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

bliger · 22-01-2020 12:39pm

corwill wrote: »

Is there anyone reputable who'll ship Spigen cases to Ireland without using parcel motel or the likes?

Amazon.com but its takes some time

22-01-2020 12:42pm

corwill wrote: »

Is there anyone reputable who'll ship Spigen cases to Ireland without using parcel motel or the likes?

spigen.co.uk. Pricey shipping at £9.99, but ordered Friday, arrived Monday

corwill · 22-01-2020 1:02pm

Thanks @bilgger and @28064212.

Surprised at the lack of quality options beyond Spigen.

Edit - £9.99 p&p? **** that! Cheapo tpu cover for the missus, it is!

Lord Spence · 22-01-2020 3:39pm

Back in stock on vodafone website

Weyhey · 22-01-2020 4:03pm

corwill wrote: »

Thanks @bilgger and @28064212.

Surprised at the lack of quality options beyond Spigen.

Edit - £9.99 p&p? **** that! Cheapo tpu cover for the missus, it is!

what about https://ie.mobilefun.com/olixar-sentinel-pixel-3a-case-and-glass-screen-protector-black-72783 if you want a cover and screen protector or they have cheap covers too. Delivery included.

corwill · 22-01-2020 5:33pm

Weyhey wrote: »

what about https://ie.mobilefun.com/olixar-sentinel-pixel-3a-case-and-glass-screen-protector-black-72783 if you want a cover and screen protector or they have cheap covers too. Delivery included.

I'd be happy out with that, but I'd say my better half will want something a bit more feminine. But there's a grand clear Olixar case on there for a buck- fifty + p&p, that'll do the job nicely to start with, she can inflict whatever purple monstrosity on it that prefers after that!

Qwerty? · 22-01-2020 9:22pm

Excellent case
cookaR Case for Google Pixel 3a,[Ultra Thin] Hard PC Back/Soft Silicone Frame,Premium PU Surface Look like the Fabric Cover Shell for Google Pixel 3a Smartphone, Gris https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RWTT83R/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_X4kkEbS4YKVED

And excellent glass screen protectors

LK [3 Pack Screen Protector for Google Pixel 3a, Tempered Glass [Anti-Scratch] [Case Friendly] 9H HD Clear Natural Touch Double Defence Technology Film for Google Pixel 3a https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PZTQR2S/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_36kkEb9YV3Y1W

leg · 22-01-2020 11:23pm

Ordered tonight and got an order number and money taken from account. Went to check tracking just no and see an update of order cancelled. Has this happened to anyone else? Is there any chance of getting it? Opted for click and collect

Wheety · 22-01-2020 11:30pm

corwill wrote: »

Is there anyone reputable who'll ship Spigen cases to Ireland without using parcel motel or the likes?

Why not use Parcel Motel or AddressPal? I ordered on Amazon through Parcel Motel and it only took a couple of days.

deiseindublin · 23-01-2020 2:43am

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?

brocbrocach · 23-01-2020 12:14pm

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!

Ryath · 23-01-2020 12:31pm

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.

bush · 23-01-2020 12:34pm

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

Ryath · 23-01-2020 12:42pm

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

bush · 23-01-2020 2:27pm

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

Alicano · 23-01-2020 8:12pm

bush wrote: »

Turned up today, ordered tuesday

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

corwill · 23-01-2020 8:42pm

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

MaxFlower · 24-01-2020 12:45am

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

DopeTech · 24-01-2020 6:00am

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.

leg · 24-01-2020 9:48am

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

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.

logistic · 24-01-2020 12:04pm

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.

Ryath · 24-01-2020 12:49pm

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

micks_address · 24-01-2020 4:52pm

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?

Weyhey · 24-01-2020 5:26pm

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.

funnyname · 24-01-2020 5:39pm

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.

DopeTech · 24-01-2020 5:44pm

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

micks_address · 24-01-2020 6:28pm

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

micks_address · 24-01-2020 10:06pm

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?

Happy_Harry · 26-01-2020 4:29pm

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 ?

micks_address · 26-01-2020 4:32pm

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

Keith186 · 26-01-2020 5:27pm

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.

Roberto_gas · 27-01-2020 9:30am

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 !

micks_address · 27-01-2020 12:51pm

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

corwill · 27-01-2020 1:10pm

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.

27-01-2020 1:23pm

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

micks_address · 27-01-2020 6:41pm

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

wingnut · 27-01-2020 11:16pm

Sir Dosser wrote: »

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

The 4a is coming...

micks_address · 27-01-2020 11:21pm

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

28-01-2020 8:34am

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.

Ush1 · 28-01-2020 10:30am

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

funnyname · 28-01-2020 11:00am

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.

Received it in the post this morning

micks_address · 28-01-2020 7:01pm

funnyname wrote: »

Received it in the post this morning

Collected mine from Vodafone swords this evening.. word of warning about the store. They never answer their phone or return calls. I got no confirmation that it was in the store but called in on way home and it was there.

Happy_Harry · 28-01-2020 10:57pm

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 ?

It was, received mine this morning. Many many thanks to OP, this is already bargain of the year !!

mojesius · 29-01-2020 11:19am

A bargain indeed

Thanks for posting OP! Did the sim thing today and now just waiting on my brand new white pixel phone!

brocbrocach · 29-01-2020 1:54pm

Ordered one on Monday night. Wouldn't complete purchase the first time so tried again and it worked using the exact same details.
Got two in the post today...
Unfortunately I see that I was charged twice too!
Senior hurling I suppose.

micks_address · 29-01-2020 2:41pm

If you are in dublin and want to shift one, ill pay you the 179 for it. I was going to order another one tonight anyway. Drop us a pm if interested

brocbrocach wrote: »

Ordered one on Monday night. Wouldn't complete purchase the first time so tried again and it worked using the exact same details.
Got two in the post today...
Unfortunately I see that I was charged twice too!
Senior hurling I suppose.

adam240610 · 29-01-2020 5:47pm

Just got one today, I thought it was gonna be 280 after the deduction, not 180... It's a steal really. I assume it'll be locked to Vodafone?

TetraSonic55 · 29-01-2020 5:55pm

adam240610 wrote: »

Just got one today, I thought it was gonna be 280 after the deduction, not 180... It's a steal really. I assume it'll be locked to Vodafone?

It's unlocked

adam240610 · 29-01-2020 7:41pm

TetraSonic55 wrote: »

It's unlocked

Sweet, seems like an over sight on Vodafones part

micks_address · 29-01-2020 9:00pm

adam240610 wrote: »

Sweet, seems like an over sight on Vodafones part

Google phones rarely locked..at most the lock ghe bootloader so you can't root the phone

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

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