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Anyone bought G-note from ebay?

I have yet to see someone claim to have bought e-note from ebay? I see prices as low as $670 dollars (US) including shipping yet no one has reported to have bought one from them. what is the risk involved that people are still paying $740 from other places and no one seems to be taking advantage of new g-notes from ebay at cheaper prices?

I think its fear + ignorance which stops more people getting them from ebay. These things are made pretty close to Hong Kong, so its not suprising how cheap they are buying them from there through ebay. ebay used to be fairly shady too, and I think a lot of people still hold the fear of splashing $700 into a site which they may feel unsure about. However, as many of us know these days, ebay + paypal combined is an insanely safe shopping source. Not only is your sale fully ensured, but the amount of turnover most of these stores do, and the ability to access other shopper's comments does make it a really valuable source.
I'll be getting my note from ebay sometime next week (when the pay comes through), but have previously bought my SGS 1, and asus transformer from there, with NO problems, extremely quick shipping, and hundreds of dollars saved. I always recomend it

thanks for the vote of confidence. I am also thinking about getting my g-note next week through ebay.

Just read through the sellers past feedback. You should quickly see if the seller is reliable. Also read carefully through the description to see if it is new/used/damaged or if the title is wrong and they they are selling a 600$ notebook with a photo of a galaxy on it rather than a phone.
I got mine from eBay.

I bought mine from Ebay I paid 720 for it including shipping that was free. That's 2 Weeks ago prices were much higher.
It was a reputable seller and didn't have any issue the phone is running great

I went through 3 SGN's so far.. One from Amazon.de, One from Ebay.de and one from my Country which was the most expensive one but was worth the local warranty reassurance since I'm keeping this one. Received it today.
The second one from Ebay was a German model, no problems, sold it like I did with the first one from Amazon after I played around abit with it.
Anyway ALWAYS read the FEEDBACK! Even if it's a TOP Rated it means NOTHING! It might be a hacked account or a bad TopRated. Better safe than sorry.
Example: Someone is selling some SGN's in a very attractive price. Check the feedback if another person bought and received a Note from the Seller already. If the listing just came up then check it's feedback for some expensive stuff and not 2-3euros worth of items.
If the Seller has low feedback(<30-50) but it's 100% positive and every buyer is happy with him, then sent him a message first and see. He might be just a regular guy selling a Note.
Yes Ebay and Paypal did help me a couple times and they were very helpful, but Scammers will always be around.

Got mine on ebay for $760 about 3 weeks ago when they first came out. It arrived in a few days without any problem. It turn out to be a Polish model with a with a Polish provider branding.
Just rooted & loaded a custom ROM & now all OK.
I love this phone. Absolutely awesome screen.

Got mine from a Hong Kong ebayer with no problem.
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eBay dispute - not with xda member

Got a small problem.
I sold an ASUS Eee Pad Transformer to a guy on eBay around a month ago (January 13th, to be exact). I said the condition was not amazing, it had a few knocks, scratches, knicks etc. However, this guy bought it for £200.
I have just had an eBay message from the same guy who bought the TF. He says the build quality isn't very good and there's a dead pixel on the screen. I did not notice these when I had the tablet. Furthermore, the Transformer's build quality is known to be not so good.
Where do I stand on this? Am I in the right by saying that I won't take it back, because I said 'no returns accepted' on the listing? Or do I have a legal obligation to take this back and refund him the money (obviously I'd prefer the former).
Thanks,
Phil

i would make sure its the same tablet (hes not sending you a different one back) since you said you didnt notice the dead pixel

Have him take a picture of the dead pixel.
And ask him to describe his qualms about the build quality. Hopefully he'll go into depth about creaking and such, things that are a fault of the manufacturer's and definitely not yours.
So long as there is no dead pixel and he isn't complaining about you improperly describing the tablet, I would not refund it.

redbullcat said:
Got a small problem.
I sold an ASUS Eee Pad Transformer to a guy on eBay around a month ago (January 13th, to be exact). I said the condition was not amazing, it had a few knocks, scratches, knicks etc. However, this guy bought it for £200.
I have just had an eBay message from the same guy who bought the TF. He says the build quality isn't very good and there's a dead pixel on the screen. I did not notice these when I had the tablet. Furthermore, the Transformer's build quality is known to be not so good.
Where do I stand on this? Am I in the right by saying that I won't take it back, because I said 'no returns accepted' on the listing? Or do I have a legal obligation to take this back and refund him the money (obviously I'd prefer the former).
Thanks,
Phil
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I would leave it unless he files a claim with paypal. Then just show pictures of it and fight it. It may take a while but it's worth it. That said if he offers to send it back accept the return and sell it again, it will save you the hassle in the long wrong

You shouldn't be obligated to accept returns since it was explicitly stated that you don't accept them.

saintsmmx said:
You shouldn't be obligated to accept returns since it was explicitly stated that you don't accept them.
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That's true unless the user disputes with paypal. If he does so and wins the seller HAS to refund the user.

You have no legal obligation to accept that item back unless you deliberately misrepresented the condition of the item prior to its sale.
If you have pics etc(you would have had them on the eBay listing?) and made clear the condition of the tablet then the customer has no recourse to you.
I'd reply to the customer and advise a dead pixel may be something they can take up with the manufacturer if it's still under warranty, if not, tough luck and sorry but it's nothing to do with you.
-psb

"No returns" policy that sellers use on eBay is meaningless. eBay does not allow it and will side with the buyer 90% of the time. Unfortunately for OP he does not have much recourse if buyer files a SNAD claim with eBay. The only defensive argument he has is to state that the item has been in buyer's possession for some time now and that it was sold as used.

I'd refund the guy 20 quids and call the day. No need to complicate it any further.

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I'd refund the guy 20 quids and call the day. No need to complicate it any further.
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If he accepts it, its the best you can expect.
I had the same with a tg01 on ebay, buyer claimed screen scratched even though it wasnt and was told to return the item to me by paypal who froze the money and then refunded him despite me showing photos to the contrary. Lucky for me mine came back unharmed, the buyer obviously didnt like it and used an excuse to get a easy refund. Paypal ignored my proof and my call for proof from the buyer.
In most cases within a 7/14 day period whatever Paypal have as a grace period, they will side with the buyer as long as the buyer does as instructed Im sorry to say.

OK, thanks guys!
I told him to send it back to ASUS. He said he isn't blaming me and he likes the tablet, so it looks like he doesn't want a refund, which is good.
I'll update this thread when/if I get another message from him
EDIT: I'll thank the people I didn't manage to thank tomorrow, ran out of thanks for today

note 5 lcd replacement

anyone know the best place to get replacement lcd/digitizer ..
seems to be abundant of them on ebay ..but how we know which one?

What prices are you seeing? Last time I looked, they were $170 - $200 for the screen assembly.
I just shipped my phone off to an official Samsung repair center. It took about a week and cost $182 with tax for parts and labor on a new LCD/digitizer/screen for my Note 5. In addition to changing the screen, they also changed the metal side part, it's brand new with no scratches. That seems like a better deal to go that route if you have a spare phone you can use for a week. Just hop on Samsung's website to get the number to call. Don't fall for their ~$74 price quote. That's how much they charge just to diagnose your problem. I told them exactly what my problem was and what was needed, she told me $74. I nearly peed myself. After the repair center got it, they canceled that charge and told me it would be an extra $X for the parts and $74 was the diagnostic fee. Still, $182 total for parts and labor is a good deal, comparatively.

thanks for the write up!......
actually I have it dismantled already..... just wondering best place to buy replacement seems to average price at Same price you paid for fix.
I'm in dublin and note 5 wasn't sold in europe so I set about fixing it myself.
where to get original Samsung part and be sure it is Samsung part?

Help with EBAY dispute!

Hi
Looking for some guidance - I am a private seller and do not run a shop. I sell my own things which are perfect working order and a buy as seen / no returns policy is indicated.
Anyway, I sold a Sony camera 4 weeks ago (in the UK) and the buyer took the camera on holiday (abroad) for a week and has returned saying there is a dead pixel and asked ebay to return it. Even though I said no returns, and proved there was nothing wrong with the camera before selling (enclosed a photo taken prior to sale), ebay have honoured the return!!! It has now been posted back and ebay have left it to me to get the camera inspected.
Come back for me - apparently none!
All I deduce is that the buyer changed her mind or damaged the camera in some way and decided to return it.
Where is my legal footing on this???
Ebay are crooks. They said if the camera comes back as no problem they will put a red mark on her account - in the meantime I'm out of pocket over £400 (which has since been spent). The hold is placed on the paypal account in the meantime.
I am thinking I'll try doing a visa chargeback or take ebay to small claims. Views?
thanks all

eBay is a buyer friendly market, there's really nothing you can do.
Are you 100% sure there isn't a dead pixel?

There was no dead Pixel as I had it checked by a local camera shop. The sensor was filthy and so was the body and the camera was returned damaged. Ebay have since agreed to cover the refund cost and I won't be out of pocket.
Interestingly they provide 30 days refund for buyers even if you as a private seller say "no return".
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If you are based in the UK too, and you know for a fact it was working perfectly fine, plus you had it stated as no returns.
If you have evidence of that, and Ebay basically tells you pay up or else, you can take it to a small claims court, because the buyer bought it on the basis of a no returns policy.
I would double check exactly whats in the Ebay ToS is though.
I hope that helps in some way.

I think the no returns only applies to auctions. If you sell it as a buy it now item you have to accept returns no matter what?

This is for Ebay, or use PayPal next time to help in the making a safe transaction....and or dispute.
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bonerp said:
Hi
Looking for some guidance - I am a private seller and do not run a shop. I sell my own things which are perfect working order and a buy as seen / no returns policy is indicated.
Anyway, I sold a Sony camera 4 weeks ago (in the UK) and the buyer took the camera on holiday (abroad) for a week and has returned saying there is a dead pixel and asked ebay to return it. Even though I said no returns, and proved there was nothing wrong with the camera before selling (enclosed a photo taken prior to sale), ebay have honoured the return!!! It has now been posted back and ebay have left it to me to get the camera inspected.
Come back for me - apparently none!
All I deduce is that the buyer changed her mind or damaged the camera in some way and decided to return it.
Where is my legal footing on this???
Ebay are crooks. They said if the camera comes back as no problem they will put a red mark on her account - in the meantime I'm out of pocket over £400 (which has since been spent). The hold is placed on the paypal account in the meantime.
I am thinking I'll try doing a visa chargeback or take ebay to small claims. Views?
thanks all
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Trade-in Question

This is the first time I have bought anything from Samsung.com. I need to tradein an old phone to get some discounts for the Note 8. Based on past experiences, how good/ bad is the Trade-in process? There is a thin line separating our understanding of a phone in "good working condition" & "regular wear and tear".
Mine is a used phone . I am not sure, the previous seller may have had water damage. However, cosmetically, it has a small dent on top-right corner bezel. The screen is pristine. Some small scratches on the back of the phone.
So when the time comes to send my old phone:
How long does it take for Samsung to acknowledge the Trade-in receipt?
After the receipt, how long does it take for Samsung to make a decision whether to accept or reject the trade-in?
If the trade-in is rejected, do we get a chance to understand why the trade-in was rejected?
Also, if the trade-in is rejected, is it possible for us to send another phone? or is the trade-in decision final?
Is there any way to get the trade-in confirmed (by sharing pictures) before-hand?
Any help is appreciated.

myechophone said:
This is the first time I have bought anything from Samsung.com. I need to tradein an old phone to get some discounts for the Note 8. Based on past experiences, how good/ bad is the Trade-in process? There is a thin line separating our understanding of a phone in "good working condition" & "regular wear and tear".
Mine is a used phone . I am not sure, the previous seller may have had water damage. However, cosmetically, it has a small dent on top-right corner bezel. The screen is pristine. Some small scratches on the back of the phone.
So when the time comes to send my old phone:
How long does it take for Samsung to acknowledge the Trade-in receipt?
After the receipt, how long does it take for Samsung to make a decision whether to accept or reject the trade-in?
If the trade-in is rejected, do we get a chance to understand why the trade-in was rejected?
Also, if the trade-in is rejected, is it possible for us to send another phone? or is the trade-in decision final?
Is there any way to get the trade-in confirmed (by sharing pictures) before-hand?
Any help is appreciated.
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I personally have never had a problem. You shouldn't have any problems as long as all functions work, no cracks in screen, device powers up and keeps a charge, not blacklisted, and device is paid off.
This should answer any and all questions:
"The devices must be in good condition (meaning it powers on and holds a charge; has a functioning display; has no breaks or cracks or other visible defects that go beyond normal wear and tear; and is not on a black list of any kind) to be eligible for Trade-In. Prior to trading in device, you must perform a factory reset and remove all personal information from device and eligible devices must have reactivation lock, Google Factory Reset Protection and all other anti-theft locking software disabled. Trade-ins must be received within 15 days of qualifying purchase. Devices not meeting these criteria will not qualify for the trade-in program. Samsung reserves the right to modify or discontinue this offer at any time." -Samsung website-

Khwoo685 said:
I personally have never had a problem. You shouldn't have any problems as long as all functions work, no cracks in screen, device powers up and keeps a charge, not blacklisted, and device is paid off.
This should answer any and all questions:
"The devices must be in good condition (meaning it powers on and holds a charge; has a functioning display; has no breaks or cracks or other visible defects that go beyond normal wear and tear; and is not on a black list of any kind) to be eligible for Trade-In. Prior to trading in device, you must perform a factory reset and remove all personal information from device and eligible devices must have reactivation lock, Google Factory Reset Protection and all other anti-theft locking software disabled. Trade-ins must be received within 15 days of qualifying purchase. Devices not meeting these criteria will not qualify for the trade-in program. Samsung reserves the right to modify or discontinue this offer at any time." -Samsung website-
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Thanks. But, I have some apprehensions as this is the first time...

Since you are seeing the glass as half empty....
Dents may not be considered normal wear and tear. Ive used phones for decades and never had one dent. Consider that a potential red flag if i were to be nit picky.
Its up to the person handling the ingest of the product. If they have a bad day or if they were giving some leeway to trade ins prior to getting yours, maybe yours may cause them to not be so lenient.
Perhaps look at other sources over the internet for other reviews on this trade in. Look at older note forums on this forum. You are likely to hear/read varied results.
In the end they (Sammy)may not care as long as the unit powers on and the screen is in good condition because the screen can potentially be used for surplus spare parts for other devices in that model range so the response you recieebvd above may indeed be a fair assumption that the trade in process will be smooth, you will get your asking price for the trade in, and the overall proces wont take too long.
Then you can ask yourself this: how much would I make if i were to sell it on Craigslist ?

marctronixx said:
Dents may not be considered normal wear and tear. Ive used phones for decades and never had one dent. Consider that a potential red flag if i were to be nit picky.
Its up to the person handling the ingest of the product. If they have a bad day or if they were giving some leeway to trade ins prior to getting yours, maybe yours may cause them to not be so lenient.
Perhaps look at other sources over the internet for other reviews on this trade in. Look at older note forums on this forum. You are likely to hear/read varied results.
In the end they (Sammy)may not care as long as the unit powers on and the screen is in good condition because the screen can potentially be used for surplus spare parts for other devices in that model range so the response you recieebvd above may indeed be a fair assumption that the trade in process will be smooth, you will get your asking price for the trade in, and the overall proces wont take too long.
Then you can ask yourself this: how much would I make if i were to sell it on Craigslist ?
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Thanks for the detailed reply. I will check other sources too for more details. As mentioned, I am doing the first of its kind transaction with Samsung; hence some anxiety.

I was one of the Note 7 buyers/returners.
I recently took advantage of the promotion to buy a Samsung Note 8 (unlocked) (w/ a free Gear 360), and I indicated during the order process that I would trade-in a Galaxy S5. I paid a little over $500 for the Note 8 that day.
Fast forward to today: so I received the Note 8 today, but the box has no trade-in instructions, shipping pouch, or pre-paid postage. Did I do something wrong, or does Samsung just not want this ancient S5 hardware?
Did anyone else (who previous returned the Note 7) get further instructions for the trade-in with the Note 8? Should I just follow the instructions found here: http://www.samsung.com/us/trade-in/terms-and-conditions/
It says "Samsung will provide a shipping label and instructions to send us your Trade-In Device." So I'm very confused.
I'm going to call Samsung. They said the correct office is closed for the day.
In a desperate attempt to resolve the issue more quickly, I sent an email.
The CS rep I did talk to did say that once I reach the correct person then Samsung will email me a shipping label. But I have to call back to talk do a different rep in a different dept.

caj27 said:
I was one of the Note 7 buyers/returners.
I recently took advantage of the promotion to buy a Samsung Note 8 (unlocked) (w/ a free Gear 360), and I indicated during the order process that I would trade-in a Galaxy S5. I paid a little over $500 for the Note 8 that day.
Fast forward to today: so I received the Note 8 today, but the box has no trade-in instructions, shipping pouch, or pre-paid postage. Did I do something wrong, or does Samsung just not want this ancient S5 hardware?
Did anyone else (who previous returned the Note 7) get further instructions for the trade-in with the Note 8? Should I just follow the instructions found here: http://www.samsung.com/us/trade-in/terms-and-conditions/
It says "Samsung will provide a shipping label and instructions to send us your Trade-In Device." So I'm very confused.
I'm going to call Samsung. They said the correct office is closed for the day.
In a desperate attempt to resolve the issue more quickly, I sent an email.
The CS rep I did talk to did say that once I reach the correct person then Samsung will email me a shipping label. But I have to call back to talk do a different rep in a different dept.
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On the order details on the website you can print the shipping label that is tied to your order. Same place everyone kept checking their status...Look beside the trade in you will see the print label button

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I spoke with them yesterday and was told you will get a reply about the trade in in 10 business days, just long enough so that you can't return the Note 8 if they screw you.

ggrant3876 said:
I spoke with them yesterday and was told you will get a reply about the trade in in 10 business days, just long enough so that you can't return the Note 8 if they screw you.
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Lol, if it comes to that, just kick up a fuss! They'll let you return it.