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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
I actually just cancelled my order with Mi Global Store on AliExpress. I have a Ticwatch Pro, so the miband3 was not necessary for me (it's only $30 anyway). Ordered from Geekbuying and used coupon code: DKEZGLQU to get $20 off (their promotional code for the Mi Max 3 128Gb). Used PayPal and it already went through. I'll keep you posted on if/when it ships. I'm currently in the UK.

Update: Just letting you know the update from Mi Global Store. They actually replied to agree to the cancelation:

"Dear friend，

We agreed the order cancellation. You will get the refund in 3 - 15 working days depending on your Bank's processing time. You are welcome to place the order in our store again.

Kind Regards

Grace"

I'll update about my Geekbuying order when it happens :highfive:.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Thanks for that mate, please do update if it ships, Im currently in Ireland and desperately in need of a new phone. Had an order in with Mi global store for a month now with no reply to my queries.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] samson09:
Can you give me a link with official mi store on aliexpress?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Actually Geekbuying seem to have changed their 6GB/128GB listings to "Pre-Sale" with a countdown timer saying they ship in 11 days :(
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Jassmon999:
They ran out of stock I think a few people got em
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Looks like I was one of the lucky ones then, hopefully. One telegram user said he spoke to Geekbuying customer service, and they won't get back stock until August 31.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] barro32:
I got an email this morning saying my black 6/128 has shipped from HK Goldway on AliExpress!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Jassmon999:
Got an email from here this morning

https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-m...gon-636.html?search_query=Mi+max+3&results=29
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Saying what?

Thats good news. Mi Global boasted about being the official outlet and that they'd be getting stock, Im going to give them this week and then cancel and try somewhere else.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Jassmon999:
That stock arrived today
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
I'm so angry. Geekbuying lied. Just spoke to them and they said there is a week delay. Damn wholesale liars. Now I have to wait. Please update me on a better outlet because I can charge back through PayPal. They only offered a pathetic $3 refund.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Apparently HK Goldway on Aliexpress are shipping but who knows? I just tried to buy there with them, 6GB/128GB Black version, and when I select DHL delivery for €30 to Ireland it says the shipping time is 35-45 days, usually when you pay the €30 DHL option it cuts the time to 4-5 days. So it looks like they're probably waiting for stock aswell, this is so annoying.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
So I cancelled from Geekbuying and they're processing refund, and I ordered from Tradingshenzen instead from the link above. I'll update again. What a frustrating experience.

I only had global priority option ($28) for shipping - about 12 days or less. Hopefully, they ship fast.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] samson09:
How tradingshenzen send phones? DHL or what? How long does the package go.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Global Priority - usually ends up being DHL. Andrew Marc David on YouTube gets his Chinese stuff from Tradingshenzen. He got his 4gb/64gb Mi Max 3 from there.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
just put an order in for a 6GB/128GB Black version on TradingShenzen aswell, whoever ships first Ill cancel the other order. Annoying and a bit risky to do it this way but I have a holiday coming up in September and I need a device, my Oneplus is barely charging.

TradingShenzen did actually send an email out to everyone this morning who had signed up for a notification that they had it back in stock so maybe theres a chance here that they're the one vendor who arent lying :laugh:

I got it for €16 DHL delivered to Ireland 3-5 business days. Ill update if theres any movement from Aliexpress or Shenzen, please do the same.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
I notice on my receipt that they claim to have installed the xaoimi.eu rom on them aswell, interesting if true, maybe they're leaving the factory like that, my email was all in German aswell and it includes a free gift of a Euro power adapter, maybe this was a batch for the European market.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Haha, good man. Hope Tradingshenzen comes through. :highfive:

Shipping was actually $17, but they added $11 for PayPal (worth it for my protection).

Same here. They have German warehouse. That's why it's one of the better European Chinese sites.

Regarding that EU rom, many say in the fake rom thread by [MENTION=753566]omer1[/MENTION]919,that it's fake etc. I chose it because it comes with unlocked bootloader. So we can Root and flash whatever quicker. I recommend flashing to Chinese then the EU rom as described by [MENTION=753566]omer1[/MENTION]919. Do this so you can have a clean rom before installing other things. He just stated there, "This rom is confirmed fake.

Its your problem if you stay on it and you will get no support what so ever from xiaomi.

There are many problems with this rom (calls, speaker, buttons touch, wifi, laggs, etc)

all fixed when switching to official rom via MIflasher

Dont make people stay on this rom."
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] samson09:
So it's better to buy with Chinese Rom?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Are you sure? He says its the Global rom thats fake and you want to install the xaoimi.eu rom:

https://xdaforums.com/mi-max-3/how-to/news-mi-max-3-global-rom-t3825700

Ill probably reflash anyway just to make sure everything is okay.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
You're right, sorry, but just wanted to post that so you check the rom version when you get it. If it's 9.6.4.0 - it's fake.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] samson09:
So better to buy witch original Chinese Rom and wait for EU?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
If its the original Chinese ROM you the bootloader might be locked and you'll have to apply to unlock it with your Mi account, that could take 10 days but then you can flash what you like, currently the options are Chinese or EU, Chinese is also English.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
[MENTION=753566]omer1[/MENTION]919 just posted "well you can do that, OR purchase from TradingShenzhen which offer original china / xiaomi.eu

so even if they send you xiaomi.eu its okay cause that rom is very good and not fake" so that's reassuring :highfive:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] samson09:
Wiith the EU rom they have to open the box and with the original Chinese the box I originally foiled . Am I right?

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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
I just got an email from TradingShenzen saying my credit card payment had gone through after I ordered earlier today, so I emailed them asking if its actually in stock ready to send and if its the EU or Global rom, they said it is in stock, they'll send it "very soon" and its EU rom. Got the reply in 3 minutes compared to days trying and failing to get a reply from Mi Global Store, Im just going to cancel the Aliexpress order...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
That seems to be it, yes.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Same here. Added a quick note at the bottom of my order asking them to ship it fast. They replied about 30 min ago saying they will do their best. Good communication wins. :fingers-crossed:.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Yes its great so far, very slick, if they actually deliver the phone now TradingShenzen will have jumped to the top of my favorite Chinese sellers list.

Fingers crossed, best of luck with it :good:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Another email from TradingShenzhen just now:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Just got the same email 40 min ago! :highfive:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] psygnosi:
Here is how my process went with Trading Shenzhen for the Gold version Mi Max 3 6gb/128gb Chinese rom version.:D
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Thanks for the update ???
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Can you remember how long it was between the PROCESSING ORDER email and when your device actually shipped please?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] psygnosi:
It shipped on the 16th of August. Exactly 7 days.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Only just saw you included a pic, thanks :good:

I still have my Aliexpress order open, the minute TradinShenzhen says my goods are being packed Ill cancel it.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
If and when you cancel, contact AliExpress customer service to make the cancelation go through properly otherwise the seller will take their time to 'ok/accept' the cancelation request. I did this and AliExpress basically messaged them telling them to cancel the order and message me back. This made the cancelation quick and easy. My refund is almost complete.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Yeah screw it I just cancelled the Ali order, if something does go wrong with TradingShenzen by the time we find out it should be for sale all over, fingers crossed.

More and more people seeing theirs arrive on GSMarena and other forums at the minute, surprised this place is so quite.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
TradingShenzen now out of stock for all models, a very good sign for those of us who ordered yesterday I reckon:

https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-m...eu_adapter/38-firmware-xiaomieu_multilanguage
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
I saw that as well. Glad we ordered when we could. :highfive:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] trax69:
Mi Max 3 with Original ROM it's available .
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] jutley:
Anyone got one yet I gave up and got a great real on eBay with 15% off code mi max 3 64gb £182 can't argue with that price.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Got a link or a code for that? Im holding out for 6GB/128GB whatever happens.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Tomorrow is Monday, so hopefully they give us some update. ???
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Germano1980:
I bought mine since July 25 and so far have not sent me. The seller of Aliexpress said that even this week sends the phone because only now that he is getting the model of 6/128 GB.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Aditmac1:
I got the 6+128 version on the Mi online store, it's amazing for reading and video playing and gaming as long as the game is not too big, I only play hearthstone which is OK.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] devdarshan:
what/Which ROM was preinstalled? Was BL unlocked when you got it or u had to unlock?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] shusha87:
Got an answer today from tradingshenzhen: actual loadout from 6gb had some issues, so they took them back to Xiaomi. Next shipout might be next week.

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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
What all of them? Or just a recent batch? Do you have any more detail?

Ill contact them myself, this is getting a bit ridiculous now...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] shusha87:
Apparently, only the current stock items are affected. They did not respond specifically.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
But what did they actually say?

When did you order?

Where did the Shipout next week information come from?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] shusha87:
Ordered on August 12th. Information was given from Tradingshenzhen-Support eMail responding to my question, when I will receive shipment notification.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
I ordered the black 6GB 128GB on August 17.

Current status: Processing - Order Processing

Here's what they sent me this afternoon:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
At least Yini is the consistent replier.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] psygnosi:
I also got the 6gb/128gb version but from Trading Shenzhen.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
Nice to hear that you got yours!

However I am confused by the naming scheme of the os version.

The logo says its MIUI 10 but version 8.8.9 beta?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] psygnosi:
That's what came in the sealed box from Trading Shenzhen. Here is another pic
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
My conversation with them an hour ago:

Back to waiting... :(
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] psygnosi:
Also the bootloader is unlocked. This was straight from them. So far I'm enjoying this awesome phone. Much better than my Mi Max 2.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
That is great.

I hope I receive mine with the bootloader unocked too!

I did choose xiaomi.eu so of course it will be.

But I don't know for sure if they are going to flash the rom or not due to the recent updates being stopped for the mi max 3.

I did look at the mi max 2 last year but decided to wait.

Mainly because the step down in performance from the first gen.

But second because you can not change the call speaker volume in lineage..kind of a bug that is don't want to live with
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Agreed, but worth waiting for since proper xiaomi.eu rom and unlocked bootloader.

[MENTION=4871283]psygnosi[/MENTION], thanks for the update! :highfive:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
Black and gold 6GB 128GB is in stock again on tradingshenzhen

https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-m...eu_adapter/38-firmware-xiaomieu_multilanguage
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Thats a good sign, they said early this week for shipping last weeks orders in an email to me last night.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] trabando:
Mi global store on AliExpress told me to wait 2 weeks before they're in stock. So I'll probably have it in a month lol.. I can't order from trading shenzen as I will have to pay heavy custom taxes in the Netherlands. Mi global store offer EU warehouse shipping so I have no choice but to wait. Funny they're giving free MI band 3 now with the cheaper 4gb variant and not with the 6gb..
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Due to their ridiculous delay, they offered to compensate everyone with the 6gb/128gb version with a free mi band 3 - myself, [MENTION=2898497]Tharg0r[/MENTION], and some others in this thread received the same message. Get your free mi band 3 - I doubt they'll reply since they didn't reply to any of us, which is why we cancelled with them.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
My order says " Processing - Goods are being packed " this morning from tradingshenzhen
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] iJohnny:
I think they only try to stall.

Take the order with extended delivery (sold phone with higher price)

Wait for price to go down with supplier, then buy it cheaper and make more money as they have already sold at higher price.

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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
I find it to be the case in Ireland that if you order through DHL and get it delivered in 3-5 days then you never get hit for customs, this has worked 50 times over the years from ALI, Gearbest, everyone else, free shipping always gets hit. Maybe this is just a flaw in Irish customs though...

Same for me, a previous poster in this thread had this part last only 24 hours before it changed to shipped... :good:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] frcraig:
When I ordered my Mi Max 3 from Tradingshenzhen six days ago it said in stock and that my shipping would take place in 3 - 5 days. I waited until this morning and then sent them a message to ask for my shipping confirmation and received this response:

"[3:54 AM, 8/22/2018] +31 6 30007879: we had a bunch of defect mi max 3's which were sent back

[3:54 AM, 8/22/2018] +31 6 30007879: we should ship soon".

---------- Post added at 10:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:33 AM ----------

Quick update. Right after I posted this I received an e-mail update in which my order status changed from "processing" to "being packaged for shipment".
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Same here. I messaged them last night seeing if they would give some compensation like Mi Global Store did for the delay and for an update. I got this message this morning from Yini:

"Aug 22, 07:37 CEST

Hello,

we're already packing your order. We can't compensation you for the delay because basicly the delay was to get you a good not bad device. I'd wait a day more if my device isn't defect, wouldn't you?"
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] shusha87:
Today mine is on it's way \o/
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
From TradingShenzhen or where?

When did you order?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] shusha87:
You asked me that question before ^^
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
He ordered on August 12th from TradingShenzhen. :highfive:

He forgot because this thread is 11 pages now. You could have just answered him in the same amount of time and lines you replied above ;).
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] iJohnny:
I have ordered via MI Global Store on Aliexpress because I need the DHL delivery to EU. Can't find anyone who sends the same way or via EU warehouse for 6/128gb.

Any ideas?

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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
TradingShenzhen. They do via DHL and have German warehouse.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] iJohnny:
Really?

I tired but did not see an option to select German warehouse or something like that.

After adding the phone to my cart I see some German text, but I can't read it.

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[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Their main warehouse is Germany. They order from China and ship to you from Germany. That's why everything is in German on their site unless you choose English language at the top.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
I can't make sense of that..what is Global Priority (NO EXTRA COSTS) then?

That's what I choose.

Do they first ship from china. Then get the phones on a bulk pallet and then piece them out to the individual customer and send the phone from Germany? Or in my case they also flash the xiaomi.eu firmware in germany?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
I had the same option (global priority) only also. So I've dealt with this before from another seller (can't remember), but it ended up being DHL - I believe no extra costs refers to no customs charges. I think it could be either or - it's all wholesale. They buy in bulk or have their main vendor in China where they import in bulk at very low prices. My buddy worked in wholesale so I understand it a bit. Either way, these guys are the best especially for us in Europe. I chose xiaomi.eu version also.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] trabando:
Which seller on AliExpress has offered you free MI band 3 due to the delays?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
I understand that but I get another picture if looking at their infographic page about shipping

https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/cont...n-versandoptionen-infografik-zeit-kosten-zoll

Like A: Like you put the order and it goes strait from china to europe with dropshipping. Not passing by their warehouse in germany?

Or B: That the initial waiting period of "Time: 14-21 days" included under the "Processing - Order Processing" status until the phones arrive to their warehouse in germany?

Then when it arrives the order status turns over to "Processing - Goods are being packed"
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
MI Global Store. This is a message they sent the next day after a few of us ordered:

"Dear friend

Good day!

Thank you for placing the order in our store!

We are contacting you regarding the stock of Max 3 128GB. Xiaomi manufacturer delayed the production.

We expect that the stock will arrive in 2 weeks. Could you please be patient and wait about 2 more weeks? Don't worry! We are the Xiaomi's authorized agent. The stock will arriver earlier than other sellers. We will give priority to your order once it arrives.

We will add a Mi Band 3 as compensation for the long wait.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused!

Looking forward to your response!

Kind Regards

Mi Global Store After-sale Manager

Yara"

I have no clue then on how they get it to us so fast and by what means. End result is all that matters to me. I am using them for the first time. Sorry if I said anything incorrect.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] SUPERUSER:
I forgot to include:

INCOTERMS

TradingShenzhen supplies the goods FCA (Free Carrier) in Shenzhen, China. The shipping service provider is liable for any damage to the product after delivery to the shipping service provider. In case of a damaged package, please contact us and the shipping service provider.

https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/content/14-transportation

This is the only clear fact I can find on their website. So it must be dropshipping but with an operator with staff in Shenzhen who reflashes the phones for those who orders the custom firmware and unlocked bootloader.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] trabando:
Wow.. I have the exact same message but they try to offer me tpu case and cheap screen protector. When I asked for Mi band 3 they told me the margin is very small so they can't offer the Mi band as it's expensive. Meanwhile offering to other customers and giving it free with the 4gb variant.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
It does indeed look like dropshipping. I guess we'll see when it ships with tracking information. I always use other trackers like 17track to track overseas shipments.

That's unfortunate. Maybe it's because we ordered so early? I ordered July 30 when I first used them. I'm glad I cancelled with them and went with TradingShenzhen.

UPDATE: My order just shipped!! :fingers-crossed:

"Your order xxxxxxxxx was registered by the shipping service provider and can be tracked within the next days.

DHL Express packages can be tracked very fast. For packages sent with Global Priority, China Post, Turkey Post, NL Post and Singapore Post it can take approx. 3-14 days until the information is visible.

As soon as the tracking is available, you can find the recent information under the following link: {followup}

!! IMPORTANT !! Please don’t send any transfer voucher or any other payment documents to the customs or your shipping service provider, without consultation with us. We want the customs process to be as comfortable and inexpensive as possible. "

I guess they will email the tracking link soon since mine is Global Priority to the UK.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Update 2:

I messaged TradingShenzhen about global priority time to UK and this was Yini's reply:

"Hello

GP takes around 14+ days to UK. Sadly, we can't use DHL to UK.

Kind regards

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Yini B."

Looks like I'll be waiting longer than you lucky DHL guys. Keep me posted on your updates.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] silverovercrash:
My global version is shipped from Geekbuying on 21.08 and comes with DHL to Ger. It had 2 weeks delay from order but all other still cannot really ship out.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Mine was marked as shipped 8 hours ago aswell, still no sign of it on DHL tracking though.

I asked them how fast is DHL to Ireland an hour ago, they said it should be 4-5 working days.

So close now...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Questions & Answers] Tharg0r:
Actually has anyones shown up on DHL tracking yet?