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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wesdenyer:
Plemix.com

Just got an email from plemix.com that they will automatically cancel my order unless I tell them not to because they have no stock and no eta for more stock. Now where do I buy?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] bbdj69:
Wow! You actually got contact from Plemix??? I just disputed my charge on PayPal after 4 days of ZERO communication. I'm thining HandTec.

Done, just put my order in for HandTec. I hope they get their next shipment in on the 3rd!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] charlie.s:
Same here -- cross Plemix off the list. They should have a web site smart enough to tell you they are out of stock when they actually run out.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
Price at amazon.de has dropped by a few Euros and is now advertised at 543.69 Euros including VAT and free shipping within Germany.

Shipped to the UK it is 555.46 Euros in total. Using exchange rates at xe.com that comes to £477.96. I'm sure it will convert to a little more than that at consumer exchange rates, but surely well under £500. Best price at Handtec today is £539.99 plus shipping.

Excluding VAT and shipping it is 456.88 Euros, which converts to 629.46 USD, 607.32 AUD, 792.99 NZD using rates at xe.com.

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B005SYZ4SQ
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wesdenyer:
Re-ordered

Just re-ordered with Handtec after plemix drops the ball. $756 Canadian including shipping. $60 cheaper than plemix.com! I win!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
Ordered my on Monday night, it's not even shipped, and the price has already dropped by 10 eur. I wonder if Amazon have a refund policy for this situation.

I know in the UK if the price drop happened within a week, the company is obliged to refund you the difference.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
I don't know. Following the (second) price drop since Monday I cancelled my original order, which hadn't shipped, and have reordered this morning. I know it's a bit penny pinching but I've lived over 49 years without a Galaxy Note and waiting another day or two won't kill me. The savings will pay for a UK charger or mains Euro-UK adapter.

My biggest concern about buying from Germany is the warranty position, but saving £50 or so, maybe more, is not to be sniffed at. I tried browsing the German Amazon site, with English translation, and I'm still unclear but think the gamble is worth it. As for getting a refund of price difference, a lot of out consumer legislation, including I think the minimum two year warranty on such goods comes from Europe in the first place. Whether that extends to price drop refunds I don't know.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
Since I have already canceled an order from Expansys and still waiting for the refund back into my account, I don't fancy drooping another £500 on the Note by canceling the Amazon order. Spending over £1500 on a mobile phone in 3 days won't go down will with missis. :(

I sent an email to Samsung and Amzon.de asking if I need to send the phone back to Germany for repair and how long is the warranty. Will post their reply when I get it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] DJTaurus:
Do you know shipping costs from amazon.de outside Germany?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
The shipping cost for London UK was 7.20 eur inc tax for 2/3 days delivery, might be same for Greece.

You can log on if you have an Amazon account and follow the checkout process, just cancel at the end to find out the delivery cost.

I phoned Samsung UK couple of times (0845 67267864) and spoken to two different reps, they both told me the warranty cover is the same within EU countries, and the warranty is 2 years. Also if there is a problem, the EU Note will be treated the same as the UK version.

Still waiting for an email to confirm this in writing, but feeling more reassured about buying from Germany.

The 2nd rep also told me the UK Note release date is 13th this month.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
I just found warranty information on the Samsung UK website and sure enough it is two years on phones....

http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/warranty/warrantyInformation.do?page=POLICY.WARRANTY

On the right there is a link to service centre locations. I have two within 8 miles of me for drop-in service. That would be far better than shipping back to Germany. :)

The price has dropped another couple of Euros at amazon.de. Now 541.69 Euros delivered within Germany. I can't be bothered to cancel/reorder for the sake of 2 Euros, but it's worth letting others know the price is still falling. :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Pete_D:
Just ordered mine from Amazon.de to be sent to the UK - worked out to be GBP 493.79 which is pretty good in my book.

It says delivery is expected by the 3rd, I know that German efficiency is good but I will be very impressed if they can pull that one off!

Will report back with findings as and when it arrives.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
I think the 3rd is the shipping date, it will take another 2/3 days to get to you.

If my Note don't ship today, I think I'll cancel the order and wait till next Monday to see if there are more price drops, the price has already dropped by £15 since Monday.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Pete_D:
I thought that would be too good to be true - thanks for the info. Im pretty happy with the price though, £600 was a little bit too much to stomach so buying it for under £500 was definitely one of the deciding factors for me.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] audino:
Ill buy it on sunday at hamburg (satur) for 449 Euro:o
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] avetny:
From Hong Kong ? No man...I will better pay for 100 more but from Germany (and blue color)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] zenbbqmaster:
I just ordered mine last Friday, Oct 28th from Unlocked Mobiles.com and they shipped the same day. Total Cost £504.15 = $807.72! Very good about tracking and notification. Tracking shows my phone in New York, I should have it by Friday this week! Here is a cut and paste of my order page:

Order #XXXXXXX (Dispatched)

Order Date: Friday 28 October, 2011	Order Total: £504.15

Delivery Address

GXXXXXX SXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Houston, Texas XXXXX

United States

Shipping Method

ParcelForce (Express Delivery To United States 3 - 5 days)

Products

1 x	Samsung Galaxy Note Sim Free Unlocked Mobile Phone	£479.16

Billing Information

Billing Address

GXXXXX SXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

Houston, Texas XXXXX

United States

Payment Method

Protx Direct

ParcelForce (Express Delivery To United States 3 - 5 days):	£24.99

Sub-Total:	£479.16

Total:	£504.15

Order History

28/10/2011	Pending

28/10/2011	Processing

28/10/2011	On Hold	Security check request:

Please forward scanned copy of proof of ID and address. Also provide the transaction authorisation code. Item will then be released within 24hours and tracking number emailed.

Regards

Unlocked Mobiles

28/10/2011	Processing	Thank you, your order has passed the security check and will dispatch shortly.

28/10/2011	Dispatched	Please find you tracking number below, this confirms the label has been printed:

Parcel Force Tracking Number: XXXXXXXXXX

http://www.parcelforce.com/portal/pw/track?catId=7500082

Please allow until Monday prior to tracking this item. As the stock is arriving late today, the courier will not collect the packages until Monday when we re-open. However, you parcel has been sent and should arrive with you early next week

.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] kodbel:
Those who bought from amazon.de and received them: Did your receipt show the imei number of the handset. I am considering buying it from them, but need a receipt with IMEI number on with for insurance purpose.

Cheers
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] the.mister.d:
flagshipfones

Any one heard of above site? Or did any business with them?

The site is http://www.flagshipfones.co.uk/

They have listed Galaxy Note for $790.50 including shipping.

Any idea, anyone?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
No personal dealings, but I think that's the new trading name of a firm once known as Superetrader. Both reference iiview as the main company. There is up to date feedback on Amazon for Superetrader....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aag/main...orderID=&asin=&seller=A2KNPOOWGBW15V&isPopup=
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] the.mister.d:
oh nice!

Thank you!

So probably this site seems second cheapest for having Galaxy Note. It seems Handtec (if I spelled it right) is most cheapest.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
Another price drop at amazon.de, now down to 532.69 Euros including 19% VAT and delivery within Germany.

I've got my order locked in at £486 including 20% VAT for delivery to the UK using Amazon's own currency converter. If the price drops further and the phone hasn't shipped I will consider cancelling and re-ordering, again.

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B005SYZ4SQ
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] vinokirk:
Wow thats £470 now!

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I reckon when these babys start selling on ebay from people who have got them as unwanted upgrades, they still wont sell for as low at £470. Granted they will be UK models though.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jUsT2eXy:
oMg! Amazon.de is cheap :eek:

Since my T-Mobile contract is up...my £15mnth contract can go down to £9 automatically...if I haggle..then much less.

£9 x 24 (New Galaxy Contracts are 24mnths) = £216

+

£470 for the phone

= £686

Most retailers in the UK are selling the Note for £570-650 so £686 with a contract is a bargain. So it is better to buy the phone sim free and find a cheap contract.

The Note contracts are £35 minimum for 24 months plus they make you pay for the phone. 35 x 24 = £840 !! plus £30-£120 for the phone = EXPENSIVE..

Thing is will there be a difference between the German (EU) version and the UK version in terms of the look/feel of the software and the updates? :confused:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
I'll be pairing my SIM free Note from amazon.de with a giffgaff SIM which I'll use in PAYG fashion as I don't need many minutes or texts or much mobile data. My typical running cost to date with giffgaff and my current Android phone are in the region of £2-£3 per month.

If you want a longer term deal that appears to offer great value then have a look here for an example - http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/t-mobile-300-minutes-300-texts-choose-your-booster-1050776.

If I didn't already have £32 of credit on my giffgaff SIM - a year's use for me - and needed more minutes, texts and data than I now use I'd probably snap up that offer in a heartbeat.

EDIT : As for differences between the phones, you'll get an EU charger, so may need to spend a few quid on a UK equivalent, or a plug adapter, or just charge from USB or possibly your current phone charger, but I can't see why there would be any software differences. Just pick your language when you first turn it on and away you go.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jUsT2eXy:
Hey. After doing the sums and speaking to different retailers via there T-Mobile upgrade line (including T-Mob themselves) I have worked out that I will buythe phone sim free and use my current sim only T-Mobile deal (with my new £6 discount a month).

So its £9.32 * 24 = £223.68

+

Note @ £470approx

=£693.68 - Handtec are selling the Note for £570ish thus £123.68 more for phone and contract seems ok...

However I will wait until the end of this week seeing as carphone warehouse/O2 etc will be revealing there deals today... and the Amazon.de price seems to be falling daily.. :rolleyes:

Also..will my Galaxy S charger work with the Note? If so that saves me buying another one...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
Thread about chargers - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1329510
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jUsT2eXy:
Hey. Thanks for the link. I saw that 30 secs after posting about it lol.

Have you got your phone yet?

What other differences are there between German (Euro) and UK version?

I remember seeing a thread along the lines of 'Differences between European version and __________ '... but cannot find it...

Warranty should still be 2 years and I think I read somewhere you can still take it to a UK Samsung service centre...right?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
Mine hasn't shipped yet. I originally ordered on Monday, but as the price has kept dropping I have been cancelling and reordering daily throughout the week. I'm now happy with the price and expect my phone to ship out today. I'm not going to faff about for the sake of another Euro or so.

I don't know the true position about the warranty, but the last time I checked the UK was part of Europe and I fully expect Samsung to honour the two year warranty on a European handset. I also hope I never have a need to make a warranty claim.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jUsT2eXy:
Ah I see. Hopefully you get it soon and you can report back :D

Do you think UK phone insurance companies will be ok with insuring an import?

I know you only have to tell them your IMEI and purchase value/place of purchase and may be a receipt...

Hmmmm
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
I can't think of any reason why a personal import should be regarded in less favourable light by an insurance company than an official import. So long as you've paid your taxes and have proof of purchase then all should be good. They all came out of the same far eastern factory and probably all came via Germany as well, since that is supposedly Samsung's hub for European distribution. However, if in doubt it would be best to ask them up front. No point listening to my guesswork or relying on my moral stance to set standards for insurance companies. :)

Personally I wouldn't touch "phone" insurance with a bargepole. My household insurance (M&S) covers me for everything. I have unlimited cover on buildings and contents for around £200 for the year, including all risks and accidental damage for possessions outside the home such as mobiles, cameras, jewellery etc..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
499 eur from Amazon.de but 3rd party seller with good feedbacks, canceled my Monday order (552 eur) and brought this.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] padlad:
If a new product has been sold by a recognised seller within the EC and is shipped to wherever you are in the EC, then the warranty is valid. Thats not the manufacturer conditions, thats European law. All to do with European free trade and all that.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
I saw that. :) The price is getting kind of crazy. Soon they'll be giving them away with cereals. Tempting as it is to switch I'm going to stick with Amazon direct. I know there is the A-Z guarantee, but that seller has very little feedback, although good, and it's strung out over many months, so I'm going to exercise my right to be cautious. I hope it all goes well for you. :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Cr4z33:
If you live in EU then order it from Germany!

SIM Lock free and with EU 24 months warranty.

Price starting from € 523,00 and it's costing lower and lower day by day!

Go to Idealo dot de and shopping search for 'Galaxy Note'

In the results select 'nur sofort lieferbare' (only immediately available) in the 3rd drop-down menu

I bought one yesterday at € 570,00 and it's on its way to Italy. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jUsT2eXy:
wow! I paid £430 for my Galaxy S on the first day of release about a year or so ago... that price for a brand new Note is crazy!

Hmmm tempted to place an order with them instead of Amazon.de official...

Also can you keep us all up to date with how your order went and the product once you get it?

Many thanks sir.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] DMax99:
What if I don't live in EU and can't read German?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] androidpixar:
Surprised nobody has brought up www.onthegosolutions.com. Are they not any good? Granted they're price is a lil steep, but its a "tangible" website next to buying from ebay.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bryce2010:
Yeah, anyone here in Canada? Could anyone give advice hands down cheapest place to buy if live in Canada?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wonsanim:
Wow!!!!!! $900.00US:eek:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] androidpixar:
Hence being on the fence about it. I do want to get it before the weekend and they offered to get it to me by Saturday. Def open to better/cheaper prices with delivery over the weekend!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] vinokirk:
On the reading German part....

I used Google Translate to muddle my way thru amazon.de!

---------- Post added at 02:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:35 PM ----------

I'm trying this offer but I get an error that states it cannot be shipped to my address. I'm in the UK.

---------- Post added at 03:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:41 PM ----------

Here are two good threads to look at :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1331033

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330044
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Cr4z33:
Here you go:

http://www.notebook.de/index.php?se...zeigeTyp=alle&suchbegriff=galaxy+note&lang=en
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] BigsyBiggins:
Same here, doesn't work for me, god knows why it did for him.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
Also didn't work for my UK address, end up convincing a German colleague to buy one as well, so shipped both phones to his address in Stuttgart.

Should have updated my earlier post.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rossygnol:
Just found this offer on google shopping.

496+14(shipping) = £510

They can ship in many countries in the Europe, just click on "Shipping expenses".

http://www.passiontec.co.uk/_fenster.php?art_id=40071645&ref_id=Froogle_UK
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tdodd:
Bears an uncanny resemblance to the German site, even retaining some German wording on the page....

http://www.passiontec.de/_fenster.php?art_id=40071645

My guess is you'll get an EU Note, shipped from Germany, but paying about £30 more than you would for the same thing from amazon.de. Of course I might be well wide of the mark, but that's my guess.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] vinokirk:
I have emailed the amazon.de seller 'V V - for Safety' to ask him if he'll ship to the UK, lets await his reply!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bigmille:
I think the seller has already sold out all his stock, you can put your name down on notification list when he get more Notes in.

Never mind, just noticed he got more stock in.

Good luck.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] bbdj69:
Hey there,

Me and a few other Canadians and Americans are using HandTec. With conversion on PayPal i paid $776 CAD, which includes the price of shipping. 2-4 days FedEx. There is a large thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1326837

Their second shipment comes in tomorrow and we are expecting the Notes to be delivered Monday, Tuesday the latest.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SNiiPE_DoGG:
Yes, I believe, after much scouring of the web and trying different options that this is the cheapest import to the US. I got mine all ordered 745 USD out the door.

Make sure to order the black 16gb one, it's the only one in stock now/soon.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bryce2010:
Thanks, appreciate the info.

I would hate to buy one for almost $800 and then a few months later realise I could get one for significantly less. But I guess that's the risk one has to take...

I paid a huge customs import tax or something with the N1 would that be the same for this?

thanks again
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wonsanim:
Retailer please?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] andyiacovou:
Just bit the bullet and ordered from Amazon.de direct. €544.37 delivered which is approx £469!

Now considering Car Phone Warehouse have just listed UK the sim free phone at a ridiculous £629.99 I'm happy to take the EU version :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jUsT2eXy:
I will be following suit and will order it on Sunday to see if there are any further price drops... if not then I will order it.

How was the ordering process? Easy to understand etc?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] bbdj69:
Hey, the person was responding to my post about HandTec. You made the right choice, I know you ordered there too. Fingers crossed for tomorrow and Monday!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] vinokirk:
Yeah just use google translate! If you already have one click purchase set up, just press that button and you're done!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jUsT2eXy:
Hey. Thanks for the reply. Sounds good. I will set up one click via Amazon UK and use it on the .de website...

In regards to the above, have you had any luck?

Also, I really want a white Galaxy Note... any chance of Amazon.de stocking these soon? :p
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] vinokirk:
No email from the other seller yet, I went ahead and bought from directly from amazon.de.

No white ones on amazon.de yet :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Cr4z33:
Watch out 'cause that price looked quite suspicious to many of us Italian forumers and note also how little feedback he has...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bryce2010:
Canada

Hi,

Anybody in Canada get one of these yet?

Curious if I'm also looking at hefty import/duty/taxes/brokerage fees :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] hammermedia:
I've used onthegosolutions.com and they were fine. I live in Chicago and picked up my HD2 from them. They are pretty technical with ROMs too. I'm sure they are on xda somewhere.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] CXENTE:
Has Anyone that ordered from mobilecity, got the note already, or a released date??
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] cpam:
:confused:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] drelle:
Anyone seen the LTE version for sale anywhere?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] koniakki:
For me the Note was €536 3-4 days ago from Amazon de.

Yesterday dropped to €521.

Now(today) its dropped to €516.

Order Summary from Amazon de

Item:	EUR 509.28

Packaging & Shipping:	EUR 6.90

Total amount: EUR 516.18

Another user here posted another website which I can get it for €513.90

handyshop de.

From Ebay around 3-4 ago the prices were around €560-580 for me.

So it seems the prices are already on a downfall.

If someone knows any other place CHEAPER with shipping to Cyprus or atleast EU shipping, please let me know.

Note that all the above prices including shipping to my Country. Cyprus(EU).
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] pjm77:
Did anybody buy from this shop by any chance?

http://www.getgoods.de/mobilfunk/sa...um=cpc&utm_campaign=Samsung Galaxy Note N7000

I've found them through idealo.de but I'm not sure if this site can be trusted, looks a bit fishy to me.

Any thoughts?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Keethos:
hmmm...looks like that site is identical to this site

http://www.handyshop.de/hersteller/...msung-galaxy-note-n7000-solange-vorrat-reicht
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jUsT2eXy:
Nice and cheap... Would anyone trust them though? :confused:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] bbdj69:
No NOT buy from some random site without doing your homework. Look for reviews online, has anyone else heard of them, do they actually have customer service (live chat/phone availability).
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] pjm77:
Yes, That's what I'm afraid of. It's easy enough to send my money to Germany and then good luck getting it back. My options would be limited to emailing them photos of me doing rude gestures or showing off my private parts ;) Both of them sites have the same contact phone number, can't find any physical address for any of them and getgoods.de just changed their price for galaxy note from 449 to 549 even if it said clearly that the promotional price was supposed to last until sunday evening. Suspicious. I think I'll pass and get one from amazon.de.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] koniakki:
This site has it 2euros cheaper than Amazon de. I would gladly pay those 2euros more for Amazon.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] padlad:
Pay by visa or mastercard credit card and you are covered, if your goods do not turn up, you'll get your money back. That's the law, in the UK at least.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] koniakki:
Ok, I don't want to stir some confusions or anything but the similarity of those two eshops are a bit alarming. They seem legit, but most do this days.