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Google Pixel 3a €249 on Vodafone (In Stock!)

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  • #1412
    brocbrocach
    Registered Users Posts: 890 ✭✭✭brocbrocach


    Arrived in post to Dublin 1 this morning, ordered tuesday evening and ported from throwawayTesco sim. Everything looks good so far!
    Thanks a million OP and everyone else that gave advice!


  • #1413
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭Ryath


    deiseindublin wrote: »
    I ordered last Thursday, got confirmation email, order was saying processing for a few days, and now tracking number now working. The €180 was take from account immediately.

    Anyone else?

    Yea they seem very slow with some orders and some have had them shipped that day. Ordered Tues last week it was processing until Tues this week when it was changed to packing. Finally shipped that night and arrived this morning.

    Third phone I've got for the family really impressed with it especially the camera. Tempted to get one my self screen is a little small though and there's nothing wrong with my One plus 5. If the Pixel 3a XL was discounted by as much I'd be could be swayed.


  • #1414
    bush
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,878 ✭✭✭bush


    I have about 5 previous Vodafone orders over the years and they never changed from processing


  • #1415
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭Ryath


    They change back to processing on vodafone tracker after shipping so easy miss if you weren't checking regularly.

    Better tracking on
    http://www.fonua.com/orderstatus


  • #1416
    bush
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,878 ✭✭✭bush


    Ryath wrote: »
    They change back to processing on vodafone tracker after shipping so easy miss if you weren't checking regularly.

    Better tracking on
    http://www.fonua.com/orderstatus

    Turned up today, ordered tuesday :D


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  • #1417
    Alicano
    Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Alicano


    bush wrote: »
    Turned up today, ordered tuesday :D

    That's fast. I ordered Tue. Collect option. Like many others.. Order 'processing'. Reckon it'll be processing for the next 19 months or so :D


  • #1418
    corwill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Ordered Tuesday night at 2230, collected today from the Grafton St shop. Second time lucky!


  • #1419
    MaxFlower
    Registered Users Posts: 370 ✭✭MaxFlower


    Tried to order there and getting

    Oops - there seems to be a problem

    Unfortunately we are having difficulties in processing your order. Please try again later.

    Website slow as well


  • #1420
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,753 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    MaxFlower wrote: »
    Tried to order there and getting

    Oops - there seems to be a problem

    Unfortunately we are having difficulties in processing your order. Please try again later.

    Website slow as well

    Same happened me,they took the money. Contacted them when it was pending in my account and they said I would be refunded within 3-5 working days. The transaction is now completed so I doubt I will get that refund without at least another call. Would put me off buying from their website again tbh.


  • #1421
    leg
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭leg


    Ordered on Wednesday evening. Order came up as processing and then a message immediately above saying your order has been cancelled. Yesterday it changed to dispatched while still having the order cancelled message. Next time I checked it had gone back to processing :confused:

    Go on to the online chat yesterday and spoke to an agent who informed me my order had been dispatched and would be in the shop for me to collect today. There doesn't appear to be any rhyme, reason or logic behind their ordering system so I don't even kn ow if it will actually be there today. We will wait and see.


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  • #1422
    logistic
    Registered Users Posts: 915 ✭✭✭logistic


    No problems here. Ordered on Thursday mornig and just arrived now.

    I kept an eye on http://www.fonua.com/orderstatus and the anpost tracking link.

    Now for the fun of transferring data over from an S8.


  • #1423
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭Ryath


    White one in stock.
    http://shop.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/google-pixel-3a-pay-as-you-go-clearly-white


  • #1424
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,441 ✭✭✭micks_address


    is it worth trying this for the 6th time? are people still getting white screen/failed orders/orders cancelled for no reason and having to chase refunds?


  • #1425
    Weyhey
    Registered Users Posts: 753 ✭✭✭Weyhey


    micks_address wrote: »
    is it worth trying this for the 6th time? are people still getting white screen/failed orders/orders cancelled for no reason and having to chase refunds?

    I was 5ft time lucky but with advice from others I managed to get one before Christmas. On the last try i changed to an Eir sim instead of Tesco and used my work address for billing and posting.


  • #1426
    funnyname
    Registered Users Posts: 1,744 ✭✭✭funnyname


    micks_address wrote: »
    is it worth trying this for the 6th time? are people still getting white screen/failed orders/orders cancelled for no reason and having to chase refunds?

    Just bought the black one, no issues, cheers OP for this bargain alert, thought I had missed the boat, just hope the camera is as good as everyone is saying.

    Used an Eir sim I got online for free from Eir.


  • #1427
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,753 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Would I be mad to buy one of these when I already have a Samsung Galaxy A50?


  • #1428
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,441 ✭✭✭micks_address


    funnyname wrote: »
    Just bought the black one, no issues, cheers OP for this bargain alert, thought I had missed the boat, just hope the camera is as good as everyone is saying.

    Used an Eir sim I got online for free from Eir.

    I just ordered again for the 6th time. All previous orders failed for various reasons. Ordered for store pickup. Seems to have gone through. At least this time I got an order number and email :)


  • #1429
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,441 ✭✭✭micks_address


    micks_address wrote: »
    I just ordered again for the 6th time. All previous orders failed for various reasons. Ordered for store pickup. Seems to have gone through. At least this time I got an order number and email :)

    Says my order is due for dispatch. Any chance it gets to the store tomorrow?


  • #1430
    Happy_Harry
    Registered Users Posts: 658 ✭✭✭Happy_Harry


    Ordered one yesterday (black), seem to have gone through without any issue - order page now says : Due for dispatching- I take it that is a good sign ?


  • #1431
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,441 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Happy_Harry wrote: »
    Ordered one yesterday (black), seem to have gone through without any issue - order page now says : Due for dispatching- I take it that is a good sign ?

    Hopefully... Mine is same.. should move tomorrow


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  • #1432
    Keith186
    Registered Users Posts: 3,190 ✭✭✭Keith186


    Got this case for less than a tenner from Amazon (Prime).

    iBetter for Google pixel 3a Case, Premium Soft Rubber Cover Shock Proof with Anti-Slip Ultra-Thin for Google pixel 3a Smartphone. Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RZ8GS97/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BXBlEbGJEZ6TM

    After using Spigen before, they're over rated for the cost and they don't want to seem to deliver to Ireland for a fair price.


  • #1433
    Roberto_gas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,924 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    Keith186 wrote: »
    Got this case for less than a tenner from Amazon (Prime).

    iBetter for Google pixel 3a Case, Premium Soft Rubber Cover Shock Proof with Anti-Slip Ultra-Thin for Google pixel 3a Smartphone. Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RZ8GS97/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BXBlEbGJEZ6TM

    After using Spigen before, they're over rated for the cost and they don't want to seem to deliver to Ireland for a fair price.

    you could have got same from aliexpress for couple of quids but longer delivery wait !


  • #1434
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,441 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Order status has changed to dispatched... so thats promising. I choose store pickup so probably this evening or tomorrow. Do they text you when its available for collection?
    Thanks,
    Mick


  • #1435
    corwill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Keith186 wrote: »
    Got this case for less than a tenner from Amazon (Prime).

    iBetter for Google pixel 3a Case, Premium Soft Rubber Cover Shock Proof with Anti-Slip Ultra-Thin for Google pixel 3a Smartphone. Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RZ8GS97/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_BXBlEbGJEZ6TM

    After using Spigen before, they're over rated for the cost and they don't want to seem to deliver to Ireland for a fair price.

    I have that case on my 3A XL, it's a perfectly serviceable case. Snug fit, accurate cut outs, slight lip to elevate the screen off a surface when face down. As sturdy as any tpu case.


  • #1436
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Roberto_gas wrote: »
    you could have got same from aliexpress for couple of quids but longer delivery wait !

    this case for £5 is really good I've found and looks pretty cool on the black 3a

    above the level of the front screen so protects for a fall on a flat surface.

    material is more solid than the bog std jelly cases.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07M8NRBH4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    or get from here - €5.50 shipped

    https://ie.mobilefun.com/olixar-flexishield-google-pixel-3a-gel-case-blue-70727

    70727.jpg


  • #1437
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,441 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Called into the store this evening and no sign of phone yet. I ordered Friday evening and order status is now complete. Hopefully shows up tomorrow. North Dublin store


  • #1438
    wingnut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭wingnut


    Sir Dosser wrote: »
    Would I be mad to buy one of these when I already have a Samsung Galaxy A50?

    The 4a is coming...


  • #1439
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,441 ✭✭✭micks_address


    wingnut wrote: »
    The 4a is coming...

    Yeah but it will be at least 399 euro, probably 499..I'd suggest at 179 the 3a is still a great deal


  • #1440
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    micks_address wrote: »
    Yeah but it will be at least 399 euro, probably 499..I'd suggest at 179 the 3a is still a great deal

    Unreal deal.

    The camera has brilliantly resolved colours and dynamic range that delivers great photos daytime or nighttime.

    And the rest of the phone is pretty good too.

    If you value photo quality then it's a no brainer for the price.


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  • #1441
    Ush1
    Registered Users Posts: 11,461 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    It's a great phone, only criticism would be the screen gets minor scratches very easily.


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