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Buying a Mobile Phone from eglobal central website

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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Bought from them last month and all was perfect


  • #3
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,710 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Bought from them last month and all was perfect

    ooh right that sounds good - seen a nokia 6 I like the look of , much cheaper on there dont think I can find a match of the price in a irish shop or website


  • #4
    leche solara
    Registered Users Posts: 2,134 ✭✭✭leche solara


    Have bought 3 phones from them at this stage. Great value. Only problem, and its not a biggie, is delivery can be a bit slow - maybe 2 weeks.


  • #5
    namloc1980
    Registered Users Posts: 18,058 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    Bought two phones off them last year for myself and the missus. No problems and way cheaper than buying here.


  • #6
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,710 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    moto G5s is looking a bit tasty now off there


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  • #7
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,286 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    Big thread on them here. Mainly camera equipment but some mixed reviews on buying phones over the last 10/15 pages

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057154505


  • #8
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,710 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    NATLOR wrote: »
    Big thread on them here. Mainly camera equipment but some mixed reviews on buying phones over the last 10/15 pages

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057154505

    great thanks - wow , big thread but I will try to read it..


  • #9
    crzg
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭crzg


    Just adding my experience as I was a little worried about ordering but took a punt because I was able to get a Xiaomi mix 2s for about 70 quid cheaper than I could find elsewhere. Thought the worst when I got some generic shipping updates on the Eglobal site before it went to DPD but worked out!

    Ordered late on Thursday June 21st, arrived morning of Wednesday June 27th (less than 4 working days!). They seem to take care of customs and duty as part of the price and that is crazy fast delivery. Still waiting on an Amazon delivery I ordered a few days earlier! Used to order from Gearbest but took way too long.

    I paid a tenner for insured delivery, but I got a fiver off using a discount code. All in very pleased with this! Also got the international version of the Mix 2s, so it's out of the box usable.

    Shipping updates below in case anyone is interested.



    From Eglobal site tracking:

    2018-06-26 Your parcel has arrived at DPD, please follow this link for further information: XXXXXXXXX

    2018-06-25 Shipment will arrive at courier depot for sorting shortly.

    2018-06-24 Shipment is en-route to courier depot.

    2018-06-23 In transit.

    2018-06-22 The parcel has been picked by the courier; The parcel has left the courier's warehouse.

    From DPD site:

    27 Jun 2018 11:18 Dublin N/e Delivered
    27 Jun 2018 10:54 Dublin N/e Carded
    27 Jun 2018 08:30 Dublin N/e Out for delivery
    27 Jun 2018 00:56 Hub 4 - Hinckley We have your parcel, and it's on its way to our Dublin depot
    27 Jun 2018 00:50 Hub 4 - Hinckley We have X-rayed your parcel as part of our normal security procedures
    26 Jun 2018 18:40 International Gateway We have your parcel, and it's on its way to our Dublin depot


  • #10
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,710 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    crzg wrote: »
    Just adding my experience as I was a little worried about ordering but took a punt because I was able to get a Xiaomi mix 2s for about 70 quid cheaper than I could find elsewhere. Thought the worst when I got some generic shipping updates on the Eglobal site before it went to DPD but worked out!

    Ordered late on Thursday June 21st, arrived morning of Wednesday June 27th (less than 4 working days!). They seem to take care of customs and duty as part of the price and that is crazy fast delivery. Still waiting on an Amazon delivery I ordered a few days earlier! Used to order from Gearbest but took way too long.

    I paid a tenner for insured delivery, but I got a fiver off using a discount code. All in very pleased with this! Also got the international version of the Mix 2s, so it's out of the box usable.

    Shipping updates below in case anyone is interested.



    From Eglobal site tracking:

    2018-06-26 Your parcel has arrived at DPD, please follow this link for further information: XXXXXXXXX

    2018-06-25 Shipment will arrive at courier depot for sorting shortly.

    2018-06-24 Shipment is en-route to courier depot.

    2018-06-23 In transit.

    2018-06-22 The parcel has been picked by the courier; The parcel has left the courier's warehouse.

    From DPD site:

    27 Jun 2018 11:18 Dublin N/e Delivered
    27 Jun 2018 10:54 Dublin N/e Carded
    27 Jun 2018 08:30 Dublin N/e Out for delivery
    27 Jun 2018 00:56 Hub 4 - Hinckley We have your parcel, and it's on its way to our Dublin depot
    27 Jun 2018 00:50 Hub 4 - Hinckley We have X-rayed your parcel as part of our normal security procedures
    26 Jun 2018 18:40 International Gateway We have your parcel, and it's on its way to our Dublin depot

    thank you - most informative. its good you had a positive experience with them . the prices look quite attractive indeed on the website


  • #11
    DRice
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭DRice


    Are they brand new or will a used phone arrive?
    If they are new how can they sell them so cheap? Is it because they really are that cheap and we just get ripped off over here ?


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  • #12
    abarkie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭abarkie


    crzg wrote: »
    Just adding my experience as I was a little worried about ordering but took a punt because I was able to get a Xiaomi mix 2s for about 70 quid cheaper than I could find elsewhere. Thought the worst when I got some generic shipping updates on the Eglobal site before it went to DPD but worked out!

    How much for the Mix 2s please?


  • #13
    DRice
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭DRice


    crzg wrote: »
    Just adding my experience as I was a little worried about ordering but took a punt because I was able to get a Xiaomi mix 2s for about 70 quid cheaper than I could find elsewhere. Thought the worst when I got some generic shipping updates on the Eglobal site before it went to DPD but worked out!

    Ordered late on Thursday June 21st, arrived morning of Wednesday June 27th (less than 4 working days!). They seem to take care of customs and duty as part of the price and that is crazy fast delivery. Still waiting on an Amazon delivery I ordered a few days earlier! Used to order from Gearbest but took way too long.

    I paid a tenner for insured delivery, but I got a fiver off using a discount code. All in very pleased with this! Also got the international version of the Mix 2s, so it's out of the box usable.

    Shipping updates below in case anyone is interested.



    From Eglobal site tracking:

    2018-06-26 Your parcel has arrived at DPD, please follow this link for further information: XXXXXXXXX

    2018-06-25 Shipment will arrive at courier depot for sorting shortly.

    2018-06-24 Shipment is en-route to courier depot.

    2018-06-23 In transit.

    2018-06-22 The parcel has been picked by the courier; The parcel has left the courier's warehouse.

    From DPD site:

    27 Jun 2018 11:18 Dublin N/e Delivered
    27 Jun 2018 10:54 Dublin N/e Carded
    27 Jun 2018 08:30 Dublin N/e Out for delivery
    27 Jun 2018 00:56 Hub 4 - Hinckley We have your parcel, and it's on its way to our Dublin depot
    27 Jun 2018 00:50 Hub 4 - Hinckley We have X-rayed your parcel as part of our normal security procedures
    26 Jun 2018 18:40 International Gateway We have your parcel, and it's on its way to our Dublin depot

    so it arrived with no VAT to pay?


  • #14
    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    DRice wrote: »
    so it arrived with no VAT to pay?

    If it came from Hinkley then no.


  • #15
    crzg
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭crzg


    Just seeing all of these

    @abarkie - on price, it was what was listed on the site. I'll let you check for the latest price

    @DRice - received with no VAT charge, while it was sent via Hinkley I am not sure where it originated. I thought Asia..

    On the price - huge markups no doubt. Buying it from a third party like Three, they have to make their margin somewhere. Phone was brand new, in sealed packaging.


  • #16
    kbrady85
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭kbrady85


    This is my experience (copy and pasted from my trustpilot review)

    You might get lucky and get your phone/device delivered promptly as it appears many customers on here have but when problems arise they are a nightmare to deal with.

    My phone was ordered 23 days ago and still no sign of it being delivered. The website churns out a generic status update everyday which are completely fake and worse than useless. Any attempt to contact customer services will lead to a slightly longer generic excuse although now they are not even returning my emails.

    Again, you might get lucky but if I had my time over I'd spend the extra few euro and buy from a more reputable company. Delays can happen anyons but their lack of engagement and/or information is deplorable. AVOID


  • #17
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    After placing my order on the 26th I'm now here, with WND. Whatever that is. From checking online it doesn't sound too good. They've given me a tracking reference with AnPost, but it redirects to the following URL which states there are no results.

    http://track.anpost.ie/TrackingNoResults.aspx

    In transit 333_333_333_RandomNumbers (These are characters and numbers)
    10:32 Today BST
    Visit tracking site: An Post
    In transit SCANNED TO CONTAINER 08:11 Today BST
    In transit PROCESSED DOWN PACKET LINE 05:13 Today BST
    Elec Advice recd by carrier 04:06 Mon 30 Sep 2019 BST
    Despatched DESPATCHED 03:00 Mon 30 Sep 2019 BST
    Awaiting Despatch 02:46 Mon 30 Se

    42019-10-03 Your parcel has arrived at WND, please follow this link for further information:
    32019-10-02 Shipment is en-route to courier depot.
    22019-10-01 In transit.
    12019-09-30 The parcel has been picked by the courier; The parcel has left the courier's warehouse.


  • #18
    advertsfox
    Registered Users Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    It's likely going to be handed over to An Post when it reaches here, it's only been in transit 3 working days so I reckon you'll get An Post tracking results by Monday.


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