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budgemook

budgemook wrote: »

Was also thinking about this one - https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-global-3gb-32gb

Pulled the trigger on this from AliExpress. And now we wait :rolleyes:

Can someone remind me how much customs is likely to be?

gercoral

and any idea if this phone would work on vodafone network..or how would i find out??
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-XIAOMI-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-378133.html





has anyone ever bought off:?

https://www.mishop.ie/

Iseedeadpixels

budgemook wrote: »

Pulled the trigger on this from AliExpress. And now we wait :rolleyes:

Can someone remind me how much customs is likely to be?

What was the total with delivery?

smilerf

kiddums wrote: »

Cool. Would you mind putting a quick first impressions post in here for me?



I was looking at that too, but I decided on a better screen, given how much I watch on my phone.

Looks a great job for 70 euro though.

I like this phone. Good in the hand. Not thin not bulkey. Its fast camera is your usual Chinese fair
The case it came with does fit totally so you need another. Also I notice memory fills fast. Screen nice and clear. Sound good. Everything works. I like nougat too

eamonnq

budgemook wrote: »

Pulled the trigger on this from AliExpress. And now we wait :rolleyes:

Can someone remind me how much customs is likely to be?

From the first post in the thread:

The formula is (phone price in € times 1.23) and then +€6 through An Post or +€15 through a courier

The '6' might have gone up since then though.

budgemook

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

What was the total with delivery?

135.31 taken from my account. That includes a silicon case.

Iseedeadpixels

budgemook wrote: »

135.31 taken from my account. That includes a silicon case.

31.12 VAT and whatever the carrier charges.

peaceboi

smilerf wrote: »

Not sure about the rest but stay well clear of,Ulefone

Go for note 4 64gb global version 4gb ram, can vouch for AliExpress eternal team or official xiaomi store on AliExpress, my friend got sealed in box with Google play store installed.

melikebanana

Thanks to this thread I bought the redmi note 4. 32gb, 3 GB ram. It's such a solid phone in terms of build and performance, came from a smart ultra 6. Can't recommend it enough. Only gripe is I find the screen a bit dim in direct sunlight.

vjmcdonnell

sydthebeat wrote: »

So has anyone got the mi6 yet?
I'm looking for a good recommendation of where to purchase it

Im in the same boat. Im looking at Hong Kong Goldway as they have a DHL option that they say the Customs is paid for, seems to be directed throught the UK.
Im looking for the 128GB Blue one so not many options.

budgemook

peaceboi wrote: »

Go for note 4 64gb global version 4gb ram, can vouch for AliExpress eternal team or official xiaomi store on AliExpress, my friend got sealed in box with Google play store installed.

Around how long did it take to arrive from AliExpress Eternal team?

iba

Hi,

Strongly thinking of buying the Mi 5S Plus at around 300 Dollars. Is there anything out there better than it for a lower price/better bang for your buck?

Thanks

leche solara

gercoral wrote: »

and any idea if this phone would work on vodafone network..or how would i find out??
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-XIAOMI-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-378133.html





has anyone ever bought off:?

https://www.mishop.ie/

Put the phone details into willmyphonework.net to see if it will work

dinneenp

Hi,
I've 2 niggling issues with my Xiaomi mi 5s, anyone able to help please?

1. Whatsapp won't work on desktop unless I have my Xiaomi mi 5s on & unlocked. This happen to anyone else either?
2. Also Google Chromecast doesn't cast great from the phone- 'screen casting is not optimised for this device; your experience may vary'

Cheers,
pa.

peaceboi

budgemook wrote: »

Around how long did it take to arrive from AliExpress Eternal team?

15 days

Sasso

Hi, Should I buy this

https://www.banggood.com/DOOGEE-MIX-5_5-Inch-Android-7_0-6GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Helio-P25-Octa-Core-2_5GHz-4G-Smartphone-p-1155524.html


or this

https://www.banggood.com/UMI-Plus-E-5_5-inch-2_5D-6GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-MTK6757-Helio-P20-Octa-Core-4G-Smartphone-p-1106676.html?rmmds=search

Plus do I get caught for customs etc and will it work ok here for my VF sim..

many thanks in advance as need help and not quite informed.

fixXxer

Sasso wrote: »

Hi, Should I buy this

https://www.banggood.com/DOOGEE-MIX-5_5-Inch-Android-7_0-6GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Helio-P25-Octa-Core-2_5GHz-4G-Smartphone-p-1155524.html


or this

https://www.banggood.com/DOOGEE-MIX-5_5-Inch-Android-7_0-6GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Helio-P25-Octa-Core-2_5GHz-4G-Smartphone-p-1155524.html

Plus do I get caught for customs etc and will it work ok here for my VF sim..

many thanks in advance as need help and not quite informed.

They are literally the same phone, so either would be fine

Sasso

sorry, show how good I am, changed now I hope

wiz569

Sasso wrote: »

sorry, show how good I am, changed now I hope

They are both pre-order so I wouldn't bother,buy a phone that has been out a while as you will then be able to find user reviews and avoid beta testing a new phone at your expense

mikeybrennan

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Letv-Cool1-Dual-Leeco-Cool-1-Snapdragon-652-Mobile-Phone-3GB-RAM-32GB-5-5/311331_32726107145.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.DoKTf9

can someone confirm that's definitely dhl express in the shipping options and not regular dhl

thanks

M00lers

Received a Redmi 4X Pro from HK Goldway this morning, 10 days after ordering. Selected DHL and was not caught for tax/customs.

Nice little phone too.
Box was sealed and labelled "Global Version".

mikeybrennan

moolers2000 wrote: »

Received a Redmi 4X Pro from HK Goldway this morning, 10 days after ordering. Selected DHL and was not caught for tax/customs.

Nice little phone too.
Box was sealed and labelled "Global Version".

must have been dhl express

'express' is written in the dhl logo

trixiebust

My Redmi 4x has been shipped by them today. Seller assured me, you won't have to pay for customs.

Price is cheap for just tracked insurance alone. Add in the non customs charge on top, and it's a steal

budgemook

trixiebust wrote: »

My Redmi 4x has been shipped by them today. Seller assured me, you won't have to pay for customs.

Price is cheap for just tracked insurance alone. Add in the non customs charge on top, and it's a steal

how does your seller know that?

clouter

Quick question.

I ordered a Redmi Note from GearBest - I hadn't done my research and didn't realise the rep they had. Anyway its stuck in customs in Dublin now. Any idea how long it will be there for, whats the normal wait time.

Thanks

GBX

Gearbest don't post with guaranteed no customs. If you got a good deal on the phone happy days.

As for how long, could be a day or two. The courier/an post usually contact you to arrange payment

NATLOR

budgemook wrote: »

how does your seller know that?

Because they ship to a European 'warehouse' first so your order is posted from within Europe

vjmcdonnell

NATLOR wrote: »

Because they ship to a European 'warehouse' first so your order is posted from within Europe

Great to hear, will order a Xiaomi MI6 with them.

RasTa

Ordered the note 4 this morning. My third Chinese phone in the past 2 years but my last one broke because it fell out of my pocket and screen cracked at a point where I can't swipe to unlock it.

Using an Indian phone at the moment i-plus, at least I think it's Indian as I bought it there and it's the worst thing I've ever owned.

When the note arrives what do I need to do to it as my previous two phones I just used straight out of the box

Dec4

I'm thinking of taking a chance on this Global Version Xiaomi Redmi 4X 4 X PRO Smartphone 3GB 32GB 5.0" HD Screen Snapdragon 435 Octa Core 4100mAh 13.0MP LDD LTE OTA from Eternal Team.
Two quick questions:
1. i presume AliExpress is secure in terms of CC transactions?
2. Is it better to go the route of DHL Express (€5.52) or Regular Post (€0.88)? Am I equally likely to get hit for VAT/duties with both options? If so, the DHL charge for handling adds about an additional €10 expense on top of VAT/duties versus An Post.
Would appreciate any advice or recent experience on this...