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Tytn II as low as $330 or scam!?

I was browsing, and my eye got on these vflyer listings, they are offering tytn II from 300-550 dollars. they seem kind of weird. do you think it's a scam?!
http://macjoel4u.vflyer.com/4/
http://gsmarketingltd.vflyer.com/1/
http://jacksonsom.vflyer.com/5/
http://kings.vflyer.com/3/
http://omicelectronics.vflyer.com/1/
http://commerce.washingtonpost.com/...rch.cgi?ID=MR00081074_merchandise&src=froogle
http://chicago.handylist.org/list/view_listing/30350122

lungothrin said:
I was browsing, and my eye got on these vflyer listings, they are offering tytn II from 300-550 dollars. they seem kind of weird. do you think it's a scam?!
http://macjoel4u.vflyer.com/4/
http://gsmarketingltd.vflyer.com/1/
http://jacksonsom.vflyer.com/5/
http://kings.vflyer.com/3/
http://omicelectronics.vflyer.com/1/
http://commerce.washingtonpost.com/...rch.cgi?ID=MR00081074_merchandise&src=froogle
http://chicago.handylist.org/list/view_listing/30350122
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No one can afford to sell it for that price.

Known scam. DON'T BUY IT!!

yeh dont buy
the cheapest ive seen so far anywhere in the xda store here. get the discount club for $35 i think it is and you get the Kaiser unlocked for $718 total with the membership and discount. really good deal at $720.
cheapest ive seen anywhere else is $750 and you get free shipping here too. im thinking bout ordering

not to mention, those are kaiser 100s
eric b

e-dub said:
not to mention, those are kaiser 100s
eric b
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whats the difference?? didnt know there was more than one kind

kaiser 100 - no cameras
kaiser 110 - rear camera only
kaiser 120 - both cameras
eric b

klmsu19 said:
whats the difference?? didnt know there was more than one kind
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100 = no camera
110 = Back Camera
120 = Front and Back Camera.
now wonder they're so cheap...
lol woops, didnt refresh the page to find out someone had posted before me

Western Union?
e-dub said:
not to mention, those are kaiser 100s
eric b
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I just got an email back from this guy who's selling them for $290 on V-Flyer (http://osborneltd.vflyer.com/1/) and he said the following.
[email protected] said:
Hello,
The box content includes:HTC TyTN II Pocket PC Phone
1350mAh Battery
AC adapter (UK plug)
Headset
USB cable
Stylus
Getting started CD
End user license agreement
Warranty card
Quick start guide
User manual
Also the cost of shipping the item to you is $25 via express delivery.Payment should be made via western union money transfer.As soon as you give us the go ahead,I will give you our payment information.Please send your complete shipping address so I will ship the item the moment I get your payment confirmation.
Thank you
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I asked if they are 120s and he said the following:
[email protected] said:
Hello,
Thank you for the questions asked.
The HTC TYTN II will be shipped within the US.We are
not importing from the UK.Also it is the US version
and not th German version.
We only supply that if we have persons from germany
who want to buy and specifically ask for that.
The htc tytn ii is kaiser 120
as you will see when it gets to you.
Also we accept paypal only when you are making large
orders.
But if you pay by western union,your payment will be
confirmed online at once and your item will be shipped
out.I will give you the tracking number as soon as
your item is shipped.It should get to you in 1
business day maximum.
Waiting to hear further from you.
I will give you a call shortly.
Thank you.
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The Western Union thing sounds shakey but he says he's in Florida and tried to call me on the phone although no one was there. Hopefully he's not using the phone he wants to sell me. LOL
Any more thoughts? I can't find any posts about how this is a known scam other than this post.

TyTN4Me said:
I just got an email back from this guy who's selling them for $290 on V-Flyer (http://osborneltd.vflyer.com/1/) and he said the following.
I asked if they are 120s and he said the following:
The Western Union thing sounds shakey but he says he's in Florida and tried to call me on the phone although no one was there. Hopefully he's not using the phone he wants to sell me. LOL
Any more thoughts? I can't find any posts about how this is a known scam other than this post.
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Well, I warned you. I'm not sure how clearer I can be.
They (and others like them) post the same junk here on a constant basis. Some have fallen for it and, surprise, they've lost their money.
No offense, but just use some common sense. Do you really think any company can sell merchandise for way below cost? Where's the profit?
As the old saying goes, "If it sounds to good to be true..."

Western Union = Scam

THANKS!
TaurusBullba said:
Well, I warned you. I'm not sure how clearer I can be.
They (and others like them) post the same junk here on a constant basis. Some have fallen for it and, surprise, they've lost their money.
No offense, but just use some common sense. Do you really think any company can sell merchandise for way below cost? Where's the profit?
As the old saying goes, "If it sounds to good to be true..."
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austinchuck said:
Western Union = Scam
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Thanks guys for talking me off the cliff!

Sure way to determine if the guy is a scam is see if he's willing to take a credit card for payment or anything other than Western Union.
The scammers know Western Union is their only way to steal.

trjons said:
Sure way to determine if the guy is a scam is see if he's willing to take a credit card for payment or anything other than Western Union.
The scammers know Western Union is their only way to steal.
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Yep, ask them if they accept paypal or not, because only paypal has money back guarantee!

TyTN4Me said:
I just got an email back from this guy who's selling them for $290 on V-Flyer (http://osborneltd.vflyer.com/1/) and he said the following.
I asked if they are 120s and he said the following:
The Western Union thing sounds shakey but he says he's in Florida and tried to call me on the phone although no one was there. Hopefully he's not using the phone he wants to sell me. LOL
Any more thoughts? I can't find any posts about how this is a known scam other than this post.
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so he said that they are the ones with BOTH cameras... that would be cool..
see if you can find out where in FL,if he will give you an adress i'll try to drive over and make sure its for real, if it is i would be buying one and i could pick yours up and ship it for you so theres no chance of a scam.

Where can I buy a kaiser for cheap?

I've heard lots of people here talking about buying their kaisers for $200, EVEN $99!! Where on Earth do you find such a good deal? I have been in the market for weeks on Ebay and can only find ones for $500+. Does anyone have some advice for me on where I can pick one up for at most $400? Anyone selling or know of somebody selling theirs? I don't care if it isn't unlocked or still has the AT&T ROM... I can manage that. Anyways, I could really use some insight from you people. Any info would help. Thanks!

i just sent you a pm

seanpint said:
i just sent you a pm
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plz, sent me PM.

pm
yes let me know as well please

Actually I would be interested to know where you can get a Kaiser for such low prices. Preferably in Europe/UK though. Any suggestions??

well am selling mine for £200 (about $400) it has marks on it hence the low price. pm me if you want more info

I didn't know if there was already a thread for a topic like this. Looks like others are in the same boat as me.

i tried to put a tread on about selling my kaiser before but no one was interested then. so hopefuly i will sell it now

ebay
It's where i got mine from... £300 in november

if in the US (may work elsewhere too), you can get in on Amazon for $149 with contract renewal or new contract
http://www.amazon.com/AT-T-Tilt-Sma...sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1200335133&sr=8-1

also to me...
thanks

Orangle love me long time, so gave me mine for free

smittyofdhs said:
if in the US (may work elsewhere too), you can get in on Amazon for $149 with contract renewal or new contract
http://www.amazon.com/AT-T-Tilt-Sma...sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1200335133&sr=8-1
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I live in Canada, is there someway of getting around this?

aye am going to put it on ebay tomorrow for £250-£300 just thought i would offer you guys here at xda-devs a chance to get one cheaper

Androx said:
I live in Canada, is there someway of getting around this?
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Do you have ATT service in your area? if so, then you should be able to buy it too. I only said US only because I wasn't sure if the deal would apply to other countries as well. Since it does ask for a zip code to verify availablity I would assume it would work in canada as well. Try it, see if it accepts your zip.

send a PM to me too, i want where can i buy it to

Steal it at HTC manufacture !!! just kidding

AT&T is only for US residents
*sigh*
I guess I'll keep searching ebay.

ill put mine up on the chopping block for $400... its in great condition...
mines got the ab-fab wifi router working on it...

smittyofdhs said:
if in the US (may work elsewhere too), you can get in on Amazon for $149 with contract renewal or new contract
http://www.amazon.com/AT-T-Tilt-Sma...sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1200335133&sr=8-1
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Newegg has a little bit of a better deal. Comes out to $129 after all rebates. You can get a free bluetooth headset too during the checkout although you do have to pay $5 shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875998228

Already available in Singapore?

I'll be arriving to Singapore next Saturday (31st) and staying until the evening of the 6th... Will I be able to find the Diamond anywhere there? Any forum members based in Singapore could please advise (when, where etc.?) ...
Regards,
Gary.

So you're visiting singapore.. where are you actually from? It seems to be coming out in most markets around 6th june anyway. I guess you may save some tax if u just carry it in and keep quiet, but most likely that'll be canceled out by the over the odds price you may have to pay to get it right away.

Beloved S'pore isn't really a good place to buy phones - by far too expansive.
one of the cheapest places for htc devices is still Germany and other countries across Europe (additionally you will get 2 years warranty!)
regards

someone1234 said:
So you're visiting singapore.. where are you actually from? It seems to be coming out in most markets around 6th june anyway. I guess you may save some tax if u just carry it in and keep quiet, but most likely that'll be canceled out by the over the odds price you may have to pay to get it right away.
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Thanks, I may just miss it then (or, maybe I'll extend my stay in Singapore to cover Saturday the 7th also ),
Originally from the UK, I'm now based in Switzerland. I'm over there to do some training for a week,
It's not so much saving or not; to order locally is a pain when you don't want it preloaded in German or French. When ordering in English, it can take a while to arrive (as was the case with the TyTN II when I purchased it a few months ago) and it's no cheaper since you can't order an English (i.e. non-standard) phone with a contract.
Frankly, it's easier to walk into Sim Lim or where ever, just pick one up and avoid the troubles.
Gary.

gxprice said:
Thanks, I may just miss it then (or, maybe I'll extend my stay in Singapore to cover Saturday the 7th also ),
Originally from the UK, I'm now based in Switzerland. I'm over there to do some training for a week,
It's not so much saving or not; to order locally is a pain when you don't want it preloaded in German or French. When ordering in English, it can take a while to arrive (as was the case with the TyTN II when I purchased it a few months ago) and it's no cheaper since you can't order an English (i.e. non-standard) phone with a contract.
Frankly, it's easier to walk into Sim Lim or where ever, just pick one up and avoid the troubles.
Gary.
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omg ive been to sim lim
it is THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD!!!
[sorry]

rorydaredkign said:
omg ive been to sim lim
it is THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD!!!
[sorry]
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Ah...I think you've told me about that place. We must go to the Singapore GP one year...

I think it will be available first in HK....

sectorlord said:
I think it will be available first in HK....
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well im in AUS and i have mine

where did you get it from?
so jelous

someone1234 said:
where did you get it from?
so jelous
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from a mate who owns a distrbuting company...

oh, so is it _actually_ out, or he got you it early?

someone1234 said:
oh, so is it _actually_ out, or he got you it early?
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yes it is "actually" out...

best thing about singapore, and in no particular order
1) simlim square
2) clarke quay
3) geylang

Some websites which you may use as a reference, you can contact them via email with regards to your enquiry, prices listed are for phones without the need to signup any contract/plan with any telcos.
(in no particular order too )
http://www.whymobile.com
http://www.mobilesquare.com.sg/
http://iposh.livejournal.com/

jasjamming said:
best thing about singapore, and in no particular order
1) simlim square
2) clarke quay
3) geylang
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LOL, the #3 is probably #1, is that what u really meant?

jasjamming said:
best thing about singapore, and in no particular order
1) simlim square
2) clarke quay
3) geylang
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Not to mention funan shopping mall.

roomer11 said:
Some websites which you may use as a reference, you can contact them via email with regards to your enquiry, prices listed are for phones without the need to signup any contract/plan with any telcos.
(in no particular order too )
http://www.whymobile.com
http://www.mobilesquare.com.sg/
http://iposh.livejournal.com/
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Thanks very much for this - they don't currently have the Diamond listed as a new phone but I'll contact via email
Regards,
Gary.

Any online vendor in Australia ? who ships to India?

Australia may have it already, but Hong Kong as had it for two weeks already.
One thing is for sure, HK is the cheapest. I just got mine for HKD 2680. That's AUD359, SGD 467.
This is not an insiders deal, I just walked in off the street. HK puts everyone to shame (in more ways than one).

princi said:
Australia may have it already, but Hong Kong as had it for two weeks already.
One thing is for sure, HK is the cheapest. I just got mine for HKD 2680. That's AUD359, SGD 467.
This is not an insiders deal, I just walked in off the street. HK puts everyone to shame (in more ways than one).
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Well, I am also from HK. Diamond only came out last saturday (May 31) and from what I know HK$2680 is subsidized price ,i.e. you have to sign 12/18 months contracts with the telco (CSL, One2Free).

Buy Your Touch Diamond Here!! I did!

I bought my Touch Diamond at Negri Electronics. Those guys have been my "go-to" guys for a while now. They stand behind their product and they are VERY FAST!!
negrielectronics.com
Expansys sent a phone to me 3 day, when I paid for overnight (which has happened before). Negri ships the day you put the order in if its early enough. I'm impressed with their product selection and very impressed with their service. The price may sometime be a few dollars more, but well worth it.
If you buy online, buy it here, at least you don't have to worry about getting the run around when you need service.

i can get it for $720 AU...... direct from manufacturer.

and this??
www.egadgetdepot.com

zmob123 said:
I bought my Touch Diamond at Negri Electronics. Those guys have been my "go-to" guys for a while now. They stand behind their product and they are VERY FAST!!
negrielectronics.com
Expansys sent a phone to me 3 day, when I paid for overnight (which has happened before). Negri ships the day you put the order in if its early enough. I'm impressed with their product selection and very impressed with their service. The price may sometime be a few dollars more, but well worth it.
If you buy online, buy it here, at least you don't have to worry about getting the run around when you need service.
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Agreeeed!!!!!

jasjamming said:
i can get it for $720 AU...... direct from manufacturer.
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Hi,
Can you tell me how to get the Diamond for that price in Aust.
Cheers

seal said:
Hi,
Can you tell me how to get the Diamond for that price in Aust.
Cheers
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one word = eBay

timn2087 said:
one word = eBay
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Does that include Aust. warranty?
I can find the phone cheap but its hard to find the Diamond cheap with manufactures warranty.

seal said:
Does that include Aust. warranty?
I can find the phone cheap but its hard to find the Diamond cheap with manufactures warranty.
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It's hard to find it with manufactures warranty in principle

UK - Chromecast £20!

Available from either Amazon or Currys/PCWorld
As I'm a newbie I can't post links, but I'm sure you can find

Currys/PC World:
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/audio/...a-players/google-chromecast-22021414-pdt.html
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Google-Chromecast-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00I4WQ618/

Saw this in my local Currys/PC World Megastore, picked one up, was always contemplating it at £30, so £20 it had me!

£18 now at Amazon, PC World/Currys and Tesco.

Wow. Crazy prices.. Maybe I'll ask Amazon if i can have the £2 difference back.

tibble89 said:
Wow. Crazy prices.. Maybe I'll ask Amazon if i can have the £2 difference back.
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Can only think they haven't been selling well. £30 (net £25 with the £5 Play Store credit) sounded a pretty fair price to me - though my local Curry's/PC World have been making no effort to promote it in the store. Even the sale price is very inconspicuous.

£18 at Tesco, if you use clubcard points to buy it only cost £9 worth of clubcard point, can't get better than that!

£18 in Stratford currys world as well. I grabbed one today

Argos also have them for £20, when I looked £18 was the online price for currys but £20 in store.

I think Tesco also has some "blinkbox" offer, not too sure - i thought that service was basically dead? or at least no where near as big as they expected it to be.
I already have one but got an extra one to root - old one will be a backup just in case there's any issues.

they have them in tesco, i picked it up thinking it was £30 but scanned in at £18! woot

Just picked up mine for £18 in PC World

tibble89 said:
I think Tesco also has some "blinkbox" offer, not too sure - i thought that service was basically dead? or at least no where near as big as they expected it to be.
I already have one but got an extra one to root - old one will be a backup just in case there's any issues.
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I believe the blinkbox offer is £5 credit towards a blinkbox account to rent a film etc.

Too bad I've brought my Chromecast weeks before. XP

anyone in UK had any luck with the new rooting method?

Thanks for the heads up!

hi I've just picked up mine £18 from amazone
I couldn't resist myself despite having android TV device
no the question is what to do tinkering with it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00I4WQ618/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

tibble89 said:
anyone in UK had any luck with the new rooting method?
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Got mine from Tesco at £18
an not yet, waiting on a USB device (other than Teensy) that i can use to root... chip from the PS3 days PIC18F2550 for EG
BEFORE updating/using it tho !!! not sure how i see what version its on currently ??
as it just wants to update soon as i try do anything ! an wont let me do anything else !!!
how do i find out ?

Its in the FAQ thread how to check I think

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Its in the FAQ thread how to check I think
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are yes indeedy it was ! ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52020396&postcount=1
cheers for that ...
now just a little more of the waiting game for see if it pans out so i can use other devices to root ..
esp. summit like the PIC18Fxxxx chip series !