Xiaomi Mi Tv Stick - €26.69 from DHGate

ooter · 30-07-2020 10:31am

DopeTech wrote: »

Log in and check the payment status in the account. The email might refer to items you added to the cart previous times.

Both saying awaiting payment, when I tap on awaiting shipment tab it says I have no orders.

Tefral · 30-07-2020 10:32am

I got a dispatch notice for mine.

degsie · 30-07-2020 11:58am

Disappointed at the 1080p restriction. Will deffo wait for the 4K version which is rumored for release soon.

TheQuietBeatle · 31-07-2020 7:38pm

Looks like the coupon has expired?

31-07-2020 7:42pm

Is the only real difference between this and the mi box that the mi box has more storage and a usb port?

DopeTech · 31-07-2020 7:54pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is the only real difference between this and the mi box that the mi box has more storage and a usb port?

This is full HD where as the box is 4k capable.

Yellow Dog · 07-08-2020 6:09pm

Tefral wrote: »

I got a dispatch notice for mine.

Nothing here.

Tried to log into my account but no joy.

Have tried to reset password but not getting any response

Grassey · 08-08-2020 7:09am

Tefral wrote:

I got a dispatch notice for mine.

My tracking has updated to say left departure country

Nowso · 10-08-2020 1:55pm

Reviews are not good at all

Rick_Rack · 10-08-2020 1:58pm

this is an excellent box, i have the Xiaomi Mi Box S and worth it for the chromecast capabilities alone

Raoul · 10-08-2020 1:59pm

Nowso wrote: »

Reviews are not good at all

Any links?

Mad_Mike · 10-08-2020 2:46pm

I was waiting for this for months as I was fed up of the usual Android TV boxes, and wanted to try one with genuine Android support, although I use a Roku which does everything I want
When it was launched, the saving grace seemed to be the price, but having read a few reviews it seems they took a step backwards with this
The specs just seem like devices from a few years ago with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM and 1080 with no 4K support

I have to admit, I was still on the fence until this morning and then I watched Chigz Tech reviews do his review of it and it looks very disappointing alright

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tvk-0AQAag

Raoul · 10-08-2020 3:01pm

Well....that seems absolute crap

Krusty_Clown · 10-08-2020 3:56pm

Wow - what an atrocious review. I bow to his superior knowledge and experience, but I've been running this stick for a couple of weeks and have found it great. I'm using it on my second TV with Netflix, Youtube, Spotify, Synology video streaming, and I've also used it with N64 and SNES emulators (and even experimented with the XBox streaming app, paired with an XBox controller, and a Bluetooth speaker, and apart from the XBox streaming (which was a little laggy as I'd have expected), it worked flawlessly for everything else. For €29, I've no regrets. This is the first Android TV streaming device I've used though, so I have nothing to compare it to. Based on my results I was going to buy the 4k version when that came out (as I figured the extra RAM would solve the XBox cloud streaming lag issues), but might just hold out for his next review. The TV (and an old projector I used it with also) are very occasional use, so just not worth spending more than €30.

Nowso · 10-08-2020 4:32pm

Mad_Mike wrote: »

I was waiting for this for months as I was fed up of the usual Android TV boxes, and wanted to try one with genuine Android support, although I use a Roku which does everything I want
When it was launched, the saving grace seemed to be the price, but having read a few reviews it seems they took a step backwards with this
The specs just seem like devices from a few years ago with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM and 1080 with no 4K support

I have to admit, I was still on the fence until this morning and then I watched Chigz Tech reviews do his review of it and it looks very disappointing alright

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tvk-0AQAag

Yes ill stick with me Mi boxs for now

Mad_Mike · 10-08-2020 4:34pm

To be fair, for around €30, I still reckon it's a decent little thing and handy to add functionality to any TV, even the most modern smart TV's where they no longer update apps etc

Raoul · 10-08-2020 4:47pm

Mad_Mike wrote: »

To be fair, for around €30, I still reckon it's a decent little thing and handy to add functionality to any TV, even the most modern smart TV's where they no longer update apps etc

That's the situation I am in. Samsung TV that is not getting updated. I also have a chromecast but I thought this would be a good way to get the smart TV updated addons and then also get rid of the chromecast (just so I have one less thing plugged in).

Suckit · 11-08-2020 2:28pm

They are giving these away free atm with many purchases of Xiaomi phones on chinese sites. Probably not even worth that.

Raoul · 12-08-2020 9:53am

Has anyone's arrived from DHGate?

Yellow Dog · 12-08-2020 10:25am

Raoul wrote: »

Has anyone's arrived from DHGate?

Apparently mine is in transit from Belgium to Ireland with a delivery on or before August 31st

sligojoek · 12-08-2020 1:27pm

Had an email. Mine is due on the 15th

omega42 · 12-08-2020 9:05pm

does anybody have an updated link to the ones shipped from the EU

SSeanSS · 14-08-2020 11:26am

Got slapped with import duties letter. If I want it I will have to pay €10 post offices fees + vat on the $30 it costs. Or else they will send back to sender. Not even sure if it’s the extra 16 euro to get it based off the reviews posted

Raoul · 14-08-2020 11:46am

SSeanSS wrote: »

Got slapped with import duties letter. If I want it I will have to pay €10 post offices fees + vat on the $30 it costs. Or else they will send back to sender. Not even sure if it’s the extra 16 euro to get it based off the reviews posted

Aww no. That's a disaster. I wonder is it worth letting it be sent back and then just try to claim the money back.

paddy19 · 14-08-2020 11:54am

:mad: €6.08 to the dreaded Revenue for Vat and €10 to An Post as a handling charge.

What's even more annoying is An Post will only accept cash, which is ridiculous since you have to be there to pay.

The rest of the universe is accepting online payments.

Grassey · 14-08-2020 12:26pm

Damn - got the same letter.
Literally the first time I've had something stopped in years - never get anythign from Aliexpress stopped!

ooter · 14-08-2020 12:33pm

Got 2 letters this morning for 2 sticks I purchased. They may send them back, I'm not paying another cent.

14-08-2020 12:40pm

Got the same letter.....first time ever. If we don't accept and allow it to be returned, can we get a refund?

ooter · 14-08-2020 12:49pm

First time ever ordering anything from dhgate and it'll be the last.

illdoit2morrow · 14-08-2020 1:13pm

SSeanSS wrote: »

Got slapped with import duties letter. If I want it I will have to pay €10 post offices fees + vat on the $30 it costs. Or else they will send back to sender. Not even sure if it’s the extra 16 euro to get it based off the reviews posted

Same boat here

Raoul · 14-08-2020 1:23pm

Another one here.

paddy19 · 14-08-2020 1:28pm

The real pain is is the €6.08!
Vat under €6 is exempt.

8 bleedin cents costs me €16.08.

:mad:

After Sept 1 VAT is 21%

:mad:

SteM · 14-08-2020 1:31pm

Basil3 wrote: »

Got the same letter.....first time ever. If we don't accept and allow it to be returned, can we get a refund?

The screenshot of the letter says 'may be returned to the sender'. I think it's as likely that it'll be used in the An Post sorting office secret-santa giveaway at Christmas.

paddy19 · 14-08-2020 1:38pm

Basil3 wrote: »

Got the same letter.....first time ever. If we don't accept and allow it to be returned, can we get a refund?

If my parcel is seized by Customs what should i do?

If the items are detained by Customs after the shipment has left the seller’s country, the buyer is responsible for clearance of the detained items.

It is the buyer's responsibility for any Customs duty fees that may be charged upon delivery.

How the import duty will be charged depends on each country’s custom policies.

kingtiger · 14-08-2020 1:39pm

to the lads that got a customs love letter

just wondering did ye pick the Euro warehouse option on DHGate and still get stung for import duty?

Marhay70 · 14-08-2020 1:42pm

kingtiger wrote: »

to the lads that got a customs love letter

just wondering did ye pick the Euro warehouse option on DHGate and still get stung for import duty?

I don't know about the rest but I picked the EU warehouse but the damn thing is still coming from China. Don't know if it'll be redistributed from EU or not

kingtiger · 14-08-2020 1:46pm

Marhay70 wrote: »

I don't know about the rest but I picked the EU warehouse but the damn thing is still coming from China. Don't know if it'll be redistributed from EU or not

that's pretty bad form offering the item from a Euro warehouse and then shipping it from China

think I will just get one from Honorbuy for the extra €10 postage

bren2001 · 14-08-2020 1:47pm

kingtiger wrote: »

to the lads that got a customs love letter

just wondering did ye pick the Euro warehouse option on DHGate and still get stung for import duty?

I can't remember what I picked (I don't think I coped there was a China and Belgium warehouse). Tracking shows that mine came from Belgium so I don't quite understand how I got stung for customs.

Unless, the tracking only started working in Belgium and went China -> Belgium -> Ireland.

14-08-2020 2:01pm

Same as everyone else, letter from An post.

Whats the legality of them charging 10 euro?
Seems like post from China is being targetted

ooter · 14-08-2020 2:12pm

I'd probably bite the bullet and take the €6 customs charge on the chin but no way am I paying the €10 an post charge.
Why couldn't they have been sent to the local sorting offices?

Suckit · 14-08-2020 2:17pm

Marhay70 wrote: »

I don't know about the rest but I picked the EU warehouse but the damn thing is still coming from China. Don't know if it'll be redistributed from EU or not

Did you get the letter?
I think €26.10 is the minimum allowed which is €6. A bit crazy that they are going after it, but I guess it all adds up.
I would also like to know of the people getting the letter, did any choose EU?

SteM · 14-08-2020 2:29pm

If you're going to pay, remember that these lads don't have change so if the charge is €16.06 have the exact amount. No chance of you getting change from a €20 for instance.

SSeanSS · 14-08-2020 2:46pm

Suckit wrote: »

Did you get the letter?
I think €26.10 is the minimum allowed which is €6. A bit crazy that they are going after it, but I guess it all adds up.
I would also like to know of the people getting the letter, did any choose EU?

I got the letter, i don't remember selecting EU so I probably didn't. If there was an option to select either one i would have selected EU but if it was something hidden then I wouldn't have

illdoit2morrow · 14-08-2020 3:04pm

I'm going to pay whatever is owed.

I'm not seeing any 'purchase invoice' linked to the order, what are people using as proof of purchase?

Tefral · 14-08-2020 3:07pm

illdoit2morrow wrote: »

I'm going to pay whatever is owed.

I'm not seeing any 'purchase invoice' linked to the order, what are people using as proof of purchase?

I just used the snipping tool on the screen and pdf'd that and sent it in.

Just got a message:

Thanks xxxxxx,

Your parcel is being released without charge and should be with you shortly.

Kind regards,
xxxxx.

SteM · 14-08-2020 3:17pm

Tefral wrote: »

I just used the snipping tool on the screen and pdf'd that and sent it in.

Just got a message:

I did the exactly same thing earlier and jest got this message:
......
Thank you for your email. Your parcel has now been assessed and will be released back to An Post today and can then be tracked using the An Post track and trace system. The charge applicable to your parcel is €16.06. A breakdown of your charge is labelled on your parcel. Please note payment is not accepted by credit, debit or laser card. If you are not in when An Post call, they will leave a note in your letterbox advising where to collect your parcel and pay the charges. Any queries or questions relating to the delivery of your package should be directed to An Post Customer Service at 1850 575859 (www.anPost.com) quoting your Track and Trace number.

advertsfox · 14-08-2020 3:56pm

Lads the Mi Stick is currently on Honorbuy with 2 day shipping from their EU warehouse. They are listed at €14.61 (was €34.39). I only bought one last weekend for €46 with shipping.

https://www.honorbuy.com/1903-xiaomi-mi-tv-stick.html

Grassey · 14-08-2020 4:05pm

plus $9 shipping

advertsfox · 14-08-2020 4:07pm

The €46 from last week was for 1 with shipping, the shipping only adds on an extra €2 per device.

I just bought 4 of them for €76.

Raoul · 14-08-2020 4:08pm

Tefral wrote: »

I just used the snipping tool on the screen and pdf'd that and sent it in.

Just got a message:

Did you doctor the amount?

:D

Also, I'm annoyed I have one, why am I thinking of getting 4 like the poster above. :pac:

Xiaomi Mi Tv Stick - €26.69 from DHGate

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