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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
My T-mo account is non-contract and I pay about $40-$50 less per month for service compared to Verizon, and I have unlimited data.

Also, when buying unlocked, tethering isn't blocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hiohokaybye:
Are you on the prepaid plan?

and the unlimited sucks when it gets to 2G :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HooloovooUK:
Definitely being released in the UK tomorrow.

https://www.facebook.com/Phones4u

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288510437848347
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bleclair:
Wow, that's a lot of money.... I wonder how early people will go there....

IF I was in the UK and IF it was without plan, I'd be tempted. It's been a while since I did an all-nighter for a gadget... (The Xbox 360 I think...) :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
I guess we won't know until it's released but I thought all GNs would be unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Its postpay, non contract. I'm on the 'Even More+' plan. They've discontinued these plans.

FWIW, on their prepay plans (contract plans too) you can pay extra to move your soft cap up to 5GB.

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They are unless you buy it from a carrier, who locks it. And when you buy it from a carrier, they can modify the firmware to block tethering.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
Ha! Called it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
Yeah, That's all it is
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
Thanks, I better wait to see what VZN's done to their phones before I commit to the big red.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmw017:
Sure.. hire Drake and the other guys, and make an entire event.. to say they now offer carrier billing for music purchases ... seems legit
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
While we wait for our preorders, peep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14x9kKgvHkg
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takgeun68:
the general consensus is around 600...which is reasonable...but anything more than 600 I should wait for the price drop
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Killasmoke:
600$ to 700$ off contract!! Like all high end smart phones maybe 550$ first couple weeks if ya lucky but who knows time will tell!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kfjunky:
Same here, can't wait!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LordButtersI:
It'll be around $700. Also, on a side note, why would an LTE phone cost more than a gsm/hspa+ one? Licensing costs?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
That's Verizon's markup on all LTE phones. Their contract price for all the new high end LTE phones is $299.99 while a comparable non-LTE device is 199.99
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
It will be under $600 USD. You can't look at the UK price and directly convert it to USD for the US price. There are VAT taxes (in the neighborhood of ~25%) and other restrictions that push the price higher.

Most tech launched in the UK will hit the USA at approximately the same price in USD. My guess is $550 USD just like the previous phones.

Also, the LTE version will likely only be sold to VZW customers on-contract anyways, as there's no reason to buy it full price (its locked to VZW anyways). They'll choose to charge $299 on contract probably, as their previous phones with LTE have suggested. The off-contract price (if you for some reason want to do it that way) will be about the same as the HSPA+ one. There's no noticeable difference in component prices.

Anyone who honestly thinks Google will push out the Nexus Prime for $7xx is mad. Google isn't going to price gouge with this phone. They'll sell it for a decently reasonable price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brandonyoung:
I think all of the high end phones have the same price when T-mobile sells them.

I bought the Vibrant the first day it was released, and it was $529.99, The Samsung Galaxy S II is the same price, now.

See suggested retail price here: http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones/cell-phone-detail.aspx?cell-phone=T-Mobile-Galaxy-S-II

I think the Nexus S was the same price as the Vibrant when it was released, So I expect the Galaxy Nexus to also be the same price.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
its pentaband HSPA+. It'll work worldwide on HSPA+.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chandlerweb:
I decided to go with the following package:

Handset from Clove - subtotal £523.20 (incl VAT and Postage)

12 month SIM only from Vodafone UK - £15.50 per month less £1.55/mo employee advantage discount, less £110 Quidco cashback - subtotal £57.40

Total for handset and 12 month contract = £580.60

Quidco offer is available for the next 8 days so I will keep an eye out for the Vodafone Galaxy Nexus Contract prices and if any better, I'll cancel with Clove.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krat0s123:
Coz it's Verizon's :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Niksko:
I've ordered mine from Handtec. Hopefully the shipping to Australia is quick.

It's curious that Handtec are still sticking with their Nov 7th date. Somebody even asked in the questions section and they confirmed that they're still expecting stock on the 7th, which seems simultaneously strange and awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ladrero:
I'm waiting for preorder in Spain, if the 32GB version comes here, we will buy it for 550-590€
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sOt0nGx:
it is more expensive than iphone? gotta be kidding me
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takgeun68:
Thx hope this is true! very reasonable...google would be mad to sell their phone like apple price..contradicting themselves...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TonyHoyle:
Unlocked-mobiles are still saying the 7th too.

Unless they've managed to get an early batch from asia or something I'd say they're just being optimistic...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TonyHoyle:
The Nexus S was £430 at launch. This is about £520.. about 20% more expensive.

A quick google shows Nexus S at $529 new, so applying the same increase it'll be about $634.

No reason it can't cost the same as an iphone.. it's their flagship device. Cheaper phones will follow later.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ladrero:
iPhone 4S 32GB = 682€

Galaxy Nexus 32GB = 550-590€
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lil Jones:
I am just wondering if it is Exclusive to Bestbuy for T-Mobile and AT&T I will not be able to get it from best buy subsidized. If I can't I will have to wait for my Tax return in the middle of February.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Super Chimp:
But in the UK you have to compare the 16Gb models where the Nexus is the more expensive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] farfromovin:
Stateside, the only company that somehow gets away with charging $700+ for a phone is Apple. I think unsibsidized price will be in the $529-$579 range for 32gb. It'd be nice to get a $499/$529 option for 16/32gb GSM pentaband versions here stateside. That would be 3G on AT&T and "4G" on TMobile right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
You think they are going to announce some other things at the T-Mobile afterparty later tonight?

Possible, but I'm not holding my breath...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thugjedi:
Is there any where to order the 32gb version? I can't find it anywhere
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Alright I lost. I don't care about the price. I have to have one. I am weak. Any international vendors selling this morning and take PP?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] schriss:
Strange, I get the same feeling whenever I see a new gadget I want to have.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phazerorg:
This is technically possible, but do we have confirmation of this for the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus? In the past, at least here in Canada, Nexus phones have been sold SIM-unlocked even by carriers on contract. The Nexus One was sold by Videotron and the Nexus S by all the major carriers, and they were all unlocked and unmodified. I don't actually know about other countries.

Also, if the firmware was modified by the carrier, would that not mean the phone could no longer get OTA updates from Google and would have to get them from the carrier (as with Vodaphone and the Nexus One)? What would that mean for the "pure Google experience" they talk about with Nexus phones?

I had assumed the Galaxy Nexus would continue the tradition of most previous Nexus phones and come unlocked and unmodified from at least most carriers. If this is officially not the case, it gives me a few things to think about, as those were the main reasons I loved the previous Nexus phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
Nope, just Verizon...probably unlocked 32GB wont show its face til Jan...thats just my nostrodumass prediction :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TiltedAz:
That sux. Just another reason it makes sense to wait.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wyak:
Just had a live chat with Phones4U CS regarding the delivery date of my upgrade order which I placed last Friday. They said that preorders will be delivered 3-5 working days from now. Disappointing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyguitar:
Just cancel it and go to a store...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vyse666:
Does anyone know if it's too late to get in on the first batch of Handtec preorders?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wyak:
They gave me a good deal for GN and promised that it will be delivered today or tomorrow. I think I have nothing to do but wait.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusoftheUniverse:
I ordered yesterday and asked them and they told me that they "expect the supply they are receiving to fill all back orders". That said they also said they can't guarentee that it will be in the first batch. I doubt I am...but here's hoping!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Does anyone know anything about the insurance offered through unlocked-mobile? It seems to be reasonably priced and it says it gives you "worldwide coverage." Is this something that can be used if purchasing from the U.S.?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyyankees3511:
I too placed a preorder with handtec earlier today. I spoke with them and they said the GS2 had more preorders and they didn't sell out until a few days after release. So I'm hoping, they.are the best bet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SS2006:
so is handtec the cheapest right now for north america?

any word on NA release, i hear nov 21
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusoftheUniverse:
When i did my research I found that Handtec was the cheapest and most reliable. As far as a North American release, it's all speculation at this point but it seems in the US they will only be receiving the LTE version off the bat. I see you're in Canada (as am I). Only Bell and Virgin will have the phone in the beginning of December (no specific date) while all the other carriers saying they will get it in January of 2012. I decided to important since and not wait until Fido gets it in 2012. That said there are rumors that Bell and Virgin may not sell it outright without a contract.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmw017:
I may be getting this wrong but the total for the NexIII with US shipping is only $590 total O.O wtf?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SS2006:
Bell/bestbuy usually don't but if you walk into telephone booth or wireless wave, they usually give it to you off contract

but ya i cant even wait till december haha, handtec it is. heres hoping we dont get raped by customs

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noo.. should come to 700 something $..

try to complete the purchase?

shipping is the USA/Canada fedex option
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusoftheUniverse:
Yup guys it should come to 700ish.

About customs, well, I read somewhere that Cell Phones don't have a duty on them so the only thing we will have to pay is Taxes, which is fair. I hope where I read it is right. The good news is that I read that it literally only takes 2 days to get the phone....their shipping is really fast. I'm hoping they get their stock at the latest Wednesday and ships at that point. If that's the case we may get our phones by Friday so we can have it for the weekend!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] balto:
Comes in at $713 Canadian. I bought my sgs2 on launch from handtech it went great. Thinking of pre ordering the nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rsg_1:
What I find odd is that Samsung/Google got FCC approval for the 3G bands of 1700/1900/2100 MHz. Meaning that the GN will work on TMO and ATT. Why go to all this trouble if it will only be on VZW? At some point it has to come to the other carriers or unlocked as the Nexus S did in Best Buy.

I suspect this is being done to protect the sales of the SGS II through the holiday season. We may see the GSM version of the GN in the US some time next spring. Until then, its exclusive to VZW.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Next Spring? Considering how fast cell phone technology moves, why even bother at that point?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmw017:
Cr**... i accidently clicked Thanks instead of quote XD

Ah well lol.. anyways, next spring is a bit of an overshot. Verizon has the Nex until early-mid December or Jan at the longest. I think once Bell and those other Candian people get it in Jan, we will too at best buy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
As it is we're already venturing into SGS3 territory.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmw017:
Id pick Nexus over SGS3 .. with 32gigs of course >.> and HSPA+ :) Not LTE >.> bleh
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
Anyone find out when this supposed phones4u exclusive def ends and they will begin to ship unlocked ones?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
Its a world phone.. Thus they have to apply with everyone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt2053:
What makes you so sure about Dec or Jan? Nexus S was exclusively on T Mobile and only available at Best Buy in the USA for the first six months. Meanwhile there was unlocked international version you could import only. I'm thinking same here with Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmw017:
wait wait how long after the release did best buy start selling them?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dark lord me:
In Canada if a phone passes the FCC they don't need to do the Canadian regulations so it lets them (even if they are only targeting Canada) sell the phone in the US. It has been confirmed by our carriers to come out in December on one and january on the other two and the various frequencies make it a world phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
It has to pass through the FCC because it can be brought here from the UK or Europe. Just because it passes the FCC doesn't mean that it will be sold subsidized here.

If it CAN work on AT&T or T-mo, they have to pass it through the FCC.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Arcadia310:
What's the best site to preorder from? I looked at Clove and their prices are just too high for me to justify.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmw017:
You made a rhyme ^.^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
That's the price of contract-free, unlocked phones. I don't know where it would be sold much cheaper as unlocked (that also ships to other EU countries at least).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WhiteHartMart:
Just watched post van go up and down my road dropping off parcels - nothing for me. Real doubts about p4u now :-(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
If you're looking to import, be ready to pay the price. It'll be over $800 pretty much no matter where you go right now.

Keep in mind that when importing to the US from UK, you're going pay for the exchange rate, the importer's charge, and shipping. Its a spendy maneuver getting a phone here, especially this early in the game.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Reviewers:
$800 is way too much , I was thinking around $500 or $600 , wow .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
The phone is 549 GBP in the UK if you walk into a store. What you expect? lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] funkyblue04:
VAT is not payable on exports.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Woops, that's right. We're talking UK to US, not UK to EU.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Reviewers:
How much would it be from UK to US a unlocked version . ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
coulda swore we just covered this on the previous page. It'll set you back $825 or so.

For example, negri is saying $870. Every importer has a different price up but it'll be in that range for sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Reviewers:
Fml , I know I could sell my HTC Amaze 4G for $300 , and idk how ill get the rest that's too much for me :o
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
Funny thing is, they were selling it for $730 a mere few days ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] justabrake:
Anyone still waiting with me on the ebay seller ! I said I'd give it to the 25th the lastest and it might just prove correct as I see another seller saying

In Stock 23rd November 2011, All orders Will be Despatched that Date (Date Subject to change)

So hopefully if he gets them he will ship also, I know what your going to say 32GB ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cyberto:
jup me I'll also wait till 23rd
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
Still holding on to hope on that 32gb huh?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
you guys waiting on that ebay guy ... are brave.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] _illmatic_:
Not the Amaze 4G :(, if you keep checking Ebay you might find a steal 32GB ver for $599.99. Suppose to ship on the 23rd from what we hear.

Its gonna be $800+ for the simple reason of the USD to Euro exchange rate. The only way I see the price dropping is if a GSM Unlocked ver is sold in the states from a US store, not imported.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Reviewers:
I'm super mad I'll spend $599 or less but $899 is too much , I'm only 14 so I'm not rich haha .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
Don't direct nobody to that Ebay 32 GB
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyyankees3511:
where is everyone getting 800 from? my order came to 694 plus 1% fee that the bank charges for foreign transactons. That puts it right at 700.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jebus99:
Same, that's an inflated price. Handtek without VAT and including a high CC surcharge came to 730 (AUD) for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
Was gone just get a sgs2, but If I can get it for that price it I'll get it. Where did u order from if u don't mind?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
i payed 715 for mines with shipping.but since then the price has gone up twice. lucky i got mines in early
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chmcke01:
Is the price going to drop?

When do you think we will see a drop in prices? I don't mind waiting til the end of the year or maybe even the end of January, but I either need to buy it subsidized from AT&T or at most unsubsidized for $599.

Anyone think this will happen by the end of the year or end of January?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Sooner than that, I would think. Once this gets out to the major retailers and with the holiday around the corner we should see some competitive pricing.

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Grain of salt:

http://m.gizmodo.com/5860814/galaxy-nexus-rumored-to-launch-on-verizon-this-monday
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
I just ordered from Handtec this morning (when my direct deposit cleared) and it came to just under $700 with shipping (per Google Checkout). I doubt I'll be in the first batch, but they seem like the surest thing so far. I also have a pre-order I haven't canceled yet with Expansys (they won't charge me without confirming I still want it first per their policy) I made back on the 28th as a backup, but they don't appear to be shipping until early December. Here's to hoping that I can get one in my hands before the month is over.

Side note:

I don't know if anyone has posted about this here yet, but Engadget did confirm it works on both T-Mobile and AT&T's HSPA+ network.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/google-galaxy-nexus-hspa-first-impressions-video/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ikm19:
handtec says they gone ship by tonight...i hope they does.. so i can get it by next weekend...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] liorra3:
they are, i buy some stuff from them and they are quick - over night shipper ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SphericalPuma:
I like a few people it seems, ordered from Handtech. My bank charges 4% so I didn't use them and instead used Paypal who charged 2.5% for the conversion. Final price was 712 and some change.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyyankees3511:
Where does it say this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rsg_1:
Our eBay friend cakalyasin has not responded to multiple messages I've sent him since the beginning of November, further he has had NO other sales on eBay since the closing of the 32 GB GN sale. I would speculate that eBay has locked his account until he resolves the issue with GN.

On the 11th, I opened a case, and today eBay messaged back to me asking if he contacted me. I responded no, and have escalated the case. eBay will respond back to me within 72 hours to know what the disposition of this sale is to me.

I suspect that cakalyasin can't get the phones for the price he's advertised or the delay is much longer than he originally thought. To me it would have been better for him to return everyone's money with a message that he will re-list at the end of December.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ikm19:
Sorry i forgot to mention i called them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
You used a better word than I would have...just saying.:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iPodtosis:
i found a site selling GN for $689. Called evotronix.

How reliable is this site?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NexusoftheUniverse:
I find this very odd. Handtec have been VERY clear that they will only recieve their shipment at the beginning of next week (21-23). I'm thinking that the person you got may have been misinformed....I hope I'm wrong though!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
Ive asked them several questions about expected stock etc, several weeks ago and they never responded to any of my emails (still). So to me that shot their creditablity. If they cant answer simple email inquiries I dont trust them with my money...just my 2 lincolns :)

Your best bet, right now is Handtec, cheapest to import and their batches usually come in pretty large. They are highly reputable when it comes to stock, availablity, customer service and so on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] justabrake:
the last message I got from him was on Nov. 2nd and I never tried contacting him again because we all know of all the delays of this so now with ebay sellers announcing they will get them on the 23rd I'll give it till the 25th I paid on the 10/31 so i'm within a month and presume safe

who knows if this guy took off to Israel like crazy eddy antar Remember him LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
I just ordered it from handtec. it came out to $695 and that includes shipping through FedEx. anyone think they'll be able to fulfill the order from their first batch?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] justabrake:
Let me ask you a question here ! when I have a problem with a seller I ask for the contact information and ebay provides me with the sellers phone number and I always call them directly, I haven't heard you mention calling him So why don't you ask for the contact information on him which ebay Wants you to call the seller so they don't have to :confused: emails don't do it if your serious about resolving a dispute
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iPodtosis:
Handtec has the price of £509.99, which is about $800 USD.

How did you end up with $695?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
509.99 is the UK VAT price. Look at the price below that.....for US import something like 424.99 which makes $671.55 before shipping..at the moment..exchange rates fluctuates often.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
they don't charge VAT on orders from the US. so it came out to £425 plus £15 for shipping and that equals $695.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyyankees3511:
Thats including VAT. Importing it excludes that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arcticreaver:
just spoke with handtec via livechat. 694 or 695USD which includes shipping. rep said it should be in early next week.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
I thought your were the guy who was trying to convince all us that the ebay guy was legit and getting mad when we told you different. NOW...ur all worried about him skipping town with your loot! Which one is it???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hiohokaybye:
I'm losing faith in negri...

They told me monday earlier, now its wednesday, and won't be shipped out till 25th-26th.... seriously?

and whats up with the insane price increase?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
did they say anything as far as how much inventory they were getting? will they able to fulfill all the preorders from their first batch?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iPodtosis:
Thanks for all the replies about VAT.

This is my first time importing a phone. I feel like a total dumbass.

Thanks again.