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Nexus 7 Ripoff (In India)

What was Google thinking? Why is the Nexus 7 16GB here in India for USD $365??
The same unit is USD $225 in the USA.
I was very disappointed with Google.

JulyDerek said:
What was Google thinking? Why is the Nexus 7 16GB here in India for USD $365??
The same unit is USD $225 in the USA.
I was very disappointed with Google.
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It's not Google. Its Asus that is selling the device in India. And for some reason they think they can charge whatever they want in India and get away with it. Shame. They could have made this the best selling Tablet here and did well for them selves.

Could it be because of tariffs? How much is the ipad in India?
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Mship said:
Could it be because of tariffs? How much is the ipad in India?
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$170 in Taxes and duty?????
If that was the case then no one would be doing business in India
iPAD2 WiFi 16 GB BLK - Rs 24,500 (India price) Thats $462
In the US iPAD2 WiFi 16 GB BLK is $399 Rs.21,147
3,500 in mark up (including dutys and taxes is OK
It has nothing to do with taxes. even if that was the case they would still benefit from bulk import prices and get a better deal on duty.
This is just them taking advantage of the situation.

JulyDerek said:
What was Google thinking? Why is the Nexus 7 16GB here in India for USD $365??
The same unit is USD $225 in the USA.
I was very disappointed with Google.
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I understand our condition.
I am also very much disappointed.
Its too much.do not why asus wants to disrupt its sales in India.
I was going to buy 8gb model.
But its too overpriced.
Best option is too import from other countries.
And please do not make these kind of threads already there are hell lot of them.

It's the same here in Istanbul, and it's because of taxes more than anything. We get raped in prices for just about everything - a 750ml bottle of Jack Daniels will run you around $60 here. Also, I've seen the Nexus 7 (8Gb) sell for around $400.
Don't even get me started on the Apple stuff. Because there is no official Apple Store here, they sell for three times the price. Thankfully I don't use those horrid devices, but people who do are screwed.

The New Zealand Nexus 4 Thread

Updated 15/7/2013
This thread is a place for New Zealand Nexus 4 owners, or wanna-be owners to discuss/report/speculate on, or just chat about our phones. :laugh:
I've compiled a list of options showing where/how we can purchase the Nexus 4 in New Zealand...
Expert Infotech (Updated 15/7/2013)
16GB Black Nexus 4 $548.06 NZD
http://einfo.co.nz/shop/lg-nexus-e960-16gb-black-special-price-p-27320.html
2degrees Online Shop (Updated 22/7/2013)
16GB Black Nexus 4 $499 NZD
https://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/sh...t__sorig=/SelectCat.do?catId=21&productId=290
Warehouse Stationary (Updated 15/7/2013)
16GB Black Nexus 4 $699 NZD
http://www.w[email protected]WSL-B2C
MobiCity NZ (Updated 15/7/2013)
16GB Black Nexus 4 $678.86NZD
http://www.mobicity.co.nz/lg-nexus-4-16gb.html
Here is the US GooglePlay Option...
Nexus 4 from Google Play USA (Updated 30/1/2013) This option involves using:
A VPN (recommend Tunnelbear), http://www.tunnelbear.com/
A parcel forwarding service in the US - NZ Post have YouShop http://www.nzpost.co.nz/products-services/online-shopping/youshop (It's worth noting that some members here have had a very mediocre experience with YouShop lately - One has even had his phone stolen after arriving in the YouShop warehouse! This is not indicative of everybody's dealings with them, but I would recommend caution with this option. There are plenty of other companies which may give you a better end result).
Setting up your Google Wallet with the YouShop address in the US (or whatever the address is of your Parcel Forwarding company)
I have read that some people have set up entirely new Google Accounts, so that may also help...
Finally you'll need a whole lot of luck - this seems to have worked for a few people, but not others.
16GB Black Nexus 4 (Ships in 1-2 weeks) $349 USD Shipping costs in the US $15 USD Shipping to NZ via Youshop $15 USD GST/DUTY $87 USD Total Cost $465 USD or $567 NZD
8GB Black Nexus 4 (Ships in 1-2 weeks) $299 USD Shipping costs in the US $15 USD Shipping to NZ via Youshop $15 USD GST/DUTY $0 Total Cost $329 USD or $401 NZD
The US Google Play Store is by far and away the cheapest option available, so if you can do this option, I would recommend you give it a go.
Here are some links to the cases and screen protectors I have on my Nexus 4...
Cases:
SF Matte Black - Rearth Ringke SLIM for LG Google Nexus 4 Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case - ECO Package [Revised Version] $9.99 USD Standard Shipping (averages 10-16 business days) $12.00 USD Total Cost $20.99 USD or $26 NZD (I have a white and a black one of these - seem pretty good so far. Light and slim. There's a minor fitment issue with the original batch of these, but the manufacturers have since revised it and they are replacing the defective ones for free)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A81H176/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A8YCUEQIOX5AP
Screen Protectors:
Google Nexus 4 Screen Protector Steinheil Dual $13.99 USD Shipping $5.04 USD Total $19.03 or $23 NZD (I have used SPG for all my phones screen protectors and they have been great. This one for the Nexus 4 has a front and back screen protector)
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/google/nexus-4/google-nexus-4-screen-protector-steinheil-dual.html
NZ Customs Duty Calculator (This may be helpful to you guys)
http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/

Good to know I am not the only one suffering. So far it seems you have already reached into most of the options, I also thought about YouPost but the amount of work required not to mention the added costs, I don't think its worth it. I am just hoping that stocks arrive at the parallel imported sites and the price isn't too hefty. I wish us kiwis weren't discriminated by Google, they have a lot of potential customers here in NZ.

Im also waiting impatiently. I guess we just have to wait, New zealand is such a tiny market compared to other countries. Im keeping an eye out for overseas stores that will ship here to get stock
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Ordered two via YouShop. I'm lucky, haven't received any of those delayed stock emails, but haven't received a shipping email either. I'll keep you updated if everything goes swell

chenthechen said:
Good to know I am not the only one suffering. So far it seems you have already reached into most of the options, I also thought about YouPost but the amount of work required not to mention the added costs, I don't think its worth it. I am just hoping that stocks arrive at the parallel imported sites and the price isn't too hefty. I wish us kiwis weren't discriminated by Google, they have a lot of potential customers here in NZ.
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Me too!!! We should hopefully know more about the price from the parallel imported stores in the next week or two. Google is potentilally missing out by not offering us (and other countries) these services (I guess it's us who ultimately miss out though)!. We may not have the biggest market, but we would be loyal! I'd also love to be able to buy my music from the playstore instead of itunes. I already have 4500 songs uploaded to google music in anticipation of having to downgrade storage on my phone from 16GB internal and 64GB external to the 16GB of the nexus 4, but I don't have the new phone to stream it on!

timhl7 said:
Im also waiting impatiently. I guess we just have to wait, New zealand is such a tiny market compared to other countries. Im keeping an eye out for overseas stores that will ship here to get stock
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If you find out anything it would be great if you could keep us in the loop.
wilfred888 said:
Ordered two via YouShop. I'm lucky, haven't received any of those delayed stock emails, but haven't received a shipping email either. I'll keep you updated if everything goes swell
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Great stuff!!! Did you use a NZ credit card with the YouShop address attached to it? Looking forward to the updates. Good to know some of us got lucky...:laugh:

I'm a bit worried about the price because of what happened with the nexus 7,
I got all excited about a cheap tablet then it ends up being almost as much as an ipad.

hadenkose said:
If you find out anything it would be great if you could keep us in the loop.
Great stuff!!! Did you use a NZ credit card with the YouShop address attached to it? Looking forward to the updates. Good to know some of us got lucky...:laugh:
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Yeah, just a mastercard.. but still currently in "limbo"

So gutted that I didnt get mine. Had my sister in the US getting me one but said she kept getting errors. Guess I'm going to have to wait 2months or so before stock becomes stable enough.
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Will be following this. Need a new phone by Xmas and hoping for this but will go Galaxy Nexus if I have to.
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apat183 said:
So gutted that I didnt get mine. Had my sister in the US getting me one but said she kept getting errors. Guess I'm going to have to wait 2months or so before stock becomes stable enough.
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We can only hope that we don't have to wait that long...my guess is we'll get a very limited supply through the parallel importers. The question will be, who is willing to pay the price they are asking....
Maxermus said:
Will be following this. Need a new phone by Xmas and hoping for this but will go Galaxy Nexus if I have to.
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I reckon you would be best to hold out for the nexus 4. If you're willing to wait a little bit longer then it looks like sony might actually be bringing out a flagship model that will compete directly with the iphone 5 and SGS3 while still being very compatible with the custom rom community...that being said, I know I don't want to wait and I'd love to get my hands on a nexus 4 tomorrow!...

Still no update in regards to availability in NZ...any new info to add guys? :banghead:

hadenkose said:
Still no update in regards to availability in NZ...any new info to add guys? :banghead:
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Nope maybe wait for good grab a seat deal and pick one up in oz
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So I messaged LG and asked when they expected to be selling the device in NZ and the reply was they had no idea when or if they would be selling it here. That leaves this in the hands of parallel importers which will be random and pricey.
Started looking on eBay in US and Aus but it was all getting to hard but then as luck would have it I saw someone listing one on TradeMe for $735 and I just had to have it so I used the buy now lol I think this might end up being a good price for this device I just can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Maxermus said:
So I messaged LG and asked when they expected to be selling the device in NZ and the reply was they had no idea when or if they would be selling it here. That leaves this in the hands of parallel importers which will be random and pricey.
Started looking on eBay in US and Aus but it was all getting to hard but then as luck would have it I saw someone listing one on TradeMe for $735 and I just had to have it so I used the buy now lol I think this might end up being a good price for this device I just can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Great stuff mate! I had a look there this morning and didn't see anything... otherwise I would have done that myself....

My 2 Nexus 4's just shipped to YouShop. Hopefully they come without any issues.

I think ill end up forking out for a parallel import for the sake of a warrantee
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wilfred888 said:
My 2 Nexus 4's just shipped to YouShop. Hopefully they come without any issues.
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Good stuff. 8 or 16GB models? If you have a spare 16GB and feel like selling, I'd be keen to make an offer

timhl7 said:
I think ill end up forking out for a parallel import for the sake of a warrantee
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I think that'll be the only way I'll get my hands on one as well. Unless by some miracle they release more on the Aussie play store and i can get my brother to get one in time. I see in the Aussie thread some one reported that the bumpers were available again...I've already got a SGP screen protector on its way... just no phone to put it on right now

hadenkose said:
I think that'll be the only way I'll get my hands on one as well. Unless by some miracle they release more on the Aussie play store and i can get my brother to get one in time. I see in the Aussie thread some one reported that the bumpers were available again...I've already got a SGP screen protector on its way... just no phone to put it on right now
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Tell me about it. My cousin is on standby to buy this phone for me. Only problem would be if stock runs out again or it doesnt ship to her by the 21 december for the flight back to nz. I will uterly pissed if either of those situations occur. I already gave her the money for it
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Is $150 for Nexus 7 16gb a good price?

I need a tablet and want to get a used Nexus 7,they are mostly selling in like new condition for $150.Is this a decent price?

PassingThruLife said:
I need a tablet and want to get a used Nexus 7,they are mostly selling in like new condition for $150.Is this a decent price?
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Absolutely. That price is a steal. If they really are like new I say buy one.

armada786 said:
Absolutely. That price is a steal. If they really are like new I say buy one.
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Thank you. I just got one off eBay for $150 + free shipping.
I sold my Galaxy Note and I been missing having a larger screen Android device to play with,the Nexus 7 should be a nice toy to play with.

PassingThruLife said:
Thank you. I just got one off eBay for $150 + free shipping.
I sold my Galaxy Note and I been missing having a larger screen Android device to play with,the Nexus 7 should be a nice toy to play with.
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People have been saying that Hisense tablet at Walmart is good but for $150 the Nexus 7 isn't a bad choice. Certainly better than $199 + tax + shipping from Google. Hope you enjoy it. :victory:

armada786 said:
People have been saying that Hisense tablet at Walmart is good but for $150 the Nexus 7 isn't a bad choice. Certainly better than $199 + tax + shipping from Google. Hope you enjoy it. :victory:
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seems similar to the nexus 7 except it has a rear cam. never heard of this company before.

Got mine for 160 euros so yeah 150 in dollars is definitely a bargain!
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PassingThruLife said:
seems similar to the nexus 7 except it has a rear cam. never heard of this company before.
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Not only a rear cam but micro HDMI and a microSD slot as well. There are a few threads here on XDA about it you could look at for more info. If I was buying today I'd get this over the 32G model Nexus 7 I now own. Add a 64G microSDXC card for about $50 and you'd have double the memory and HDMI too for $50 less than my 32Gb Nexus 7.
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bsoplinger said:
Not only a rear cam but micro HDMI and a microSD slot as well. There are a few threads here on XDA about it you could look at for more info. If I was buying today I'd get this over the 32G model Nexus 7 I now own. Add a 64G microSDXC card for about $50 and you'd have double the memory and HDMI too for $50 less than my 32Gb Nexus 7.
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Except you get no developer support or guaranteed updates.
Which completely sucks.
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Get it !
Even for that price if you don't like it you'll be able to re-sell it for that price no doubt.

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Except you get no developer support or guaranteed updates.
Which completely sucks.
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Good point,as much as I would like a rear cam,the possibility of being stuck with no upgrades would be bad.
Wilks3y said:
Get it !
Even for that price if you don't like it you'll be able to re-sell it for that price no doubt.
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Yes,even if not for $150,could still sell it for a few bucks less.

I just picked up a 32GB Nexus 7 used this evening for $150 (CAD). Guy was in desperate need of some quick cash it seems, because he had just posted the ad online and I picked up the device 30 minutes later. I wasn't letting that deal slip away! The only caveat is that he didn't have the charger anymore, instead he had this flimsy travel phone charger that only outputs 0.7A.
All in all though, factoring the cost of getting a decent charger, I think I got a fantastic deal! Can't wait to root this baby! :victory:

New Tab S 10.5 For $369.99 USD! Sale! Wifi version!

If anyone wants to buy a tab s 10.5, well its on sale right now! Too bad I paidd 500$ for mine lol. Thought I would share though! WIFI version only!
www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-10-...efaultDomain_0&hash=item20ec215321&rmvSB=true

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
If anyone wants to buy a tab s 10.5, well its on sale right now! Too bad I paidd 500$ for mine lol. Thought I would share though! WIFI version only!
www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-10-...efaultDomain_0&hash=item20ec215321&rmvSB=true
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Yes that is cheap I paid £350 in the UK

That's ten bucks cheaper than Amazon's sale for the grey model around Black Friday...

That is a great price! I bought mine at Best Buy "open box" and very luckily had issues with the unit not changing the rotation automatically. I paid $460 USA but they exchanged for a brand new unit for no more money. 32gb version too, so feel I got a great deal too. Love it so far. Had 1, 2 and 3 versions of iPad, and this is much better. I now have the Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S watch and GC 200 camera. Not going away from Samsung for a long time I think. Happy with all.

maxal said:
Yes that is cheap I paid £350 in the UK
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I paid £327 delivered for the lte version. The T800 was about £285 from Expedite electronics.
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ashyx said:
I paid £327 delivered for the lte version. The T800 was about £285 from Expedite electronics.
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But I forgot to say Samsung were doing a £50 cash back offer when I bought mine so that helped.

I got mine for $379 after instant rebate. It was from Costco so I had 90 day return. Pretty good deal.

Can this Nexus 6 still be found for the $299 deal brand new ?

Looks like I took to long to pick up a 32GB Could White Nexus 6 for the reduced $299 price.
Is that deal still around anywhere ? I can't seem to find a "brand new" Cloud White for $299 anywhere in the U.S.

Its not white but it's a great deal
http://m.ebay.com/itm/201441516709?...23&_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_mwBanner=1
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Thanks, but I am really set on the white color.

Wish I saw that deal. I just picked up a refurb for $269.. Would have been worth the extra $30 for new. Oh well

Oh well, I guess no White Nexus 6 for $299 anymore, my loss for waiting.

Zorachus said:
Oh well, I guess no White Nexus 6 for $299 anymore, my loss for waiting.
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it will pop up again, im pretty sure of it. Picked mine up for $280 $300 buy it now plus a $20 coupon

PolishDude said:
it will pop up again, im pretty sure of it. Picked mine up for $280 $300 buy it now plus a $20 coupon
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Thanks, was your deal on eBay ? I hope that pops up again, specifically for the white color.

Zorachus said:
Thanks, was your deal on eBay ? I hope that pops up again, specifically for the white color.
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it will pop up again like he said mate, at first i was going to fetch it off eBay for 299$ it was a white one, but i wanted the midnight blue, and i didnt want to wait until they have the Midnight version back in stock again and i had thoughts that they could sell me a refurbished one,
so i just went on ahead and bought my midnight blue off amazon for 349$, and my bad luck i am now dealing with a defected screen , its not that bad , but it is annoying.
good luck with your purchase , you wont regret buying this beast.
( looking at your history of phones LOL i assume you already own one? and you know it is a beast of a phone, sorry it could be that your buying it for someone else, anyway good luck! )

If you don't want to wait Amazon has 32GB for $349 and 64GB for $399. That's where I got mine.
If 64GB interests you, they have the warehouse deal for $339 again, which is how I got mine. The one I received was an open box, but the device was mint condition. Sprint had some trouble activating it so Amazon swapped it for a new one at the same price, no hassles.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00R1984FG/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Hopefully the White Cloud pops up again.

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Hopefully the White Cloud pops up again.
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CloudWhite 64gig warehouse deal is up now. Only like 3 left.
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trent999 said:
CloudWhite 64gig warehouse deal is up now. Only like 3 left.
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What site ? eBay or Amazon ? And are these brand new unopened box ? Or used ?

they are usually open box, thats what i originally ordered but the one i got was missing the original motorola charger and was clearly used
the 2nd one i bought was from ebay

Just got a 32 gb off of eBay when Android police posted the deal alert I was contemplating a nexus 5x bit I couldn't pass up on the deal and I'm very happy with my nexus 6 from what I can tell it's way more premium feeling then the 5x I can live without a fingerprint scanner I just got rid of my 6 plus.
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32 GB Cloud White $329.99
64 GB Cloud White $369.99 (I picked one of these up a couple of weeks ago)

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32 GB Cloud White $329.99
64 GB Cloud White $369.99 (I picked one of these up a couple of weeks ago)
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Thanks, are these brand new never opened box ? Or used / refurbished ?

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Thanks, are these brand new never opened box ? Or used / refurbished ?
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These are brand-new (at least mine was), in an unopened box.
Edit: Expansys is an outfit in Bloomington, IN. I didn't really have any issues with them, but I had ordered the Nexus 6 along with a turbo car charger and a Poetic case which were not immediately available. So they hung on to the Nexus 6 (which was available) for a whole week in order to be able to complete-ship the order. For part-shipments they are asking for $5. I got on the phone with them and read them the riot act about delaying the Nexus 6 shipment for $5. So they waived the $5 and shipped the Nexus 6 and I received the case and the car charger two weeks later. It's all good. Love the N6.