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Master Geek

#394762 22-Oct-2010 14:29

I am thinking of picking up a Desire Z. Now I can either get it from mobicity (NZ$ 1119) or expansys.co.nz ($1042 incl shipping). But I am also going to Singapore/Greece/London in December. Would I be better to buy it from NZ or wait and get it in the UK/Singapore?

I am new to buying phones from overseas.

kiwitrc

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#394763 22-Oct-2010 14:31

Greekiwi: I am thinking of picking up a Desire Z. Now I can either get it from mobicity (NZ$ 1119) or expansys.co.nz ($1042 incl shipping). But I am also going to Singapore/Greece/London in December. Would I be better to buy it from NZ or wait and get it in the UK/Singapore?

I am new to buying phones from overseas.

Check out whether you can get the VAT refunded at the airport when you leave the UK, might be a good option.

EDIT: Try here http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/sectors/consumers/overseas-visitors.htm

Elpie

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#394812 22-Oct-2010 16:36

Greekiwi: I am thinking of picking up a Desire Z. Now I can either get it from mobicity (NZ$ 1119) or expansys.co.nz ($1042 incl shipping). But I am also going to Singapore/Greece/London in December. Would I be better to buy it from NZ or wait and get it in the UK/Singapore?

I am new to buying phones from overseas.

I'm biased against Mobicity after a not-so-good experience with them but I'd recommend waiting anyway. You may be able to pick one up duty-free in Singapore at a good price although you will need to check the warranty status. London is a good option, especially with the way our exchange rate seems to be holding steady against the GB Pound. You will need to ask for documentation for a VAT refund, which you can get after getting the documentation processed at the airport on departure from either the UK or EU.

UK online-only stores are not generally able to provide VAT refund documents so don't try to buy through an online store if you want it delivered to a UK or EU address. If the store has a retail presence this shouldn't be an issue as retailers do provide the documents when you tell them you need a VAT refund.

Picking a phone up in the UK and getting VAT refunded will be considerably cheaper than importing it into NZ & having to pay GST etc.

Dingbatt

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#394817 22-Oct-2010 16:51

Elpie:
Greekiwi: I am thinking of picking up a Desire Z. Now I can either get it from mobicity (NZ$ 1119) or expansys.co.nz ($1042 incl shipping). But I am also going to Singapore/Greece/London in December. Would I be better to buy it from NZ or wait and get it in the UK/Singapore?

I am new to buying phones from overseas.

I'm biased against Mobicity after a not-so-good experience with them but I'd recommend waiting anyway. You may be able to pick one up duty-free in Singapore at a good price although you will need to check the warranty status. London is a good option, especially with the way our exchange rate seems to be holding steady against the GB Pound. You will need to ask for documentation for a VAT refund, which you can get after getting the documentation processed at the airport on departure from either the UK or EU.

UK online-only stores are not generally able to provide VAT refund documents so don't try to buy through an online store if you want it delivered to a UK or EU address. If the store has a retail presence this shouldn't be an issue as retailers do provide the documents when you tell them you need a VAT refund.

Picking a phone up in the UK and getting VAT refunded will be considerably cheaper than importing it into NZ & having to pay GST etc.

Just be aware that if you bring goods into NZ that have a total value of > $700NZ then you are liable for the payment of GST. It states it on the arrival customs declaration, and you wouldn't want to falsify that.....

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TheUngeek

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#394819 22-Oct-2010 16:53

Post the box and guff back to yourself.
Carry your phone with you.... EASY

heavenlywild

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#394829 22-Oct-2010 17:15

You would very unlucky to be pulled up for it at customs really, especially if you are using the phone already or have it out of the box.

Update: although the law is the law I suppose!

kyhwana2

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#394902 22-Oct-2010 22:27

Greekiwi: I am thinking of picking up a Desire Z. Now I can either get it from mobicity (NZ$ 1119) or expansys.co.nz ($1042 incl shipping). But I am also going to Singapore/Greece/London in December. Would I be better to buy it from NZ or wait and get it in the UK/Singapore?

I am new to buying phones from overseas.

Clove sells it as well.. I just placed my pre-order, it'll be ~$840NZ (ex gst, inc shipping and a flip case)

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Damager

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#394911 22-Oct-2010 22:45

Good review. I check every day for decent video reviews and this is a good one :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-gZO606Wmw

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#395303 24-Oct-2010 18:46

Here's the most concise review I've found so far... it's got me convinced

http://hemorrdroids.net/htc-desire-hd-review/

paulchinnz

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#395305 24-Oct-2010 18:50

kyhwana2:
Greekiwi: I am thinking of picking up a Desire Z. Now I can either get it from mobicity (NZ$ 1119) or expansys.co.nz ($1042 incl shipping). But I am also going to Singapore/Greece/London in December. Would I be better to buy it from NZ or wait and get it in the UK/Singapore?

I am new to buying phones from overseas.

Clove sells it as well.. I just placed my pre-order, it'll be ~$840NZ (ex gst, inc shipping and a flip case)

Did they say when they'd have it dispatched?

siyuan

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#395309 24-Oct-2010 19:02

Here's another review:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-phones/review/2010/10/21/HTC-Desire-HD/p1

heavenlywild

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#395312 24-Oct-2010 19:20

Not sure if this has been posted but a review of the device:
http://hemorrdroids.net/htc-desire-hd-review/

The two things concerned me:
1) Poor speakers
2) Washed out screen

I could do with a slightly washed out screen but maybe not poor speakers - especially when I like playing music around the house via the phone's in-built speakers (coming from an iPhone user "at the moment").

Krullos

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#395315 24-Oct-2010 19:31

heavenlywild: Not sure if this has been posted but a review of the device:
http://hemorrdroids.net/htc-desire-hd-review/

The two things concerned me:
1) Poor speakers
2) Washed out screen

I could do with a slightly washed out screen but maybe not poor speakers - especially when I like playing music around the house via the phone's in-built speakers (coming from an iPhone user "at the moment").

a youtube review I saw has a guy raving that the speakers are awesome... he got very excited about the speakers, so not sure who's got it right!

kyhwana2

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#395317 24-Oct-2010 19:32

paulchinnz:
Did they say when they'd have it dispatched?

29th of October is the current arrival-at-clove date..

blingjug

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#395349 24-Oct-2010 22:17

just ordered mine from clove, hopefully I made it in time for next shipping batches... " More stock due 24th and 26th October" is what i read.

I'll let you know when it arrives and if im charged gst etc. b interesting to know what difference in shipping is when you order yours krullos :P

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