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snowfly

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#248588 1-Apr-2019 15:32
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Has anyone purchased a phone from TechCrazy lately (previously known as Challenge Mobiles)?

 

I'm looking to buy a Samsung Galaxy A8, and TechCrazy have a dual SIM version (presumably imported version), that looks good (dual sim version a bonus, for when I travel to AU for work).
To replace my current Galaxy A3 2017.

 

There doesn't appear to be many smaller phones these days (e.g. 5.5" or less), and the A8 only seems like a slight size increase from my current small A3 (4.7"), and fits my requirements (not too big, IP68, works on Spark's 4g 700mhz and 1800mhz, bonus of ANT+, and FM)

 

Maybe I'm just the small minority who want a smaller screen, where as the majority like 6"+ devices in their pocket.

 

However there don't appear to many A8's left at normal retailers, hence looking at TechCrazy.

 

Thanks in advance.


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nzgeek
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  #2209002 1-Apr-2019 19:05
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I just looked them up on PriceSpy. Most of the reviews are good, but there are a couple (Nov 2018 and Dec 2018) where people are complaining that supposedly "new" items have had opened packaging or no packaging at all.

If you're in Auckland (West Auckland in particular) you could try to visit their site in Massey. At least that way you can see the goods are in fact brand new. (You may need to check if they have stock at the site first.)

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