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[Nexus 4 General] 1808:
Hey good to hear you got your phone

Could you tell me which service you used like ppobox or something else and the total cost for the phone ?

Thanks
[Nexus 4 General] nitin.chobhe:
No, this is not right. I've read on this forum as well as on internet that ICICI bank and Citi banks do not charge this fees.
[Nexus 4 General] para_droid:
No I am using stock.I am an android noob. Didn't play around with the firmware.using 4.2.2 stock :'(
[Nexus 4 General] harshag:
Please search for Foreign Currency Transactions in the following PDFs. I am sure all of the Indian CCs do charge this fees. Otherwise how would they make money :rolleyes:

Who ever has said that might not have noticed it immediately in his online transactions, but it will be added in your monthly statement cycle while the bill is generated.

Citi : http://www.online.citibank.co.in/portal/newgen/cards/rewards/Citi-Rewards-card-charges.pdf

ICICI : http://www.icicibank.com/Personal-Banking/cards/pdf/MITC_cc.pdf
[Nexus 4 General] depletion:
Guys any idea how long these customs take to clear the package .Mine stuck in Bangalore since last Tuesday and FedEx just says no need to submit the document as of now unless if required.Can we check package status in customs website unlike FedEx website just says clearance in progress but doesn't specify the reason.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
31k is too much for a phone which can be obtained for as low as 24k even after importing into India and paying shipping+duty.

Sent from Jellybeaned I9100 using XDA Premium
[Nexus 4 General] arzbhatia:
Maniacstore is an EXCELLENT site! I've ordered 4 phones from there. The delivery is fast!
[Nexus 4 General] bikerabhinav:
Just purchased a Nexus 4 (16gb) using my ICICI credit card. 6-7 weeks waiting but worth it, I guess. Used shipping address by HopShopGo

Few points to keep in mind:

- Goto wallet.google.com. Click on settings icon on top right and make sure to delete all addresses except for the US shipping address you'll be using.

- Doesn't matter if you're Google Account is Indian or American or whatever.

Receipt:
[Nexus 4 General] srikat:
Congrats!

What's the total coming to incl. everything?
[Nexus 4 General] karanits:
How much was it charged in Rs?

Ordered mine too... same time frame. Hoping that it delivers in US by 20dec( laughable.... I know). I will cancel if not.

Sent from my GT-I9000
[Nexus 4 General] abhi2889:
My nexus got shipped to my friend in LA. :) Hope it reaches to him without any problems and has no issues. Ordered on 27th Nov. shipping estimate was 1-2 weeks.
[Nexus 4 General] bikerabhinav:
Authorization of ~Rs 19,750 has been taken from card. It'll be deducted once the phone is shipped. Regarding other charges:

Shipping via HopshopGo: $24 - $30 (depending on weight, i.e. 500gms or 1kg)

Customs: Not sure, maybe 12%, maybe free.

All in all, it'll be less than Rs 24,000/- for sure.

Delivery will probably be 1st-2nd week of Jan. Too bad, I could have ordered the first day if I knew it would work.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
We need paypal to register at hopshopgo ? or can we do it via credit card ?
[Nexus 4 General] funzuloo:
Hi..can you please tell me the detailed procedure of buying Nexus 4 from google play. Will be helpful for me and many others also. Im also having a ICICI Credit Card and i want to know what address should i provide while signing in to google wallet my Indian address which i have linked to my credit card or i should provide some USA address as they say billing and shipping address must be same.
[Nexus 4 General] Evil0verlord:
Just found this thread. I already have my Nexus 4 with me for a week!. Ordered on 13th. Got delayed. Shipped on 19th. received at US address on the 20th. In Delhi in my hands on the 21st.

And it is KICKASS! :D
[Nexus 4 General] funzuloo:
Great!! Congrats.....how u ordered and which shipping service u used?
[Nexus 4 General] njankit:
Yes, I was charged immediately. My guess is that, this is the way it should be. Google has spent lot of time in rectifying the faulty orders placed in the initial launch. This could be the reason those who ordered on 13th didn't get charged immediately.

From what i researched, hopshopgo doesn't handle the custom clearance. DHL would get it done through a dedicated clearing agent on their behalf. And we would get a valid customs paid receipt unlike ppobox.com. As customs is just 4.3% of the assessed value(assessed using the invoice), its not much of a big deal.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Has anyone ordered through borderlinx? If yes how was the experience and how much was the overall cost ? Using borderlinx total cost calculator it shows me around 24500. Does this include borderlinx charges too ? or do we need to pay them separately ?
[Nexus 4 General] hiback:
Are really sure because i have seen on many websites claiming that this site may be fraud.

Other than that I have a question When the product gets delivered to my address can i open and check the package before paying the money to the delivery man.
[Nexus 4 General] Codekrypt:
No no no lol. What you were charged is called an authorization hold charge. Google reserves the money to verify you have the amt in your card. If you cancel your order the Auth charge will drop off within 14 business days.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Nexus 4 General] Evil0verlord:
Kept monitoring Play for availability.

Had one friend use his credit card to order the phone + Bumper & ship to another address in US.

Ordered on the 13th.

Then Google fracked up the orders.

Finally co-ordinated with Play CC, It got shipped on the 19th by UPS Next Day Air to the address.

Had a friend pick it up on the 20th.

Then it was flown to Delhi with luggage & received on the 21st.

Possibly the first Nexus 4 to hit Indian shores :D

It pays to network. :)
[Nexus 4 General] karanits:
Its not just network ..you need right people at right time coming back to india. :D

Sent from my GT-I9000
[Nexus 4 General] H4CK_H0PP3R:
I have a query..i might order tomarrow friday..

1}Is it possible to cancle order if yes will i get full refund after charges deduction as i am going to use debit card which will be charged asap !!

2} My frnd sister will leave US on Dec 28 , So phone should reach before she leave US. as i heard it will ship in 4-5 weeks means more than 1 month !!!

I just dont wants to take the risk.

Please help.
[Nexus 4 General] haxor:
Now it seems previous news were fake by LG INDIA that nexus will be launch in India by end of the November !
[Nexus 4 General] rufh_s:
It was placed on 27th,attaching all the screenshots I can, to get you all clear idea :)

Yep, I too was disappointed by exchange rates :( , probably i could had used credit card ,but i was so frustrated trying to order and go beyond "proceed page" since hours i just used what came to me, probably i could had saved tax too..but these things just didnt came to me while ordering..

Anyways why you guys aren't using shop and ship, i have been using them since more than a year now and they are pretty good can boast of ordering 6/7 phones including nexus 7 tab :)

For the 1st 500 grams they charge you $10,then additional 500gms $8

I got to know n4 is 1.10 lbs so its $10 shipping (sns offering 10% discount on N4) + 2.05% customs ( can 100% confirm on phones its 2%, but on phone accessories its 30%,so ones ordering bumper case beware - or just hope bumper is not mentioned on invoice as accessory..

And once the item is in their account they deliver within 4 days ( as far as my experience goes)

Further updates once i get my N4 :) lets hope google ships it asap
[Nexus 4 General] nitin.chobhe:
It's a thing to worry then. It should not take more than 3 working days. Contact FedEx and ask them for exact date of delivery...

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Yes, you are correct. I got it now. Thanks!

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If it is activated right away then it sounds good... :victory:
[Nexus 4 General] depletion:
I ordered a screen guard and the N4 and com gateway marked screen guard as primary shipment which reached delhi and already cleared customs and now in bangalore fedex office and n4 directly came to Bangalore and they are holding it back stating primary shipment has to arrive (which already cleared Delhi customs)now FedEx says they will contact clearance team stating primary package already cleared and if it deosn't work then phone will go Delhi and then come back to Bangalore(marry go round)expected delivery shows NA as it was initially showing 28feb.
[Nexus 4 General] hodorhodor:
Nexus 4 timeline and cost

Got my Nexus 4 today morning. Worth every paisa and every sleepsless night. :D

Total cost:- 22339

19763 - Play store charges

1620 - ComGateway Express (DHL) charges

956 - Customs + handling at Bangalore airport (cleared customs on 1st March, see attached bill of entry)

If any of you are interested, attached screenshot of my mobile status through play store and DHL. My mobile is the third one on the bill of entry. As you can see from BOE, quite a lot of Nexus 4 entering the country. :D

Thanks to all you folks for this mighty useful thread and those waiting for the mobile, good luck!
[Nexus 4 General] piyush.nexus:
Box seal pack or opened?

Box seal pack or opened? and how many days it took?
[Nexus 4 General] Bluffyone:
Thnks for uploading the BOE, quite interesting to know so many nexus shipping into india,

SInce ur phone landed on 29th, so i guess u got the old duty,
[Nexus 4 General] hodorhodor:
I am not convinced of that really. A few pages back a guy got charged 2.2k at Bangalore and his mobile landed on 27th. So I guess its more of luck. And for some mysterious reason it looks like his package was singled out for special treatment. You can see no other packages on his BOE.
[Nexus 4 General] Fractalnoize:
956 customs :eek: ..wow..a ray of hope... people are being charged above 2.2k ..where do you reside???
[Nexus 4 General] hodorhodor:
Box was opened, but not a single sign of damage. As good as new. As for how many days, have a look at the screenshots I attached.
[Nexus 4 General] akhil.in:
Called iShop, they informed me that the phone has reached their Mumbai warehouse. Quick!!!

Paid 20700/- as full payment for 8GB on 28th. Nothing else to pay!

If she's speaking the truth, I'd be receiving the phone within this week! :D
[Nexus 4 General] sagarmangla:
Guys anybody ordered a device from Google play on or after 28th Feb.

Any updates?

Still stuck on 1 bullet point

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Nexus 4 General] 1808:
Anyone received a nexus 4 in maharashtra ? Do we have to pay 5 % octroi here?

And if yes what is the final price ?
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
Depends. Use search and go through this thread.

Do see a couple of pages before posting.
[Nexus 4 General] uumeshh:
http://i.imgur.com/nxlQjD6.jpg

Yes.. on second bullet now..
[Nexus 4 General] cr723:
Can please any one tell me what are the custom charges for this mobile? (Bangalore) Which is better USPS or fedEX? what are the diffrence in their charge and delivery time? Please tell so I can ask my friend to ship for me. I m worried about customs. What rates should I ask him to decalre if he sends me as gift?
[Nexus 4 General] AkshayHegde:
Hi Guys

Can any one provide me the link for bluedart to track my N4.

http://www.bluedart.com/

I used ppobox but cant seem to find the number
[Nexus 4 General] rbrblitz:
Declare the full value of the mobile, I'm sure the guys at the customs would be familiar with the Nexus 4 price. Do not undervalue!
[Nexus 4 General] cr723:
He will ship as a used mobile plus what about custom charges if I declare value in full? what about my shipment questions please inform if anyone knows
[Nexus 4 General] rbrblitz:
on the left u need to enter your tracking number provided by PPObox, contact them if u haven't received your tracking number.
[Nexus 4 General] chintan.y.t@gmail.com:
ordered on 28th shipped on 1
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
Anyone here ordered xtremeguard screen protectors??
[Nexus 4 General] sumit999:
Anyone having data connection problems???

I m on idea 3g and my n4 takes a lot of time connecting to data once i open/ refresh any app. T data speed is okk though.

Any solutions for t same.....very frustrated wid this issue
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
Maybe simcard error. Try re inserting the sim. If problem persists factory reset. It won't delete your data on the sd card. I mean stuff like pics, video won't get deleted
[Nexus 4 General] AkshayHegde:
Didnt work

PPOBox did provide me with a tracking number just this evening but it says invalid number
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
Patience is a Virtue. Lol i am using that statement for the 50th time I guess :)

Just sit back and relax. Watch some rooting videos and search for covers and stuff.

It generally takes a day or two for the tracking number to display any result.
[Nexus 4 General] rbrblitz:
Contact PPObox, none here can help you! :rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 General] uumeshh:
Mail them back immediately asking for clarification
[Nexus 4 General] ezmate2003:
Thanks everyone for your posts and maintaining this thread.

Got nexus 4 delivered today at my Bangalore address :D. For those who are interested in timeline and costs involved, here are those details:
[Nexus 4 General] sagarmangla:
When did u get your second bullet point?

Sent from my GT-N7100

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When did u get the second bullet point?

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Nexus 4 General] uumeshh:
check the image.. 1st bullet on 2 march, 2nd bullet on 3rd March. No news of shipping yet :(
[Nexus 4 General] Bluffyone:
Same here, Ordered on 2 march, got the first bullet,

Today got the second bullet saying that google has recieved my order... Waiting for shipping details:)
[Nexus 4 General] AkshayHegde:
Woohoo

I guess im just over eagar. Coming from a over modded s2 XD right now i have kept some custom roms and files ready to root it XD
[Nexus 4 General] cr723:
I did

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Please reply the following

Can please any one tell me what are the custom charges for this mobile? (Bangalore) Which is better USPS or fedEX? what are the diffrence in their charge and delivery time? Please tell so I can ask my friend to ship for me. I m worried about customs. What rates should I ask him to decalre if he sends me as gift?
[Nexus 4 General] Bluffyone:
I just wish i too hav the same luck as urs..:laugh:
[Nexus 4 General] Adi Kaps:
mine too same case... 1st bullet on 1st march and 2nd bullet on 2nd March.. No news of shipping yet... :( :( :(
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
See. If your friend ships it's gonna cost you a fortune. Like 80-100$. Using forwarding sites is a much better option.

And about gifts I have no idea :P better not take risks. Indian customs have been receiving to many nexiis these days lol
[Nexus 4 General] rbrblitz:
you got PM...;)
[Nexus 4 General] rushatrout:
Nexus 4 + accessories

Has anyone ordered nexus 4 + official bumper from google play in one order and used ppobox?

Or should I order one item per order?
[Nexus 4 General] rbrblitz:
Shouldn't be much of a problem as long as you declare the correct value. Check/Search the previous posts in this thread to get a fair idea.
[Nexus 4 General] cr723:
means fortune of shipping charges? He will get 75 to 80 cent off as he gets that discount from fedEX as he is a pilot from 1980
[Nexus 4 General] rbrblitz:
I have sent you a proper break-up of the custom duties

Sent from Tapatalk

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Why are you bothered with the shipping charges? He's getting a good rebate on the shipping. You just need to pay the custom duties

Sent from Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 General] nitin.chobhe:
A lot depend on the apps that you are using. Download Speedtest app and check your speed. Are you able to browse faster?
[Nexus 4 General] akhi.aka.g:
Can you please post the breakup here so that other people may get the benefit too.
[Nexus 4 General] nitin.chobhe:
Depends on the city you are living it. If you are in Pune, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nashik (Mahanagarpalika), then you have to pay Octroi. I got it in Pune and paid Rs 1237 as Octroi.

Where are you from? City?
[Nexus 4 General] beepd:
Next step after delivery to Comgateway addr

HI,

Just received an email from UPS that my nexus 4 was delivered to the comGateway address.

Just want to know, when will comGateway intimate me about this ?

Also what is the next step of action when comGateway intimates me about it ?

Thanks:)
[Nexus 4 General] Bluffyone:
they will generally update within a day and ask you to pay the shipping charges for the phone, once u pay, they ship it
[Nexus 4 General] lovesingh25:
My phone is with customs (Bangalore) since 3rd march...

Can anybody tell how much time they generally take?

I am getting little nervous about duty as now there is lot of variability.....:rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 General] Maxx247:
lg optimus g is available in india for 35k and i hope n4 will annonced in india for same price as us.

i was sent a email to lg and they answered n4 will announced soon ..
[Nexus 4 General] sumy08:
Nexus4 16GB

Guys I have a Nexus 4, 16GB received on 28th, Protected with Gadget shield & a flip leather cover.. Let me know if anyone's interested (Especially from Delhi/NCR)

PM me..
[Nexus 4 General] uumeshh:
It will never be launched at the US equivalent price.

Why ru selling?
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
Selling is prohibited in this forum. Delete this post
[Nexus 4 General] sumy08:
Because I was a previous I phone user & I am not liking it, so went back to Iphone..:)

Although it's a great device to own..
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
And if you continue posting about selling your device, xda will ban you :p
[Nexus 4 General] sumy08:
Deleted
[Nexus 4 General] nitin.chobhe:
It should get cleared by today or tomorrow... :good:
[Nexus 4 General] uumeshh:
I am being too impatient or the orders after 1st Mar taking tooo much time ?? :confused::confused:

I am STILL on the second bullet :(
[Nexus 4 General] sekhar447:
shipping estimate - 17th march

guys.. my wallet account shows the shipping estimate as 17th march. my order will get confirmed and there will not be any issue with the bank again right?. is there any chance that the phone can be shipped before the estimated date or will it take march 17th to ship.
[Nexus 4 General] afdals:
Ur phone will ship within a week :thumbup:
[Nexus 4 General] uumeshh:
It should ship way before 17 . That's if you go by peoples experience here.

When did you order BTW?
[Nexus 4 General] mitchell_asada:
Shippin Estimate

At least your account shows a shipping estimate. I had booked nexus 4 - 8GB on 17 th feb. Still my wallet account says its pending.:(

I have got a doubt. When you are checking your wallet account, are you logging in through tunnel bear or just as is without VPN service?
[Nexus 4 General] D3LeT3:
Pending since 17th Feb? There's a problem with your Google Wallet. Ask the Play store Tech Support to connect you to Google Wallet and ask them to check to see if your Wallet Account's been suspended. You dont receive a notification if it has been Suspended/Blocked. One call to them and in 24hours your issue will be fixed and within another 48 hours you should receive "Order received by Google notification in Wallet" 3-4 days after this your order should ideally ship.

Dont sit still. Call up Play store and escalate matter to the Supervisor. If you're Shipping estimate is Exceeded you should ask for a refund on your Shipping fee,if they dont offer it first.

You neednt use a VPN to access Wallet. Also make sure your wallet account doesnt have any Indian address of yours. Make sure your addresses are all the same US address one.
[Nexus 4 General] Ankit_o_O:
i have been following the forums for quite some time now..i was about to order my nexus 4 when suddenly this change in duties happend :mad:..

now i am thinking of ordering thru ishop international instead of going through the ordeal of buying it and getting it forwarded through ppobox..

this is what ishopinternational has quoted me :

nexus 4 8gb -21900/-

nexus 4 16gb-24977/-

excluding 500/- discount..

is this a good quote.?

also,i would like some ppl to share their experiences about ishop and how should i go about it to make sure that i get the product in time and reasonable price.

btw,thanks to all the members who have kept this community active..its saving ppl thousands :)
[Nexus 4 General] D3LeT3:
You end up paying $13.99 for shipping separate orders from the Play store. You might as well ship them together. You can set aside that Rs.700 you save shipping the bumper separately,for Customs incase you're overcharged.
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
Somewhere around 24k for the 16GB will be a good quote especially if you live in maharashtra where octroi is charged. I had ordered nexus 7 through them, India charges 16% customs on tabs so it was a good deal to order through them.

They usually deliver on time. Yes the customer care is a bit slack though
[Nexus 4 General] Adi Kaps:
Sorry, but where do you find the Shipping Estimate on the wallet account..?? I'm still on second bullet..

Sorry for being such a noob... :o :o :o
[Nexus 4 General] jinal21:
I ordered my Nexus 4 from PPObox didn't have to pay any Octroi , even though I reside in Mumbai, just around Rs. 1358/- that PPObox charged, also the box was sealed and everything was intact, unlike ordering from other sites, PPObox somehow delivers the phones sealed and unopened.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
Check in play store under my order and settings. There u will get shipping estimate.
[Nexus 4 General] Ankit_o_O:
i stay in bangalore,so there wont be any octroi charges..

asssuming i order via ppobox, as per my calculations,its coming out to be :

349$+32$(shipping)+2315/- ~23255/- + bank charges ..(hdfc cc)..can someone please tell me how much would the bank charges come out to be (including all the **** charges they include)?

and i know this is out f the forum , but would u mind sharing ur experience of using canvas 2? :) i was thinking of buying that as a secondary phone ..
[Nexus 4 General] sekhar447:
Sorry. mean in google play -->orders - I can see shipping estimate as 17th March(it was pre-ordered till yesterday). on wallet it shows Google inc received your order.

BTW I had ordered on 3rd March.
[Nexus 4 General] Bluffyone:
Mine just got shipped, got a mail exactly 3 mins ago....:laugh:

Expect a email soon i suppose
[Nexus 4 General] Adi Kaps:
congo bro... Lucky you...
[Nexus 4 General] anmolbedi:
Mine got shipped... 10 mins ago :)

Ordered on 2nd March, shipped today , i.e. 5th March !!

Way to go :)
[Nexus 4 General] abhishekoza:
Why do you suggest Google wallet should have only US address. I have 4-5 addresses out of which 1 is indian address. But I paid using PPO's US address. Ordered on 1st March. Got 2 bullet points. Waiting for shipping.

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Congrats. I ordered on 1st March. Still no shipping :(
[Nexus 4 General] adidas007:
Canvas 2 is my spare phone too! It's worth the every penny man!

It's got otg support

Keyboard mouse pen drive everything works.

It's got native video calling over 3G

Its got a good development support here on xda.

Have used the phone for a month now. No glitch till date!
[Nexus 4 General] Adi Kaps:
Mine too shipped about 5 minutes ago...

ordered on 1st March...
[Nexus 4 General] 'thunder'rocky:
No Luck

I ordered on 27thfeb...still stuck on 1st bullet....called up google wallet 3 times till now...today morning they said my case has been put on priority and I should reply to the mail i recived from wallet.I replied stating my full complaint. dey told me my mail will be recivd by the concernd specialist.

wat to do man...im getting higly impatient now...1st ordered on 20th feb...dey cancelled on 26thfeb....im dying to c d 2nd bullet....so many ppl hav ordered aftr me and hav got der orders shipped...my latest call to them was morn 9am IST. what shud i do?? shud I call dem up evry 2 hrs or wait fr 24hrs nd c if sumthin happens :rolleyes: