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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ChodTheWacko:
WARNING!!!

Someone on reddit (in the xiaomi forum) said they confirmed with Gearbest that they were REMOVING the case from the package and selling it separately!

The 'package contents' doesn't list the case. I just noticed ibuygou also doesn't list the case, and am e-mailing them for confirmation.

If you have a preorder on file, you better check to make sure they aren't screwing you over!!!!

The case is NOT optional for this phone!!
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Dr.Cube:
Geekbuying just update their webpage to include the case.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Kevje:
Gearbest confirmed in live chat that they will NOT include the leather case that should be included in the packaging.

"Gearbest has replied your inquiry.

Dear xxxx,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding gearbest.com/m-goods-sn-200443201.htm

Your original question is "I was wondering if we will get the case that they include in the box. I've heared rumors of you guys letting it out and selling it seperatly."

Here is the answer from Our Customer service Team:

"

Hello,

Package Contents

Cell Phone	1

Power Adapter	1

USB Cable	1

SIM Needle	1

This product does not bring the case as gift."
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Dr.Cube:
Yeah, I also just talked to them and it sounds like it comes with a case but they don't know if its the leather one. Unless they make their own custom one I'm assuming its the leather one that should come with it.

Here's my Chat log with them:

[15:33:17]	Me: hi i was just wondering if the phone comes with the leather case?

[15:33:35]	Me:Phone link

[15:37:06]	service02: 1 × Phone 1 × Built-in Battery 1 × Case 1 × Type-C cable 1 × Eject pin 1 × Power adapter (A right AC Adapter will be sent as your shipping country

[15:37:58]	Me: Does that mean the leather case?

[15:38:09]	Me: you can see it in the bottom left corner hear Phone link

[15:39:20]	Me: I'm just wondering because I emailed you guys and the person that answered, said that it doesn't come with a case.

[15:39:29]	service02: it is not leather cover

[15:39:39]	service02: the soft cover

[15:42:18]	Me: so its not this case Phone link

[15:42:40]	Me: Phone link

[15:43:05]	service02: we just said, this item is on pre-sale, still out of stock

[15:43:39]	Me: correct, I'm just wondering if the case that comes with it is the one in the above photo?

[15:44:56]	Me: Here is another one from the press event that's in Chinese Phone link

[15:45:21]	Me: I asking because if doesn't come with a case I'll probably cancel my preorder

[15:46:54]	service02: pl try to wait for it thbanks

[15:46:56]	service02: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[15:47:00]	service02: tis item is on pre-sale

[15:47:06]	service02: we still do not get the item here

[15:47:17]	service02: when we get it , we will conmfirm it

[15:47:48]	Me: ooooh ok, if get it from Xiaomi it should come with the case.

[15:47:56]	Mei: if you get it from*

[15:48:24]	Me: alright well I'll ask again in a week or so, thanks for your help and sorry for asking so many questions.

[15:49:27]	service02: do not worry, normal we get ot. we will know it.

[15:49:31]	service02: :)

Had to edit it since I can't post links yet.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] jutley:
Apparently they sold out on the official store in 10 seconds lol how many did they sell 5 -6
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] cashif:
This happens regularly in India as well where in flash sale, they are able to sell around 20k to 40k units in less than 10 seconds.

Was able to grab Redmi 1s & Redmi 3s each and it felt like a big achievement as I had to try 3 consecutive weeks to get the phone (It is on sale every Tuesday @ 2pm on flipkart.com, an Indian online shopping site)

Link of news website wherein they sold Redmi 1s 40k units in 4 seconds and it is still happening with Redmi 3s & Redmi Note 3 phones

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/xiaomi-redmi-1s-flash-sale-2-40000-units-sold-out-4-5-seconds-608669
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
LOL can't tell you how much I enjoyed the chat and could imagine the frustration you've been through ,

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ChodTheWacko:
Who is 'them'?

ibuygou confirmed with me it will include the case. Looks like only Gearbest is removing the case so far?

I canceled my order with them, they refunded my money quick enough.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Dr.Cube:
Was talking about Geekbuying.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Constrabus:
Who cares if it doesn't come with a case. I'll just buy a nicer one separately anyway. My main concern is actually getting the phone itself lol
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ChodTheWacko:
I don't think anyone will make a case for a phone with such a limited run.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ki01:
it was pretty obvious from the get go that it would be fragile :/
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
? let's keep dreaming as I don't see near future chances of getting one

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
I think it is essential to have the case at least until you buy something else :D
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] nilavarasan:
Any idea about www.Fasttech.com and www.Tomtop.com planning to buy from any of these, anybody have any rough idea about these sites??
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] brambizimski:
I'm actually more worried about the small custom development community because of this
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
unfortunately neither. Noticed Fasttech carry good prices for Mix at 748.5 including shipping but notice this is a pre-order and they claim they will have it in stock after 20 days and shipping is free world wide so its gonna be slow I guess so count on a one month delivery so expect 50 days all on all :D

the other site does not show even preorders
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] mac231us:
suggest liaow.com

very professional great communication (no i do not work there, am not affiliated with them and do not know anyone personally there)

gave details on the order and batches of phones-even asked if I was sure it was compatible with bands in the U.S with my carrier and then went on to provide details on that as well (asked also if a specific missing band would be an issue-for me to ensure that I was ok with the order or not-missing LTE 17 band for ATT and 12 for Tmobile but has the 2, 4 and 5 - though 5 is not common)
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
Great so did you finally order or not ?

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] blessingme:
Thats where i bought my Axon ZTE 7 6 GB A2017 (Chinese Model) Ram @ 128Gb Intern

and Oppo Find 7 X9077 @ 32GB Intern. I've order my Mi MIX from Liaow. I hope to get it soon

http://www.liaow.com/
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ChodTheWacko:
I have two pre-orders in, geekbuying and ibuygou.

I accept some gouging but that's my limit (just getting 4g version). I'm just going to wait it out. If I don't get it, that's fine. I don't expect to get it for months though.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] cashif:
Liaow looks the promising and they seem to be providing at the least approximate shipping date (Gearbest has it but it is after 15th Dec and dont believe them) but unfortunately they dont ship to India.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
It's a pity that such a beuatiful phone and we can't get one

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] mac231us:
I am still having concerns about the lack of Gorilla glass-one site said it had it (gsmarc) but then have seen few articles stating otherwise. A drop can do damage to any phone but from casual use (not drops) and small bumps, am wondering if the display will hold up if not being Gorilla glass. Wouldn't think it would be that fragile, would it? Thoughts/info anyone?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] nilavarasan:
Hai,,, where do you actually plan to buy?? have you ever bought anything from china?? Im looking to get one from tomtop.com, any suggestions from you would be highly appreciated.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] audscott:
Just received my 128GB pre-order from Xiaomi. Price has soared to $850. I'm not buying any damned Chinese phone for that much. I'll just go with the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro at $500, full warranty and can be returned to Lowes if I'm not thoroughly delighted. (but wait, there's more!)
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] Constrabus:
I was Def going to go Phab 2 if not for the FHD screen. I'm compromising FHD with the Mix since its so cool.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
OMG I think prices will fluctuate more with the limited production :(

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] mac231us:
confused...so you received it? and??? you are not buying it-by 'received it' do you mean your order is actually fulfilled-or can be if you choose to and you are not following through because the price changed (to 850)??

thanks
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] mackann:
Banggoods just delayed it 1 month so i cancelled my order.. So sad :(
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
It's a pity that we're unable to get one

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ellesmeer:
I also received pending payment notification from Mi Store USA. Price is US$874, but not US $669 of pre-order price. Mi could not keep the pre-order promise. I will not pay US $874 for it.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
This is gonna affect xiaomi's reputation in a very dramatic way. Their marketing partner declared after the phone conference that they don't want to be involved in "a hunger marketing" situation and it is Happening anyway.

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] dave3k:
Mi store us

Just to let you know, there is no official us Mi store.

xiaomi-mi.us is not an offical outlet, even if it looks like one.

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Its a bit wild west, but reddit has a wiki to help:

reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/general/purchase

I have 1 order from Topone on aliexpress.com (orderd 2th nov) and 1 from Flosmail.com (orderd 7th nov).

Flosmail have said that they do have stock on hand, but i'm not holding my breath until i get shipping confirmation.

Topone have sent an email telling me that they don't have it yet.

I also had an order with geekbuying.com that I canceled due to a post christmas ship date, the customer service was good and refunded fast.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] knives of ice:
are they actually selling these in China right now then? if so i can get someone i know in China to buy one and ship it to the USA.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] vergilbt:
I bought my phone here two days ago...
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] brambizimski:
They don't seem to include shipping insurance though, never heard of them either. The 6gb version seems to be cheaper than the 4gb.

Did they already ship your package ?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] batcatman:
Curious about this site too, that have the 4gb in stock so maybe thats why the price is higher than 6gb...did they ship urs already?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] vergilbt:
Not received till now (shipping time)...

But the shop is well-known in Germany.

... I'm in trust and my insurance is PayPal.

Will inform you
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] RMXO:
I just ordered one on ebay, paid $100 over going price but if I'm able to get it within a few weeks I'm good. Plus, the seller agreed to refund my money if he doesn't get it in time.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] mac231us:
I think the 4GB is > than the 6GB because the 4GB is actually in stock....the 6GB is a preorder...so when it actually becomes available, the price will go up I am sure (over the current 4GB price)
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] knives of ice:
we'll see what happens it says preorders are to ship on Nov 13th
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ZayMoney:
do not buy from gearbest. i pre ordered through them and paid with paypal of course and the day after i paid they wanted my DL and card info sent to them. first off im not sending my info over to a foreign country just freely. mind you they have over 1600 preorders and the phone is rare. xiaomi is only putting out 10,000 units a month and they sell out in less than 30 seconds. so i highly doubt gearbest is getting 2000 out of those 10,000. i believe they asked for that info to push people away and to get them to cancel their pre order because they wont be able to fulfill everyones order. ive seen multiple people say gearbest did the exact same thing to them. i just bought one from a guy from maryland on ebay for 800. he already shipped it today!

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i just bought one from a guy in maryland. should be here next week
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] RMXO:
I dont see the maryland guy. can you provide me a link?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ZayMoney:
he only had one available. and i purchased that one
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] RMXO:
gotcha
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
LOL enjoy the next one

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] cashif:
A link from their Q&A. It is apparently pre-sell price and the final will be above 1000 euros!

Question:

Why is the price for the 6GB RAM cheaper than the for 4GB? THANK YOU !

Reply:

Published by Store Owner on Thursday, November 10 2016

Hello Christian! Because we are currently shipping the 4 + 128GB version for the price available. The 6 + 256GB version would also exist, but for the price of more than 1000 €. If you are interested, please contact us by email. Thank you very much
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] vergilbt:
In stock in an other German Shop

https://tradingshenzhen.com/mi-mix/716-xiaomi-mimix-4gb-128gb.html
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] RMXO:
So I've OCD and been checking the pricing on eBay everyday in hoping to find someone who has it in stock and able to ship right away but no luck. With that said, it seems the 6gb/256gb version has gone up in pricing since it went up from 800-900s when I pre-ordered to 1200-1600s. Guess there is a high demand for it, hopefully it delivers.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] knives of ice:
so this company Cect Shop was supossed to begin shipping all the 64gb preorders today. they sent an email saying they only have limited stock and if you wanted the phone today it would be around $200 more than you already paid. otherwise, they expect stock at the end of the month and would then ship.

i guess from a business standpoint i can understand this raising the price a ton if you only have limited stock but it is still kind of shady
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] vergilbt:
I'm with you... But fortunately I didn't an pre-order. I bought. And also today I got an email that my phone left Shenzhen today by DHL.

PS: what was the new price they wasn't?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] knives of ice:
they now want 929 euros to ship immediately.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] vergilbt:
WTF
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] knives of ice:
yeah, basically good luck finding a site to honor the preorder price when the phones are selling for a grand or more on ebay.

i fully expect the same thing to occur at the end of the month as well if the market and buzz for this phone is still super high - especially with the holidays coming
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ChodTheWacko:
Actually, I would argue that this is borderline illegal.

That's like me selling you my car for say, $10000, but basically refuse to give it to you unless you give me $2000 more. Okay, I'm not "refusing" but just.... "delaying".

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I just noticed Geekbuying updated their 4GB page with "61 pre-orders shipping in ~ 45 days".

6GB is '213 preorders ~ 45 days". Both have a countdown timer. I wonder how accurate that is.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] stevm:
I just got mine today. 256 g from guy who brought it from China.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] RMXO:
I just bought my phone from there after my ebay seller refunded my $$$ after I requested a refund. He did mention that he's sorry he can't honor the original price I paid.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ROIDjoy:
Our friends the chinese buy the phones and resell them with some profit LOL

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[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] cashif:
This happens regularly in India where Xiaomi have launched most of their phones. In the Flash sale, Redmi phones are generally sold for around $150 (and it gets over within 3-5 secs) but if you check in eaby, they are available @ $200 to $250. For the config, even that $200 is worth it as I myself have paid and purchased at premium- Redmi 1S, 3S, Mi3 & Note 3 phones.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] knives of ice:
according to CNET:

"One, housing 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, will sell for 3,499 yuan, which converts to about $510, AU$680 or £420. A premium model with 18-carat gold embossing and 256GB onboard storage will cost 3,999 yuan. That's approximately $590, AU$770 or £480."

with these price if i lived in China i would be trying to resell as well. that being said, if this phone were to even get a stateside release there is no way it would be under $750 off contract i don't think.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] paulrgod:
For anyone in the UK (i think they deliver to other places too but i can't be sure) who may be interested - eGlobalcentral.co.uk apparently (i've checked with CS) have them in stock @ £709 (I know this seems a high price, however they cover the VAT and Import Duty) - Also use code BLACK12 to save a whopping £12.

I bought a Note 5 and an ASUS Zenwatch 2 from them last year with no issues. So here's hoping this all goes to plan! Ordered today and Awaiting a dispatch notification!

I had one on pre-order at BangGood for £566, but god knows when they were going to dispatch it or even if they would honour this price after reading recent rumours of re-sellers asking for more cash. Their CS estimates December 30th dispatch, leaving me with little confidence i would even get one. And if i got stung by Customs (More than likely) would amount to the same cost anyway!
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] james1089:
It's not worth copying and pasting the code for that ammount.:eek:

Never have I wanted a phone as much as this one, Xda members dream, by the time I get 1 it will be all over. On pre-order from Gearbest £525 plus £1.80 off for previous orders. You read that right £1. 80.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] dave3k:
Received, UK

I recived mine on monday,

Orderd on 8th nov, still showing as in stock: flosmall.com/products/xiaomi-mi-mix?variant=30384539340

Althogh the price has gone back up to £613.

Awsome phone so far.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] RMXO:
Just got my tracking number from cect-shop for the 6/256. Arriving in 3-7 days, can't wait.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] knives of ice:
did you pay the 929 euros they are asking currently for it to ship immediately?

i am waiting till end of month currently for them to honor the original preorder price
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] RMXO:
yeap, came out to 1022 USD since I added a tempered glass screen protector and S/H.

GL and hope they honor it.

-Sent from my TMO Galaxy Note 5

PS: They are in the USA and you'll have to ask if they have stock or not.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-M...890880?hash=item543ecd3d80:g:sXUAAOSwcLxYLZ-9

This guy for sure has stock since you could pick up locally for cheaper 1299 (that was the lowest i was able to get them to go). they originally posted at 1870, LOL.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-M...639358?hash=item1ebc07b03e:g:HuoAAOSwux5YKn3k
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ChodTheWacko:
geekguying is now pulling some sort of 'stock sale' crap where they are selling it at two prices - one for the original preorder price, and one for 'stock now' where they will ship to you first (I assume) for a higher price. Totally slimy.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
Ordered mine (the 4GB RAM/128GB ROM Version) from a seller on eBay on 11/20/16,just got a tracking number moments ago,less than 24 hrs after placing my order.(ETA 11/25/16-12/2/16 Shipped via DHL)

Here's the seller:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-M...hash=item25c8519590:m:m8QtC88y4b4gV1GQh7hyxag

Yeah,there's a mark-up,just as everyone else.

It's about average as far as that goes,but,this seller apparently actually has stock,not just "pre-sales".

As of right now,11/21/16 @ 1600 GMT,there's 5 of each configuration in stock.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] brambizimski:
It's going on sale again tomorrow on the official site http://item.mi.com/buyphone/mix/

Anyone who can translate the red part correctly though ?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
I don't have a XIAOMI Account ATM,it won't allow for me to view the page long enough to use Google Translate.

Can you copy/paste the text,so that others may be able to translate?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] qwasz123:
"November 22 morning sale at 10 o'clock

MIX Exclusive Edition (256GB) leather case will be shipped separately in January 2017"

That's what the red part says!
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] brambizimski:
So they're only talking about the leather case? Not the actual phone? It kinda looks like the "MIX Exclusive edition (256GB) leather case" is one name
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
Sounds like to me that the phone will be available for sale tomorrow, but, they're separating the case & selling it as an additional accessory.

JMHO, I'd steer clear of A-holes that do this. The case is included in the original packaging from XIAOMI. We're all paying a premium for this device, but, shenanigans such as this blows right past any decency & lends to a measure of distrust.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] brambizimski:
That's the official Xiaomi site though ?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
IDK, I've seen some sites that lead you to believe that it's the official Xiaomi site, & once you go to check out, it becomes apparent that it's a 3rd party.

Or, this is the real deal & something may have been lost in translation.

Perhaps additional accessories will be available at a later date, or, there's a shortage of the cases ATM & the case will ship (at no additional charge) at a later date.

Or, another scenario :

Xiaomi sees the potential for selling the case as a separate item & newer shipments will not have it included & will cost extra, as an optional accessory.

Perhaps an email/chat will clear things up.....
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] ChodTheWacko:
Why do you say this?

If you go to the official web site for the phone, i.e.:

http://www.mi.com/mix/

and click on 'buy now', it takes you to that web page. It can't get any more official than that.

I don't understand why they specifically mention the 256GB case.

That implies the 4GB phone physically different from the 6GB phone.

I thought it was just the gold highlight. (unless the case 'hole' is bigger to expose it)

It makes sense for xiaomi to sell the case individually regardless. Some people will want to replace the case for various reasons. (or buy it from someone without the case)
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  Questions & Answers] brambizimski:
Well that's what I thought initially, only the 256GB one gets a case this sale and that's what they meant with "mi mix exclusive edition leather case" and they will only do a 256 gb variant sale in 2017 January. I could be completely wrong though.