Buying Samsung Galaxy from Electron World vs Clove

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Jattennz

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#64912 25-Jul-2010 17:58

Wondering if anyone has dealt with these guys before? They list Samsung Galaxy on www.sella.co.nz for $856 which seems good price compared to mobilecity and Clove at the moment.

Looking around looks like they import from Hong Kong / Maylasia. So if buying a Samsung Galaxy that was imported from asia versus buying from Clove.co.uk would there be any difference I guess is what i wondering?

Any thoughts?

"Imported by international tracked courier service direct to you from Original Manufacturers' Distribution Centre's."

http://www.sella.co.nz/general/mobi...samsung/675rd1/

Would the phone differ much versus one purchased from Clove etc.

old3eyes

9112 posts

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#356139 25-Jul-2010 18:20

No indication as to what 3G networks it will work on so it's pot luck..

Regards,

Old3eyes

vinnieg

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#356402 26-Jul-2010 11:11

that'd be 856 without shipping/tax which you'd be expected to pay on arrival, so probably still best to go with Clove for their RMA/Warranty support.

Electron-world are just a massive drop shipping organisation, their shipping is slower than Clove too, clove at the moment works out to be 855...so $1 different between them , both however would hit 1k with tax added(12.5%) + ITF fee and MAF fee($38)

I have moved across the ditch. Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer.

Jattennz

90 posts

Master Geek

#356407 26-Jul-2010 11:15

I asked them about it, and from the listing it says:

"Customs Duties - Electron-World on sella pay's these on entry into New Zealand. "

"This is brand new original samsung Android no modifications, youtube clip: http://www.youtube.com/v/-kCdF6wrNYk&color1 - exactly as per this official release statement from Samsung. Vodafone and 2Degrees 100% coverage"

"Free shipping within New Zealand"

So maybe not such bad deal, seems to work out the cheapest.. thinking putting an order in and will post how it goes I guess.

kiwijunglist

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#359767 30-Jul-2010 12:18

Other options

mobicity.com.au / mobicity.co.nz
unlocked-mobiles.com
expertinfotech

lots of users have used mobicity in the past according to gpforums,
i know of 2 users here who have used unlocked-mobiles for galaxy s,
expertinfotech is cheapest shop within NZ, but have poor reputation for service

HTPC / Home automation (home assistant) enthusiast.

Jattennz

90 posts

Master Geek

#359807 30-Jul-2010 12:55

Ended up going with Clove, too many good reviews of Clove and the 2 year warranty, so thought worth it. Just I keep missing them with the timezone side of things, by time I reply to their emails it's night again for them so have to wait another day for reply lol.