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[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Cronis:
I'm in Maryland so I should not get sales tax.

Price after tax with sony (and student discount) is $505.63 and I would get roughly 2500 rewards points (roughly enough to get a 32 GB Micro SD card). They say its backordered till the 17th though

Price with B&H is $510 of course.

Think I will end up going with B&H though just because of the seemingly better return/support and shipping times.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Hwastrike:
What is B&H's return policy on smartphones? Can you open and use, yet still be able to return with no restocking fee as long as it has all the original items? I couldn't see anything on smartphones in particular but they have a posted policy saying no returns on "Computers and Computer Software, once any of the manufacturer's packaging has been opened" and "Any computers built or modified by B&H to customer's specifications." A smartphone is essentially a portable computer so I could see them potentially falling into the former category.

Has anyone had any experience trying to return a phone to them after some light use?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
Hi All, this might be a dumb question but: If I install Nova, do I have to delete everything that came stock on the Sony launcher, like Movies, PlanyStation etc...all of the icons, widgets, etc... or do I leave them and just start new with Nova? Does that make sense? I just dont want to switch to Nova and all these widgets, icons etc from Sony still 'running' somewhere in the background. Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] radiohead14:
you can leave it. the sony apps and widgets will still work normally. the sony launcher will be running in the background, but i wouldn't worry about it. the only way to remove it is with root.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] FSRBIKER:
I always remove any widgets on the stock launcher of any device I have when using Nova, no need to have them possibly running in the background.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Hwastrike:
FYI, I called tonight and the CSR said it can be returned even with use.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Ya I was told be same thing. Must be in like new condition though... Keep he case On it if you plan on returning it. Lucky CES is before he return date... We can see what Sony will be doing next lol
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mario24601:
Thanks, ill do the same and remove them off Sony...no reason to have them out there :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] akassi:
got from sony.ca no heatset, us is the same
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] aquaholik:
Got the green one along with the $100 statement credit for the Sony Card. Total was $510 shipped - $100 statement credit. Great deal!

You just need to sign up and enter your kid's school for the student 10% discount. No edu email needed.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
I ordered a black one yesterday using the student discount. But Sony charged me $33.39 tax. I am in New Jersey, so I guess I was a bit surprised to see the tax in there.

Not a biggie. Total came out to be $510.38 with free ground shipping. I just logged in to see the order status and it now shows "Preparing for Shipment.Arrival dependent on Ship Method selection." :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
Lol I am in NJ too. Idk why I havent pulled the trigger yet. Reading the cracked glass forums really got me concerned.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
I have yet to see any posts re: cracked glass. (Got a link?)

I usually wait until I can see/feel the device in my hand before I pull the trigger. But Sony has a 30-day return policy. So if I'm not crazy about the Z3C, then it's going back.

I'm actually thinking about cancelling the order to get the $100 statement credit that aquaholik mentioned!! LOL
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
http://store.sony.com/helpdeskcateg...ent_sny_helpdesk_return_order_return_purchase

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And "Sony Card" $100 statement credit? Do you have to sign up for a new credit card? Link?

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http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/glass-cracking-t2899480

http://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/sony-xperia-z3-z3-compact-glass-survey-t2900149
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] unk3:
Some more similar cases:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2759628

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/05/3...peria-z1-cracking-screen-issue-sony-responds/

Not to mention the facebook group comments - https://www.facebook.com/sonymobile/posts_to_page
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] mesajoejoe:
Credit Card yes

http://store.sony.com/gsi/webstore/...-/USD/ViewSonyCardApplicationForm-LandingPage
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] chadmd23:
White & Black have the shipping date, Red & Green have 'BACKORDERED'. Anyone know if they will ship on the 2nd also?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
https://eshop.sonymobile.com/us/buy/us-xperia-z3-compact/

I get a "technical error" when I try to go to the page for the z3c. Is that just me, or does everyone have that issue?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cschmitt:
Try this: https://store.sony.com/xperia-z3-compact-zid27-M/XZ3D5803/cat-27-catid-All-Unlocked-Phones
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] chadmd23:
The ship date of Nov 2 is almost here. Anyone place an order and hear anything besides pre-order? I ordered the white .
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] ab.grafix:
Mine shows backordered all of a sudden
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] vegitron:
Got this email from Sony on Friday:

Hi,

We’re happy to report we’re preparing to ship the item(s) you ordered on Oct 13, 2014.

Xperia Z3 Compact

Item: 27-XZ3D5803WH

Color: White

Quantity: 1

Shipping via:

Standard Ground

Est. Ship Date:

11-04-2014
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sillieidiot:
yep i got the same email. did you guys also get the email about the phone not working with verizon lol
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
It's funny they call out Verizon, but not Sprint.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] aschlect:
Yeah I'm curious about that too. lots of rumors that Sprint will get the Z3 and the Z3c . I hope so.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] anotherdroid:
my status:

Item	Qty	Price	Shipping Method	Status

Xperia Z3 Compact

Item: XZ3D5803BK

Item: XZ3D5803BK

Color: Black

Add Protection Plus Warranty

1	$ 476.99

Standard Ground

Processing

Arrival dependent on Ship Method selection.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sillieidiot:
if they get it, it will be a modified version like the verizon z3. maybe it'll look just as ugly. but i highly doubt the z3c will come to any carrier though
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] phantomblu:
Still no email. I'm getting so impatient.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dankish:
just got off the phone with Sony

nothing.. guy was talking himself in circles about the lack of information.

mentioned something about Japan, and a week (for example). i just got frustrated and told him thank you, and got off the phone.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] import11:
I chatted with a rep online and she told me I missed the first wave and mine should be shipping Nov. 5. Ordered orange on Oct. 18.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] daintydutchess:
I sent Sony an email questioning the lack of information And was told that it was really popular and the new ship date was November 5th.

I ordered mine October 14th in green.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
I ordered mine through B&H in new York (cheaper than Sony and no tax) and it's showing as in stock as of today and probably shipping later today :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kopsis:
Just got a "Your Order Has Shipped" email from Sony:

Black, ordered Oct 14.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dankish:
ah cool, mine is black. ordered Oct 20th.

let me check this online chat rep situation.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kandelai:
I was hoping to see a "Your order has shipped" email today, but no such luck. I ordered a white one on Oct 26th. If you add one to the shopping cart, it says ships in 1-2 days, so that fits the Nov 5th date.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] vegitron:
I'm assuming this is the USA version being sold at B&H since they are an authorized reseller.

Anyone know of any other resellers now selling the US version?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kandelai:
Thanks for the heads up on this. I cancelled my Sony order and bought from B&H. Cheaper, no tax and free expedited shipping. I will have it this Thursday. Awesome.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
Yeah, it's the D5803 version.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
I signed up for the Sony Rewards Card which gives you an additional $100 off the total price, including the student discount. What I don't understand is why Sony charged me tax when they don't have a retail store in New Jersey?!? :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] vegitron:
The US version should include a US power adapter, US specific bloatware?, and most importantly a US warranty I would think. Even the international versions include the D5803.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] epps720:
Thanks!! I just cancelled my order from Sony and ordered from B&H. Saved $30 (no tax and free shipping) and I'll get it by Wednesday when Sony said it probably wouldn't ship till Wednesday.

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I haven't been there in a few years but I know they used to have a Sony store at the Menlo Park mall in Edison.

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I chatted with B&H and they confirmed that it is the US version with a warranty from Sony USA
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
Yup, that one closed earlier this year: http://consumerist.com/2014/02/26/here-are-the-20-sony-stores-that-will-be-closing/
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kandelai:
Sony has all sorts of "sales" type offices throughout NJ which would qualify for collecting sales tax, just Google them. Their main US Sales office is located in Park Ridge NJ.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dankish:
if i live in NYC, what's the best way to go?

Student via Sony Store and wait ~$519 (tax and shipping)

B&H, no student?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] vegitron:
Looks like B&H sold out most of their stock. Black, white, and blue are now on preorder status until Nov. 5.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] sillieidiot:
woot mines been shipped. i already got tracking number, but fedex doesn't have a ETA yet. it requires an indirect signature, so i hope it comes when i'm actually at home.

edit:

they just updated it, expected to arrive friday. hopefully it arrives on time, cause i'm actually free that day.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cromo8:
I am jealous, have yet to receive anything
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
cancelled my order on sonys website after them telling me they had no red sony phones set to come in. after i cancelled i ordered a red one from B&H. should be here on the 5th
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cromo8:
I am thinking about doing that, if they come back in stock Wednesday
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] chadmd23:
I got an order confirm from Sony. And I see that they charged my new Sony card. Ordered Oct 17th, White. No actual shipping info yet, but its close!

As for taxes, I billed to PA & shipped to IL and got hit with taxes. I think since Amazon gave in to all of those states, everyone collects it to be safe.

And the bloatware is minimal on a Sony, as long as that Baidu ping isn't active!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jdiddy_ub:
ordered mine on 11/1...should've known something was up when the ship date changed from 11/2 to "preorder" on the item page....my phone is officially in "backorder" status on the sony website :crying:
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] shipley231:
All of them are officially sold out on B&H, glad I snagged that orange one in time. Looks like sony got quite a few cancelled orders today.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dankish:
got the email from Sony, in process and shipping Weds, bam!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] epps720:
Looks like they are all back in stock on B&H (somehow)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jdiddy_ub:
Sony product page now shows 11/17 as the estimated ship date..

B&H has it in Stock but since I live in nyc there's $45 sales tax

Bought my compact from Sony with employee discount for $490 after taxes ..Not worth it to order from B&H for $545..smh

Edit: just logged in, status changed from backordered to "preparing for shipment"... Let's see what happens

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cromo8:
Just checked mine, still backordered :(

515 With Taxes and student discount from sony, and $25 bucks cash back from discover. Not bad, sell my HTC M8 for a good $400 after fees. Put in less than a $100 for this
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
Same here. (Was just about to cancel too, since B&H now shows as back in stock with an ETA of tomorrow!!) B&H will only save me $10 and their return policy may be subject to a 15% restocking fee.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] kandelai:
If you read Sony's return policy, the product is also subject to a 15% restock fee, depending on the state of the product and its materials.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jamesey10:
ordered an orange/red one on oct 16

nov 2 - order status - processing

nov 3 - order status - back ordered

nov 4 - order status - preparing for shipment
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] epps720:
Has anyone received an update on their B&H order? At purchase it said that the phone would arrive by tomorrow but the tracking number has yet to be updated.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] Issemann:
No update yet. But my screen is set to automatically refresh every 60 seconds!! LOL
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] epps720:
ha, I'm not the only one obsessed with this. Want to plan on working from home tomorrow if it is anticipated to be delivered by then.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Ya no update on tracking for me at B&h either... Said it would be here tomorrow but it could leave
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] epps720:
I just chatted with B&H and here is the update for my order. Assuming some of you may be similar.

BH: I see that the order is processing smoothly and is scheduled to ship out over the next 1-4 hours. The tracking information will be emailed to you once the order has shipped.

Me: oh ok, so then will they be shipped overnight?

BH: Please note that the tracking information is generally updated online later in the evening.

BH: This will ship with regular UPS but it is scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday 11-5-14 as you live close by in New Jersey.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Yup I'm here in NYC so I hope it's the same for me too. Lucky bastard that you did not have to pay tax!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] epps720:
yeah it's amazing. never shopped at B&H before but might have to check them out more often. Amazon used to be my go-to for tech before they started charging tax.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cromo8:
Backordered from Sony store looks like will have to wait until 11/17 according to the website and customer chat
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] chadmd23:
Just got my shipment notice. Wednesday via fed ex.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] epps720:
Just received my confirm email. Still scheduled for delivery tomorrow.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Just got confirmation that B&h is shipping my red one for delivery tomorrow. 30 return policy just in case I want to get myself the Moto MAXX when it comes
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
But surely the point of getting a Z3c is the "compact" part. The Maxx is a 5.2" monster!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Lol yes I am looking forward to the compact... Really I am but that droid turbo is a beast. It's pretty much the nexus 6 compact lol. Plus I really do like moto phones and have not had one since the OG droid. Not saying I will get it really come down to how much I like this z3 compact.

I'm coming from a LG G3 currently so the turbo is actually smaller lol
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] aquaholik:
Called customer service. Item said preparing for shipment but customer service now said Nov 9th. Ordered a red one on October 18th. Getting impatient here.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] anotherdroid:
ordered black, 10/26. just went to:

Preparing for Shipment

Arrival dependent on Ship Method selection.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dukestr:
FYI, I ordered through B&H this morning (D5803 - Black) and just got shipping confirmation this afternoon with arrival date of November 7. I called their customer service and ordered over the phone. They indicated they had a warehouse in California that had stock :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] impex4:
still backordered at Sony store

ordered 10/14 at sony store

my status was "preparing for shipment" this afternoon, and now has gone to:

Backordered

Arrival dependent on Ship Method selection.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cromo8:
If it was in CA you would have it very next day. Especially with expedited shipping. If shipping to CA, if you are not then you should let me have it within one day
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jamesey10:
I called Sony, and they told me I wouldn't get a shipment until November 19. I ordered on Oct 16 :( I've cancelled my order.

If anyone wants a brand new, unused, magnetic charging dock ($7.00), magnetic charging wire ($3.00), or RingkeFusion case ($11.00), I'll sell it with free shipping (USA only, of course).

case- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OI09JLY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jdiddy_ub:
same..just checked again...went from "backordered" to "preparing for shipment" back to "backordered".....frustrating
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] oryan_dunn:
I'll be interested to see if the US models have the same spontaneous screen cracking of the global version. I'm holding off because of that and the camera issue. I really want the compact, but I'll likely wait until lollipop to see about the camera issue and that should give sufficient time for reports of cracked screens to surface.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jdiddy_ub:
for those that ordered from B&H...why is there so much speculation as to which version it is? When you look at the product page it clearly states D5803.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
I think what people were wondering is what firmware it with. The USA firmware or international
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] pipspeak:
B&H is very good at labeling gray market imports (at least with photo gear) so I'm never concerned when buying from them.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] dankish:
shipped today! arrival Thursday!
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] daintydutchess:
Around 11pm PST last night my order completely disappeared from the Sony store, showing I had never made a purchase with them. This morning however it was back and showed that it was "Preparing Shipment" and has not changed all day, nor have I received an email.

I ordered on the 14th in Green. I'm really hoping they get their act together a little more since it was very nerve wracking finding out that my order had suddenly poofed.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] impex4:
mine is now back to "preparing for shipment"
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jerflash:
Dude don't trust that ****...
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VegasRooted:
status

Ordered from Sony website the black model on Oct. 30th, showed Nov. 3rd as estimated ship date, yesterday customer service chat said it would go out on Nov. 5th, this morning status changed to Preparing for Shipment, but then this evening changed to Backordered. Emailed Sony customer sevice, not that any good will come from it...coupled with their terrible marketing plan, it's no wonder their mobile phone branch is hemorrhaging cash in an incredible downward spiral of annual losses....geez. :(

VegasRooted

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At least Sony customer service emailed back a reply almost immediately, though it was not helpful... Copy of reply follows:

Thanks for shopping with Sony!

I am sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused you. The Xperia Z3 Compact has been really popular, and I'm sorry that we do not have a firm delivery date for your product yet. Sony will ship this item on a first come, first ship basis. Rest assured that we are working to fulfill your order as soon as possible.

As soon as your order ships, we'll send you an email letting you know what the tracking number is and the expected delivery date. Your item will be delivered within 1-2 business days following the shipment date of your item.

You can also keep checking your order status by going to www.store.sony.com. After you log in, click on "My Account" then "Order Information". From there, you can search for your order number and check the order status or any updates on the estimated ship date.

If you have any other questions about your order, please reply to this email or contact Sony Customer Care at 1-877-865-7669. We're more than happy to help.

Thanks for choosing Sony,

Annabelle S.

Sony Customer Care

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Screw it, I just canxed my Sony order and ordered instead from B&H... Even with 1-day shipping ($31) it was still $22 cheaper than Sony with student discount price ($477), tax and expedited shipping ($35)... Total of $531 out the door with B&H vs. $553 from Sony.

Hopefully it will ship soon... Cheers and good luck to all!

VegasRooted
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VegasRooted:
Regional Customization Code

By the way, the regional customization code of the black Z3 Compact being sold by B&H is 1290-0538, according to their product page, in case anyone is interested.

Cheers,

Vegas Rooted
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] y2jdmbfan:
Interesting....I wonder what the Sony direct version is, because 1290-0538 isn't listed on XperiFirm...My version from Techno Trading House is 1291.5073.1 per the box...No clue what that one is either because it isn't listed.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] VegasRooted:
1290-0538

It's highly likely that 1290-0538 is indeed the black D5803 U.S. regional customization code (can anyone confirm this?), since Epps720 mentioned in his post on page 6 that he spoke with B&H and they confirmed they are selling only the U.S. version under a U.S. warranty. Also, when I bought my Xperia ZL from them a while back, they were only selling U.S. regional customization code ZL's as well. As Epps720 also mentioned, they are an authorized Sony dealer, so they would likely not be dabbling in so-called "grey market" imports... and finally, if they WERE selling other regional customization code versions of the D5803, they would likely not be out of stock right now.

Cheers,

VegasRooted
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] anotherdroid:
Same, just re-checked this morning. It has gone from Shipping to Backordered....

Backordered

Arrival dependent on Ship Method selection.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] wikitiki:
Sigh. It's kind of sad really how can't get a set release down for everyone's orders. The phone has been out for a month in other countries so it's not like they haven't manufactured any. We've all pre-ordered it 3 weeks ago too so they should be able to get a tally.

Waiting on Green. Ordered on Oct 15. Local Sony Store may have a shipment this Thursday so I may just cancel my order and get it then.
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cromo8:
11/2- Ordered, told it would ship same day

11/3- Backordered Status, Told would be in second shipment

11/4-Told would ship out by 11/17

11/5- Says Preparing for shipment. Going to Call my two local stores and see if they will have it in stock today. If they do Im going to cancel my order hopefully helps out someone else
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] lopezg:
I'm interested

I am interested in all three items of yours (assuming they are for the z3c). Contact me lopezg.cs@gmail.com
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] cromo8:
Anyone who ordered from Sony, how long did it take to switch from Preparing Shipment to Shipped?
[Xperia Z3 Compact General] jdiddy_ub:
Their system is a joke.. My Order status keeps switching from preparing to ship to backordered... Between yesterday and today it has switched 4 times!

If they are not going to give people estimated dates on their order page the least they can do is stop messing with them.. I am an inch away from canceling and just waiting a couple months for something else to come out.. Non sony

Sent from my Nexus 5