Hi guys and gals
I am looking to buy an xperia z (I live in the UK) and quite a few companies are importing phones from Hong Kong. Whether or not I can trust them aside, would I encounter any problems using this import in the UK? I.e will I only be able to update firmware when released in Hong Kong? Will it be full of non relevant apps? Etc
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
Why would you want to do that? If the price is too good to be true, it is. E Cell/EC, Mobifun and the like have very "strange" sources and you actually have no idea what you're getting and from where.
Use Amazon or similar for a legit and worry-free time.
Or repent.
Pumphandle said:
Hi guys and gals
I am looking to buy an xperia z (I live in the UK) and quite a few companies are importing phones from Hong Kong. Whether or not I can trust them aside, would I encounter any problems using this import in the UK? I.e will I only be able to update firmware when released in Hong Kong? Will it be full of non relevant apps? Etc
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers
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BUT it s General Section [Q] tag is for Q&A section
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Apologies if this is in the wrong thread. But thank u got answering the question!
Moderators please feel free to delete or move this thread.
Thanks again!
I thought they have the xperia z in the UK as well?
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We do. Read my reply.
As I said, no idea why OP wants to import...
LenAsh said:
We do. Read my reply.
As I said, no idea why OP wants to import...
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The simple answer is cost. It's available for around £50 cheaper from Hong Kong.
But I think I'll either pay the extra or wait for it to drop in price a bit.
Pumphandle said:
The simple answer is cost. It's available for around £50 cheaper from Hong Kong.
But I think I'll either pay the extra or wait for it to drop in price a bit.
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While it might be £50 cheaper, you might end up paying loads to her majesty customs and revenue if they intercept your package...
kdeamndl said:
While it might be £50 cheaper, you might end up paying loads to her majesty customs and revenue if they intercept your package...
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I was just going to post this myself. While electronics are duty free, VAT at 20% is payable when importing items over a certain value from outside of the European union.
So, for instance, a £400 phone would incur charges of £80.
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@Pumphandle, I am also from UK and I got my Xperia Z reletively cheap. I paid £300 for it on Gumtree but it was a brand new and sealed phone. I'd recommend doing it from Gumtree and have the seller write you a receipt. Also the phone is from UK so you wont have to worry about foreign firmwares and pre installed applications
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I live in Singapore and would like to buy the 4-1 cable for my new Dopod U1000. I looked at the Expansys page and discovered that it costs UKP13.x and the international shipment costs UKP22.x ... I really don't want to pay UKP22.x shipment for something that costs less... I am assuming HTC makes this cable as well in Taiwan. Can it be sourced there? I happen to be flying to Taipei on Monday for business. Thanks for your help.
MobilePlanet in US also carries it but its even worse :
Cable costs US$ 23.95
Shipping costs US$ 79.95
Please an Asian source???
k_kirk said:
MobilePlanet in US also carries it but its even worse :
Cable costs US$ 23.95
Shipping costs US$ 79.95
Please an Asian source???
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shipping is way too much expensive !!! are they using instant transformation and that makes it so expensive !!! I can't belive it that shipping is o expensive !! those guys there really think that they can make money through shipping and make a bigger instant transmation so that they can do it with humans? !!
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shipping is way too much expensive !!! are they using instant transformation and that makes it so expensive !!! I can't belive it that shipping is o expensive !! those guys there really think that they can make money through shipping and make a bigger instant transmation so that they can do it with humans? !!
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maybe you can ask people in US or UK to buy it for you then post it to you
Only international shipping option on these sites are 3-4 day DHL etc and hence the price. Given all this hardware is made somewhere in Asia I can't believe there is no where I can source this item...
wu5262, with your close links to HTC, can you confirm whether this cable is made by them in Taiwan or OEM'med somewhere out of mainland China etc?
Thanks & Best Regards
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Only international shipping option on these sites are 3-4 day DHL etc and hence the price. Given all this hardware is made somewhere in Asia I can't believe there is no where I can source this item...
wu5262, with your close links to HTC, can you confirm whether this cable is made by them in Taiwan or OEM'med somewhere out of mainland China etc?
Thanks & Best Regards
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these cables are made by a Taiwanese Company, but i think the warehouse is in China
Thanks for the insight. Are they available in any shop in Taipei?
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Thanks for the insight. Are they available in any shop in Taipei?
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no, i am afraid. At least not now
Ok. Thanks for your help. Please let me know if you later on hear about a shop carrying this product.
***.mytrendyphone.com/shop/htc-advantage-yc-10453p.html
hm.. this thread seem to be inactive for 3 years. just adding a website for others to refeer to. Cheaper to buy from this shop than to buy from china.
substitute the *** for www because i'm a new member, i'm not allowed to post links. Thnks to the member Kasush for the original link. This web ships to all commonwealth countries and some others.
With regards to the TyTn II...
My buddy is vacationing in Hong Kong this week and I was wondering if I'll run into any problems if I have him pick one up for me in the market over there?
I need to have him make sure that it's a 120 with 2 cameras.
I need to have him make sure it's not a German version with the 'z' and 'y' keys reversed.
Are there any other issues or things to consider?
Will I be able to re-flash? I don't know what else to ask.
I don't know if they are available, what the price might be or anything else. I'm also not able to have him bring back a box of them -- he's just a friend on vacation who might be able to do me a favor. (i.e. I'm not going to become a salesman for these.)
TyTN4Me said:
With regards to the TyTn II...
My buddy is vacationing in Hong Kong this week and I was wondering if I'll run into any problems if I have him pick one up for me in the market over there?
I need to have him make sure that it's a 120 with 2 cameras.
I need to have him make sure it's not a German version with the 'z' and 'y' keys reversed.
Are there any other issues or things to consider?
Will I be able to re-flash? I don't know what else to ask.
I don't know if they are available, what the price might be or anything else. I'm also not able to have him bring back a box of them -- he's just a friend on vacation who might be able to do me a favor. (i.e. I'm not going to become a salesman for these.)
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Sure, why not. Its not like china has a horrible reputation lately LOL
On a serious note, I dunno, still waiting for mine from at&t. I couldnt resist though.
I bought mine from HK..it's English Version...
All kaiser in HK is with 2 cameras, comes with 1 yr warranty..If any problem within 10 days..they will replace it with new one..
Right now... mine is working great..
Only the ATT ones will have the 100,200 etc. All the HTC branded phones will be unlocked and have all the features.
Consider warranty aspect
The Kaiser versions sold here are with 2 cameras and not locked to any carrier, and available in English. Comes with UK compatible power plug.
Only downside is that there is no worldwide warranty, just Hong Kong warranty.
Price?
aublumberg said:
The Kaiser versions sold here are with 2 cameras and not locked to any carrier, and available in English. Comes with UK compatible power plug.
Only downside is that there is no worldwide warranty, just Hong Kong warranty.
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Thanks so much for the info and advice.
If I was going to send my buddy around do you have any advice on what the name of the best market is and what his top negotiating price should be (in HK$)? He's Chinese but grew up in the US so he'll probably get taken advantage of like any other expat? LOL
He's been staying near Wan Chai.
Thanks again!
TyTN4Me said:
Thanks so much for the info and advice.
If I was going to send my buddy around do you have any advice on what the name of the best market is and what his top negotiating price should be (in HK$)? He's Chinese but grew up in the US so he'll probably get taken advantage of like any other expat? LOL
He's been staying near Wan Chai.
Thanks again!
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There is a Wan Chai computer mall near where your friend is staying. They have some reputable shops such as Master OA, etc. Some other shops to buy from are Broadway, Fortress, Wilson phone shops, telco shops (CSL and 12Free) - they have shops in many places.
For now, it seems price is pretty standard (HK$5980-6180) since there is only official goods (i.e, from authorized distributor) available. So, it is unlikely your friend will get cheated there. There are 2 versions, English and Chinese with the earlier in lower quantity.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks so much!!!
That's exactly what I needed to know.
i just bought a set in HK Wilson communications in causeway bay for $6080hkd. Came with a card reader and 2gb microSD.
Saw it selling for $5800HKD yesterday at Mongkok Sin Tat building i dont think it comes with freebies.
I'm gonna have some very green eyed friends when I get home lol
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i just bought a set in HK Wilson communications in causeway bay for $6080hkd. Came with a card reader and 2gb microSD.
Saw it selling for $5800HKD yesterday at Mongkok Sin Tat building i dont think it comes with freebies.
I'm gonna have some very green eyed friends when I get home lol
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Yeah Sin Tat building has tons of shops selling mobile phones including unlocked iPhone and Kaiser. They may have lower price but the I personally prefer buying from more reputable shops.
Hm, regarding ur friends, maybe u should buy some (>1 Kaiser) just in case ur friends turn nasty.
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.?) ...
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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
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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.
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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.
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omg ive been to sim lim
it is THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD!!!
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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
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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?
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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.
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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).
You may or may not have heard about this but if you live in a country where purchasing devices from google play isn't available(which is like 98% of the countries),you will have to pay a whopping 549 euros for the 16gb nexus 4(that's the pricing in Austria,dunno about the rest of the world but it will most likely be the same).I will actually have to pay more than double the original price of a phone that got 16gb non expandable storage.And if I bought it online,I will have to sacrifice local warranty.It just looks like google is doing their best to force me not to get their nexus devices.There's just a big hype about how cheap the nexus 4 is with cutting-edge hardware ignoring the fact that only people living in certain countries can get it for that price.Why can't google be fair ? Guess I might end up getting Gnote 2,at least it got a micro SD slot.
Wow. This sucks. Nice find! For that price, I'd definitely go for a Note II!
(My cousin is in the states so he'll order it for me and send it here to India through my uncle's shipping company - Win win for me!)
+1 Thats annyoing @OP
I'm from Germany ( and may buy 1 for you & send u )
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i am personally ready to be robbed by those retail stores. it sucks but then the price tag wasn't the deciding factor.
Maybe see if someone from another country can buy it from the play store and have them mail it to you? Providing the shipping cost is realistic?
I'll get one from Germany too.
If anyone wants to order for me send me a PM.
I am screwed, since I live in the Netherlands. No Playstore here. Hopefully the online shops will sell against Playstore prices, or less Sucks I can't order from European Playstores btw, so much for European 'shop integration'.
Yep, I can't but devices from the play store here either.... :/ just hope its at a reasonable price or else I'll have to ask someone to buy for me... its not there on expansys yet either
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I think we should wait official pricing for other countries. However, if in Italy the prices will be so high, I'll buy it online from another European country.
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I am screwed, since I live in the Netherlands. No Playstore here. Hopefully the online shops will sell against Playstore prices, or less Sucks I can't order from European Playstores btw, so much for European 'shop integration'.
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Well, it's worth a trip to Germany.
But I have doubts this will really happen. That would be pretty stupid of Google. Look at the price if the nexus tablet. That's also pretty cheap for what it has to offer.
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I completely agree, I live in Chile and the carriers here are just thieves, the galaxy nexus retails here for around 750 USD contract free.
Gladly my brother is going to USA on december and he might get one N4 for me there at a normal price.
Does anyone knows if you can buy a nexus product online? Becouse whenever I try to go to the website says its restricted to my country, I dont know if its possible to shop online outside the US. I wouldnt care not having warranty if I pay 300 box.
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I completely agree, I live in Chile and the carriers just are steal money, the galaxy nexus retails here for around 800 USD contract free.
Gladly my brother is going to USA on december and he might get one N4 for me there at a normal price.
Does anyone knows if you can buy a nexus product online? Becouse whenever I try to go to the website says its restricted to my country, I dont know if its possible to shop online outside the US. I wouldnt care not having warranty if I pay 300 box.
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Only selected countries can buy from Google Play Store online.
arzbhatia said:
Wow. This sucks. Nice find! For that price, I'd definitely go for a Note II!
(My cousin is in the states so he'll order it for me and send it here to India through my uncle's shipping company - Win win for me!)
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It's a relief that someone else agrees on getting GNote 2 if I will have to pay the same,thanks ^^ lol.
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+1 Thats annyoing @OP
I'm from Germany ( and may buy 1 for you & send u )
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Thanks for trying to help but as I mentioned,I won't have warranty this way.And if I discovered any factory defects,it will be impossible to return it back.
i hope it doesn't happen in italy.... i want it to the same price! WTF!
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I think we should wait official pricing for other countries. However, if in Italy the prices will be so high, I'll buy it online from another European country.
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I think that Google is selling the product below the MSRP because they expect people to post some of those saved euros into producst on the store.
It's 549€ here as well, and also in Sweden as far as i know.
Thank goodness my girlfriend lives in Germany.
It would be awesome if some XDA peeps located in Europe and have access to Playstores could help out their fellow European members
here in Israel i will be thank's full if it will Retail for 600$.
I'm sure it'll come in time. Do you have the N7 yet?
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I'm sure it'll come in time. Do you have the N7 yet?
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Nope,not yet but well LG said that the nexus 4 will be available in the middle east end of november so I assume Egypt is included.Nexus devices do take a long time to be available here.The galaxy nexus for example took freakin 6 months and it was exclusive to vodafone.Asus Egypt said that the nexus 7 should be available in mid october but so far nothing...
hey guys, i'm looking to buy a new z1 in new-york or USA in general, best deal i've seen yet is 595$ in ebay including a charging dock.
do you know of a better place? sony's shop sells it for 650$ online.
shteren said:
hey guys, i'm looking to buy a new z1 in new-york or USA in general, best deal i've seen yet is 595$ in ebay including a charging dock.
do you know of a better place? sony's shop sells it for 650$ online.
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I would buy direct from Sony. There is a part in the terms and conditions that say if you do not buy it from a authorised Sony reseller, then the warranty may not be valid.
I bought mine off ebay. Its now been 5 weeks and its still not back. I'd never do that again!
If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585
EDIT: only on the Sony USA store...
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If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585...
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I'm a contract lecturer but I can't... perhaps that's just America?
New Zealand only offer apple discounts.. however often big franchise stores have more discounts.
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If you're a student or college faculty member, you can buy from Sony for 10% off (I think). So it'll be around $585...
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well i am a student but i don't live/study in usa, just there for a visit... can i still get it??
plus the company who imports sony to israel (where i live) does not respect international sony warrenty, only devices bought directly from them... so it's no use to me either way...
Wheres reliable source to buy a c6906 in the US?
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Well sony's price was without taxes, so I guess ebay is cheapest, thanks for the suggestion
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Well sony's price was without taxes, so I guess ebay is cheapest, thanks for the suggestion
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Amazon doesn't charge tax also, I have a like new Z1 white 6903 listed on amazon for 568+shipping
there's another idiot who has a NEW one selling for 579+59 shipping, giving customers the impression that a NEW one is that cheap but it's actually at least $600 new. Pisses me off, I remember when ebay was full of those listings where the price is low but the shipping is expensive
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Amazon doesn't charge tax also, I have a like new Z1 white 6903 listed on amazon for 568+shipping
there's another idiot who has a NEW one selling for 579+59 shipping, giving customers the impression that a NEW one is that cheap but it's actually at least $600 new. Pisses me off, I remember when ebay was full of those listings where the price is low but the shipping is expensive
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Ohhh, but I want a black one...
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