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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

Mrboxfacetramp13 said:
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'?

Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
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.

odd1ne said:
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.

Danners said:
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
Nospin said:
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.

Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
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.

Nospin said:
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.

Rock-&-Roll-Hedgehog said:
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

cjp666 said:
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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odd1ne said:
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.

HTC One 64GB Developer Edition - Where to buy in Canada?

I'm looking to buy a HTC One Developer Edition in Canada. I recently just contacted HTC, and they can't ship to Canada, what bull****. But anyways, where can I find a Developer Edition that will ship to Canada? Cause I don't wanna pay way over $700, cause that's how much it is on HTC's website.
-CyberAthlete.

Bump.

Try pacific mall if you live in Toronto
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gemini002 said:
Try pacific mall if you live in Toronto
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Do you know where I can order it online?
-CyberAthletes.

CyberAthletes said:
Do you know where I can order it online?
-CyberAthletes.
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nope

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-CyberAthletes.

Bump???
-CyberAthletes.

CyberAthletes said:
Bump???
-CyberAthletes.
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Some Canadians are buying through friends. Others have reported that VPN/Parcel Forwarding/US dollar Visa will work. I'm working on this issue now to see if I can get it working. I'll report back later if I can.

nilism said:
Some Canadians are buying through friends. Others have reported that VPN/Parcel Forwarding/US dollar Visa will work. I'm working on this issue now to see if I can get it working. I'll report back later if I can.
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any luck?

cknewdeal said:
any luck?
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I have had luck. I went through HTC website and used a parcel forwarder.
Steps:
1) Get a US Dollar Visa - I used RBC which has a $65 annual fee. Some of the other banks have much cheaper cards, which you might want to look into.
2)Use a free VPN to get you to the checkout section of HTC's site. I didn't have to use a VPN to purchase on the HTC site, but I did use a free VPN which didn't support SSL on port 335 that the webstore uses. I just used the VPN to get me to the checkout stage and then I turned it off and completed the order.
3) Step up a parcel forwarding company and get a US address. I added the mailing address of my parcel forwarding company to my VISA. I then used a different address for my parcel forwarding company (by accident) and no one *****ed, which is odd.
4) A few days ago the phone arrived at the parcel forwarding company and we got it reshipped. Currently it's in customs somewhere and I should have it in about a week.
I think that the ordering criteria must have been relaxed a bit because I didn't have any trouble getting one of these shipped out. I didn't really use a VPN, I used the WRONG mailing address which wasn't on my brand new VISA, and I had a fight with the parcel forwarding company. All of this and the phone was shipped and then reshipped. Probably costs my another 100 bucks for the dev edition.
I used http://www.shipito.com/ for the forwarder. If you buy yourself it's postage + 4.3% of the postage + $8.50 USD to have the item reshipped. That worked out to 34 something for me (I pay a 2.50 instead of 8.50 because I bought the annual plan).
In total this cost me :
The VISA annual fee - 65
THe Parcel forwarding Annual fee - 50
The Postage et al - 34
The phone dev edition - 650
The visa and forwarding service I'll get lots of other mileage out of later.
If you happen to live in the Edmonton Area I can help you out, since there are some financial commitments of the VISA and parcel forwarding service you may not like. If you have any questions PM or post below.

Thanks for the info. I called HTC and asked them if id be able to ship to a hotel when I travel to the us, but they mentioned Id need a US credit card ( and also add the hotel to my cc). since I dont have a US visa, I couldn't order. I'm in Ottawa, but thanks for the offer. i'll see what my bank offers for US Visas, and see if I can have it shipped to a hotel i'll be at. If not I'll try as you suggested. I didnt even know parcel forwarding services existed.
Thanks again,
ck

cknewdeal said:
Thanks for the info. I called HTC and asked them if id be able to ship to a hotel when I travel to the us, but they mentioned Id need a US credit card ( and also add the hotel to my cc). since I dont have a US visa, I couldn't order. I'm in Ottawa, but thanks for the offer. i'll see what my bank offers for US Visas, and see if I can have it shipped to a hotel i'll be at. If not I'll try as you suggested. I didnt even know parcel forwarding services existed.
Thanks again,
ck
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There are charts that compare US Dollar VISAs. Here is one, there are a few others I have come across. I think I cheapest annual fees I have seen arr around 20 bucks...
http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/top-us-dollar-usd-credit-cards-in-canada.htm
This site is about a year old. I've read stuff on just getting a US VISA from a US bank in the states as well. There are some problems with that because the US uses a different credit rating system so you'd have zero history. I think you might need to have a SIN number equivalent down there as well. If you live close to the boarder getting the package is much much easier though. Most people just set up a mail box at a US post office and ship to it, travel across and pick up there goods. There are companies that specialize in this type of service actually. I don't live close to the boarder at all... (about a ten hour drive) so I don't have any recommendations. I just know I've come across them before online.

Im with RBC, but looks like the TD might be the best option. Thanks again for the info. Great community here.

cknewdeal said:
Im with RBC, but looks like the TD might be the best option. Thanks again for the info. Great community here.
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Just curious if you ever managed to get a HTC One ordered?

nilism said:
Just curious if you ever managed to get a HTC One ordered?
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No I wasn't able to order the HTC. When I called HTC they mentioned to just add an address I was visiting in the US as the billing and shipping address (hotel, family, etc). So before I did this I tried calling my credit card company to add one of those addresses as a billing address but they kept saying they were unable to do that. I tried a few times, but I think now there's probably a note on my file (whoops).

Hmmm that's odd. I had no problem adding addresses. I even added the wrong one and it still shipped, to an address that wasn't even on the card. Is it a US dollar visa?

Google Play full not in supported country!

The first Nexus 4 that I purchased was using a vpn and my debit card issued in my country (Dominican Republic), I used to enter the google play web from my pc using the same vpn but one day i forget to turn the vpn on and for my surprise, when I went to the google play page I had full access to all the content like apps, movies, tv shows, music, magazines, and devices. Ever since I had been able to purchased a few more nexus 4 to friends.
At the same time my Play store (in the phone) got full access too. I don't know why nor how this happens but I totally like this. I have asked many friends to enter their play store to see if they had access to movies, books and such but they only had access to Apps and Games.
I FEEL LUCKY!
As for Google's Music service, I know it can be bypassed to work any place but lately I have been reading that some people couldnt use the new All Access service because they were in unsupported countries. I tried to subscribe today for the free trial and boom it works perfectly.
this is me been lucky or there is an explanation to this?
thanks.

Did you shipped the N4 to an American address like I did?
After I purchased the 2nd N4 for my colleague, Google assumed that I am either an American citizen or live in the States.
Since then I have also full access to the play store incl working wallet.
Funny part: I tried last time to download a localized application for Taiwan, Play store told me that this program is not available in my device country.
And this is only for 1 Google account.
Logged in with a second one, application was available.
Cheers
Tom
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Reporting that everyone who bought a Nexus 4 through the play store in Colombia can also access the us store without the need of a Vpn, including me. I haven't tried the music thingy because I don't care about it, but I guess it should work.
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tom1807 said:
Did you shipped the N4 to an American address like I did?
After I purchased the 2nd N4 for my colleague, Google assumed that I am either an American citizen or live in the States.
Since then I have also full access to the play store incl working wallet.
Funny part: I tried last time to download a localized application for Taiwan, Play store told me that this program is not available in my device country.
And this is only for 1 Google account.
Logged in with a second one, application was available.
Cheers
Tom
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nice! that is exactly what i did,,
also I gave a giftcard to my girlfriend like 1 month ago, and after redeeming she had access too.
She had a galaxy S2.

Google is no more using IP address to get the country of user. They stopped it about 3 months back. Since you used to use VPN to connect Google thought your country of origin is US and since now they have stopped checking IP's it doesn't know you are not from US.

pGuerrerox said:
nice! that is exactly what i did,,
also I gave a giftcard to my girlfriend like 1 month ago, and after redeeming she had access too.
She had a galaxy S2.
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wow, good to know. so im 1 n4 away from being able to access the full play store freely

That's nice. I've been trying to get the full access to the play store but I can't seem to do it. Anyone know how to?

atulalvenkar said:
Google is no more using IP address to get the country of user. They stopped it about 3 months back. Since you used to use VPN to connect Google thought your country of origin is US and since now they have stopped checking IP's it doesn't know you are not from US.
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Do you know how they are controlling it now!? I'm able to enter the american play store by using Tor Network, but as soon as I log into my account it drives me back to brazilian play store and I cannot conclude my purchase.
Thank you for any help.

JoeArny said:
Do you know how they are controlling it now!? I'm able to enter the american play store by using Tor Network, but as soon as I log into my account it drives me back to brazilian play store and I cannot conclude my purchase.
Thank you for any help.
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Im from BR too, if we could do this and buy things, would they ship to brazil ?
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lucasleal said:
Im from BR too, if we could do this and buy things, would they ship to brazil ?
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As I know, not a chance! A shipito, or something like that would be necessary. Or, in my case, a fast trip to US...

Friendly Reminder: NETFLIX PROMO CODES

Just a friendly reminder that today is December 31.
Netflix 3-month promotional codes that were received with Chromecasts MUST be redeemed by end of today
Best Buy email: (No, the code is not a series of X's... nice try)
Follow the instructions below to redeem your code:
1. Go to netflix.com/chromecast
2. Enter the code below and click 'Continue'
3. If you are a new member, you will be asked to create a Netflix account. No billing information is required
4. If you are an existing Netflix member, log in to your Netflix account and your subscription will be credited for 3 months worth of streaming service
Code: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Note: The code is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed. This e-mail and code cannot be replaced if lost or deleted.
Please contact us with additional questions at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289)
Netflix Customer Support can be reached at 1-866-579-7172
For questions on Chromecast please contact support.google.com/chromecast.
EXPIRES: 12/31/2013
Codes may be redeemed through 12/31/2013.
1Offer available while supplies last. Valid for 3 months of Netflix service on the $7.99 (a month) Unlimited Streaming plan (for total value of $23.97). Valid for previous, new and existing Netflix members. A computer or other device that streams from Netflix (manufactured and sold separately) and broadband Internet connection are required to watch instantly. Offer is not redeemable or refundable for cash, subject to applicable law, and cannot be exchanged for Netflix Gift Subscriptions. You may apply the value of the offer to a different plan, or other services offered by Netflix. Exchanges in this manner may alter the duration of the offer. Limit of one promotion will be applied towards each monthly membership fee for your Netflix account, Netflix offer expires 12/31/13. For details, please visit www.netflix.com/termsofuse. © 2013 Netflix, Inc
From Amazon
Get a 3-Month Netflix Gift Code with Purchase of a Google Chromecast
Purchase a Google Chromecast and receive a Netflix gift code redeemable towards 3 months of Netflix streaming service on a new or existing account. The gift code will be emailed to you a week after your Chromecast has shipped.
Follow the instructions below to redeem your code:
1) Go to netflix.com/chromecast.
2) Enter the Netflix code from your email and click 'Continue'.
3) If you are a new member, you will be asked to create a Netflix account. No billing information is required.
4) If you are an existing Netflix member, login into your Netflix account and your subscription will be credited for 3 months worth of streaming services.
Offer expired on July 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM PST.
Netflix gift codes expire 12/31/13. Valid for 3 months of Netflix service on the $7.99 (a month) Unlimited Streaming plan (for total value of $23.97). Valid for previous, new and existing Netflix members. Offer available while supplies last. A computer or other device that streams from Netflix (manufactured and sold separately) and broadband Internet connection are required to watch instantly. Offer is not redeemable or refundable for cash, subject to applicable law, and cannot be exchanged for Netflix Gift Subscriptions. You may apply the value of the offer to a different plan, or other services offered by Netflix. Exchanges in this manner may alter the duration of the offer. Limit of one promotion will be applied towards each monthly membership fee for your Netflix account. For details, please visit www.netflix.com/termsofuse.

Thank you! I didn't realize they had an expiration date.

I was supposed to look into this weeks ago but didn't. How was the Amazon promo sent to purchasers? I don't remember getting anything or was there a cutoff on that to?
Tried to contact Amazon about this but so far, one reply thought I was asking about the student price discount!!:crying:

Same here, didn't get any thing inside the retail box or email etc
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wptski said:
I was supposed to look into this weeks ago but didn't. How was the Amazon promo sent to purchasers? I don't remember getting anything or was there a cutoff on that to?
Tried to contact Amazon about this but so far, one reply thought I was asking about the student price discount!!:crying:
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Not 100% since I got all mine via Best Buy but looks like it was a separate email, just like it was for Best Buy.
The BBY email had subject "Your Complimentary Netflix Subscription Code" so check if maybe it got out in spam, bulk or junk.
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bhiga said:
Not 100% since I got all mine via Best Buy but looks like it was a separate email, just like it was for Best Buy.
The BBY email had subject "Your Complimentary Netflix Subscription Code" so check if maybe it got out in spam, bulk or junk.
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Long gone by now!

Don't have my receipt handy but in store Best Buy purchases may have the code printed on the receipt as well. They were for the Google Play credit.
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bhiga said:
Don't have my receipt handy but in store Best Buy purchases may have the code printed on the receipt as well. They were for the Google Play credit.
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I got my Chromecast from Best Buy right when it first came out. My code for the 3 months of free NetFlix was printed directly on my Best Buy receipt. I'm a "Best Buy Rewards" member, so I don't know if that had any bearing on how I was presented my code, but the guy at Best Buy said something about me needing to check my email that I had associated with my Rewards account. I really can't remember why he mentioned that and I honestly don't remember even putting in my Rewards email for anything, but yea...it was printed right in the middle of my receipt.

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I really can't remember why he mentioned that and I honestly don't remember even putting in my Rewards email for anything, but yea...it was printed right in the middle of my receipt.
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Thanks for the confirmation. I'm told it shouldn't matter whether you're a a My Best Buy member or not, aside from the system looking up your info.
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Got another reply from Amazon with the answer which is right in the link in the OP! Offer expired on July 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM PST

Thank you soo much Bhiga, totally forgot I had a netflix code in my gmail and have just activated it

Kyonz said:
Thank you soo much Bhiga, totally forgot I had a netflix code in my gmail and have just activated it
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It didn't expire yesterday?

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It didn't expire yesterday?
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Well it worked just then, so no idea - I'm just happy it worked.

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Well it worked just then, so no idea - I'm just happy it worked.
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Sometimes there's a grace period, though in this case my guess is that the Netflix employee that needs to turn it off has today off.

[Q] Method for ordering Glass (using invite) outside of US

I received my Glass invite last week and I have been searching for a way around the various geoblocking because I'm in Australia. I want to develop for Glass, but actually having the device (especially with the impending release of the official wearable SDK) will be of great help.
At this point, it appears that there are three hurdles to overcome. The first is easy, the store is geoblocked. Nothing a VPN can't fix. The second is harder, a US postal address which is not a post office box or remailing service. I'm told you need to sign for the package and provide matching ID to the name on the order. I'm getting around this with a friend 'ordering' it on my behalf.
The final hurdle, which I'm most unsure about and would like advice on, is the geoblocking of payment methods. It will only accept a US-issued cards. I was wanting to know if anyone has used EntroPay before to get around this and if it can cause issues? They also charge a huge 5% in fees.
Can anyone see any issues or make any other suggestions in regards to my dilemma?

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I received my Glass invite last week and I have been searching for a way around the various geoblocking because I'm in Australia. I want to develop for Glass, but actually having the device (especially with the impending release of the official wearable SDK) will be of great help.
At this point, it appears that there are three hurdles to overcome. The first is easy, the store is geoblocked. Nothing a VPN can't fix. The second is harder, a US postal address which is not a post office box or remailing service. I'm told you need to sign for the package and provide matching ID to the name on the order. I'm getting around this with a friend 'ordering' it on my behalf.
The final hurdle, which I'm most unsure about and would like advice on, is the geoblocking of payment methods. It will only accept a US-issued cards. I was wanting to know if anyone has used EntroPay before to get around this and if it can cause issues? They also charge a huge 5% in fees.
Can anyone see any issues or make any other suggestions in regards to my dilemma?
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Why don't you transfer the money to your friends account and get them to pay for it with their credit card?

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Why don't you transfer the money to your friends account and get them to pay for it with their credit card?
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International wire transfers are a pain and he doesn't have paypal.
I also thought of another potential issue:
It is probable that Google will refresh the hardware at least once more, so returning it from Australia within the 2 week timeframe they had last time could also be problematic.

I was under the impression that, because they were using google wallet payment wasn't an issue for overseas cards. This may put a spanner in my plans. I also got an invite code and i'm in the UK. Also I thought re-delivery was fine just P.O. boxes out. I f that's the case then i'm completely screwed .