Purchasing Nexus 4 with Google Play gift cards - Nexus 4 General

IS NOT POSSIBLE!!!! Don't make the the mistake I did by going to Target and buying $400 worth of gift cards to get home and find out that they are not usable for device purchase. Maybe that should be in bold letters on the play store. NOT COOL.
Just an FYI

Weird that it excludes things such as hardware.
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tonebone said:
IS NOT POSSIBLE!!!! Don't make the the mistake I did by going to Target and buying $400 worth of gift cards to get home and find out that they are not usable for device purchase. Maybe that should be in bold letters on the play store. NOT COOL.
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if u read the back...it says not able to be used for buying devices or similar to that..

Lol did you buy 400 dollar worth non refundable of play store gift cards?

supersain08 said:
Lol did you buy 400 dollar worth non refundable of play store gift cards?
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non-refundable?! ouch :crying:

Thanks for the info but just curious:
Why did you buy $400 worth of gift cards to buy the Nexus instead of simply using a credit / debit card?
The only reason I could think of is you don't have a credit / debit card and paid $400 cash so you have a card to order it with correct?

Dam...that is a harsh lesson. :crying:

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Lol did you buy 400 dollar worth non refundable of play store gift cards?
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lol I never said they were non refundable, I didn't scratch the back off, so I got all my money back and put it in my checking account ready to purchase the Nexus 4 tonight.
I seriously would have gone ape spit over this if they were non refundable.
Thanks for not openly laughing at me.

tonebone said:
lol I never said they were non refundable, I didn't scratch the back off, so I got all my money back and put it in my checking account ready to purchase the Nexus 4 tonight.
I seriously would have gone ape spit over this if they were non refundable.
Thanks for not openly laughing at me.
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Am i the only one that finds buying $400 in play cards for the nexus a retarded alternative to using a debit card?

poopymt3g said:
Am i the only one that finds buying $400 in play cards for the nexus a retarded alternative to using a debit card?
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Logic would say that it would work but it doesn't so I wouldn't call it retarded and some people just don't like using bank accounts to pay for stuff
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ap3604 said:
Thanks for the info but just curious:
Why did you buy $400 worth of gift cards to buy the Nexus instead of simply using a credit / debit card?
The only reason I could think of is you don't have a credit / debit card and paid $400 cash so you have a card to order it with correct?
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It was more of a trial, I wanted to see if it would work because I thought I would just drop 50 bucks a month into my google play account and then when I had enough I could just purchase something new, like the nexus 10.
I do have debit, credit cards, but the money was in my paypal. So I used my Paypal debit card to purchase the cards.
Basically it was an exercise in futility, and wanted to let other people know so that if they do have a ton of money in their google play account and are looking to use it to purchase devices on the play store its not possible...

poopymt3g said:
Am i the only one that finds buying $400 in play cards for the nexus a retarded alternative to using a debit card?
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There is no need for name calling, I mean cmon man, just because I don't drive the same way you do doesn't mean that you are the best driver and I am Retarded. Different strokes for different folks.

Some of us have a $359 limit on our cards.

poopymt3g said:
Am i the only one that finds buying $400 in play cards for the nexus a retarded alternative to using a debit card?
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Reported.
Keep your mouth shut when it comes to insults and name calling on the forum. We have enough ignorance in the world already, an example being the article below:
http://jonathanturley.org/2012/10/25/a-response-to-ann-coulter-from-an-extraordinary-man/:
Below is a powerful response from a man with Down’s Syndrome to Ann Coulter who recently called President Barack Obama a “retard.” He is Special Olympics athlete and global messenger John Franklin Stephens. He is also the antidote to today’s hateful political discourse.
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It's too bad you can't pay with Play Store cards, otherwise I could get a HUGE discount buying 'em at Target

ap3604 said:
Reported.
Keep your mouth shut when it comes to insults and name calling on the forum. We have enough ignorance in the world already, an example being the article below:
http://jonathanturley.org/2012/10/25/a-response-to-ann-coulter-from-an-extraordinary-man/
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to be very specific, he didn't actually call him retarded, just the action of doing what he did. big difference imo
OT: glad to hear you were able to get your money back mate. hopefully your lesson will help others not make the same mistake

Well if you read when Google released the gift cards they said you couldn't buy devices with them..
I feel sorry for you if you bought $400 worth of gift cards
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YoungAceAtlanta said:
Well if you read when Google released the gift cards they said you couldn't buy devices with them..
I feel sorry for you if you bought $400 worth of gift cards
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Its all good man I got my money back and I must have missed that announcement when they released the cards.
The only thing I lost was about an hour out of my day.
Really all I wanted was to warn people if they had the same idea, not cause a whole ruckus!
Richard Vernon: What was that ruckus?
Andrew Clark: Uh, what ruckus?
Richard Vernon: I was just in my office and I heard a ruckus.
Brian Johnson: Could you describe the ruckus, sir?
LOL

I don't see why you shouldn't be able to buy it that way.
Kind of lame IMHO.
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tonebone said:
Its all good man I got my money back and I must have missed that announcement when they released the cards.
The only thing I lost was about an hour out of my day.
Really all I wanted was to warn people if they had the same idea, not cause a whole ruckus!
Richard Vernon: What was that ruckus?
Andrew Clark: Uh, what ruckus?
Richard Vernon: I was just in my office and I heard a ruckus.
Brian Johnson: Could you describe the ruckus, sir?
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I know you didn't buy $400 worth of gift cards, just was saying..

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[link fixed]NEXUS 7 16 GB ONLY $234 SHIPPED!!! Act now before it is gone!!!

Sorry mods about the thread that could go in another thread. But people should see this deal before it is gone. After that feel free to merge it with any thread you feel it needs to go to.
OKAY EVERYONE! READ
Just got this deal too amazing to pass up!
Go to:
http://www.jr.com/order/basket.jsp?...Hash=0a2ace30df7d42028f38788bbc64e14d7ffee550
There will be a 16GB Nexus 7 in your cart with free shipping!
Don't forget to add the July4 promo code for $15 off!!!
Now the Tablet will cost you a total of $234 (unless you live in NY, the tax NY sorry)
Also, the free shipping uses UPS to ship to your USPS post office, THEN Usps delivers to your door. It happens all the time buying from amazon. Just sucks if your mailbox is too small. Then USPS will leave you a slip to go pick it up.
So the shipping may be slow, but you can upgrade to 2 day or 1 day for a much better shipping rate than google was offering!
I was going to pre-order from gamestop today, GLAD I WAITED!
OH! Also note: They will only ship to paypal confirmed addresses, so if your address isn't confirmed, you will have to pay with a credit card and manually type your Shipping info.
ALSO: If you use a MASTERCARD credit card (not debit) They will not charge you until it ships. So A) no balance as of yet, and B) when you are charged you know they shipped.
Do this now! Because they already took the Nexus 7 off their main page! Only a matter of time before they fix this link too!
Not sure when it is shipping, because I never saw the actual listing, but for this price, I could wait a week or two.
Happy hunting!
Oh and act now, because this deal could be gone in minutes or hours.
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Aaaand it's gone.
Go to member found deals section, active link there I bought two earlier.
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Jiggavolt said:
Aaaand it's gone.
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Still there, I fixed the link in the OP. go go go! lol
It's tempting. This would be cheaper than the 8GB model in the Google store. Gave OP a thanks even though I'm not the pre-ordering type. If discount is available from one vendor, it'll be available from another down the road. We appreciate tech toys, but they can only depreciate.
A bit skeptical about this given that the actual item is not currently listed on the site.
I pulled the trigger... worse case they cancel it, I've ordered from J&R before (my laptop) and didnt have any issues with them
ganna see if i can get another 5% out of it via shop discover on my CC
i ordered one prob will get canceled oh well
e.mote said:
It's tempting. This would be cheaper than the 8GB model in the Google store. Gave OP a thanks even though I'm not the pre-ordering type. If discount is available from one vendor, it'll be available from another down the road. We appreciate tech toys, but they can only depreciate.
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Well this is probably not going to drop lower than this until used/ refurbs come out.
Google is already losing money on these tablets so there isn't much leeway in price. The only reason it is cheap through this site is because the site always offers free shipping. And the coupon code is site wide, so it was a fluke it was useable for the tablet (also probably why they took the Nexus 7 off their site, so they can wait for the coupon deal to end.
Nexcellent said:
A bit skeptical about this given that the actual item is not currently listed on the site.
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As someone else said, worse that can happen is they cancel on you. And if you use a Mastercard credit card, they won't charge you until they ship. So if they cancel on you, your money was never tied up anyway. Sounds like a win to me and no losses in sight.
Is send to israel?
Wgen it will ship?
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morell2 said:
Is send to israel?
Wgen it will ship?
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Wasn't aware they shipped to Israel.
Not sure when it will ship. Because they took the listing down. But it should hopefully ship mid July (when Google ships) or end of July (when Gamestop ships them) Either way, I am willing to wait in order to save over $40.
Censura_Umbra said:
Well this is probably not going to drop lower than this until used/ refurbs come out.
Google is already losing money on these tablets so there isn't much leeway in price. The only reason it is cheap through this site is because the site always offers free shipping. And the coupon code is site wide, so it was a fluke it was useable for the tablet (also probably why they took the Nexus 7 off their site, so they can wait for the coupon deal to end.
As someone else said, worse that can happen is they cancel on you. And if you use a Mastercard credit card, they won't charge you until they ship. So if they cancel on you, your money was never tied up anyway. Sounds like a win to me and no losses in sight.
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yea but ALOT of people dont have mastercard credit cards
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yea but ALOT of people dont have mastercard credit cards
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Well that was just a suggestion, if you don't have a mastercard then you just have to pull the pre-order trigger and hope for the best.
Btw, nice to see the famous MBP is getting a Nexus 7.
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Well that was just a suggestion, if you don't have a mastercard then you just have to pull the pre-order trigger and hope for the best.
Btw, nice to see the famous MBP is getting a Nexus 7.
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I ordered during the keynote but why not save 50$. I'll be damned if I cancel my Google order though. I'll call Jr tomorrow to make sure.
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I ordered during the keynote but why not save 50$. I'll be damned if I cancel my Google order though. I'll call Jr tomorrow to make sure.
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Yeah, most people are keeping their Play pre-order just in case.
Please let us know the result of the conversation in thread.
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Is send to israel?
Wgen it will ship?
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I don't think it ships to Israel, but u can use mustop or ushops services to get US address and they will ship to Israel.
seems like jr took down nexus 7 and the link doesn't work anymore
edit: nvm link works.. my bad
edit: just ordered one. Did notice one thing. It never specifically specified it was the 16 gb version ? I know the price kinda implied that but i couldn't really find the actual "proof" if you will.
jkap310 said:
seems like jr took down nexus 7 and the link doesn't work anymore
edit: nvm link works.. my bad
edit: just ordered one. Did notice one thing. It never specifically specified it was the 16 gb version ? I know the price kinda implied that but i couldn't really find the actual "proof" if you will.
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You are right....
The Item ID does have a 16 at the end, but no proof. I'm going on the OP of the thread that provided this link they said the original description (when it was up) was for a 16gb.
So I'm sure it is a 16gb, but if they run out maybe they will send 8gb and say, well we never said.
Anyway, I don't think it is a problem. If they send me 8gb I will just return it
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You are right....
The Item ID does have a 16 at the end, but no proof. I'm going on the OP of the thread that provided this link they said the original description (when it was up) was for a 16gb.
So I'm sure it is a 16gb, but if they run out maybe they will send 8gb and say, well we never said.
Anyway, I don't think it is a problem. If they send me 8gb I will just return it
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It's definetly the 16gb model. I Googled the model number the J&R listed for the Nexus, ASU NEXUS7/1B16, and found the same model number, and pre-sales online at B&H Photo, Frys and Adorama. All three online vendors listed the model number as 16gb. B&H's pre-sale price is $249.00 and the other two vendors are charging 99 cents more for their pre-sales.
I hope this puts some minds at ease.
lol @ $21 NY tax.
Can't wait to move. What a joke.

Possible way to get $50 refunded for 16 GB owners

Just as a heads up, there might be a way for some 16 GB owners to get their $50 dollars refunded to reflect the new price. I bought my 16 GB mid-September from Walmart and like many users was surprised to find that Google would drop the price by $50 dollars only a few weeks later. My N7 was purchased on a credit card (Chase Freedom) that apparently offers a 60 day price protection for up to $250 per claim. I wasn't sure that my credit card offered this until I gave them a call so it would not hurt to check the benefits that your credit card provides.
The claim process isn't too lengthy. Just need to fill out a form that they emailed me, provide a copy of the receipt as well as a copy of Walmart's website reflecting the new price. Kind of like a rebate I guess. Hopefully this can help some others out.
Yeah, I was peeved that I didn't grab my chase freedom. I went with Amex instead. They have a buyers remorse program but I'd still keep this device anyways if they gave me $50 back.
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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CJHolderUK said:
You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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Yes. Money is tight for me right now and $50 is enough that I want it back. It has nothing to do with being cheap.
What dya reckon the chances of getting a price match from Argos?
I purchased it in store, still have the reciept and everything.
Google told me to try it?
CJHolderUK said:
You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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Not such nice language.. But 50.00 could buy a new blouse. or fill my gas tank (well almost)To go shopping
Price protection is there for just this reason. SERIOUSLY !!!!! Go get some
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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I am simply pointing out one of the perks that some credit cards offer their cardholders. Since I bought the N7 for $250 not long ago and now that the current price is $199, why not get the difference refunded? Only reason I do not have Walmart doing the price match is simply because I am beyond their 15 day return policy. Luckily there are credit cards out there that extend this price protection for you as part of their benefits.
I love the N7 and was content with the 16GB. I have no hard feelings towards Google for driving down the price since it is a competitive market. If there is a way for others to potentially benefit from the perks that their credit cards offer then it never hurts to share that information to those that are unaware.
In the big picture, I don't think $50 dollars is going to worry a big bank anyways. But if it allows someone to get another tank of gas or some groceries for the week, then I simply ask, why not?
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You cheap bastards. Seriously?
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I'm not sure I understand this comment. Why on earth would you not request a refund of $50 if you are eligible?
And...who's the one asking for donations from forum members??
Wilks3y said:
What dya reckon the chances of getting a price match from Argos?
I purchased it in store, still have the reciept and everything.
Google told me to try it?
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I am not certain of the story policies in place for Argos. It never hurts to call the store you got it from and ask if they have a price match guarantee or some kind of similar program. I believe there are some US retail chains that allow you to price match even after purchasing for up to a certain time frame (usually 30 days). Best Buy is an example that I believe has this program but I'm not 100% certain as I haven't shopped there in forever.
If the store don't work out, why not give your credit card (assuming you bought it with a credit card) a call to see if they offer a similar benefit? As I mentioned earlier, I did not know that my credit card offered it until I called to see if they are able to match the new price.
I bought a 16GB model last Wednesday from Office Max. They have a 14 day return policy for electronics so I brought mine in yesterday and simply exchanged it for a new 32GB Nexus 7. No fuss, no muss.
Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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Aleemz said:
I'm not sure I understand this comment. Why on earth would you not request a refund of $50 if you are eligible?
And...who's the one asking for donations from forum members??
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Lol, I don't just filled everything in.
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CJHolderUK said:
Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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Lol, I don't just filled everything in.
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If the store you bought the TV from (or credit card company) had a policy of refunding the difference if there is a price drop, and you were within that time period, suley you would have requested the £500 back?
Same principle here, they guy is just highlighting a policy that some people may not be aware of
It's not being cheap... it's managing your money. The reason you can do this is because the price dropped so quickly from release. If you can do it, go for it. $25 play store credit isn't the same as actual money. Sure, I could have $25 of apps.. but I haven't spent anything near that on the play store yet. But gas? oh yes...
I don't consider 5 months "so quickly" and if they bought it in the last month they should have known the 32gb was coming, the rumours where everywhere.
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So, since the 8GB model was discontinued, I should be able to get a full refund right? lol
But in all seriousness, I take it this might not apply to the 8GB model, since there's no actual price on it now? Maybe even less of a chance of it being possible if you bought it from Play Store?
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Lol, that wasn't quite my point, and I should have elaborated. My point being you got $25 free credit so should only expect $25 back and when buying things you should expect the price to drop. We got a Samsung smart TV a couple months ago for £2500 and its now £2000. We can't just walk into the store and ask for the £500 we lost. Its just how things work.
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I wasn't an early adopter. I didn't have mine since release. I had mine just about 30 days out from the release of the 32. Most stores are now smart and place it on 14 day return policy. If I had mine since release, I would of been in the similar position with your TV and wouldn't care. The money is gone, bye. My bill for the N7 is actually due November 4th, so I still haven't paid it with my own money yet, it stings a little more in those shoes.
Anyways, it's an offer the credit card provides. I looked at Discover and they do the same. It's their "purchase protection" to win over customers. It's there, no extra cost. Why not? I would use it in a heartbeat if I had the option. This has nothing to do with being cheap. Being cheap would be buying an $80 budget tablet from some no name brand hoping it will function just like the N7.
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I wasn't an early adopter. I didn't have mine since release. I had mine just about 30 days out from the release of the 32. Most stores are now smart and place it on 14 day return policy. If I had mine since release, I would of been in the similar position with your TV and wouldn't care. The money is gone, bye. My bill for the N7 is actually due November 4th, so I still haven't paid it with my own money yet, it stings a little more in those shoes.
Anyways, it's an offer the credit card provides. I looked at Discover and they do the same. It's their "purchase protection" to win over customers. It's there, no extra cost. Why not? I would use it in a heartbeat if I had the option. This has nothing to do with being cheap. Being cheap would be buying an $80 budget tablet from some no name brand hoping it will function just like the N7.
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Okay get your point but surely you saw the 32gb rumours. I'm in the same boat as everyone else you know.
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Okay get your point but surely you saw the 32gb rumours. I'm in the same boat as everyone else you know.
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I saw the rumors but didn't start to really swirl until after the end of my 14 day return policy. It was the KFHD that got me into this mess, got one from amazon, didn't like it even after root but it wet my appetite to get a new toy
But in the end, it is what it is.
five months is very quickly. Consider that not everyone preordered the nexus 7. And the fact that supply was limited until around august. Plus certain countries didn't even have the device for a while after the US release. Five months is short. Really, Google was just stupid to think 8GB would be enough as a starting point. A 7in tablet that's portable without 3G is supposed to stream things from the cloud? Wat....
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I don't consider 5 months "so quickly" and if they bought it in the last month they should have known the 32gb was coming, the rumours where everywhere.
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How about three weeks? I'm a week past the Walmart 15 day 'return' policy. Had I known the 32 gig was coming out so fast (I was thinking maybe Christmas) I would have waited. Ya...I'm a little pissed...but I'm happy with the 16 gig version.
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Google Play Gift Card UK

Has anyone got any inside info, predictions etc about when the UK will be getting these? I google it every week or so & so far nothing.
It is so frustrating I desperately want to buy paid apps & ebooks for my Nexus 7 but don't want to have twenty or thirty .25p .50p ₤1.25p etc charges on my bank statement. So it means I have to buy everything from AmazonUK (who do have Gift Cards)
Moderators - I honestly didn't know where else to put this. Sorry if it needs to be moved.
Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
Has anyone got any inside info, predictions etc about when the UK will be getting these? I google it every week or so & so far nothing.
It is so frustrating I desperately want to buy paid apps & ebooks for my Nexus 7 but don't want to have twenty or thirty .25p .50p ₤1.25p etc charges on my bank statement. So it means I have to buy everything from AmazonUK (who do have Gift Cards)
Moderators - I honestly didn't know where else to put this. Sorry if it needs to be moved.
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Well it is in the Google Play Code its just getting one
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Well it is in the Google Play Code its just getting one
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Hi, I'm sorry, not meaning to be rude but that sentence doesn't make sense. What are you trying to say? What is in the 'Google Play Code'?
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Hi, I'm sorry, not meaning to be rude but that sentence doesn't make sense. What are you trying to say? What is in the 'Google Play Code'?
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I think he means the ability to redeem codes is present in the UK store, there's just no (legitimate) way to purchase them yet.
Very very soon. They just rolled out the ability to redeem gift cards in the UK Play Store, the actual cards should appear shortly.
Of course this is Google we're talking about here.
i have heard they are real hard to get hold of in america so i doubt we will have them for a while yet. im looking forwrd to them as well.
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i have heard they are real hard to get hold of in america so i doubt we will have them for a while yet. im looking forwrd to them as well.
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Not hard at all. By now they have rolled out to most retailers. I have seen them at all local Targets and Walmart.
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I think he means the ability to redeem codes is present in the UK store, there's just no (legitimate) way to purchase them yet.
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Ah ok thanks
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Very very soon. They just rolled out the ability to redeem gift cards in the UK Play Store, the actual cards should appear shortly.
Of course this is Google we're talking about here.
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I was told by google last week that they are scrapping the physical cards completely in favour of online codes only & are aiming to have a more global rollout rather than the current US-centric approach. Knowing Google I won't hold my breath.
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I was told by google last week that they are scrapping the physical cards completely in favour of online codes only & are aiming to have a more global rollout rather than the current US-centric approach. Knowing Google I won't hold my breath.
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If that's true it's a mistake. iTunes has a physical presence and grandparents aren't going to go buy their grandkids a digital code on the computer. They will pick up a card at the end of a register though.
Physical cards need to exist.
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If that's true it's a mistake. iTunes has a physical presence and grandparents aren't going to go buy their grandkids a digital code on the computer. They will pick up a card at the end of a register though.
Physical cards need to exist.
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Physical cards do not 'need' to exist. You may well want them to..... It may in fact be that you are correct that it would be a good marketing move to have them. But they themselves do not 'need' to exist. Anyway I just want them to rollout gift cards (virtual or otherwise) to Europe. I've stopped buying apps because I only have two squid left in my balance. Hurry up google!
Anyway how did you know that the UK play site had changed to allow us to redeem non existent gift codes? I'm curious.
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Anyway how did you know that the UK play site had changed to allow us to redeem non existent gift codes? I'm curious.
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Go to the play website, very bottom of screen next to "My Orders & Settings" there is a "Redeem" link
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Go to the play website, very bottom of screen next to "My Orders & Settings" there is a "Redeem" link
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No I saw it. I'm just curious as to why an American would have noticed that the redeem thing (which has been there for ages), has finally become functional.
are these available in UK stores yet and if i but them online do i have to wait for a voucher to be posted to my address or would i get a code instantly via email?
Yes they are available
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I have heard they are around but still not seen one
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odd1ne said:
I have heard they are around but still not seen one
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Yeah I'm not close enough to a Tescos or Morrisons. I hope they roll out the ability to buy google play credit online. Like the Americans have. Even if they do it will probably take them forever.
Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
Yeah I'm not close enough to a Tescos or Morrisons. I hope they roll out the ability to buy google play credit online. Like the Americans have. Even if they do it will probably take them forever.
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They dont have them in my local tesco and thats one of those big out of town ones too
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They dont have them in my local tesco and thats one of those big out of town ones too
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I've seen them in the large tesco extra that is near me. I think I saw them in hmv as well
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Just an update you can get these at my local tesco extra
see photo
heavy_metal_man said:
Just an update you can get these at my local tesco extra
see photo
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Thanks so much for posting that. I'm still praying they start letting us buy the cards online or buy credit direct from Google online.

[Q] $125 Google Play Credit

If you haven't bought your One yet (like me) you might wanna read this.
I just realized that if I buy an HTC One at RadioShack (Sprint, AT&T has this too) you get $100 in Google Play credit. Plus, if you register your device before July 15th, you get $25 in credit from HTC..
Holy cow, that is $125 in Play credit. :highfive: :good:
So, what the heck am I gonna do with all that? I'm not complaining but only trying to encourage discussion. I guess the main point of this thread is, what would/will YOU do with that?
EDIT: Perhaps I'll buy this!!
nate234 said:
If you haven't bought your One yet (like me) you might wanna read this.
I just realized that if I buy an HTC One at RadioShack (Sprint, AT&T has this too) you get $100 in Google Play credit. Plus, if you register your device before July 15th, you get $25 in credit from HTC..
Holy cow, that is $125 in Play credit. :highfive: :good:
So, what the heck am I gonna do with all that? I'm not complaining but only trying to encourage discussion. I guess the main point of this thread is, what would/will YOU do with that?
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Get any one of the final fantasy games, chaos rings, icon packs, root apps you don't have
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I was thinking probably some of the old school sonic games as well.
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nate234 said:
I was thinking probably some of the old school sonic games as well.
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And a crap ton of music?
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DatDude123 said:
And a crap ton of music?
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Did you see my updated OP? I can buy $42 worth of Nirvana songs, but that won't even get me half way through lol
Once again, not a terrible problem to have.
nate234 said:
Did you see my updated OP? I can buy $42 worth of Nirvana songs, but that won't even get me half way through lol
Once again, not a terrible problem to have.
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Haha nice. Had to do the ole refresh.
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Holy cow, that is $125 in Play credit.
So, what the heck am I gonna do with all that?
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Can you buy devices or is it restricted to software only?
$125 would reduce the price of the next Nexus 7 by more than half.
hirent said:
Can you buy devices or is it restricted to software only?
$125 would reduce the price of the next Nexus 7 by more than half.
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Man, that would be a damn good deal.
But no. Software only.
*Google Play gift cards cannot be redeemed for Android app subscriptions, magazine subscriptions, or hardware and accessory purchases. Refer to the Google Play Gift Card Terms and Conditions for more details. Content subject to availability by country.
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Man, that would be a damn good deal.
But no. Software only.
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Figures.
Yeah.... I won't be running out of Google Play money for a while though. You could say buy a movie or TV show, but I have Netflix. Another crappy thing is that you can't use Play credit to subscribe to Play Music All Access, which is dumb if you ask me. I can use Spotify on my computer anyway..
You said Sprint and ATT have this?? $100 Google play deal.???
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Pics or it didn't happen
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Rydah805 said:
You said Sprint and ATT have this?? $100 Google play deal.???
Sent Via My HTC One, On The Now Network By Sprint!
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Actually, it is from RadioShack. Check the links below.
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Pics or it didn't happen
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I think you meant links or it didn't happen?
So, once again, here's the scenario:
Somebody goes to RadioShack, and buys an HTC One--AT&T or Sprint, there's no difference for this--and then they receive $100 Play credit from RadioShack. SPRINT LINK AT&T LINK
Unfortunately, the AT&T has to be done in store due to RadioShack's agreements with AT&T. The Sprint can be bought online I believe.
After that, the person goes home, and goes to this HTC site to register their device and receive $25 in Google Play credit.
They now have $125 in Google Play credit at their disposal. They might have to use it before the end of the year or something (at least for the HTC given credit if you look at their ToS for the deal), but hey that's still a pretty good deal if you ask me. Especially if it's on a new contract, you will receive more Play Credit than you paid for the device itself (of course, there's a million other fees though.)
Stepped up and got this deal yesterday. took me a little while to figure out how to root it, but its up and running now! Just backing up stuff on my note 2 right now :thumbup:
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They now have $125 in Google Play credit at their disposal. They might have to use it before the end of the year or something (at least for the HTC given credit if you look at their ToS for the deal), but hey that's still a pretty good deal if you ask me. Especially if it's on a new contract, you will receive more Play Credit than you paid for the device itself (of course, there's a million other fees though.)
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Do you know if this is true for the $100 that RadioShack gives you? I looked at the fine print and didn't see any deadline for that credit to expire, but maybe I missed something.
The Peanut Master said:
Do you know if this is true for the $100 that RadioShack gives you? I looked at the fine print and didn't see any deadline for that credit to expire, but maybe I missed something.
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I think only the HTC credit expires, if you read the fine print on their page. RadioShack does not, unless we're both mistaken. So, spend your $25 from HTC first, and then add your RadioShack and you shouldn't have to worry about expiration.
Wish I saw that 100 $ play store credit deal sooner... Just ordered my sisters HTC one last Wednesday... At least I got the activation fee waived through a promo :/
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Best Buy trade-in still offering $250 and up for good condition N4!

I figured there might be some people that were looking to sell their N4 soon or were caught off guard by Google lower the price $100 and ripping that resale value away from them.
Apparently though BB trade-in is still offering:
$262 for perfect condition
$250 for good condition
Hope this helps :fingers-crossed:
Does this apply to the 8GB model?
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Does this apply to the 8GB model?
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Yep.
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Yep.
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I hate to come across as overly skeptical, but their FAQ mentions paying for return shipping on the devices, so I feel compelled to dig in a little deeper.
The SKU corresponds to this device: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG---Go...ile)/7408045.p?id=1218844837055&skuId=7408045 which is the 16GB model.
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were caught off guard by Google lower the price $100 and ripping that resale value away from them.
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I dont really understand your logic here.. Do you expect the phone to stay at the launch price forever? Its not unheard of prices dropping if sales decline or new product being released..
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I dont really understand your logic here.. Do you expect the phone to stay at the launch price forever? Its not unheard of prices dropping if sales decline or new product being released..
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I don't see why you got aggravated here but OP didn't complain. He just said what the truth is. Obviously none of us saw that coming from Google. Perhaps he made this thread for those who were skeptical about selling (before N5 launches) or keeping the device and if Google's decision of slashing the price made such people a little upset, they can use OP's link and take full benefit from it.
filthykid said:
I don't see why you got aggravated here but OP didn't complain. He just said what the truth is. Obviously none of us saw that coming from Google. Perhaps he made this thread for those who were skeptical about selling (before N5 launches) or keeping the device and if Google's decision of slashing the price made such people a little upset, they can use OP's link and take full benefit from it.
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Thanks filthykid :highfive:
Just was simply trying to help those who wanted the info in case they were caught off guard with the price drop and didn't want to have to deal with selling their N4 for less via CL or something similar
^Anytime my friend.
I wonder how long BB would keep the trade in value at that worth...
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I dont really understand your logic here.. Do you expect the phone to stay at the launch price forever? Its not unheard of prices dropping if sales decline or new product being released..
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After being blessed by the HOLO when I get a new HOLO device I actually give my old ones away, and spread the word of Matias Duarte
My friend was all like you know they sell this galaxy nexus for 500 on ebay. I told him "My lamb that is not a HOLO device that is a verizon one and is not recommended, take this and give me that HTC desire." I then I plus'ed Matias Duarte and we chanted HOLOYOLO together and burned that device to a cinder
True story
My parents loved the OG nexus 7's I gave them, want to talk about no resell value that right there
filthykid said:
I don't see why you got aggravated here but OP didn't complain. He just said what the truth is. Obviously none of us saw that coming from Google. Perhaps he made this thread for those who were skeptical about selling (before N5 launches) or keeping the device and if Google's decision of slashing the price made such people a little upset, they can use OP's link and take full benefit from it.
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I wasnt aggravated.. just as I stated, no item sold by anyone will keep their current launch prices.. even cars, dealers see sale decline, they push out promos or lower prices... if you think Google will keep the phones at their launch prices, then you are naive (not really directed to you but to anyone who thinks this way)..
This is just my opinion... and leave it at that....
I gave mine back for $262 whohohwwwww!!!
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I gave mine back for $262 whohohwwwww!!!
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Nice!
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baolongn said:
Did they give you cash or store credit towards a new phone?
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They gave a gift card available to use instore.
The best thing you can do is you can purchase two visa gift cards for 5.95 for each because the max limit on visa card is $200
so what you can get $250 cash at the end
262 -6 -6 = $ 250
good deal for a 9 month old phone
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They gave a gift card available to use instore.
The best thing you can do is you can purchase two visa gift cards for 5.95 for each because the max limit on visa card is $200
so what you can get $250 cash at the end
262 -6 -6 = $ 250
good deal for a 9 month old phone
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the question is can you go trade in instore, then use the credit toward a new phone?
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the question is can you go trade in instore, then use the credit toward a new phone?
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I cant see why? as long as you have gift card to use in best buy?
legendnexus said:
I gave mine back for $262 whohohwwwww!!!
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They test the phone out?
defnow said:
They test the phone out?
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no they just check the phones physical condition real quick and the charging unit and then she clicked perfect condition.
I also brought its original box and stuff just incase. so they take them all
Thanks op, im considering doing this. Though mine has the tiniest of a dent on the side. Barely noticable,
legendnexus said:
They gave a gift card available to use instore.
The best thing you can do is you can purchase two visa gift cards for 5.95 for each because the max limit on visa card is $200
so what you can get $250 cash at the end
262 -6 -6 = $ 250
good deal for a 9 month old phone
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I wasnt aware you could get visa cards with BB gift card...is there a trick to this or you just gotta hope your cashier doesnt notice?

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