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ED E · 04-10-2017 06:30PM

Pixel XL is currently 500GBP on Amazon. Think it'll fall below 400 or is that overly optimistic?

DesperateDan · 04-10-2017 06:32PM

Think I'll go for the panda edition

Thar_Cian · 04-10-2017 06:39PM

Is Parcel Motel through the UK store the best way to get it?

DesperateDan · 04-10-2017 06:41PM

FYI the store says the XL at least ain't shipping until December

sentient_6 · 04-10-2017 06:45PM

Phone is far cheaper from the uk store or am I missing something?

deadanonymau5 · 04-10-2017 06:49PM

ED E wrote: »

Pixel XL is currently 500GBP on Amazon. Think it'll fall below 400 or is that overly optimistic?

400GBP for the Pixel XL (only 32GB unfortunately) on CPW

Sonics2k · 04-10-2017 06:52PM

Early look/review from The Verge just went up.

Whilst I typically can't stand the website, I have respect for Dieter Bohn as a journalist and phone reviewer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGTZzS1bZDE

TheChrisD · 04-10-2017 07:08PM

sentient_6 wrote: »

Phone is far cheaper from the uk store or am I missing something?

€90 cheaper for base, €40 cheaper for XL. Larger size, same price.

Thar_Cian · 04-10-2017 07:11PM

I placed an order for a 64 GB black and white XL for delivery to Parcel Motel, but I'm not sure I'll keep it. The delivery is estimated for the middle of December and the price is a bit more than I would have liked.

bigslick · 04-10-2017 07:15PM

Sold out on UK and DE stores already? Hopefully they get more stock, but going by delivery dates of December for those who did get their order through it doesnt look great for getting one........

OldMrBrennan83 · 04-10-2017 07:16PM

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deadanonymau5 · 04-10-2017 07:20PM

bigslick wrote: »

Sold out on UK and DE stores already? Hopefully they get more stock, but going by delivery dates of December for those who did get their order through it doesnt look great for getting one........

Still available for me on the UK site...

GBX · 04-10-2017 07:47PM

Google store going live here ..
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/04/google-store-going-live-mexico-brazil-indonesia-countries/

04-10-2017 07:50PM

GBX wrote: »

Google store going live here ..
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/04/google-store-going-live-mexico-brazil-indonesia-countries/

We already have it. Doesn't mean you'll be able to buy the pixel.... Only a few of the countries listed there will be able to.

OldMrBrennan83 · 04-10-2017 07:51PM

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youcancallmeal · 04-10-2017 08:12PM

So looking at £800(€930 using current paypal conversion rate) for the 64GB Pixel 2 XL. Trying to buy it is like trying to get tickets for a really popular gig and then a 2+ month wait if you are successful. I guess they are trying to create the image of an exclusive device which is the pinnacle of Android but it just seems like real f*ck you to the customers.

Soccarboy11 · 04-10-2017 08:23PM

Any idea how much you would be charged to import from the US? I've got a friend over in the US who is willing to ship me one, which works out at 740 euro which is ok. Anybody deal with customs+excise duty before with a product of this price?

god's toy · 04-10-2017 09:18PM

So I'm wondering do the new AI stuff coming to Pixel 2 also come to the first one? If not right away how long a wait?

musing with the idea of selling the oneplus 3 and getting the pixel 1, same cpu I know but that AI stuff is entreating.

clansman · 04-10-2017 10:22PM

Would there be any issue with buying the pixel 2 from the US store (apart from import tax) via address pal?

Soccarboy11 · 04-10-2017 10:24PM

clansman wrote: »

Would there be any issue with buying the pixel 2 from the US store (apart from import tax) via address pal?

Besides the plug, nope should be fine. Bands are the same as the UK one. Im just trying to figure out how much the tax would be, its a lot cheaper if the tax isnt much

clansman · 04-10-2017 10:53PM

Soccarboy11 wrote: »

Besides the plug, nope should be fine. Bands are the same as the UK one. Im just trying to figure out how much the tax would be, its a lot cheaper if the tax isnt much

Yea it's much cheaper than the UK around €550 give or take. Are customs strict with address pal? I guess they don't check every package?...

Also do you lose the warranty if buying from the states?

Soccarboy11 · 04-10-2017 10:59PM

clansman wrote: »

Yea it's much cheaper than the UK around €550 give or take. Are customs strict with address pal? I guess they don't check every package?...

Also do you lose the warranty if buying from the states?

I actually messaged them about warranty. They said "When you will purchase the device, the warranty will be provided only for the US. However, I'll advice you to get back to us once you'll Permanently move to Ireland. We can update the country, billing address and the payment method to authenticate your Irish account and provide you the warranty in Ireland. So, if in future any replacement happens, we will be able to ship the device to your Irish address."

Said I was moving from the US to the Ireland hehe.

Let me know how you get on with ordering! I forgot about addresspal! Really interested in the taxes, im planning on getting the 2 XL

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 04-10-2017 11:06PM

Obviously varies depending on the state but I checked earlier and it was 65usd estimated taxes for the xl to CA. Was coming in just shy of 1020 USD for the 128GB pixel 2 XL in black.
Gives you an idea of tax cost.

Edit: Delivery was the last week of Oct.

Soccarboy11 wrote: »

Besides the plug, nope should be fine. Bands are the same as the UK one. Im just trying to figure out how much the tax would be, its a lot cheaper if the tax isnt much

Soccarboy11 · 04-10-2017 11:16PM

Just read address pal doesnt accept Lithuim Ion batteries, be it exterior or inside the electronic device. Thats a bummer!

deadanonymau5 · 05-10-2017 02:17AM

Soccarboy11 wrote: »

Any idea how much you would be charged to import from the US? I've got a friend over in the US who is willing to ship me one, which works out at 740 euro which is ok. Anybody deal with customs+excise duty before with a product of this price?

Excise duty is on alcohol and tobacco :pac:

Goods are typically subject to customs duty (unless total cost is less than 22e) and VAT..

super_furry · 05-10-2017 08:50AM

youcancallmeal wrote: »

So looking at £800(€930 using current paypal conversion rate) for the 64GB Pixel 2 XL. Trying to buy it is like trying to get tickets for a really popular gig and then a 2+ month wait if you are successful. I guess they are trying to create the image of an exclusive device which is the pinnacle of Android but it just seems like real f*ck you to the customers.

It's self defeating. It prevented me from buying the last Pixel and now I don't think I'm even going to try buy this one.

It's hard to imagine how a global behemoth like Google can't make enough to satisfy demand and market/sell them in a proper fashion, so it's got to be a contrived shortage.

Thar_Cian · 05-10-2017 10:58AM

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

400GBP for the Pixel XL (only 32GB unfortunately) on CPW

Does anyone have experience with ordering from Carphone Warehouse's UK site?

Rezident · 05-10-2017 11:50AM

Im very interested, tried to buy one but its not possible. Why does google hate Ireland? You'd think with the billions we let them off in tax every year they might at least sell stuff to us!?

How does google have more money than God yet it cant even stock its virtual shelves!?

05-10-2017 12:08PM

Thar_Cian wrote: »

Does anyone have experience with ordering from Carphone Warehouse's UK site?

Impossible, afaik. Card and delivery address must match to an address in the UK.

Soccarboy11 · 05-10-2017 04:56PM

Basil3 wrote: »

Impossible, afaik. Card and delivery address must match to an address in the UK.

I think its the same for the official google store in the UK correct? Have to have a UK card?

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