Xiaomi Mi Box 4K - Android TV 6.0. 2GB/8GB (€39)

Kenny Logins

Oat23 wrote: »

I've bought from that seller. All 3 things I've ordered shipped from Manchester.

From Singapore to Manchester to you?

DopeTech

B-D-P-- wrote: »

Ask and they will reply

"Hi dear friend,
First thanks for your letter.
Our item Model is 3C.and we are sorry to tell you that our item is the Chinese version,it can only support chinese.
Any question please contact us.
Look forward to working with you in the future.
Have a nice day
"

mono_mac

So is language in English

Oat23

Kenny Logins wrote: »

From Singapore to Manchester to you?

No they are sent from a fulfillment center in Manchester. The seller is based in Singapore but he doesn't ship anything from there.

revz

I've thankfully never had to deal with anything like this on eBay before - what's the correct way to go about getting a refund from seller?

I've said that the goods aren't as described in the ad and I would like a full refund.
Seller is saying that's fine and they can refund me before I receive the item, but I have to ensure that I refuse to sign for the package when it gets here.
Is that right? Will it be returned to them then?
Just after being misled in the ad, I don't want to be misled again.

nails1

Bought a faulty one off him and now having trouble trying to return. Lesson learned always best to spend the extra couple euro and buy local or off donedeal so not as messy returning if there's a problem

evolving_doors

nails1 wrote: »

Bought a faulty one off him and now having trouble trying to return. Lesson learned always best to spend the extra couple euro and buy local or off donedeal so not as messy returning if there's a problem

What did you try?
I thought paypal were bulletproof for returns!

B-D-P--

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/401719?utm_source=product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171017

How does this compare to the Mi Box?

styron

B-D-P-- wrote: »

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/401719?utm_source=product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171017

How does this compare to the Mi Box?

That's virtually obsolete - running KitKat (Android 4.4) and 1GB RAM with a cheap rockchip processor. End of life (as most of these boxes on group purchase schemes are) best to avoid.

autumnalcore

B-D-P-- wrote: »

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/401719?utm_source=product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171017

How does this compare to the Mi Box?

Its on pigsback therefore its not a bargain. 1G ram, rockchip chipset forget it.

B-D-P--

B-D-P-- wrote: »

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/401719?utm_source=product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171017

How does this compare to the Mi Box?

The main reason that the Mi Box International is popular is because it's a legit Android TV device with Netflix certification. That means Netflix are satisfied with the security of the box (DRM keys etc) and therefore allow it to play HD and 4K streams.

Pretty much all the other generic Chinese boxes are stuck with 480p.

B-D-P--

Ok thanks lads. Will give it a miss.

Oat23

I've spent the last 4 days messaging this guy on eBay asking him which box he has sent me but he refuses to answer the question saying they sent me the box in the listing or that I can find all the info about my order in the listing. I'm done fcuking about with him now. If it comes and it's the wrong box I'm claiming it never arrived. I'm not paying return postage to send it back to this chancer.

Edit: Forgot to say: After you reject delivery do not tell eBay you did that. Just claim it never arrived to be certain you get your money back. If you say you rejected it who knows the procedure. You might have to wait for him to receive it in China in January/February.

monkeybutter

Oat23 wrote: »

I've spent the last 4 days messaging this guy on eBay asking him which box he has sent me but he refuses to answer the question saying they sent me the box in the listing or that I can find all the info about my order in the listing. I'm done fcuking about with him now. If it comes and it's the wrong box I'm claiming it never arrived. I'm not paying return postage to send it back to this chancer.

Edit: Forgot to say: After you reject delivery do not tell eBay you did that. Just claim it never arrived to be certain you get your money back. If you say you rejected it who knows the procedure. You might have to wait for him to receive it in China in January/February.

I've been refunded by him already

Invincible

monkeybutter wrote: »

I've been refunded by him already

Before he dispatched box or did he cancel your order? Thanks

monkeybutter

Invincible wrote: »

Before he dispatched box or did he cancel your order? Thanks

been dispatched, it's marked as china post so not from Manchester by the looks of it

Oat23

monkeybutter wrote: »

been dispatched, it's marked as china post so not from Manchester by the looks of it

The one from Manchester was a different listing posted for people looking for an alternative. This one.

The one I posted in the OP that we all may have been conned by was always coming from China.

thierry14

Can someone recommend me a similar device

Budget 80e max

Needs to have great wifi connection and play 4k and Kodi with no issues

Thanks

thierry14

bk wrote: »

Not the same thing at all.

The Xiaomi box (and Nvidia Shield TV) use a special, official built of Android, called Android TV, which is designed specifically for TV and has TV apps.

This box is just a generic box that is running generic Android which is designed for mobile phones and is not optimised for TV.

Sounds perfect

Can you install showbox on the Xiaomi

Any link to a good one.

80e budget

Would prefer hidden dongle instead of set box if possible

TV is wall hanging, hate cables

Oat23

thierry14 wrote: »

Can someone recommend me a similar device

Budget 80e max

Needs to have great wifi connection and play 4k and Kodi with no issues

Thanks

The new fire tv box might suit you. Hangs from the HDMI port hidden. No real hardware upgrades of note from the original fire tv apart from the new 'dongle' design.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-New-Ultra-Remote-Streaming-Player/dp/B06XTWLSRF/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508333791&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+tv+box

Whether you need the power supply to power it or not depends on the TV you have and the power offered from the USB port.

Sappy404

thierry14 wrote: »

Can someone recommend me a similar device

Budget 80e max

Needs to have great wifi connection and play 4k and Kodi with no issues

Thanks

You could probably get the Android TV/English version of this box for <€80, pending customs.

Oat23

Sappy404 wrote: »

You could probably get the Android TV/English version of this box for <€80, pending customs.

€72 total from Manchester if you use parcel motel/parcel wizard. £15 shipping to Ireland is madness.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-4K-Google-Android-6-0-TV-BOX-HDR-International-Ver-Voice-Remote-/122355472779?hash=item1c7cf4598b:g:~Z8AAOSwXf9Zpiwm

corks finest

Oat23 wrote: »

Sappy404 wrote: »

You could probably get the Android TV/English version of this box for <€80, pending customs.

€72 total from Manchester if you use parcel motel/parcel wizard. £15 shipping to Ireland is madness.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-4K-Google-Android-6-0-TV-BOX-HDR-International-Ver-Voice-Remote-/122355472779?hash=item1c7cf4598b:g:~Z8AAOSwXf9Zpiwm

Robbers

Sappy404

Oat23 wrote: »

€72 total from Manchester if you use parcel motel/parcel wizard. £15 shipping to Ireland is madness.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-4K-Google-Android-6-0-TV-BOX-HDR-International-Ver-Voice-Remote-/122355472779?hash=item1c7cf4598b:g:~Z8AAOSwXf9Zpiwm

https://www.geekbuying.com/search?keyword=mibox%20international

<€57 from China, though you're waiting a few weeks and risk customs. For the record I bought it off geekbuying late last year and managed to avoid fees.

bren2001

corks finest wrote: »

Robbers

how?

Oat23

bren2001 wrote: »

how?

I guess he is talking about the mad £15 shipping to Ireland when it's only coming from the UK and it's a small item.

iggy

Oat23 wrote: »

I guess he is talking about the mad £15 shipping to Ireland when it's only coming from the UK and it's a small item.

Why does the listing say say delivery from Ireland?
Want to order one but hope it's not a dodgy one

Cotts72

currently have a zgemma downstairs but considering getting an android box in the bedroom, anything decent in the €30-40 price range?

corks finest

corks finest wrote: »

Robbers

The 15 sterling price for delivery

dodzy

iggy wrote: »

Why does the listing say say delivery from Ireland?
Want to order one but hope it's not a dodgy one

Here’s the sellers details:


Business name: Online buy and sell Pte ltd

Address: chun wai wan
151 chin swee road, #07-12 manhattan house
Singapore
Singapore
169876
Singapore

bren2001

corks finest wrote: »

The 15 sterling price for delivery

Ye can get delivery through parcel motel for 3.95 so you can save your money from those "robbers".

Oat23

dodzy wrote: »

Here’s the sellers details:


Business name: Online buy and sell Pte ltd

Address: chun wai wan
151 chin swee road, #07-12 manhattan house
Singapore
Singapore
169876
Singapore

Went over this a few weeks ago earlier in the thread. Seller is from Asia but all his stock is in a fulfillment center in Manchester. I've bought 2 mi TV boxes and a phone from him and they all came from Manchester.

B-D-P--

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-Xiaomi-Mi-Box-3-Streamer-4K-Android-6-0-TV-BOX-8GB-Quad-Core-HD/112626431481?hash=item1a390ef5f9:g:O~oAAOSwR2RZ-tYk

Whats the verdict on this lads??


Its far too good to be true, but I'm going for it , It says theres english supported,

wiz569

B-D-P-- wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-Xiaomi-Mi-Box-3-Streamer-4K-Android-6-0-TV-BOX-8GB-Quad-Core-HD/112626431481?hash=item1a390ef5f9:g:O~oAAOSwR2RZ-tYk

Whats the verdict on this lads??


Its far too good to be true, but I'm going for it , It says theres english supported,

Just took a chance myself m8, don't think it will come but its worth a punt at that price lol

B-D-P--

wiz569 wrote: »

Just took a chance myself m8, don't think it will come but its worth a punt at that price lol

Even if its chineese version, I'll root it at that price.

somebody_else

wiz569 wrote: »

Just took a chance myself m8, don't think it will come but its worth a punt at that price lol

Looks like this auction is gone now and I received e-mail from paypal:

Hello somebody_else, You were recently involved in a transaction for the following item: 112626431481 - New Xiaomi Mi Box 3 Streamer 4K Android 6.0 TV BOX 8GB Quad Core HD We're writing to let you know that an unauthorized third party may have accessed the sellers account to list this item. The item has been removed from the site, and the transaction was cancelled.
etc, etc.

evolving_doors

B-D-P-- wrote: »

Even if its chineese version, I'll root it at that price.

Is rooting them possible?

wiz569

somebody_else wrote: »

Looks like this auction is gone now and I received e-mail from paypal:

Hello somebody_else, You were recently involved in a transaction for the following item: 112626431481 - New Xiaomi Mi Box 3 Streamer 4K Android 6.0 TV BOX 8GB Quad Core HD We're writing to let you know that an unauthorized third party may have accessed the sellers account to list this item. The item has been removed from the site, and the transaction was cancelled.
etc, etc.

Yeah just got the same email, ah well was worth taking the chance

DopeTech

wiz569 wrote: »

Yeah just got the same email, ah well was worth taking the chance

So you got a refund?

wiz569

Sir Dosser wrote: »

So you got a refund?

Opened paypal dispute citing the fact ebay cancelled the transaction,escalated it immediately to a claim, just need to wait for them to check it out

somebody_else

Strange, can't escalate via PayPal as can't find this activity.
eBay goes between pages there and back.

wiz569

somebody_else wrote: »

Strange, can't escalate via PayPal as can't find this activity.
eBay goes between pages there and back.

If you go straight to paypal is it not showing?

Maybe it was cancelled before payment went through.

B-D-P--

Ok, again i have another solution
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/-Official-International-Version--XIAOMI-Mi-Box-4K-H-265-Android-Box-374192.html

This time a more realistic €60 delivered.

wiz569

B-D-P-- wrote: »

Ok, again i have another solution
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/-Official-International-Version--XIAOMI-Mi-Box-4K-H-265-Android-Box-374192.html

This time a more realistic €60 delivered.

There's no fun in that one though

Gadge

hey guys, was your seller " daydayup3.0"? Mine still shows as active and awaiting delivery.

Thanks.

B-D-P--

Gadge wrote: »

hey guys, was your seller " daydayup3.0"? Mine still shows as active and awaiting delivery.

Thanks.

nope
vanessa19musique


Send links

Saw this on HUKD yesterday:

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/original-xiaomi-mi-3s-tv-box-amlogic-s905x-quad-core-3820-delivered-with-code-gearbest-2820650

Think it works out at about €45 delivered from Gearbest. That's if the deal hasn't expired!!

Any good to ye? Don't know too much about them.

B-D-P--

Deleted User wrote: »

Saw this on HUKD yesterday:

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/original-xiaomi-mi-3s-tv-box-amlogic-s905x-quad-core-3820-delivered-with-code-gearbest-2820650

Think it works out at about €45 delivered from Gearbest. That's if the deal hasn't expired!!

Any good to ye? Don't know too much about them.

This is the Chinese version and does NOT run Android Tv or have play store.

Gadge

B-D-P-- wrote: »

nope
vanessa19musique


Send links

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-Int-4K-HDR-amp-Android-TV-6-0-8GB-Media-Streamer-Google-Cast-New-Gift-/152739027796?

I'm still 50/50 on whether it's genuine or not!

B-D-P--

Gadge wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-Int-4K-HDR-amp-Android-TV-6-0-8GB-Media-Streamer-Google-Cast-New-Gift-/152739027796?

I'm still 50/50 on whether it's genuine or not!

Model: Mi Box International Version

If its not international, you've a case to be made for false advertising and would get your money back on paypal!
its advertised as international.. nice find!