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XTC Chip in the US

Wondering who would be interested in going in on buying an XTC chip and passing it around in the US.
Here's what I propose...
ONE of us in the states purchases one, and we subsequently pass it around to those who want to go in on it. I would propose that we pool resources together and purchase one through ebay (there's a NY seller that has one for a little less than $200 US. I'd be comfortable buying it and passing it along to someone else in the states... I would say we get a list of people together, where's they're located, and how much they are willing to put in to a general fund to purchase (or offset the cost of) the XTC chip. Let's see if we can get a nice long list going, and I'll look at buying on Monday or Tuesday (May 2 or 3 2011)... I live in Baltimore, so anyone in neighboring states or nearby could meet up or i could mail it to them and they'd have it in a day or 2... (Im not sure the exact weight, but each person going in would pay for shipping to the next in line to receive it.. Im assuming we could ship it for under $2 to each person, as i doubt it weighs more than a few ounces and would fall under the 13oz rule for USPS first class mail)...
If we can get a list of where everyone is, how much they'd be willing to contribute, we can maybe map out a path for this thing... (I would say, the larger contributors would have first dibs on it, and those who are closest in proximity with where it is...ie, if i order it and get it next friday, and someone offsets in NY with $5, but someone in VA offsets with $25, I would ship it to the person in VA... They in turn would ship it to the NY person, and so on and so forth...
If you are unable to offset... you probably shouldnt have bought a $500 phone No, but in seriousness... if you are unable to contribute, I (personally, but would need general consensus from those who HAVE contributed)... would be more than willing to pass this on to those who HAVENT contributed to the cause (of course, as is only right... i would say you would be last in line to receive it...)
That being said... any input?

Count me in, Albany NY

I should say:
Leave your location and amount you'd be willing to offset costs with... If we can get a good idea of who out there is willing, we can formulate a plan on where this thing will go and when it will get there..

200 bucks? you can better buy it straight of raskal instead lol

Count me out lol. I was chose as one of the 10 beta testers1 !!!!!!

ACD168 said:
Count me out lol. I was chose as one of the 10 beta testers1 !!!!!!
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Lol then why dont you share with the rest dummy... If u dont mind that is ... They can pay for shipping it around ... I think that would be better
Why buy a new one when you guys are already getting one?
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Cuz new clip works on credits dummy xD
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Yea ... Me him and the other testers get five excluding the one it is shipped with ... Enough for now right?
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I may be interested... just ordered 2 of the Droid Inc 2 for Verizon.

knightrocker said:
Lol then why dont you share with the rest dummy... If u dont mind that is ... They can pay for shipping it around ... I think that would be better
Why buy a new one when you guys are already getting one?
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I don't share with people who call me a dummy
for the rest, yep I'll have 5 credits to share.

ACD168, check your PMs... I sent you a message

Anyone know how to trade phones through the web?

I'm in cali and the trade offer is ny.how would we make this happen.I've heard about people trading all the time
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juanzr1 said:
I'm in cali and the trade offer is ny.how would we make this happen.I've heard about people trading all the time
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I would use Ebay and Paypal sell it then buy the new one back that way there is a record and delivery confirmation
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Versatile1 said:
I would use Ebay and Paypal sell it then buy the new one back that way there is a record and delivery confirmation
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I would do the same, but be aware you're going to be paying roughly 11% of the purchase price in eBay / PayPal fees.
Many forum users use heatware feedback to gauge trustworthiness of traders, but I prefer to the relative safety of eBay / PayPal.

Most people in the marketplace here just trust the other party. Usually, the person with a higher feedback score will ship second. It's not the most perfect system, but scammers are generally obvious.
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irsmurf said:
I would do the same, but be aware you're going to be paying roughly 11% of the purchase price in eBay / PayPal fees.
Many forum users use heatware feedback to gauge trustworthiness of traders, but I prefer to the relative safety of eBay / PayPal.
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I've sold more then a few things... and I've calculated > 13% fees.
So yeah it's worth the risk of getting scammed in order to avoid Ebay/PP absurd fees. Esp if you use Heatware and evaluate reputation, etc.
using Ebay/PP = throwing away 1 out of 7 purchases

Then risk it...
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Free Nexus 4 Bumper

I don't know how many people know this but google is now offering a free bumper with the purchase of any nexus 4 product. If you have bought your nexus 4 within the last 15 days, they'll give ya a free bumper! I just called them
Enjoy!

THEindian said:
I don't know how many people know this but google is now offering a free bumper with the purchase of any nexus 4 product. If you have bought your nexus 4 within the last 15 days, they'll give ya a free bumper! I just called them
Enjoy!
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Well done Google for looking after previous customers. I am waiting for the white to hit the UK store can't wait. No free bumper currently on the UK store for the black product so I guess the store may see the update next week.

I order another Nexus 4 on the 30th and they just told me the promotion started the 31st of May so I didn't qualify but they said they would look into it. Thanks for the tip though!
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Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.

Rarscaryfrosty said:
Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.
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I'm in the same boat as you, with the same issue and conclusion you came to. Even though I like the phone, this is thievery on google's part. Also it was rather asinine to not be able to just refund the purchase price of the bumper.

About to engage costumer support to see who the victor is, my device arrived on the 31st so I may be able to pull some bs based on that :cyclops:
Also I don't think they should be giving bumper refunds for any reason, as I see it is either you should get a bumper or not and I think we should.

am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?

Rarscaryfrosty said:
Just called them and they refuse to send me one since I purchased a black phone. Clearly in their FAQ and shows you get a black bumper free if you bought a black phone, or a white one, if you purchased the white version. I asked to speak with a manager or supervisor and I was transferred, rudely told the same thing. I explained that if I could just get a simple $20 refund, it'd be so much more easier on both ends than for us to have to ship items back and forth to one another.
They are offering me the option to return the phone and bumper I purchased just 3 days ago, minus shipping costs, and a 15% re-stocking fee. I'll be spending more money to just get a "free bumper" so forget it.
Google's customer service in comparison to amazon's is quite horrible. I can't believe they didn't offer me promotional credit to google play, or something in return for this unfortunate situation. With Amazon, if a situation like this ever occurred, they'd at least give me MP3 credit for a few songs, or extend my prime membership by a month.
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Google are not making any profit by selling the nexus 4.

ross231 said:
Google are not making any profit by selling the nexus 4.
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But are they making any more by giving away free bumpers to everyone now? Would they really lose any less by "giving" ones out to people who were unlucky and purchased the phone and bumper separately just days before this promotion?
I feel kind of screwed out of $20 since I just bought the phone a few days ago and they're not offering me any feasible solution.

I purchased it in India in a local shop, Google don't sell N4 via play store in India. It's LG who is selling it, So will I get free bumper ??

strra said:
am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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No, I agree with you. Certainly it depends on the timing of when the Nexus 4 was bought but, speaking from the perspective of someone who works in customer service, these are the types of calls I hate fielding. Why should a company have to compensate you for something you didn't qualify for? There's a certain point where it becomes entitlement and I hate that.

a12m4nd0 said:
No, I agree with you. Certainly it depends on the timing of when the Nexus 4 was bought but, speaking from the perspective of someone who works in customer service, these are the types of calls I hate fielding. Why should a company have to compensate you for something you didn't qualify for? There's a certain point where it becomes entitlement and I hate that.
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While I agree to some extent, they need to offer a better solution to those who bought the phone and bumper at the same. My gripe is not with getting the free case but seeing that i bought both i should at least be refunded the price of the bumper. Its was literally a day before the promotion, and they want to charge restocking fees, preposterous. In the end I'm not totally up in arms about it, because both are quality made products, its more of the timing.

Is T-Mobile giving the bumper away too?
THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE! THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE!

I can't believe people are calling Google greedy when they don't even make profit off the nexus 4
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I've got my nexus today from UK O2 - bumper was included.

strra said:
am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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Edit: wrong forum
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Picked up my N4 about a month ago with a bumper. I won't be calling Google asking for anything because A) it's only $20 and B) I didn't purchase it during the promotion.
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zackvh said:
Picked up my N4 about a month ago with a bumper. I won't be calling Google asking for anything because A) it's only $20 and B) I didn't purchase it during the promotion.
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C. You are outside of the price match period
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THEindian said:
C. You are outside of the price match period
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Even if I was in the price matching period I wouldn't be complaining. It's only $20 for a bumper case. Go buy one instead of wasting your own and Google's time.
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strra said:
am i the only one that feels that people are being greedy in this thread by calling Google thieves because they won't give them something for free because they bought something before a promotion started?
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That's exactly how I'm reading it. Disgraceful to complain about such a third by considering how cheap the Nexus 4 is anyway.
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[Q] Where to get one in Europe?

Does anybody know a good source where to buy the Chromecast in Europe? Expensive eBay-sellers from overseas, where you have to add customs and high postage fees don't count...
Cheers!

radisoft said:
Does anybody know a good source where to buy the Chromecast in Europe? Expensive eBay-sellers from overseas, where you have to add customs and high postage fees don't count...
Cheers!
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Check sites like borderlink or comgateway that allow you to shop in the US and then ship it to your real address. Many Europeans/Asians are using this method. Both are compatible with Amazon.com, I'm not sure for Best Buy or Google Play

Thanks, I'll try that!
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radisoft said:
Thanks, I'll try that!
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Looks like you'll be paying for the item twice over with the shipping charges they are suggesting!

nimdy said:
Looks like you'll be paying for the item twice over with the shipping charges they are suggesting!
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Oh I checked the rates, international shipping is about $40, so not so worth it for the chromecast

George excempl
thx84 said:
Oh I checked the rates, international shipping is about $40, so not so worth it for the chromecast
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It should release in EU soon. Play store in UK now has movies etc added. I also was able to order another chromecast today from bestbuy here in the US for deliver next week. Surprisingly I also got another netlfix code emailed to me. I'm planning on mailing this to my friend in Osaka. These are tough to purchase, even googlers can get them BUT you can beg people here! Perhaps not all are trying to profit.

Have this same problem in Australia. $100+ on eBay from American sellers. Hopefully Google will make it available here soon along with the new Nexus 7.
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Buy multiple of them and then sell off others on eBay to reduce your shipping cost.
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BUDDY BUYING THREAD for the Nexus 5

As the new Nexus 5 is only available in some country`s through the Playstore it would be nice if users we`re willing to order a Nexus 5 for those that have no access to the Playstore and are forced to pay a lot more in local stores. All personal conversations are off course private and are to be dealt with through PM or Email.
Please sign up here if you want to particpate and post your location (Country and City) so users can contact you. It would realy only be fair that the participants deserve a (small) compensation for their efforts..
It would be even better if XDA started a thread/service like this
Post your country/city in this thread or PM me so i can post it in the OP which would be better and easier
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Sounds great.
But for those who are uncomfortable with all this stuff, comgateway can help you buy the devices or you could ship the device there and they will reship it to your location using DHL.
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Mach3.2 said:
Sounds great.
But for those who are uncomfortable with all this stuff, comgateway can help you buy the devices or you could ship the device there and they will reship it to your location using DHL.
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I allready found this one http://www.weship-it.com/Home/Dutch, but i prefer a European device to be honest.

Would love it if someone could get one for me. Will of course compensate you.
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Interesting, I might be able to buy two to save on shipping, wondering if anyone is in the Brampton / Mississauga area (Ontario)
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It's a really good idea, but i don't think any italian user can help for this service due to the price...usually in italy we have the highest price in europe. but, we will see

Lamerlengo said:
It's a really good idea, but i don't think any italian user can help for this service due to the price...usually in italy we have the highest price in europe. but, we will see
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True, but many European, Asian and African users that can`t buy from Google Play would be greatly helped

Lamerlengo said:
It's a really good idea, but i don't think any italian user can help for this service due to the price...usually in italy we have the highest price in europe. but, we will see
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Italian price will be the same of others Europena countries (Spain, France, Germany, despite of the iDevices prices)

What type of compensation are people willing to provide outside of the shipping costs?

This sounds like a terrible idea to be honest.
Not to bring my cloud of negativity but you know somebody is going to do the wrong thing and ruin this for everybody else.
Charge back scams, people pocketing the money and not sending the devices. etc etc.

the1onewolf said:
This sounds like a terrible idea to be honest.
Not to bring my cloud of negativity but you know somebody is going to do the wrong thing and ruin this for everybody else.
Charge back scams, people pocketing the money and not sending the devices. etc etc.
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What a party pooper! Geez!!!!
Now, everyone send me your cash, Paypal login, or credit card information and I'd be very happy to buy you several Nexus 5's. Just out of the goodness of my heart.I will not even expect any small compensation for my efforts. It's the least I can do for my XDA friends.

kimtyson said:
What a party pooper! Geez!!!!
Now, everyone send me your cash, Paypal login, or credit card information and I'd be very happy to buy you several Nexus 5's. Just out of the goodness of my heart.I will not even expect any small compensation for my efforts. It's the least I can do for my XDA friends.
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I'm to lazy to stay and wait for the release and keep pressing F5 on my computer, I just want to sleep in. Please get me 5 (1 for me and 4 to resell)

If there is a person works in a good faith could do me a favor to send one to Hong Kong.....
If the device is compatible (4G LTG banding) to HK...

Noted the price you might pay to have it imported might be not much more then what it would cost locally. If you get the 32gig version at $400 the final checkout price will probably be about $460 after tax and shipping. Then add the cost of shipping overseas and you're nearing $500 if the person who does this doesn't charge you a fee. If your local retailer sells the 32gig version for 500 euros then is the extra savings really worth the potential of being scammed?
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psychoace said:
Noted the price you might pay to have it imported might be not much more then what it would cost locally. If you get the 32gig version at $400 the final checkout price will probably be about $460 after tax and shipping. Then add the cost of shipping overseas and you're nearing $500 if the person who does this doesn't charge you a fee. If your local retailer sells the 32gig version for 500 euros then is the extra savings really worth the potential of being scammed?
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500 USD is 363 euro`s, i for one find the difference quite big. But the problem for some users is that they don`t trust each other as shown in the nagative comments on this thread
Request this thread beeing closed/deleted, my intentions we`re good but don`t like where its going

Thread closed as per OPs request..