there anywhere a MediaMarkt in the near of you, i bought mine in Germany for 229€ in MM. and that's a really good price.

Try Amazon. They must have some stock that they're trying to get rid of or sth cause I got mine for £219 two weeks ago. I couldn't find a better deal even on eBay!

They are back up to around £400 at most places

My eBay experience (techno.trading.house)

Hi everyone,
I want to share my journey with the Z3, and the experience with buying from eBay, specifically from a seller, techno.trading.house (Steph, Ed). I bought two brand new Z3 (D6603)--a black one for myself, and a white one for my girlfriend. The order was smooth, and the phones came in pretty much brand new (open box though) with their plastic peel-screens on the glass, untouched. After using the two for a few hours, I noticed that my black one had a defective sensor (photo). The seller advertised "hassle-free" exchanges/refunds, so I reported the defect and had the black one exchanged right away.
After a week, the new one came, the same brand new (open box) condition as the previous phones. However, there was a slight manufacturing defect with the USB flap--it closes completely at a slant (photo). I spelled out the issue with the seller, and here was how it went:
SELLER: I'm sorry to hear that! We will certainly replace it for you, I believe that your phone would be damaged underwater if that or any other flap was not closed properly. (I also do strongly suggest to avoid wetting the phone just in case). Please return the phone to...
ME (after 2 days delivered to them): Hi, have you receive the package yet, and have you ship out the new phone?
SELLER: Your return has been received. If you had chosen to receive a replacement, it will be sent within 2 days. If you have opted for a refund, it will be issued within 24 hours minus applicable restocking fee.
ME: Do you have tracking info? Thanks!
SELLER: Our records indicate that we have already sent a replacement. You have reached out to us to let us know that the replacement has the same issue. In order to avoid another occurrence, we recommend that we proceed with a refund for this item. Please let us know if this is okay.
ME: Sorry, I am not sure what you are saying. Are you talking about the previous replacement or the 2nd replacement being shipped out? I am currently waiting for the 2nd replacement. You said "sure" on the second replacement last week.
SELLER: We are talking about the previous replacement. We believe since both- the original phone and the replacement phone- has had the same issue, that a refund might be best. Let us know if this is ok.
ME: That is not correct. First phone had a defective camera. Second one had a manufacturer defect on the flap. You agreed for the second exchange, so I am not sure why you are backing out now? I need the phone as I have been using an old dumb phone for work for a week already.
SELLER: I'm very sorry for the confusion. I just read back through the emails and you are indeed correct. We will have your replacement unit shipped today. Here is your tracking number. Again, I am sorry for the confusion. Have a great day!
ME: Thanks. I just hope the new one does not have any defect--I will be checking it. If it's not shipped out yet, anyway you can inspect these? Thank you.
SELLER: Hello, Not a problem.
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So the 2nd replacement came (third phone), and the phone came in a used/open condition. There were no plastic peel-screens on either side of the glass and the USB wire was laying in there without its plastic wrappers. I knew immediately this was used, so I began close inspection of the phone. I found that the power button had a noticeable dent on one side, as if it was dropped on a table before. At this point, I don't know what to do with the phone. I have summoned the seller to see what they plan to do with this situation.
It appears that the seller recycles their returned phones and try to sell them as new, or whatever it is. I am extremely disappointed with this seller, and I want others to know so they may not fall into the same trap.
I checked the current feedback, and it appears someone had the same situation (photo). Go figure!

To me this sounds like a fair seller and a picky buyer. 832 positive reviews and 6 negative ones in a month is a ratio I would buy at if I wanted to save a hundred bucks by buying without factory warranty.

It could have been an honest mistake. I doubt he purposely gave you an opened one, just work with him to solve the problem. eBay is much harder on sellers than buyers and he would ruin his reputation if he did it on purpose. Looking at his rating I would say it was an honest mistake.
I understand if he wants to refund you, he is just trying to cut his losses. At the same time it was your misfortune to get a bad device/s. Since this phone is known for cosmetic/other issues as its in early production you are better of buying from Sony/carrier making replacement easier.

abhinav.tella said:
It could have been an honest mistake. I doubt he purposely gave you an opened one, just work with him to solve the problem. eBay is much harder on sellers than buyers and he would ruin his reputation if he did it on purpose. Looking at his rating I would say it was an honest mistake.
I understand if he wants to refund you, he is just trying to cut his losses. At the same time it was your misfortune to get a bad device/s. Since this phone is known for cosmetic/other issues as its in early production you are better of buying from Sony/carrier making replacement easier.
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remember me?
I'm sorry to hear that. It was really a frustrating moment you went through. If I were you I would probably be really angry.
If you want, just buy it from Sony store. I got mine and it's perfect so far (except some cosmetic minor faults).

I bought two phones directly from the same seller. The price was cheaper on their own site vs eBay or Amazon. Both phones are perfect. They came in non sealed boxes. I've got no complaints.

android404 said:
To me this sounds like a fair seller and a picky buyer. 832 positive reviews and 6 negative ones in a month is a ratio I would buy at if I wanted to save a hundred bucks by buying without factory warranty.
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I may be a picky buyer, but who wouldn't be when you receive a defective product, and even worse when you get a used one on your third one. Feedbacks mean jack when you are on the short end. They are only good for initial decision about the seller, hence I trust them like you would too.
abhinav.tella said:
It could have been an honest mistake. I doubt he purposely gave you an opened one, just work with him to solve the problem. eBay is much harder on sellers than buyers and he would ruin his reputation if he did it on purpose. Looking at his rating I would say it was an honest mistake.
I understand if he wants to refund you, he is just trying to cut his losses. At the same time it was your misfortune to get a bad device/s. Since this phone is known for cosmetic/other issues as its in early production you are better of buying from Sony/carrier making replacement easier.
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I hope you are right on the honest mistake.
bluesky2111 said:
remember me?
I'm sorry to hear that. It was really a frustrating moment you went through. If I were you I would probably be really angry.
If you want, just buy it from Sony store. I got mine and it's perfect so far (except some cosmetic minor faults).
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Yeah, I really regret not buying from Sony store, or even T-Mobile here. At this point, I might just say screw it, keep the phone, and move on with my life. Maybe the Z4 will entice me in few months. :good:

I purchased 3 different Z3 D6603 from Techno Trading, Never-MSRP, and Sony Direct all off ebay.
Techno Trading shipping a Central America version of the D6603 (White) to me and it had no seals whatsoever on the box (US Charger). This model would not show LTE indicator until I flashed a generic TFT. Booting with Encryption shows the Pin Entry text in Spanish but quickly changes to English. Seller Feedack: Shipped very quickly but using subpar shipping materials. Shipped from Miami.
Never-MSRP shipped a Central Europe version of the D6603 (Copper) to me and it HAD seals on the box but also included a Sony Screen Protector (Non-US Charger). This model had the LTE indicator from start. Booting with Encryption shows the Pin Entry text in English. Seller Feedback: Shipped same day and was packaged very well. Unfortunately, they are located in Houston so I had to pay tax.
Sony Direct shipped a Generic North American model of the D6603 (Green) to me. This one had seals on the box but didn't include the Screen Protector. LTE shows from start and includes a US Charger. Plastic on the front and back of phone is totally different than the other two. Its hard to describe but the other phones came with a very very thin plastic protector. This model shipped with much thicker protectors on front and back (still meant to be removed because they have tabs on the side). Additionally, the other two phones were inside a cellophane bag but the this model was not in cellophane. Shipped from Sony in Romeoville IL. Shipped within two hours of purchase using FedEx for free. Unfortunately, Sony charges tax everywhere. Packaged well but not great.
My point...
Sony packages models different based on their intended destination. It might not be that you ever got "open box" devices but rather they were intended for an area which Sony (for whatever reason) chose not to use seals.

mwep said:
My point...
Sony packages models different based on their intended destination. It might not be that you ever got "open box" devices but rather they were intended for an area which Sony (for whatever reason) chose not to use seals.
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That is interesting. Before buying from techno, I bought a white one from tropical_mobile (in which I sold quickly due to being D6653), who stated they were located in Tennessee, but shipped from Singapore. However, the phone was sealed with two white rounded "sealed" stickers on the box. The phone also was sealed in a clear plastic slip and had protective screens on both sides.
This whole Z3 deal has been pretty bad luck for me. Maybe it is not meant to be. But good news--the seller techno.trading.house got back to me, and is willing to refund me $20 for the dented power button, or do another replacement. I'm planning to take the refund, and live with it as I am sick of all the exchanges. Who knows, the replacement might have even weirder issues.

If you spend $500 plus on an item, you the buyer, have every right on this planet to be as picky as you like.
Nobody has to settle for anything less than perfection.
So no, you don't have to accept a defective camera, or flap or indeed a previously returned phone.
As I mentioned before but was lambasted in another thread, Sony may be using premium materials, but they are certainly not using premium construction. Not when some people have to go through six boxes in store to find a unit without light bleed and gaps.
I myself had two exchanges within the first two weeks. My first unit was simply not waterproof and had a leaky flap and my second one didn't charge on the magnetic dock and now I have light bleed but no energy to fight it anymore.
It's almost as bad as an iPhone. All my iPhone friends have had multiple exchanges... Some as many as 5 in a year.
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More recent feedbacks to prove my point.

stop accepting being called a picky buyer.... ur paying top dollar for the phone, that said u should receive a product good for the purpose, if the camera doesn't work its not good
if the phone isnt water proof it isnt good
if there is a dent in the design it should state it before being bought. so it's not the buyer nor seller (purposely) its a unlucky sale.

I purchased mine at t-mobile. I paid 100% upfront despite being with t-mobile and they unlock it on the spot. When I registered with Xperia Care (sonymobiles product registration) I entered my IMEI and it has till Oct 2016 on warranty.
However on the 2nd day of owning the device The bottom speaker stopped working and was making a static noise. I went to my t-mo store I purchased it and they swapped it out. I didn't even pay a restocking fee. The manager said as long as I get the same phone and since I bought it back so promptly that he would just swap a new one. This one has been perfect since. Sometimes the convenience of having a store near by is better than having to deal with shipping my phone back and forth!
Alot of people dont want the tmobile Bloatwear but like I said, 32 GB + Local customer support outweight > No bloatwear & 16 Gig with mail in issues. (since i have no sony store near by, id still have to mail in for repairs and exchanges)

Me too, I'm glad I bought it from TMO with an EIP, exchanged mine 3 times on my 4th now, no hassles or fees.

[Q] mobileshop.eu or merimobiles.com

Hi,
I am looking to buy a high end dual sim branded phone.
I ended up with either htc one e8 dual sim or lg g3 dual sim.
I ended up on mobileshop.eu or merimobiles.com which have lg g3 dual sim. (merimobiles has it 100eur cheaper but I read a lot of bad reviews about them)
The reason I ended up on these two is because both confirmed shipping is from EU therefore and I will not have to pay additional tax and I cannot find any other shop selling either phone from EU.
Does anyone have any experience from either shops or can suggest any other shop selling any of those two phones from EU and sealed in box.
Thanks!!

no one has any ideas? I would really appreciate any help

I ended up buying the LG G3 (D858HK) dual sim 16GB from mobileshop.eu, they are from EU and ship to EU countries only.
I am very happy with it, I had ordered it during the weekend, on Monday it was shipped and on Wednesday morning it was in my hands.

How was your overall experience with mobileshop.eu? As I have read some bad things about them and I've seen a youtube video of a guy who says that they sell second hand phones with signs of us!

### MOBILESHOP.EU are CROOKS ###
Warranty refused
Refund refused
no money no phone,
I bought my SM-N9100 2015, the
box seal was broken.
After few monthes the autofocus stopped working. I sent the phone in for repair.
2 weeks later it came back un-repaired.
I sent the phone in again.
They couldn't fix it, and they don't want to refund/exchange either
So it looks like I lost my €661

Merimobiles.com - a shop to avoid
I got a phone Huawei Honor 6 5" 4G LTE 32GB on 21-th december.
I visualy checked it at reception and looked very fine.
When I offered it to my wife as Christmas present, we found out in the same day, after removing the protections foil from the back, that the back cover was unsoldering from the main body.
So instead of being firmly attached, the back cover , was completely loose at his right side.
We liked the phone but it seems like we got a Huawei cheap scrap and are very dissapointed.
How is it possible to get such a crap at 255 $ phone?
I sent the phone back to merimoblies.com on December 30 th 2015 asking for refund.
After almost two and half months I got refunded 181.53 $.
I payed for the phone 238.96 $ and for extended guaranteee 8.49 $ ( plus 18 $ the DHL shipping and also got a 10$ discount) , so I got stoled of 55.92 $.
Nobody gave me any explanation and they hardly answered to my repeted emails. Finally they passes responsability from one to another departaments, sending me from technical to sales departament.
I repet, I returned a new mobile phone exactly as was shipped to me, exactly in the same condition as I got it - with the backcover unsoldered.
They post products on their shop without having on the stock and is nowhere mention Out of Stock. Weeks after you buy and pay, they inform you that the item is out of stock. Even if they refund you, you still loose money because of the Paypal conversion. At every shopping they refund , I lost about 10-15 $ i my personal account.
One more very important thing: they delete any negative comment from their shop, so don't look for negative reviews because you won't find it.
There are probably hundreds of customers in the same situation but you won't find their comments there.
Thank you merimobiles.com but never again.

Mobileshop.eu
Don't ever buy a phone from mobileshop.eu. I bought a Huawei p9 dual sim global version, but they sent me a unsealed china version instead. I tried for over 3 weeks to get them to take it back, but unsuccesful.

OPO: No longer sold?

Some people may think it's bizarre, but I am still lusting for this two year old phone. But OPO was originally so good that even today OPO is still a great, maybe even the best $300 mid-range phone on the market (or $250 phone, for the 16GB version). So when someone asks me what's a good cheap phone, I always tell them to check out the OPO, but right now the oneplus store says "out of stock". Does this mean OPO was finally discontinued?
I think the new Oneplus X is a great phone too, for the money, but one bummer is that it does not support the LTE band 17 (OPO did).

Akopps said:
Some people may think it's bizarre, but I am still lusting for this two year old phone. But OPO was originally so good that even today OPO is still a great, maybe even the best $300 mid-range phone on the market (or $250 phone, for the 16GB version). So when someone asks me what's a good cheap phone, I always tell them to check out the OPO, but right now the oneplus store says "out of stock". Does this mean OPO was finally discontinued?
I think the new Oneplus X is a great phone too, for the money, but one bummer is that it does not support the LTE band 17 (OPO did).
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I had heard that they have stopped it's production and they were selling leftover inventory from last few months.
OPX is not a good device when it comes to battery life!
Just giving a AMOLED display and dark theme will not give more juice out the battery. You can go for OP2
For me, battery life+software updates+camera matters the most
Find out your priority and buy that device.
Even Blu, Asus, Motorola provide good midrange phones.
(I'm using OPO as of now)

Just bought a "second-hand" OnePlus One for $250 CDN. It's pretty much brand new. But there was no way to buy one brand new.

I bought an opo online from an eBay equivalent here in NZ for nzd$450 it was sent to the guy as a replacement for his faulty one. He never used it. Instead buying something different. So I managed to get a brand new one for a good price. Op2 are selling here for about 700+

Buy a second hand one from Swappa. That's where I got mine and it was in mint condition.
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OPO 64GB version is still available in China. About 231USD.
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May have to go third party to purchase now unfortunately.

It's still available in India for $280

Did they stop selling the Shield K1?

Bought a NVidia Shield K1 a month ago. Loved it so much I wanted to buy one for my wife. Now, in the Netherlands, all shops are suddenly out of stock.
Amazon.de is the only one that still has it, but the price jumped €5,- more expensive than yesterday.
What is going on?

I doubt they stopped selling it, they probably just ran into a supply issue in your region. They're still in stock at Best Buy and Amazon for MSRP ($199 US) here in the States.
Edit: looking at Best Buy's website, it looks like they're sold out in stores but they're still available for purchase on the web, and stores will be getting new stock next week. So yeah, definitely a supply chain issue.

I bought mine today in France, same issue: out of stock nearly everywhere, out of stock on the website of the shop I bought it from, but in stock in shop. Price went 10€ up yesterday too.

Is this related to a possible imminent release of the X1 tablet?
I hope it is, and stocks are really out to make place for a € 300,- Nvidia Tablet X1. For that, I gladly wait.

I don't think that's the case. The K1 was JUST released a few months ago. It's more likely they oversold their initial stock considering how it's pretty much the most powerful 8" tablet on the market right now, especially at the price.

AtomicPlayboy said:
I don't think that's the case. The K1 was JUST released a few months ago. It's more likely they oversold their initial stock considering how it's pretty much the most powerful 8" tablet on the market right now, especially at the price.
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Yes, hopefully that is the case. Although the webshops in my country had a 5 day delivery time on orders yesterday. Today it's changed in "undetermined"
Using this tablet for watching movies and my screen for product and special photography. Canon camera with DSLRControler makes this tiny tablet the perfect companion.
Amazon.de has some in stock, but only delivers them to German adresses.

Plenty in the States. I just received mine two days ago for $199, newest version. Very nice tablet, and M upgraded 2 times to Shield 1.1

psychic99 said:
Plenty in the States. I just received mine two days ago for $199, newest version. Very nice tablet, and M upgraded 2 times to Shield 1.1
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I was able to score a second K1 tablet at Paradigit Maastricht, The Netherlands. They mailed me that they found 2 of them in their physical stock, but it had been removed from the webshop. So still no idea why all the stock is out in Europe. But I have mine now and of the X1 comes out I guess I'll get that one too.

Amazon UK has them in stock since Friday.