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[Nexus 5 General] sucro:
Hello everyone,

tried order from USA, by Gmail account registered with USA like resident country, and then activated the Google Wallet with that USA Gmail account previously created, but with european Visa Electron - debit card (outisde the European Union), for billing adress added adress from my Visa Electron card, and for shiping - USA adress of my friend, which I planned to receieve my Nexus 5 for me, and then bring to me soon ...

I suceed by Tor, to enter USA Google Play, added to cart Nexus 5, and when I came to checkout, and part with "Payment methods", there was my Visa card - grayed, and message "unsupported payment method" or something like that .

So, why my Visa Electron card was not accepted? Did i need to add for billing adress - USA adress of my adress, and not adress from my european Visa Electron-debit card?

Thanks!

p.s.

Seems there is some new control by Google, matching billing-shiping adress by adress from Visa/Master Card, bellow is their automatically answer after canceled my order, and message was "due to some technical problems can't process transaction, try in next 24 hours"
[Nexus 5 General] wolff76:
sucro, billing address should be USA address.
[Nexus 5 General] noorm91:
Tracking ID

Anything with tracking ID should be safe, I picked the shipping with 500€ insurance just to be sure nothing happens with it during the shipping.

/noorm91
[Nexus 5 General] sucro:
That doesn't help, with VISA electron card issued out of USA doesn't work anymore this way of purchasing, cause Google see in system adress of VISA electron card, issued out of USA, so if we enter billing adress from USA, it will not help, not sure when Google started with this restriction.

Only way is to order it, if we have some friend in USA who can order for us, or to create virtual electron card with adress in USA, no other way.

I receieved mail from Google where they explained, that adress from my Visa electron card (issued out of USA) not match with adress i added for billing adress (USA adress). So seems Google definetely blocked this way of purchasing. I say only for combination, if someone from Europe with Visa electron issued in Europe, wants to purchased Nexus 5 to USA adress, like in my case, i wanted order Nexus 5 from USA, to arrive at my friend's adress in USA, and that i pay by Visa electron issued in Europe, but this doesn't possible anymore...
[Nexus 5 General] BullHorn7:
Worked for me, I just ordered one!

I had to download two separate applications: The Tor browser as well as the Vidalia Bridge Bundle. Apparently they used to come as one package but not anymore.

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 General] Gormsen:
Thanks mate, I'll have a look at it either tonight when I get off work or tomorrow.

Now, how about hitting that thanks button in the OP, I know you want to ;)
[Nexus 5 General] porga:
Just one notice for all that are ordering. LG Warranty is covered in all Europe for devices bought in Europe, so you can send it to official service and have it repaired. However, if device needs to be replaced with other one (cannot be repaired) then you have the problem, because it needs to be sent to the dealer directly. And, as far as I know, there are no info about place where you can send device on Google pages. Only free phone number which you can call from Germany only. So be aware.
[Nexus 5 General] adam_99:
Hello everyone!

I think I need some help.

I did everything as described and I can get to the devices with my new google account, I'm trying to order from Belgium play store and send it to a friend living there.

I did the thing with changing my credit card the billing address (MasterCard) but I always get the "Technical" error and this email:

I tried to get the support team on chat and he said:

After a while he said that he'll check it and will come back to me.

Do you know what's the problem?

Thanks!
[Nexus 5 General] porga:
Well, [MENTION=709056]adam_99[/MENTION] you read their answer. What do you think? :)
[Nexus 5 General] adam_99:
They wanted me to send them screenshots of every step of the order. I gave up. :)

Got my Nexus 5 from a local store.
[Nexus 5 General] porga:
Since Nexus 6 is the size of regular "shovel", I think I will choose another brand for my next phone. And price is not so attractive any more. Regarding Warranty issues (replacement of the device), I think it is better to use local store, and even pay a bit more, but be sure.
[Nexus 5 General] Gormsen:
Then how about hitting "Thanks" in the OP ;)

Last night I recieved an email from Google telling me that my device had been shipped :D
[Nexus 5 General] big_b0sss:
i have a spare Nexus 5 white 16gb any one interested?
[Nexus 5 General] thesebastian:
Anyone could achieve this with the Nexus 5? ( I mean, paying with erroneous Billing Address ). Or everybody is still stuck at Credit Card "Pre Authorization" process?

I read of a guy who couldn't (after the pre-authorization) here.
[Nexus 5 General] Striatum_bdr:
Read previous page.
[Nexus 5 General] shrewdgeek:
I ordered from UK play store and It has worked for me and no problems here... (already shipped - 16GB black)

Although i used entropay.com (to be on safe side) to pay and specify my forwarders shipping address as billing address.

For US use http://www.usunlocked.com/ for credit card as in U.S its very strict and you need to have a credit card with U.S billing address...For forwarder service use any you like.
[Nexus 5 General] MattSkeet:
guys do NOT ORDER FROM USA if you want to have Lte in europe

http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-5-models-whats-different-between-two
[Nexus 5 General] shrewdgeek:
Oh yes thats correct....different LTE bands
[Nexus 5 General] twigster:
Do you think this would work to get a nexus 5 to South Africa
[Nexus 5 General] Wengard:
Can anyone recommend a reliable package forwarding service in Europe, other than Borderlinx? Preferably one that's located in Germany and will forward the package to other European countries.

I've looked at Mailboxde.com and it seems genuine, but seeing as I plan on getting devices for a couple of friends as well, I'd rather not risk that kind of money blindly and would very much appreciate a nudge in the right direction by someone who has used these kind of services before.
[Nexus 5 General] shrewdgeek:
Mailboxde is trusted....go ahead

Few of my friends have used it

I always use borderlinx.com and i trust them as they have shipped my nexus 7 and few other stuff without any delays and hassles.....Ok i pay a little premium but its worth it :)
[Nexus 5 General] AppReviewBros:
Guys, this definitely works! My Nexus 5 is already on its way!
[Nexus 5 General] thesebastian:
[MENTION=4517694]AppReviewBros[/MENTION]

Mine too!!!! I can't believe it!! I got the tracking number (not activated yet).

Summary:

1) Ordered on October 31th -> Ships in 2-3 weeks / Status: Pending.

2) November 1st -> Ships by November 15th, 2013 / Status: Pending.

3) November 3rd -> Ships by November 15th, 2013 / Status: Shipped.

Shipping company: UPS.

From: Dublin, Ireland.
[Nexus 5 General] Aircondition:
Why so complicated? Just find a VPN instead, much faster.
[Nexus 5 General] icewavedesign:
Anyone has used HopShopGo/ComGateway ?
[Nexus 5 General] sidhaarthm:
I have been gifted a 16GB Black after I already ordered a 32GB for myself. Wondering what should I do with it..? I'd rather give it to someone outside UK than just flogging it on fleabay or some place..
[Nexus 5 General] rupsi24:
Can I get in trouble for doing this?

Can I get in trouble for doing this? Is this legal? Will it ship to my adress directly from google play store if I am from Croatia?
[Nexus 5 General] Wengard:
It won't ship directly to your address, but you can use a forwarding service, ship it to them first, and have them forward it to your country. I'll probably do this by ordering from the German Play Store, have it ship to Mailboxde.com and then to Slovenia where I live.

I doubt you'll get in any trouble and I'm certain a lot of people do this without any consequences other than having to spend a bit extra on the shipping.
[Nexus 5 General] browngeek:
Am also very interested in an Australian mail forwarding service. The price of the N5 in Australia seems to be the cheapest for the non-NA N5 models (i.e. for LTE).
[Nexus 5 General] rupsi24:
.

From what play store are you going to make an order? How much will it cost to ship from that germam forwarding service to croatia, how much time will it take?
[Nexus 5 General] adityats2020:
D280 and D281

How significant is the difference? My friend is getting me a phone from US. I live in India. Will I be OK with the US model?
[Nexus 5 General] Shudder123:
LTE bands are different so if you use LTE or will want to use in future don't get the N.American version. Otherwise its more or less the same phone
[Nexus 5 General] mzeshanhakeem:
Check your PM
[Nexus 5 General] okorn_:
Mine is still at pending, no confirmation mail received.
[Nexus 5 General] Gormsen:
My buddy in England is receiving it today, and shipping it to Denmark, so I should be getting it in two days or so.
[Nexus 5 General] okorn_:
Anyone also on pending status?

No confirmation mail.
[Nexus 5 General] Wengard:
I'll be ordering from the German Play Store.

9.99 EUR to ship 1 phone from Play to Mailboxde. The shipment costs from Mailboxde to Croatia vary depending on which post you use, but you've got all the rates listed on their website. I'd give you a link, but I can't post them just yet due to the forum restrictions. I think it's 14.61 EUR with DHL. You can also use Czech Post, but I don't think they offer insurance for the package (or at least not to the value of the Nexus).
[Nexus 5 General] sokinso:
Dont you pay customs/taxation with dhl and/or ups ?
[Nexus 5 General] Wengard:
Not within the European Union. Or am I missing something? The sales tax is already include in the Play Store price.
[Nexus 5 General] rupsi24:
So how much will it cost me approx?
[Nexus 5 General] :
So you still have it?
[Nexus 5 General] MartinHC91:
Mine too, dont know why, could somebody help us please :o
[Nexus 5 General] Gormsen:
Okay, just a little update.

My Nexus 5 has arrived at my friend in England, and he's shipping it to me today.

On playstore it says shipped, even though it originally said "ships on 5 november".

Hope you guys will succeed in getting your Nexus 5's, and if you have any questions regarding the topic of this thread, feel free to ask me :)
[Nexus 5 General] Azure465:
ok, I've been looking everywhere. can anyone recommend a free german VPN to access the german play store?
[Nexus 5 General] faldicek:
I ordered through Germany Google play, transport in the Czech Republic shall mailboxde. I created a new account and pay Czech Mastercard, billing and shipping address, I entered the same, ie the address box mailboxde. After ordering the 31st October, I was still in pending status google wallet. November 2 in the internet bank appeared unrecorded transactions telephone. About an hour ago I got an email that the phone is sent to the address mailboxde.

The German google play I got by entering the proxy from this list: http://www.proxynova.com/proxy-server-list/country-de/
[Nexus 5 General] Gormsen:
You could just use Tor network, like I recommend in the OP. It's is more safe, than using a free VPN, which could be monitored.
[Nexus 5 General] jacknicholson:
Edit: Nevermind, ordered!
[Nexus 5 General] inffy:
How fast is the borderlinx Service? My 32gb n5 Hans beenndelivered to them yesterday at 1.30 and I still can't see the package on my borderlinx account.

Very frustrating...I would need the device Friday so I should get it shipped today. Their live chat is pretty useless
[Nexus 5 General] inffy:
I have to say the vorderlinx Service is soooo full of ****

My parcel was deliveted to their warehpuse yestwrday, and now they don't know where the parcel actually is. Their customer support said first that the parcel was delivered to their old warehouse, which is strange because I don't know their old address. Asked again and they said its in their new address.

Also at the finish they day their warehouse is having a backlog and I will have to wait another business day.

Never ever gonna use them again
[Nexus 5 General] punalex:
For those who have succeeded, Can you tell me the weight of the package so I can calculate the price of the shipping fee, Thx very much:confused:
[Nexus 5 General] faldicek:
0,40 Kg

Odesláno z tabletu :)
[Nexus 5 General] punalex:
Thx Very Much:good:
[Nexus 5 General] boeder9:
Great guide..

Quick question: I have a UK address, but not a UK credit card, a few of you mentioned that they had success with their non-UK cards..can you detail how? And what is meant by an "International Card"? I appreciate your input

Enjoy your N5s!
[Nexus 5 General] okorn_:
My order was cancelled :(

Was trying to order from US.
[Nexus 5 General] adityats2020:
International Warranty

Does the Nexus 5 have international warranty?
[Nexus 5 General] inffy:
Dont thing so.

If you live inside eu you can order it anywhere inside eu and it will be under warranty because eu laws.

If you are outside of eu it mainly depends on LG/Google if they will repair it under warranty in your country
[Nexus 5 General] browngeek:
With the N4 LG HK told me my UK bought N4 would not be covered in HK. Suspect it will be the same for the N5.
[Nexus 5 General] Gormsen:
What kind of card do you have?

I have a Visa, which is international, so is Mastercard and a couple of others, a Googlesearch will be you friend here.

I wrote both Google and LG prior to the release, they told me that I would have to ship it back to the UK, if something was wrong, and I had to have it repaired under warranty. Google told me that LG in my country maybe would fix it for me, but LG in DK said that they only repair under warrenty when bought in Denmark.

I know it is expensive to ship it back and forth from UK, but that's the chance you take when ordering a value-for-money phone like this.
[Nexus 5 General] OneDream:
So, basically the shipping and billing address do NOT have to be (in) the same (country)?

A friend of mine who lives in Europe hasn't had much luck using this method for whatever reason.
[Nexus 5 General] faldicek:
I entered both addresses are the same.

Odesláno z N5
[Nexus 5 General] OneDream:
What about the address on your Credit Card? Does it match the billing address in Google Wallet?
[Nexus 5 General] faldicek:
The address on the card is actually a billing address when I entered his true, the order would not pass. To purchase the German Google Play I look like German, so all addresses must be German. This will also apply in other countries. On the android forum wrote one person that he did not pass the payment, others (including me) but yes. It's quite a science, because Google apparently considers each order. Good luck, I have a Nexus 5 at home and it is an excellent device.
[Nexus 5 General] cpaixao:
You only need an CC labeled as "International", it means the CC issuer allows you to use it to purchase in other countries.

As far as I know you need to match both, since Play Store does't international shipping.

Each CC issuer/bank have it own rules and statement concerning international shopping. Some use to require you to 'unblock' the CC to buy from foreign lands. Some uses BinDB, some verifies the billing address of the solicitation in order to match to the CC holder.

Please verify.
[Nexus 5 General] peterga:
How much did you pay for the transfer from mailboxde to cz? Im planning to order it to sk.
[Nexus 5 General] faldicek:
141CZK with Geis parcel, 140 CZK with post
[Nexus 5 General] mrso5:
I have bought the Nexus 5 from google play store in Germany. I have few questions about that, I afraid that I done something wrong.

1. I make email and google wallet on my Croatian IP address. When I loged in google play store throught tor client I needed to write a city where I am usually loging in. Is that normal?

2. I made account on mailboxde their instructions for post which will come to them were: write Mailboxde.com in filed which requests your name and in field which requests second address write "your real name and your ID form Mailboxde". I done as they said. But in my billing address in field "real name" I wrote my real name not Mailboxde.com but all other information are the same with shipping informations. Is that a problem?
[Nexus 5 General] I7210I:
about the credit card

so...

I placed my order and did it from german vpn

I open an new gmail account for that and register mine credit card numbers that international card and set my name and my friend address in Germany(i'm not live there)

the ship address and the delivery address is in Germany (my friend house) I did it yesterday and i'm now on pending is it ok?do I need to change something?
[Nexus 5 General] Shudder123:
does anyone know how to fix this issue: I tried to order the nexus 5 from japan using a japanese account which unfortunately didn't work. currently on both my phone and PC my playstore is in Japanese on my personal gmail account. I have no idea how to change it back...
[Nexus 5 General] faldicek:
I7210I: I had status "pending" until they Nexus sent. You must wait, either it passes or not.

Shudder123: you have to set the language in the google account settings
[Nexus 5 General] Sn00ky:
What happens if you need to RMA your device and you've ordered via mailboxde outside Germany? How can you do that, any ideas?

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 5 General] lancydias:
Can't We buy Nexus 5 from Bestbuy,Walmart,Target Etc..through Paypal? All these store accepts verified paypal. I've not tried or purchased,but i want try my indian verified paypal as a payment and for shipping i will SNS account. Anybody tried using Non-US paypal account for purchasing on these stores ?
[Nexus 5 General] onesolo:
wrong.... At least on my country...

LG refuses to give warrant for Nexus phones...

They say although it was LG that built them, it's not from their brand... so technically it's not an LG phone and therefor no warrant can be given...

If you live in EU better contact LG from your country if they do this or not...
[Nexus 5 General] irkan:
why would you do all of this hustle to buy from google play uk ?

You can buy it from http://www.handtec.co.uk/ they sell it same price as Google play, and they ship internationally without any problems, they accept paypal as well. specially if you are outside EU, you get it for the same price (vat-free)
[Nexus 5 General] faldicek:
The problem is not with the Nexus, but the LG itself, does not recognize international warranty.
[Nexus 5 General] pfroman:
It's 409£ with VAT, it's total 339£ on Google play for me. I'd love to order from Google play but it cancels my order with my Visa card unfortunately. I'll probably have to pay 409£...
[Nexus 5 General] Gormsen:
Where are you ordering from? A couple of people living in Denmark have written to me saying that they have problems with orders getting canceled when ordering from Germany.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] browngeek:
Have people considered ordering from Japan?

Seems its the cheapest place for easy reshipping for the D821.

I think Australia is the cheapest place (US$374 (16GB) / US$420 (32GB) BEFORE Google Play shipping) , but reshipping options from Australia are limited.

The price in Japan is around US$397 (16GB) and US$446 (32GB) [Google Play Japan offers free shipping] and reshipping is around US$15 - 20.

My understanding is prices in Europe are much higher, around US$470 - 482 (16GB) / US$538 - 546 (32GB) BEFORE Google Play shipping in Europe.

You would obviously loose EU warranty though.
[Nexus 5 General] mrso5:
Problems

I have been declined by google play in Germany 2nd time. Can any1 help me?

Explanation

"we recommend that your billing address and shipping coincide with those found in the records of your bank and your account is at the service of Wallet specify a telephone number for you, our experts can get."
[Nexus 5 General] pfroman:
I'm from Sweden. I'll probably have to buy it more expensive on that other site since none of my UK friends wants to do this for me (Something about HSBC bank being weird about transfering international or through paypal)
[Nexus 5 General] Garell:
Did you get to place the order?
[Nexus 5 General] alex_herrero:
Unfortunately, US play store require a valid US billing address, that should match the record on your bank/card. No luck for us, outside US that need to buy and deliver in US.
[Nexus 5 General] cpaixao:
It doesnt needs to match to anything.
[Nexus 5 General] mrso5:
Google charged the nexus 5 from my bank card but no any confirmation email...any suggestions?
[Nexus 5 General] alex_herrero:
Again, it could just be me, but I added 3 cards from outside US and can't buy anything from the playstore...
[Nexus 5 General] cpaixao:
Hello Alex!

We listed a branch of reason which may lead to this situation on this thread and on my own thread. Stay tunned in order to find out why you got your order canceled or your CC on hold.
[Nexus 5 General] faldicek:
This is normal, me also Google blocked money and about two days later I received notice of shipment.
[Nexus 5 General] alex_herrero:
Sure. I have read all this thread. My order is Pending, as it says leaving warehouse on Nov 26. What I'm saying is that 3 different international credit cards are not working as a valid payment method. If I put a valid US address, payment is valid but the credit card won't authorize the sale. If I put the right address, payment method is invalid...

Of course I will gladly try all available options!
[Nexus 5 General] onesolo:
It's not the same prices... it's the same prices, but the prices are without VAT...
[Nexus 5 General] Tigerroad:
I'm from Denmark and I have tried 3 VISA Cards and 1 Master Card all in my name and all my attempts of buying from Google Germany have failed. Any idea if Entropay could fix this?
[Nexus 5 General] Gormsen:
Nice to see a fellow Dane on the Nexus 5 forums :D

As I've written earlier a couple of users have reported problems and cancelations when trying to buy from Germany. Have you tried ordering from UK?

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] Tigerroad:
Aaaah another Dane great! I tried to order the Nexus 5 from UK last night but didn't succeed. First I tried using TOR but as soon as I click the "Google Play" link on the Nexus/5/ page i get the message about devices not being available in my country. Then I tried some Proxies from ProxyNova and I got as far as the wallet/checkout popup. I have not gotten as far as to enter any address og credit card data :(

I am pretty close to phone-a-friend who lives in the UK though it would have been so much more fun being able to fool Google :)

Think I will give UK a try again this evening while going a little easier on the wine then yesterday ;)
[Nexus 5 General] nleitao:
bought mine yesterday on media markt... 399euro

im portuguese in belgium... no play on Portugal or Belgium...
[Nexus 5 General] Foggy79:
16GB?
[Nexus 5 General] nleitao:
Yeah
[Nexus 5 General] jacknicholson:
Interesting. Which Media Markt? And I'm guessing the 32GB version wasn't available?
[Nexus 5 General] nleitao:
In Oostende ( I guess it's like this that it spells ) it was the only one 16GB White. In Kortrijk the Media Market also have it. 16 Black. Found yesterday while walking by there to see if they have flip covers. In Liege was sold out, I have been told it will arrive next week.
[Nexus 5 General] nadram:
Fair warning before you buy it from the US Play Store: if you plan on using LTE, make sure your local provider uses any of the bands compatible with the Nexus 5

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 General] miHah:
Tried to pay with my Visa with German Cardholder name and adress, with German billing and shipping (all the same).

I got this error.

BTW Im from Slovenia
[Nexus 5 General] btk97:
Guys, how are you?

Does anyone know how taxes works when importing from France to the United States? I am interested in buying the Nexus 5 in France and telling my friend to ship it to US, asking another friend who is there to bring the phone to Brazil.

Thanks a lot!
[Nexus 5 General] randomhilton:
i have the same problem did you find a sulotion ?