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[Nexus 4 General] dreamerAxe:
PPO box

Yes, you'll receive an invoice in a separate mail with the details.Maybe in a day or two, after your shipment reaches India. You should make a payment wrt the amount in your invoice. Your item will be shipped only after making the payment.
[Nexus 4 General] aditya.bgs:
yes, soon you will get a invoice mail from ppobox explaining details of the amount.. then u need to pay that.. they will provide a link in the mail too to make the payment.
[Nexus 4 General] hiteshrockzz:
you will get your confirmation email + your n4 will ship soon..
[Nexus 4 General] saurabhmishra:
Repeat :P

just a final cofirmation : when adding you credit card with PPOBox address, this is the way we should enter it? i mean the name field should contain the 1st line fully ?

Saurabh Mishra - ICC PPO # XXXXXX

250 West 40th Street

8th Floor

New York, NY, 10018, USA

Tel.: 212-398-0780

Also i have not proceeded beyond the add to cart page, is there any further screen for entering the address and if yes what is the format over there.

Excuse me for re-asking a question which has probably been asked multiple times already, but...
[Nexus 4 General] dexterboygenius:
Hi guys,,

My N4 arrived today at my friend place in Seattle. I want to get it delivered to India.

1. Which courier company is 'better' in your opinion/experience ?

(PPO or HSG or ICC)

2. What the total charge of having it delivered to my address in India ?

I suppose that depends on the service used but does it include the whole cost. (including Custom Clearing)

Thanks.
[Nexus 4 General] droidnexii:
Dunno about others..

HSG total charge doesn't include customs,whereas http://www.borderlinx.com total charge includes customs.

dunno abt PPo or ICC
[Nexus 4 General] saurabhmishra:
Finally Placed an Order...

Hi,

Placed an order finally for Nexus 4. Using PPOBox service. Used following address :

Saurabh Mishra - ICC

250 West 40th Street

8th Floor, PPO # 374XXX-29XXX

New York, NY 10018 US

Hope everything if fine. Also once i got the 38-digit Order number , updated in my PPOBox shipments. Now i have to wait for tracking Id from Google? Anything else i am missing, kindly tell urgently...and thanks in advance...
[Nexus 4 General] droidnexii:
Please consolidate everything. Each item in the consolidated package will be labeled.

You will save a lot of money on shipping

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How does it help to protect your N4...if it wasnt for the glass back N4 doesnt need any cases
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
My package was delivered 2 hours ago. Just need to wait for another order to arrive before I ship them here.
[Nexus 4 General] dexterboygenius:
Using the Calculator at PPO box I got the following

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Using borderlinx calcuator I got the following..
[Nexus 4 General] Prady777:
Congratulations :good: Wanted to know if you had to pay any custom charges to the delivery boy and what is the total amount you paid to the PPOBOX? Thanks :)

Congratulations :good:

Same here bro! :)
[Nexus 4 General] alex40:
Is the details of shipment refelecting on your HSG account?
[Nexus 4 General] droidnexii:
It will take some time for the details to get reflected in HSG account...Dont worry....be cool:cool:

Even i got freaked when i saw nexus 4 delivered but HSG was showing 0 in current orderes:p
[Nexus 4 General] alex40:
Thank you, I was concerned because as per the tracking the shipment was delivered at 9 24 am PST now it's 4 pm PST still no info:rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
Not yet. Apparently it'll take a day for that to happen.

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Don't worry. I'll update here as soon as I receive the email. :)
[Nexus 4 General] syedroshanzameer:
We're not allowing selling on XDA
[Nexus 4 General] siddroid:
Anyone ordered Nexus 4 8GB on 29th or 30th and the order shipped? I had placed the order past midnight (technically 30th Jan), but the payment was only received on 3rd by Google. The order still shows as pending.

Anyone has an estimate of 8GB lead time and if google considers my order date as 30th or 3rd?
[Nexus 4 General] alex40:
I contacted HSG customer service via chat and got my shipment updated to my account:victory:
[Nexus 4 General] X0LARIUM:
Update: brother shipped it to BorderLinx. Now let's hope ur reaches them soon.

And I will take it forward from there.

Anyone who has used BorderLinx, how have u paid them?

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
HSG normally turns out to be cheaper when you ship it to their address directly from Play Store since their address is in a tax-free state while PPO's NY address attracts $33 taxes. However, in absolute terms of shipping + customs charges, PPOBox is cheaper and faster. So, if it costs you same to ship to PPO & HSG address, go for PPOBox. Also, more often than not, PPOBox packages are not opened for customs!

For more details, follow the link on my signature.
[Nexus 4 General] sandeep_008:
No I haven't Paid any penny to delivery Boy.
[Nexus 4 General] legolas85:
@people who shipped successfully using PPOBOX

@dreamerAxe , @aditya.bgs

Oh....They will ask for payment after its received in Mumbai,India??? How do i track if the package come to india?

In PPOBOX , under track package section if i give 37XXXX-29XXX i.e (PPOBOX NO - Unique package code) I don't see any results.
[Nexus 4 General] s_anuj:
Guys, Need some advice.

A friend is carrying my Nexus 4 back to India. What are the tips to avoid customs duty? Incase, there is a duty how would that be calculated in person vs. say a DHL/Fedex handling it?
[Nexus 4 General] droidnexii:
you can carry upto 3 phones....there wont be any custom duties...more then 3 depends on ur convincing skills
[Nexus 4 General] mammoi:
Ordered 8GB version on 30th night around 10:00 PM IST

The item was shipped on Feb 4th

Delivered on Feb 5th
[Nexus 4 General] navino87:
Hello friends.. Good morning... At last my mobile had reached HSG.. Now i wud like to ship it to my Indian address.. What should i mention in the package value column in HSG?? The invoice value is $711.99.. Should i mention the same??
[Nexus 4 General] yoshimitsu1234:
Only mention price of the phones excluding shipping charges. Also ask them to mark the package as cell phone/mobile phone.
[Nexus 4 General] alex40:
Give them the original value of the phones without including shipping or tax
[Nexus 4 General] anshp:
Shipping US to India

My friend ordered nexus 4 for me in US

and he received yesterday and i want to knw best economy shipping company

someone told me about ppo box but he has to pay again $12 shipping to ppo box

so let me know any direct shipping with economy price

thanks in advance
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
My package is on the way to India now. HSG has sent it through Fedex as I chose Standard Shipping. Started from Portland on 5/2/2013. Expected date of delivery in Delihi is 11/2/2013.

Waiting desperately.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
Great. But the wait will feel like its a month away. I am still waiting. Through DHL it going through everywhere like an Olympics torch. Right its processing at Heathrow London. I expect it to reach Mumbai early morning tomorrow. Friday is expected date of delivery .
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
Credit card
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
Nice. My order got updated 2 hours ago. Waiting for consolidation.
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Hav you received your package? how many days they took. Can you plz share the tracking page screenshot.
[Nexus 4 General] funzuloo:
Finally my both devices reached HSG. I will be having one Nexus 4 as spare. So anyone interested to buy can PM me.
[Nexus 4 General] X0LARIUM:
Hardware rev 11! Woot!

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
[Nexus 4 General] depletion:
how to PM you coz im planing to buy
[Nexus 4 General] dreamerAxe:
Be patient. It'll come for sure. Have you updated your UPS tracking number to your unique id --> 37XXXX-29XXX via 'My Shipments' ? Has your package been delivered to PPO Box ? PPO Box tracking will work only after they receive the package in their NY office.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
DHL tracker update Departed from Heathrow London. Hopefully it is coming to India and going anywhere for processing again
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
Yes, after Heathrow it is India.
[Nexus 4 General] funzuloo:
just PM me
[Nexus 4 General] vsajan:
ordered via play store..so as soon as phone ships from Google to "ppobox" address do we get a mail from Google stating ur order has been couriered to the address which i gave "
[Nexus 4 General] image4u:
My Nexus 4 was shipped on 2nd Feb by Hopshopgo by Fedex.

Today it departed from "FedEx location - ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE CEDEX FR" at 4:51AM.

Estimated delivery is Wed 2/06/2013 8:00 pm for Gurgaon.

God knows how they will deliver it today.
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
You will get a mail stating that your order has been shipped along with the UPS tracking number.

However it would take max 24 hours for the UPS tracking number to get activated on UPS site for tracking.
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
No way you will get it today. If it has shipped on 2nd Feb by standard shipping then it will not reach you before 8th Feb.

My phone shipped yesterday.. estimated delivery is 11th Feb via Fedex.

Can you plz share the tracking status?
[Nexus 4 General] funzuloo:
Ask them means i have to call up them and tell to mark as cell/mobile phone?
[Nexus 4 General] image4u:
Sure. Here it is.
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
What's the estimated delivery date given by HSG to you?
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
You can reach them via chat. No need to call them. This is just in case you package gets categorized wrongly. For someone, it got categorized as "Tablet PC" in which case you have to request them to categorize it correctly as "Cell Phone".
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
In my 'Packages at US Address' section, it shows "Cell Phone" below the receipt number. So in my case, this isn't need, right?
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
Nope, not needed.
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
Also, I've ordered the phone+ bumper. So my value I declare is $349+$19.99, right?
[Nexus 4 General] dreamerAxe:
Reported.
[Nexus 4 General] coolguy420:
Order Date changed

Hey friends,

According to Google wallet, my order was generated on 29th January and I updated my card on 30th January but till date, I haven't received any shipping news. I tried contacting support and they told me nothing except "It should ship by the evening of 13th February".

Now, I checked the status in Google Play store Orders & Settings (As I do everyday), there it shows the date as 6th February. Till yesterday, it was showing 30th January. But now, I dont know why the date has changed only in the Play store settings but in google wallet it shows the same date 29th January.

Does anyone know what this means????
[Nexus 4 General] wockhart:
Anyone with an extra Nexus4 16gb

Hi folks, i am an ardent fan of Nexus and i am looking for an unboxed Nexus 4 16GB. If any of you lucky guys out there with have an extra piece, please PM me. I am a student of IIT-B and i don't have a credit card. I can't order with my Canara Bank debit card. BTW, i live in mumbai and i can collect the package in person. Thanks
[Nexus 4 General] harshshah0589:
Anyone who ordered on 1st Feb and have got the shipping notification ?

Mine is showing as 'Pending' in Google Wallet and 'Shipping Estimate 13 Feb' in Play store a/c

As i read people who ordered on 30/31 Jan getting their phones shipped I'm getting impatient !! ;) :D
[Nexus 4 General] anshp:
hi guys

anybody shipped n4 though DHL or Fed ex from their friend or relatives house

let me know the shipping charges and custom for the same

thanks
[Nexus 4 General] dreamerAxe:
Got my N4

Just got a call from home that my N4 got delivered. Whew!! What a relief after the mailbox fiasco. But got to hand it to PPO Box, they took care of my package even without the mailbox no. Cant wait to get home now. Just my luck that I have a dealine today.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
By rules the total value should have tax if any and also shipping charges.
[Nexus 4 General] shrix:
Is there really any mailbox no. fiasco with PPOBOX.

My N4 is in transit(Out for delivery) & to be delivered to PPO Box today.

In PPOBOX we used to get Mailbox number only.

Does Google have any problem shipping to mailbox numbers.
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Any recommended case and screenprotector that can be purchased and delivered in India.?

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Are you sure? Bcoz I too just mentioned $349 only.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
i have not declared the shipping charges with HSG...i read many people just declared the phone cost. will create any problems?
[Nexus 4 General] legolas85:
Yes, UPS package is received in PPOBOX. After receiving package, PPOBOX emailed me saying "We have received a package in your mailbox no.: 37XXXX. The identification number for this package is: 37XXXX-29XXX".

Now when I track the package on PPOBOX using the identification number provided in email I am seeing this

Date	Time	Location Service Area	Details

February 5, 2013	0002	NEW YORK	AWAITING THE ITEM FROM SELLER

But the package is already recieved right. UPS tracking of google play store product is showing as delivered.

Any issues here or is this normal?
[Nexus 4 General] renjithis:
Order got cancelled

My N4 order got cancelled :mad: and my google wallet account is temporarily suspended :crying:

I used EntroPay Virtual credit card for payment and HSG as forwarder

mail from wallet :

mail from google :

mail from play :
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Hi Senior Nexus Members,

Any recommended case and screenprotector that can be purchased and delivered in India.?

I found the below ones...any suggestions?

http://www.ebay.in/itm/S-line-TPU-C..._Accessories&hash=item3a7df07fcc#ht_766wt_906

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251221638492#ht_500wt_923
[Nexus 4 General] Dhiraj:
Anybody can confirm that whether prepaid custom charge facility is available in ppobox?

Send from Xperia U
[Nexus 4 General] mammenj:
I have just purchased Nillkin Ultra-thin Texture Fashion Side Flip PU Leather Case because I prefer flip case, here is the amazon link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AH86WMU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
But I dont think they deliver in India. :(
[Nexus 4 General] mammenj:
True but I am going through the shipping forwarder. I did not want some cheap case for an awesome device :D
[Nexus 4 General] dreamerAxe:
No, thats not it. I forgot to add my mailbox no. & unique id in the shipping address when ordering the device. Turns out, you need to update the UPS tracking id to the unique id you created in PPO Box as soon as you get it. UPS tracking number is one of the ways to identify your package.

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There should not be any problem. Give it a day and see. You can call them on the mumbai number if you are doubtful. Since you have received the notification that they have your package, it should be fine.
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
Even I have declared the product value alone. I have done this based on the feedback from HSG customer care.

I'm not sure why people are trying to make things complex. :confused:

I know the use of VCC but if you are not gonna trust Google wallet with your credit card details, I believe you won't trust PayPal, Amazon with your credit/debit card information, right? :) Have some trust mate and go ahead and reorder like most of us did while you still have stock!

And never give Indian billing address while checkout. Its always your freight forwarding address as billing address.

You always pay prepaid customs in PPObox.
[Nexus 4 General] shrix:
phewww....:)...

thanks for clarification....feels so much relief now...hope you can understand.... :)
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
Then i hope there wont be any problem..the WAIT is killing....
[Nexus 4 General] dreamerAxe:
Glad I could help. Hope you get your device soon.
[Nexus 4 General] Murukesh:
UPS gone nuts?

My UPS tracking no. shows it's out for delivery at 12:25 AM (Local Time)! What in the name of Nexus are they doing out at midnight?
[Nexus 4 General] sshinde555:
Hey Guys what is the meaning by "Ships When Available" status ??? is that mean the N4 is out of stock on Google Play ????
[Nexus 4 General] shrix:
Mine says "3:50 A.M.	Out For Delivery".
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Your N4 is spending nite with someone else. :)
[Nexus 4 General] ckranjan:
My feb 4 order has shipped. received the tracking info 10 min. ago. Step 1 complete. Now have to wait for getting it delivered to SNS.

I am little happy now.:good:
[Nexus 4 General] ShankyJain:
For what i can say, the Customs Valuation takes that amount into consideration which is till the port of entry. Thus, shipping / insurance chgs are to be added for customs purposes. Not sure how HSG would handle the same. Hope for the best. HSG is in this industry & would know that already + they will also check the google invoice to ascertain the value of goods to be exported.

If they want anything, they will get back to you.
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
That is very normal if you have seen other UPS deliveries. Even one of my Amazon orders had Out for delivery at 4am yesterday. They delivered at 10am.

:laugh:
[Nexus 4 General] renjithis:
Its not that I don't trust google, I don't have a credit card. I tried adding a few debit cards, but didn't work out. That is why I used VCC. I have been using the VCC with wallet for about a year for buying apps, I suspect google tried to verify the address of the VCC or something
[Nexus 4 General] ShankyJain:
Guys i have mentioned my name in the name field while ordering. Will that be causing any problem. All the addresses provided by me are of comGateway.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
No problems .
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
Oh ok. Maybe as you said they might have verified because of high value transaction when compared to apps.

Try using your friend's/relative's credit or debit card then. My advise is to avoid VCC for this.
[Nexus 4 General] ckranjan:
i was also in the same boat. so used HDFC netsafe VCC and placed order on 4th feb. today it has shipped also.
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
Heyy!! Same here! Travelling through same channel - everything ditto except my phone was shipped on 1st Feb. I hope it'll be delivered tomorrow at Gurgaon :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 General] vettijack:
Received shipping email

Placed order on 2nd Feb. Shipping email received today (6th Feb). Tracking details reflected in UPS.

Waiting for PPOBox to do the rest.
[Nexus 4 General] sshinde555:
Hey guys just placed the order for N4 16gb on google play through VPN & received the mail from GOOGLE that Thank you. You've made a purchase on Google Play. You will not be charged until your order has shipped.

But just saw in my bank account the amount is already debited, is this process normal as the amount has been gone from my account & no mail from google for the same, Is the same thing is happen to you all guys ???

Total amount they debited as 395.19 $ , which cost me Rs. 21846.36 /- they charge me the tax as $ 33.22 also i have calculated the doller rate as they charge me 55.22 as doller ,but as per current market status the doller vs Rs is 53.47 .

Please help me in process as i have used the standard charted bank debit card, & it got accepted.........
[Nexus 4 General] ShankyJain:
No issues

All that Google means to say is that they have blocked that portion of funds from your bank account. If you cancel the order, they will release it. Banks always show you free (available) funds. Do not worry
[Nexus 4 General] :
HOPSHOPGO movements

Hi all,

Just to tell all interested people about HOPSHOPGO/DHL movement when you actually choose express Shipping..

Here is the DHL Tracker screenshot of my last order. This is the only route DHL follow from Portland.

See the attachement...

It took 3 days to reach India and me in Express Shipping
[Nexus 4 General] sshinde555:
Ok thanks dude. also is the rupee vs doller 55 is normal ?? are they charging rs. 55 for $ to everyone ???
[Nexus 4 General] Murukesh:
And many credit cards have a charge of 3-3.5% when used to buy stuff in other currencies. That might be the case..
[Nexus 4 General] Ankit Tulsian:
Did Google charged the amount immediately?
[Nexus 4 General] arnavchaudhary:
How soon after shipping does google charge?

I already have received the package at HSG and was shipped day before yesterday. But my statement does not show the charge.

Also, had a talk with ICICI credit card and even they just have a pending record.
[Nexus 4 General] sshinde555:
For me they charge immediately even they mention will be charge only after shipping as i used the debit card
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
For debit card, yes, that is the case. Search in this thread for debit card and you will know. Make sure you have another set of $395 in your account just in case. Your first charge will be refunded after the phone gets shipped from Google within a week or so.
[Nexus 4 General] Dhiraj:
I hard from somewhere that with the use of debit card the Google wallet deduct almost double amount initially , but this thing is not happened for credit card. Is this true? What should be convenient ICICI credit card with my father name or VISA supported debit card with my name ? Is it mandatory to use debit/credit card with the same name as customer name? Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 4 General] Maxxxxxxxxxx:
YAY mine is shipped
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
To all the hopshopgo users

How many of you got a sealed box?

How many of you don't?
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
Ur box got opened ?
[Nexus 4 General] Murukesh:
Not initially. Google tries to put a hold on the required amount, but hold only works on credit cards, so the amount is deducted from your account. When Google ships the phone, thats when they actually take payment, resulting in two decutions from your account. The original will be refunded with usual delays (a couple of days to a couple of weeks, it varies). If you use a credit card, there will be a 3-3.5% charge (because of the different currency), but it is more convenient, as you don't have to maintain extra balance.

Note that my own account was not charged twice, but the phone is out for delivery by UPS and Google Wallet shows no change (it still says my account was charged on the day it was shipped, as normal). I think this happens when the first payment, held by the intermediary, timed out due to the longer delays earlier (say a week or more) from ordering to shipment. If it ships within a week, I guess then Google can accept the held payment from the intermediary.

As for names and address, Google doesn't care whose name is on the card as long as it can verify the card details you provide with bank. Provide your Dad's name and use his address for verifying, then change it to the billing address you're going to use. That's what I did with my debit card.
[Nexus 4 General] ShankyJain:
The name on card wouldnt matter in any matter. And the card doesnt make any difference. I would recommend using credit card since your funds do not get blocked till actual shipment takes place. Using debit card google will hold that much funds from ur bank ac.

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Banks charge u 3.5% something kind of FCT fee + 12.36% service tax on the above fee bringing effective rate to 4% around and ur fx rate thus is 55 rather than 53
[Nexus 4 General] sumit999:
Both the bumper & phone got shipped yest. to PPOBOX. :o

Hunting for screen protector now.....Xtremeguard or SPG????

Confused a lot:confused:

Please share your views
[Nexus 4 General] droidnexii:
Mine went from cincinati to BAHRAIN...
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
No i am just asking. I just want to prepare mentally.
[Nexus 4 General] droidnexii:
It takes 3-4 days sometimes...