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[Huawei MediaPad X2] blatesk:
No. I ordered my phone on Thursday. It shipped out of China and cleared customs and went to Hong Kong and cleared customs; and is now departed on way to Michigan, USA. This is all DHL. I ordered my phone from tinydeal and used paypal. Therefore, not charged until delivered. Tinydeal prices are also very cheap $348 for 3g/16g Honor X2, and $398 for 3g/32g Honor X2 Gold. Warranty for 6 months and they accept returns.

Hopefully, my luck doesn't run out.

Good luck to you guys.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
OK. I just got off a chat with the actual AliExpress company. I ordered the package on 9/20. They are telling me the seller shipped on 9/23. They said it can take 7 days for the information to hit tracking websites (strange, since that's not what they say on their website - and because on other packages shipped to me from China the tracking number for the Chinese Post Office shows up almost immediately). Well, I am going to step away and not start this again until October 3...
[Huawei MediaPad X2] blatesk:
Sorry forgot to add screenshot of tracking so you can tell China BS on the holiday excuse.

[IMG="DHL Tracking"]https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByUwezsm-hDeOENHNmgzR0xudGs[/IMG]

https drive.google.com/open?id=0ByUwezsm-hDeOENHNmgzR0xudGs
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
Congratulations! Sounds like a GREAT deal. I did not ship DHL because I want shipping to be a bit slow. But I just want to know that it is actually in the system. Fingers crossed! Have fun with your device! Let us know when you get it!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] blatesk:
WOW! It just landed in Cincinnati Ohio. I'm going to get this phone in 3 business days!!! Wow.

I'm impressed
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
WOW! Let us know what's up when you get it!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
Yeah, my first X2 came from China and they shipped DHL and it came within a few days of being shipped. If you have the choice always have them ship DHL. When they ship ePacket or China Post it takes forever and 25% of the time the package ends up lost or stolen. I'm happy to see you're getting yours shortly!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] blatesk:
Aj, with the hours and hours I've spent reading, you by far have helped me the most. I will continue to read your threads and try to learn from you. Hopefully I can get this new Honor X2 fired up and running sweet on the AT&T network!!!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
DITTO! Except on TMobile!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
And I'm happy to see you finally ordered yours! Next week I order the Mediapad X3! Lol
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
As a bonus here are a few pics I took last night of the Eclipse.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
OMG! I CAN'T TAKE IT! LOL!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
GREAT pics!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
Can you post again please, cant see anything.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
Yeah, his Google Drive account where the pic is stored needs permissions for others to access it. He needs to change the permissions of the file so anyone can view it.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
I could be wrong but there's a very good chance Aliexpress is jus telling you its shipped based on the status being set to "Shipped" on your order page.

I don't think they have actual status of your shipping, their just seeing it as "Shipped" like I already mentioned above.

I guess if their saying it takes 7 days then wait this week and see what happens like I,ll be doing.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] blatesk:
I'm sorry guys. Try this one. imgur.com/PORKQGw

I also received email from DHL that it will be delivered today. Thats 4 day shipping from China to Michigan USA!

[IMG="DHL TRACKING"]http://i.imgur.com/H3K6j1I.jpg[/IMG]

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SORRY AGAIN! (I'm an idiot). Here is the latest.. showing departing from Cincinnati (3 BUSINESS DAY SHIPPING!!! WHO GETS THAT???)

http imgur.com/H3K6j1I

[IMG="LATEST DHL TRACKING or USE URL ABOVE"]http://i.imgur.com/H3K6j1I.jpg[/IMG]
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
That's what I told the chat representative. That the tracking number was bogus and that I believed that AliExpress was being hoodwinked like me. The chat representative said that was the information she had to work with and to come back when it is obvious there's an issue... which is what I am going to do... October 3rd...

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We both have to remember that we ordered different shipping methods, too. I think you should be seeing valid tracking information for sure. All those packages that I have been getting from China show some kind of valid tracking number to show that the post office in China got it but there's no actual tracking after that... that's all that I am looking for at this point. Validation that a real package has been given to the post office and that it's in the system... you, on the other hand, should have complete tracking information!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] blatesk:
DELIVERED!!!!

IT's BEEN DELIVERED!!!!

LOOKS GREAT!!!

3 DAY SHIPPING FROM CHINA TO USA!!! I am impressed. Great price too.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
AWESOME! Keep us updated!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
That's the thing, not only have they sent me a fake tracking number, on the contrary they sent me a Singpost fake tracking number, when I'm supposed to be getting a DHL tracking number, which they have not yet sent!

I will send a follow up email tonight which will be their morning time, ill let you know what happens, because it shouldn't take friggen 2 weeks just to send an item out, even eBay China doesn't do that!

This is a little off topic, but in my strong personal opinion this is why Third world countries are not moving forward in todays world, because they always do corrupt things or try and cheat people in business, nothing is ever done clean, we also have that in North America don't get me wrong, but we have Laws in place and its not nowhere near as bad as third world countries.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
Hey I just got an update from them and now I'm not sure what to do!....Caroline wrote me the following below:

"hi friend

i am so sorry for the delay of shipping

i just get a news from our hongkong warehouse

that the package has be holden by customs

we can arrange resend it again

but you know from tomorrow is our National Day holiday

we will have holidays about a week

so maybe we need to send out the goods after the holidays

can you wait for it ?

if no, you can open a dispute

we will accept your dispute

you will get your refund

look forward to your reply asap

Best Regards

Caroline"

What should I do, I'm confused!, cancel the order or wait....
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Krystyna:
Hi,i bought it at, Gizok
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
Wow! You are just like me! I would be in your exact position right now. First, mad as hell and then willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. I would probably give them a break BUT the cynic in me is asking this... wouldn't the package have a valid tracking number that would show that it's being held up by something? Send Caroline a message asking that question and tell her that if you don't get an answer that makes sense you are going to AliExpress. When you go to them it is up to you... you can chat with them or email and see what they say... then dive in and start a dispute. And then order from tinydeals (I cannot remember if that one was a 702L - that's the hitch for me - I have my mind set on a 702L). I wish I knew your name so I could specifically refer to your situation when I message Caroline again. I am going to call you my friend from Canada (so if she mentions that you have been mentioned you know it's me)! Mention your friend from the USA (Regina) when talking to Caroline. Remember, I just ordered the free shipping. My situation is that I am really not in a hurry... but, I don't want scammers doing whatever with my money for weeks, either... decisions... decisions...
[Huawei MediaPad X2] blatesk:
Well. A full day with this phone and it is awesome. I do love it. But I'm struggling to get everything back on it. I miss the IR blaster that controlled my tvs. I also Kindve miss the pedometer too.

It says that I have an update to go from 105 to 106. Do I do this?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
I just received my second X2 from eBay. It took a while to get here but it's now here. Like the first one, it came with the bootloader unlocked! No more having to contact Huawei for an unlock code. It seems like everything works and looks good although the screen is a little bit brighter on my original X2.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
Wonderful! Now no more worrying for you!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
GizOK is a good place to buy from, they are reliable and ship fast.

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I'm pretty sure you will all get your phones if your ordered them. I would just sit tight and wait for them to arrive. The shipping system is not reliable but the sellers usually are. Shipping takes 3+ weeks most of the time. Sometimes it will be out of stock and they don't tell you it is and you sit there wondering why the tracking number isn't valid. They seem to ship them whenever they get them back in stock. You and I figured this out by experience :)
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
Well, the tracking number is still not showing that the package is in the system but the seller extended my buyer protection time through AliExpress to 11/11/2015 without me specifically asking for it. I did say that I was upset that the buyer protection clock was already ticking and the package had not been shipped, yet. The shipper is still insisting the package has "now" shipped but that they are having a national holiday and everything is delayed. I wish we had all these multi-day holidays! Lol! In the USA we FREAK OUT when an office is closed for a holiday.

Personally, they really get to me when they say "hello, friend". I traveled a lot in the Far East and do have to comment on how nice the people are. I don't want to be a representative of the rude, obnoxious, loud American... So I guess that leaves me open to being a bit taken advantage of? Maybe... but I am not in a hurry... I want to see it in the regular US Mail delivered on October 20th. We will see...
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
I'm also really hung up on the 702L, don't want any other versions lol....so anyway I decided to be patient and wait, her response thus far has been really good, I told her I don't mind waiting but for her to extend my Purchase Protection and she gave me like 45 days lol, that's pretty awesome.

Now jus waiting for the tracking number and we,re all set!...once DHL has it in their hands it,ll come very fast.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
I quoted aj's post. I thought you might read it. She extended my purchase protection until 11/11 without me asking. We'll see... I want it on October 20th. So I will be very patient until then!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
Oh yea I saw that, but yea I had to ask lol, at least she gave me like 45 days..
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
45 days is AWESOME! Especially since you're using DHL... Fingers crossed that you get it quickly and still have all that time to decide! Let's all collectively concentrate on no more Chinese holidays until these &*# things get shipped! Lol! Once I get it (depending on when that is) I might have to request a bit more time, too... I am really trying to remain happily optimistic! I am going to be pretty busy these next few weeks so the 20th would be FABULOUS! I could really focus on just my new X2!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] XenSA:
Hey All

I'm a bit late to the thread but just wondering if any one has any ideas for getting this in South Africa...

Thanks
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
Here is a seller on eBay selling a GEM-702L

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Huawei-Honor-MediaPad-X2-GEM-702L-7LTPS-4G-FDD-LTE-Octa-Core-3GB-32GB-13-0MP-/252096025373?var=&hash=item3ab218131d
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kennobi:
Here is another at http://www.dealsmachine.com/best_267761.html price at USD342, not sure if their stock are really available, you might need to contact them to find out, my order at http://www.gearbest.com on 18 Sept 2015 still not available yet and I am still waiting for them to ship when their stock is available. Sign... not sure when!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] XenSA:
this will be my first international purchase any idea where to find out about import taxes on items..

at the website or is it locally somewhere?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Krystyna:
I in this website to buy twice, the delivery is very fast.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kodoq:
It's getting really annoying making me don't want this phone anymore. The whole experience buying this phone is already taking me 6 weeks and still no phone yet on my hand. Gearbest took 3 weeks with no news so I cancelled it. Aliexpress seller that everyone bought it from there also already took 3 weeks and also no phone because they still haven't shipped it yet.

Any experience with dealmachine? I might give one last try before giving up owning this phone.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] jack5847:
I think you mean tinydeal?I order my honor x2 from tinydeal last week with free shipping.

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those chinese online shopping websites are very busy these days ,so maybe it's still a long time before you get your tablet from dealmachine.Be patient,i have bought my honor x2 from tinydeal last week and maybe i will wait another week or two weeks .
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
I've had good luck with certain eBay sellers and Gizok.com.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] reefmonger:
I ordered my GEM702L from Gearbest and got it in two weeks. Received it last Wednesday.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Marcellomoko:
Thats strange reefmonger.

I've ordered my x2 from gearbest 1.3 weeks ago (sept, 26th), and now they say, they will ship it the october, 20th. I've cancelled the order...

Still i am finding a way to buy the 702L somewhere. Does anybody got an idea where to buy?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] blatesk:
I ordered from tinydeal. And had in my hand in 3 business days... From China to Michigan. Unbelievable I know.

And I used PayPal and didn't have to pay until after I had it in my hands.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
Yea its because of their Chinese Holiday crap, which is true I found out and last day is supposed to be tomorrow Wed which is their Thursday of course, Holiday is supposed to go from Oct 1 - Oct 7.

If they don't ship it after the following week after I am cancelling for sure, my only issue Is I have no other options except the P8 Max which is insanely priced.....My Note 4 is driving me nuts, piece of sh!te phone!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kennobi:
Hi All,

Just found out that gearbest.com and dealsmachine.com belongs to the same group or company. If stock is not available at one of the store neither does the other ones are available. They are legitimate just that, they are not clear on their site of the stocks availability and misleading to customers. They should have just remove the item or restock periodically to avoid long or delayed shipment. Heck I am still waiting for mine. So reefmonger might be just lucky or might be a staff from both of the company. No hard feelings though.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] reefmonger:
My guess is that their stock is coming in a few at a time. I don't think they stock the item. I was told ships in three days and it took 11 days before it was shipped and I emailed them constantly.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kennobi:
FYI I have ordered my on 8 Sept 2015, they still reply with stock not arrive and will be arriving on 20 Oct, that also an estimate or assumed delivery time. Anybody can suggest a site with ready stock with priced at USD334 where I can place the order?

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Hi reefmonger, since you have the machine, hows it response when playing hd 3-d games any skipped frames? Or maybe a few minutes using extensively and it turn hot?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] tigerx70:
702L arrived today

My 702L arrived today from Gearbest via DHL. I can only recommend them if you're not in too big of a hurry.

I sent communications to them 3 times and twice they responded, the third time I received no response at all. I did get the impression, however that each communication prompted something to happen. After my first note, they generated a tracking number. A week later after another note from me, DHL notified me that they had received and 'intent to ship' notice from the seller. Another week went by and I was about ready to pull the plug and so I sent a note indicating such. The next day DHL indicated that they had received the package for shipment.

It's two days later and I have the phone in hand. I'm amazed at the speed and traceability offered by DHL. The only thing that impresses about Gearbest is the price. The thing that would make me least likely to buy from them again is the honesty factor. They sell you a device that they don't have, and only admit that it's not in stock after you press them regarding the delay. Then they send you a tracking number and an email that your item has shipped (even though they apparently still don't have it.)

As stated in my initial post, I was in no hurry. Had they communicated honestly regarding stock and shipping status, I would not hesitate to recommend them. As it stands, they still got me a great device at a great price, just be aware that you may encounter some frustrations with this seller.

In other news: the phone is amazing!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] aniym:
Unfortunately, stories like this make me hesitant to buy from any China based dealer as there is just too much variability in people's experiences to settle on a single retailer. And that doesn't include stuff that's outside the seller's control, like warranties, import duties (in Canada) and capabikity for Android firmware updates. Which is important now that Android Marshmallow is out.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] reefmonger:
Sorry but I don't play any games on my phone. I have never noticed any heating issues of any kind.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
Hey!....So just thought I would let you know that they sent me an update and told me my phone has shipped, however they still have not gave me a tracking number lol, but I sent in a request for it so lets see what they say.

Any updates on your end?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
Nope... I sent them a message saying thanks for the extra time but what good does it do if they don't ship the package?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
I would send them another message, this time I got someone by the name of Daisey, not Caroline....Anyways they messaged me back again and told me that they will send me the tracking number tomorrow as it has just been sent for shipping and has not registered in the system which is actually believable.

I will send them another follow up msg tomorrow, I think this time it should ship for real hopefully.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
My fingers are crossed for you! It sounds pretty good to me! I am sooo busy right now and I am going out of town for the next 12 days. I was hoping to have the X2 waiting for me when I returned but that's obviously not happening. I will get on them again as soon as I get back! Please keep me informed. Once I get good news from you I will know that mine is just around the corner! Good luck!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ru_ready:
There are a few on eBay and swappa at decent prices.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kodoq:
Not looking good. The seller from aliexpress promised to send it within 3 days. It's already 4 days and no news also. So just wait patiently.... That's what she said.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ru_ready:
What is a good price to sell a used one?
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
I had a little while to "play" this morning so I immediately came to xda to read up on what I have missed in all of the threads... what's up? I have sent nice messages to them. They sent one and asked me to stop the - I forget what it is called - when you report that the order is not going well. I told them that I did not do that... they just sent me another message saying thank you for trusting us and we have shipped your package... if it has shipped then they never gave me the correct tracking number because it has never been validated on any tracking sites... I will get back into this after the 20th... I hope that you have had some good news. Choosing DHL was smart!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
Yea you definitely got a phony tracking number, it should at least come up in the system.

I just got an update from them to be patient because of all these Holidays, then she sent me a DHL tracking number and told me it will take 3 days to update! lolz, it shouldn't take 3 days, lets see what happens.

I'll let you know it my tracking number actually comes up, once DHL actually has it, it'll be here in no time.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Rudolpht:
VR

I know you studied this to death. Have you analyzed what GEM-70xL model is the best? Don't care about FM.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] ajsmsg78:
Yeah, I'm surprised he's still alive! Bahahaha :laugh:
[Huawei MediaPad X2] VillaRegina:
AJ is the most knowledgeable poster here - and the most helpful. I'm just a newbie to this whole thing... I was going to recommend you ask him - and still do even though I just read his last post! Lol!

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Joke's on you! I still recommended you anyway! Bwahahah!
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kodoq:
They also give me DHL Tracking number and asked to wait 3 days. I told them I'm not stupid because if the tracking is real, it will showing up in the system within hours. Told them I will open dispute if nothing happens in 3 days.

On 2nd thought, how about we all threaten to open dispute on the aliexpress seller? Maybe that way they can take our orders seriously. I've been waiting almost a month for them to send the phone.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Rudolpht:
The whole order thing started to scare me off but purchased a Honor GEM-702L from geekstech008 with express shipping (by next week from Taiwan) . The race is on.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] Canadianomar:
So the tracking number they gave me for DHL is another fake because after a few days its still showing as invalid!!....I think I should cancel, but the price is so cheap I don't know what to do.

I saw one on eBay (702L Gold) from Taiwan but its $600 CDN and good chance of getting hit with taxes/border fees cuz they ship with DHL or FedEx.

I think I will just threaten to cancel and see what they say, if I get a dumb response I will actually cancel.
[Huawei MediaPad X2] kodoq:
I was so angry with them. Never in my life buying things from aliexpress takes 45 conversations with them. Gave me fake sg post and DHL tracking number.

They blamed hk custom and their shipper in hk for the delay. They assure me the phone will be sent this week. BS I would say but their price is cheap and gave them one more chance. After that fk them.

After this I don't think I want the phone anymore. 3 weeks wasted with gearbest and now 4 weeks with them. Add to all this, I'm buying this phone because I cracked my Sony Z ultra screen 3 weeks ago. So I'm really really pissed with all this drama.
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