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Where to buy new Phone

  • 18-05-2022 12:15am
    #1
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭


    I used to know every phone and spec and where to buy back in the day but I do not follow that type of thing any more. I haven't even been in this Android devices forum for a long time. My current phone is a OnePlus 6 that I bought cheaper than direct from OnePlus on a Chinese website. It was a Chinese version but was flashed when I got it with the European version of OnePlus's OS. My question is can where can I do the same these days without getting scammed or done for import taxes. There is so many websites these days and I do not know which are the safe ones. Thanks.



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  • #2
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Just to add to above I am looking to spend between €400-600 so if you know a better phone than a Oneplus in that price range I am all ears.



  • #3
    Squeeonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,560 ✭✭✭Squeeonline


    amazon.de? or .nl?



  • #4
    Nickindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 643 ✭✭✭Nickindublin


    If you have revolut you get 15% off on the Samsung Store. Just go to the Samsung store via your revolut app.



  • #5
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,018 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119078903#Comment_119078903

    Check out Hagglezon to compare which Amazon site is cheaper. They are not all same price.



  • #6
    Royale with Cheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,159 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    I buy all my phones SIM free either off Amazon or off the manufacturer directly. It's pretty much the only way to guarantee your warranty will be honoured in Ireland when buying online. I had my OnePlus 7 Pro warranty repaired in Dublin after buying it on Amazon Italy.



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  • #7
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,105 ✭✭✭G1032


    I've bought 2 phone from Gomibo. Super quick delivery. Good service.



  • #8
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,424 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Have you a specific model in mind? Vodafone and Three are selling unlocked Xiaomi phones at the moment, also worth looking at Amazon.



  • #9
    Heighway61
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,972 ✭✭✭Heighway61


    Anyone use refurbed.ie? Need to replace a Moto G7 probably for a Samsung. €250 - 350.



  • #10
    Cetyl Palmitate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Cetyl Palmitate


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119185596#Comment_119185596

    I haven't used them but have been thinking getting an oppo find x2 lately. Not sure if it is worth it though. Almost 500 for a top of the range phone from 2 years ago



  • #11
    flandabieduzie
    Registered Users Posts: 145 ✭✭flandabieduzie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058246303/where-to-buy-new-phone

    Hey there,


    Just wondering how you got on. I have a oneplus 6 and am looking to buy something as good now. Have been looking at their Web page for Black Friday deals. Just curious as to what you went with in the end.



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  • #12
    mjp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,000 ✭✭✭mjp


    Interested in similar here too as looking to get new phone with €250-€300 of a budget and hoping to get something in next few weeks in black friday offers online but understand its lot trickier than it was say 2 years ago now with additional import & vat charges form different countries. I Know China is having their singles Day sale this Friday 11/11 which is the start of their sale sin lead up to Black Friday so may be worth keeping an eye out for these online.



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