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iPhone 5C 16GB $649.95 + SHIPPING from MobiCity via AMAYSIM Webpage

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iPhone 5C 16GB $649.95 + SHIPPING from MobiCity via AMAYSIM Webpage
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ghostdom on 01/10/2013 - 12:24 mobileshop.amaysim.com.au (606 clicks)
Last edited 02/10/2013 - 14:56 by 1 other user

Note that members are finding varying information about the warranty. From being told it has to be returned to the country of origin for the warranty to be honoured, to the phone is not covered by the Apple global warranty, to the phone is covered.

Saw Amaysim is selling iphone 5C for this decent price, considering Apple price is $739

By online chat, confirmed below with their sales:

  • International stock
  • covered by Apple global warranty
  • verification process takes within 24 hours followed by 1 to 2 days handling time from warehouse
  • regular shipping $9.95, which takes 3 to 7 days.
  • Express shipping $29.95, which takes 1 to 5 days.

I was also offered below:
- $10 off from purchase - GREAT!
- $Free regular shipping if I purchased at least two accessories along with phone purchase - Would not bother.

To me, it is not a bad deal unless I missed some other better one mentioned here. And If I purchased one, I will just take the $10 off and go for the express postage without bothering the accessories.

Hope this helps to anyone who is condering iphone 5C and not mind the 16gb storage size.

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  • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 12:32
    +4

    To me, it is not a bad deal unless I missed….

    Yes, you missed reading this ->

    "This Mobile Shop is an online marketplace that lists devices compatible with amaysim (powered by the Optus network). Offers made on this site are made by MobiCity and by accessing the site you acknowledge that you are dealing with MobiCity."

    The sub site is VERY misleading! I reported it to AmaySIM last week.

    Buyers are importing a HK market iPhone.
    No Australian Warranty.
    No Australian Out-of-Warranty support.
    No AU approved AC Charger.

    • ghostdom on 01/10/2013 - 12:34
      -1

      Apple products come with international warranty?

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 12:46
        -2

        [Do] Apple products come with international warranty?

        Yes, almost all do have international coverage.

        However, Apple state that iPhones may have to be returned to the country (market) of purchase for warranty or out-of-warranty support.

        This may be changing for some markets. I posted detail previously - will try to find them and add them to this comment.

      • ozhunter on 01/10/2013 - 12:46
        +4

        No, it does not.

        IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE AND iPAD SERVICE.
        Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone and iPad to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.

        http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/iphone-english-…

        http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/obligor.html

      • jimbobaus on 01/10/2013 - 13:04
        +6

        NOPE!
        Anyone who says otherwise is lying to you.

        Apple checks the serial/IMEI when u go into a store and as such items sold via an international retailer or supplier will not be covered in Australia.

        Its been covered repeatedly, makes me wonder why anyone thinks its worth the effort.

        Only Laptops come with International warranty, Desktops, Phones, Ipods etc DO NOT!

    • accessdenied on 01/10/2013 - 12:37
      +1

      This one is sourced by mobicity.

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 12:53

        This one is sourced by mobicity.

        Yes, it is sold via MobiCity and supplied from Hong Kong.

        No GST is collected and no Australian income/company tax is paid on these sales.

        Delivery is either $10 or $30 (for Express Shipping).

        A (perhaps AU certified) AC charger is an additional $20.

        I am doubtful that MobiCity will honour any orders for this iPhone at this price.

        • Marrk on 01/10/2013 - 15:26

          "I am doubtful that MobiCity will honour any orders for this iPhone at this price."

          And why is that?

        • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 17:10

          "I am doubtful that MobiCity will honour any orders for this iPhone at this price."
          And why is that?

          As I have said - this phone sells for AU$660 in Hong Kong. There is not much margin when one adds in the costs of warranty, etc.

          Perhaps MobiCity can get some small discount, ? However, still not much profit.

          I have yet to find anyone who purchased a HK iP5c at this price range and actually received it.

        • Marrk on 01/10/2013 - 21:17

          I know someone who purchased and received the device for $659.95 + shipping through MobiCity. Considering that the Amaysim price is only $10 less, this isn't far fetched.

        • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 21:39

          I know someone who purchased and received the device for $659.95 + shipping through MobiCity.

          Thanks for letting us know. This must have been very recently.

          Considering that the Amaysim price is only $10 less, this isn't far fetched.

          Correct, well, at least the $660 delivered price your friend purchased at, is not far fetched. Assuming MobiCity received a discount from the HK Apple dealer.

          By the way - It is not an "AmaySIM price". It is a price from MobiCity, selling and delivering from Hong Kong. AmaySIM are only allowing MobiCity to 'hang off' their web site and sell phones that could be used with an AmaySIM SIM.

    • jlwjlg on 01/10/2013 - 12:46
      +1

      was chatting with the rep on that website, was told "adapter not guarantee au compatible" which could easily obtain locally for 10-20. uncertain about warranty myself.

    • Marrk on 01/10/2013 - 16:10
      -1

      Just called Apple Care, they said that a Hong Kong iPhone 5C could still be taken into an Apple Store in Australia, if it had any issues. It would then either be repaired (what they said, have never heard of this happening) or replaced with an Australian model. In my experience with grey import iPhone's that have issues, Apple stores in Australia just replace them. Have never even mentioned that they weren't Australian models.

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 17:17
        +1

        Just called Apple Care, they said that a Hong Kong iPhone 5C could still be taken into an Apple Store in Australia, if it had any issues. It would then either be repaired (what they said, have never heard of this happening) or replaced with an Australian model. In my experience with grey import iPhone's that have issues, Apple stores in Australia just replace them. Have never even mentioned that they weren't Australian models.

        Did you call Apple on 1300-321-456?

        I have spoken to Apple Support several times over the past few days. The last time the support person went and checked with senior staff and with the latest info from Apple. I made a point of asking about the iP5c and iP5s models (as some iP5 models ARE covered in the way you outlined).

        It was confirmed at a senior level that Hong Kong, Macau, and China, market iP5c and iP5s models are not covered in Australia by Apple - and that they must be returned overseas for warranty.

        • Marrk on 01/10/2013 - 21:21

          I called my local Apple Store, they didn't know the answer, transferred my call to Apple Care, and that is what they told me.

        • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 21:45

          I called my local Apple Store, they didn't know the answer, transferred my call to Apple Care, and that is what they told me.

          That could be the problem.

          I really recommend that you call the support number directly. Make sure to make it clear that you are asking about a Hong Kong market 5c or 5s. If the staffer seems confused or not to understand, ask them to check with a superior or with the Apple information database.

          I am the 'go to guy' for all my friends and family who have iPhones, and for all their friends. So, I have a lot of experience with iPhone warranties and repairs - since the 2G. I even had my first 5c incident last week. Still no problems with a 5s - haven't even seen one outside of an Apple Store so far.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/10/2013 - 12:53
      +1

      still not local stock though

      • Shwayne on 01/10/2013 - 13:23
        +3

        Still not local, but technically voids this as a deal.

    • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 12:58

      iphone 5c 16gb…. from uniquemobiles

      Same problems.

      Overseas market iPhone(s).

      Perhaps originally HK market, perhaps not.

      Why not pay a bit more and get at least two years warranty from Apple Australia, and also get Out-of-Warranty support for even longer?

      Not to mention, getting a little tax into the system. The AU Govt. surely does not mismanage, waste, all of it?

      • Ronnnie on 01/10/2013 - 13:20
        +1

        Because this is tight arse ozbargain where we prefer to go for cheapest but not necessarily the best value. Well that's what I noticed, and local stock price could actually be cheapest for you still if you can take advantage of getting gst refunded and other ways to cut down costs that you can't do by buying grey imports.

  • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 13:04
    +1

    Sorry for the delay. Here is the info. about alleged changes to Apple's iPhone warranty policy.

    NOTE 1: This may only be those who purchased Apple Care.
    NOTE 2: It is not clear about AU and HK Market iPhones.
    NOTE 3: It is not clear if iP5c / iP5s are included.

    Starting September 27th (USA date?).

    Some models of some types of iPhone (iP5 A1428/A1429 confirmed so far - no idea about iP5c iP5s) will gain warranty coverage or repair/replacement under a new "Apple International Service Strategy" in some countries/markets other that the one in which it was originally purchased.

    http://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/screen-shot-2013-…

    and

    http://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/screen-shot-2013-…

    Apologies, as this is sort of off the main topic of this bargain posting. Unless it means that our AU purchased iPhones can be covered under Apple Warranty when we are traveling in China/USA/Europe etc.

    • jimbobaus on 01/10/2013 - 13:06
      +2

      If u buy a phone in AUS and have it registered to an AUS address u get that coverage.

      if u live in AUS but buy a HK phone and register it to an AUS address.. u get no warranty from apple at all.

  • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 13:09

    OP - I see you edited your posting to add this:-

    By online chat, confirmed below with their sales:

    International stock
    covered by Apple global warranty

    Please see my comments in this earlier post about MobiCity…

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/117551

    Where I include parts of a LiveChat with a MobiCity rep.

    • ghostdom on 01/10/2013 - 13:19
      -1

      Hi A3…., I don't understand where your above comment come from.
      It is ok for you to be aggressive about imported products but please stop being aggressive to people like me spending time posting for sharing information which I think can be useful even to just one person.

      On the other hand I did NOT edited international stock part at all these information was in my original post at the first place.

      Sick!!!!

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 13:31
        -1

        Hi A3….,

        Hi there, anleizhang.

        I don't understand where your above comment come from.

        Which comment?

        It is ok for you to be aggressive about imported products but please stop being aggressive to people like me spending time posting for sharing information which I think can be useful even to just one person.

        I am not doing that. I am pointing out that the site is misleading, and that there is no local Apple Warranty. Also, that the reps at MobiCity are misleading, and lying to, potential customers about warranty support.

        On the other hand I did NOT edited international stock part at all these information was in my original post at the first place.

        My apologies if I was mistaken. However, I was the first to comment, within one minute of your post appearing, and I am sure those details were not there when I started my comment. They were there after I posted the comment - I am a slow typist.

        Sick!!!!

        I do not understand? Is this some sort of personal abuse?

    • ghostdom on 01/10/2013 - 13:29
      +3

      Maybe your next mission is to complain to Kogan as they are clearly mention their iPhone 5c comes with one year Australian Apple warranty and you can even purchase extra Australian warranty from them.

      Also complain to any future eBay deals posted on OzB as most of these are "tax free"

      No matter what, I believe we pay a lot of tax to government and buying imported products from overseas is legal to do so. At the end of the day it is all down to individual's choice, but one thing sure here is that price is now unbeatable by local stock. Correct me if I am wrong.

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 13:42

        Maybe your next mission is to complain to Kogan as they are clearly mention their iPhone 5c comes with one year Australian Apple warranty

        Please link me to that statement on the Kogan website. As I just checked, and for the iP5c it only states "12 Month Warranty!"

        and you can even purchase extra Australian warranty from them.

        This appears to makes it obvious that it is NOT any Apple warranty.

        Also complain to any future eBay deals posted on OzB as most of these are "tax free"

        Please do not tell me what to do. In any case I was complaining about no income/company tax being paid by these supposedly Australian businesses on these private import type sales. I do not mind taking advantage of no GST when exiting Australia or shopping outside Australia - nothing wrong with that.

        No matter what, I believe we pay a lot of tax to government and buying imported products from overseas is legal to do so. At the end of the day it is all down to individual's choice, but one thing sure here is that price is now unbeatable by local stock. Correct me if I am wrong.

        One, I do not disagree about saving on GST and about buying overseas and buying from overseas. Please see above for details. Two, I do not approve of Australian businesses initiating sales in Australia - collecting payments in Australia - but not paying tax on those sales.

        but one thing sure here is that price is now unbeatable by local stock. Correct me if I am wrong.

        It is unbeatable. However, one must (should?) consider the value of an Australian warranty (and out-of-warranty support) backed by Apple Australia. Also, I do not believe MobiCity will actually honor these prices and deliver any iPhones at these prices. The price does not 'add-up'.

      • ozhunter on 01/10/2013 - 13:54
        +1

        Nothing wrong with buying grey imports, but you have indicated that it is covered by "Apple global warranty" which is misleading.

        • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 14:02

          you have indicated that it is covered by "Apple global warranty" which is misleading.

          Not really the OP's fault as they were lied to by the MobiCity rep. They did the same to me.

          I think the title/description should be edited to remove the claim about "Apple Global Warranty" - and about this being on the "AMAYSIM Webpage". It is on a sub-domain web page belonging to, and maintained by, MobiCity.

  • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 13:23
    -1

    This model sells for AU$660 in HK. I don't think MobiCity will be fulfilling any orders at this price.

    Also, I just finished a long call to Apple Australia.

    It has been confirmed. At the present time Apple iPhone 5c and/or 5s purchased from/in Hong Kong, Macau, or China, MUST be returned to those markets for warranty service (and/or Out of Warranty service).

    • arodes on 01/10/2013 - 13:33
      +1

      If you are an overseas tourist on holidays in Australia or vice versa and having problems with your IPhone, will you have to wait till you get back to your own country for repairs???

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 13:47
        +1

        If you are an overseas tourist on holidays in Australia or vice versa and having problems with your IPhone, will you have to wait till you get back to your own country for repairs???

        Official Apple policy is - they will attempt to assist you.

        If the phone requires replacement - the customer must take/send it back to the country/market of purchase.

        Now that Apple stores are actually making some repairs in-store (whole front screen assemblies etc.) it is not clear if they will offer these 'services' on overseas market iPhones. Some owners have reported having screens replaced. However, it may be easier, cheaper, to have some 'outside' repair shop carry out these types of repair - for example iexperts.com.au

  • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 13:57
    +1

    Total cost with slowest delivery and a charger with AU pins (unknown if this is AU certified as safe) is $680.

    AU Retail is $740.

    So, pay $60 more from Apple Australia (free delivery if you are not close to an Apple Store or retailer) and get a warranty backed by Apple Australia (with free postage both ways if you are not near an Apple Store or Authorised Service Center), and get local out-of-warranty support for lower cost replacements.

    • quarrymaster on 01/10/2013 - 14:13

      I came here looking for A3Australia's post when I saw the bright red neg on the deals page. I was not disappointed! :D

      The Apple local charger is the usual $25:

      http://store.apple.com/au/product/MD811X/A

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 14:19
        -2

        I came here looking for A3Australia's post when I saw the bright red neg on the deals page. I was not disappointed! :D

        Thanks for that. Glad that I did not disapoint with my reasoned and valid reasons for the Neg.

        The Apple local charger is the usual $25:

        Yes, only $5 more than the probably 'dodgy' one from MobiCity.
        Or, get a 'dodgy' one for under $2 (eBay etc.) and take it to Apple AU with $14 and get a genuine Apple AC charger for a total of under $16.

    • ghostdom on 01/10/2013 - 14:33

      A3, price wise, offers as mentioned plus 15% off for 2 or more accessories purchase, You can get the phone with AU charger and screen protector for $662 ($649.95+0.85*($19.95+$5.95)-$10+Free shipping). So do not missleading here unless you did your calculation.

      Also as I mentioned clearly in the top comment, personally I would not bother about the AU charger, I recharge my iphone at home most of the time with my surge protector power board which accept all different pin connection.

      So to my case, price difference here is $89. And I believe most people would not bother shopping the adaptor either.

      It is funny you keep saying the purchased would not be honored just because it is lower than retail price.
      What do you think online shop like Kogan and MobileCity do for living also their online chat sales? just mess up with price and reject it to lose customer, their own time and reputation? Come on!
      this certain model are now listed by
      Kogan for $649+shipping
      MobileCity for $$649.95+shipping
      BecexTech Australia for $654+shipping
      DWI for $665 with FREE shipping
      …….

      So all purchases from them will be rejected?

      OzB is for deals, most of the time price driven not politics. Here We cheer for greater price not
      greater tax contribution. We judge by ourself between risk and price and we know what we are doing.

      PS: online/overseas shopping is not a new thing. It has its own reason of being survived and now more popular.

      • ozhunter on 01/10/2013 - 14:44

        It is funny you keep saying the purchased would not be honored just because it is lower than retail price.

        He never said that. Warranty may not be honored since it is a grey import.

        So all purchases from them will be rejected?

        Possibly as Apple themselves have indicated on their website that they may not cover warranty for imported iphones and ipads, nor are they obligated.

        I prefer to buy grey import to save that extra cash, but A3Australia does not think the savings(compared to Aus stock) justifies the lack of local warranty.

        This also just looks like the standard price for a grey import as you have pointed out.

        • ghostdom on 01/10/2013 - 14:51

          A3Australia 1 hour 28 min ago

          This model sells for AU$660 in HK. I don't think MobiCity will be fulfilling any orders at this price.

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 14:52

        It is funny you keep saying the purchased would not be honored just because it is lower than retail price.

        HK price is AU660

        I have been speaking with a friend in HK and he suggests that it may be possible for some people to have a contact at Apple resellers such as Fortress. Then for repeat sales they may get up to 10% off.

        If MobiCity are buying at AU$600 their margin would still be very thin. Perhaps they can deliver at these prices. Have any OzBargan members received an iP5c from MobiCity at around these prices including delivery?

        What do you think online shop like Kogan and MobileCity do for living also their online chat sales? just mess up with price and reject it to lose customer, their own time and reputation? Come on!

        Kogan have done so. So have other sites such as MobiCity.

  • boonanza on 01/10/2013 - 14:04
    +1

    This is Ozbargain for a reason…You are saving $60 Yes or No?

    • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 14:15
      -2

      You are saving $60 Yes or No?

      One is not comparing the same thing. So, not a valid question.

      One has a local Warranty from Apple Australia for perhaps two or even more years (subject to what goes wrong and the ACCC), with free postage both ways for warranty, and with out-of-warranty support for even longer.

      The other has a perhaps 'dodgy' warranty from an unauthorised repairer for one year, with postage to be paid (one way) by the customer, with no guarantee that any parts used will be genuine. Also, after any repair (or even opening of the phone for examination/assessment) the original HK Apple warranty would be void.

    • jlwjlg on 01/10/2013 - 14:18
      +1

      I believe bargainers set the bar very high over here, saving $60 <10%, sacrificing 2 years of good night sleep, doesn't cut it in this occasion imo.
      A3 is entitled to his opinion and so is everybody.
      judge it yourself

    • Folly on 01/10/2013 - 14:22

      Couldn't agree more boonanza. It's a valid bargain because it is less than the domestic price and OzBr's need to make their own decisions about the value and utility of a domestic warranty.

      Personally, I find myself in a position where I agree with A3A's comments and concerns, but not the negative vote. http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/117700#comment-1611757

  • senzuri on 01/10/2013 - 14:30
    +1

    For those wondering, local iPhones actually have a 2 year warranty thanks to consumer laws. It probably isn't stated anywhere on their website and the lovely Genius Bar staff members will most likely treat you like the scum of the earth if you try to make an "out of warranty claim". But fear not, you are protected. If you bought a grey import, you will not have the same rights.

    • randomthought on 01/10/2013 - 15:49

      Yes that's for buying from an Apple shop. For a grey import it depends if you bought it from an Australia retailer or from overseas.

      Assuming Mobicity is an Australian business and I buy a phone from them then I don't care what the manufacturer of the phone reckons, or where Mobicity source their stock from, as my warranty is provided by, and place of return if any faults is to, Mobicity. End of story.

      If I buy from an overseas shop over the internet then sure I have no warranty or rights other than what the shop decides to give me, which is why I will only buy low value items this way.

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 20:03

        For a grey import it depends if you bought it from an Australia retailer or from overseas.

        Correct - sort of.

        Assuming Mobicity is an Australian business and I buy a phone from them then I don't care what the manufacturer of the phone reckons, or where Mobicity source their stock from, as my warranty is provided by, and place of return if any faults is to, Mobicity. End of story.

        Not in this case. Just like Kogan and many others. You may think that you buying from an Australian business, and in many cases your payment may even go to the Australian business, but your are not actually buying from the Australian business.

        In this case you are buying from some unknown (or in some other cases, like Kogan, known) Hong Kong supplier. You have no ACCC or Fair Trading or legal protections.

        Kogan make it clear that for some items you are buying from Kogan Hong Kong Ltd. Some others do the same.

        place of return if any faults is to, Mobicity. End of story.

        MobiCity's warranty makes it clear that the iPhone has to be returned, at your cost, to the repairer nominated by the company who supplies the warranty on their behalf.

        If I buy from an overseas shop over the internet then sure I have no warranty or rights other than what the shop decides to give me,

        Correct, which is how it is with these iP5c phones from MobiCity.

        which is why I will only buy low value items this way.

        Good practice.

        • randomthought on 02/10/2013 - 14:03

          MobiCity's warranty makes it clear that the iPhone has to be returned, at your cost, to the repairer nominated by the company who supplies the warranty on their behalf.

          If that is what they claim then they are shonky and are trying to mislead and palm off their warranty obligations. Consumer law is quite clear: the retailer is providing the warranty. The manufacturer may (usually) also provide a warranty but as the consumer, my contract of sale is with the retailer.

        • A3Australia on 04/10/2013 - 13:08

          "MobiCity's warranty makes it clear that the iPhone has to be returned, at your cost, to the repairer nominated by the company who supplies the warranty on their behalf."

          If that is what they claim then they are shonky and are trying to mislead and palm off their warranty obligations.

          Consumer law is quite clear: the retailer is providing the warranty. The manufacturer may (usually) also provide a warranty but as the consumer, my contract of sale is with the retailer.

          Yes, BUT, unfortunately - in this case MobiCity is NOT an "Australian retailer".

          Your "contract of sale" is with GloTech (Services) HK Limited. There is no Australian business or company, or anything Australian at all - Other than an address and phone number, and a .com.au domain name that was obtained via what I like to call the "Trademark loophole".

  • mooreshady on 01/10/2013 - 14:33

    I guess every Apple iphone deal, as long as it's not from Australia store (JB, HN, Appstore etc…) will be neg by certain people…

    • Folly on 01/10/2013 - 14:37

      Makes a person wonder at what price point would a deal like this not be negged by those regulars. If it were $600 (and the saving $140)? $500 ($240 saving)? Etc. Keeping in mind that while the warranties are very different, the product is exactly the same. Bad negs.

      • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 14:41
        +1

        Makes a person wonder at what price point would it not be negged. If it were $600 (and the saving $140)? $500 ($240 saving)? Etc.

        Are you asking about the total price, delivered?

        If so, $600 maybe. For me, $500 would be worth the risks.

        Keeping in mind that while the warranties are very different, the product is exactly the same.

        Not really. The handset itself may be the same as the AU/NZ ones. However, UK charger and forever identified as a HK market handset.

        Bad negs.

        Not at all. Quite valid.

        • ghostdom on 01/10/2013 - 15:05

          Seriously, 500??

          That is actually the price I will start to think how "Grey" that product/deal is and balance my decision.

        • Folly on 01/10/2013 - 15:07

          That's incredibly arbitrary and subjective A3A (and this is coming from someone who, like you, wouldn't buy grey in this price bracket).

          You're making a personal judgment about the risks and its value (qualities which don't have a defined and certain price). Because of that, a comment on this bargain would be more appropriate (IMO) than a neg because such a vote imposes your calculation of value on the post. Some OzBrs might argue that that is fine because it's your vote and that is your opinion, but I would suggest - and think that the voting guidelines support me in this - that in casting a vote an OzBargainer is doing more than giving an opinion, they are making a judgment about an item's bargain-worthiness based on like-for-like comparison in regards to price (in an extrinsically certain way).

          By your own admission this is impossible in this case:

          One is not comparing the same thing. So, not a valid question.

          This is because you are comparing an iPhone with Aus warranty to one without. There's a difference, but because you can't give that difference a precise value a price comparison is a trite exercise. That's why a comment would be more appropriate (once again, IMHO).

          EDIT: and the product is exactly the same. The same iPhone from the same factories made with the same parts by the same workers. The charger and IMEI are just regional variants.

        • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 15:12

          Seriously, 500??

          Yes, if offered a brand new, still sealed, HK market iPhone 5c 16GB for around AU$500 delivered - I would probably buy, if I had the money available.

          Dick Smith was 'clearing' the original iP5 16GB for $648 - So this would be about a $150 saving (-22.5%) on that price for a similar model.

          That is actually the price I will start to think how "Grey" that product/deal is and balance my decision.

          So, you did not actually order an iP5c from MobiCity?

  • j4ck on 01/10/2013 - 14:35

    Oh A3! Never fails to disappoint!

    • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 14:45
      +1

      Oh A3! Never fails to disappoint!

      Thank you. Perhaps a bit like JV in that way? However, sorry, I am not as clever/witty as JV.

      • j4ck on 04/10/2013 - 11:02

        OzBargain Hall of Fame.

  • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 14:37
    +1

    I guess every Apple iphone deal, as long as it's not from Australia store (JB, HN, Appstore etc…) will be neg by certain people

    For me, it would depend on the price.

    On a $600-&750 phone the saving would have to be enough to cover the risks.

  • ripsa on 01/10/2013 - 15:22
    +2

    I bought imported Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 online last year for $650 or something, and it stopped working just after a month of use, when I contacted Samsung repair centre in Melbourne they said they won't be able to repair it as it was not an Australian model, and then I contacted the seller who said I need to ship the item to their overseas repair centre in HongKong and the postage was around $150.
    Now i've dead unit sitting with me. And from then I never bought anything imported.

    • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 19:47

      I bought imported Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 online last year for $650 or something, and it stopped working just after a month of use, when I contacted Samsung repair centre in Melbourne they said they won't be able to repair it as it was not an Australian model, and then I contacted the seller who said I need to ship the item to their overseas repair centre in HongKong and the postage was around $150.
      Now i've dead unit sitting with me. And from then I never bought anything imported.

      Sorry to hear about this.

      Even at a 'reasonable' price to return to the seller, it would be a big risk. They may not fix it, they may not fix it 'properly', they may say it was lost, or they may just fail to return it to you.

      There must be some good repair shops locally who could fix it.

  • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 15:23
    +1

    A little off-topic perhaps, but for clarity…

    I posted a comment above regarding Apple perhaps supporting an International Warranty for some models.

    Starting September 27th (USA date?).

    Some models of some types of iPhone (iP5 A1428/A1429 confirmed so far - no idea about iP5c iP5s) will gain warranty coverage or repair/replacement under a new "Apple International Service Strategy" in some countries/markets other that the one in which it was originally purchased.

    Unfortunately, Apple Australia have confirmed for me that this international support is only offered on some models of the USA iPhone 5 and only in some specified markets.

  • ilostnemo on 01/10/2013 - 15:24

    Can the mods put a limit, on how many posts a user can make, 19 posts to put your view across.
    This thread has been polluted with excessive posts from one particular user.

  • Folly on 01/10/2013 - 15:39

    Hey folks, in the hopes of moving the discussion from the comments section to the forums I've created a site discussion post about the issue of negative votes on parallel imports on the basis of warranty concerns.

    Would appreciate people's opinions/vote on the poll.

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/118238

  • [Deactivated] on 01/10/2013 - 15:42
    +2

    Don't most grey imports still get store warranty though? Like Mobicity has 24mth etc.
    When I posted a 5c deal last time, A3 came to ruin my post too… Screaming no warranty from apple AU!!!!! Bluh bluh like you're simply screwed if buy grey imports.

  • A3Australia on 01/10/2013 - 17:03

    Don't most grey imports still get store warranty though? Like Mobicity has 24mth etc

    On this phone MobiCity offer a 12 month warranty that is included in their selling price. This warranty is offered by a separate company. I called this company to confirm the conditions. The iPhone has to be sent to their service Center closest to you - you have to pay for this. They will asses the iPhone in a day or so. Then after it is fixed they will pay for it to be returned to you. This should only take a week.

    Extra warranty (Eg two years) costs extra.

    Your Apple HK warranty will be voided by having the iPhone opened (assessed) by the unauthorised repairer.

  • whatadeal on 01/10/2013 - 18:58
    +1

    Maybe off topic, btw I saw Iphone 5c in BigW selling for $720. Assuming you get a 5% off the wish gift card (which available from a lot of clubs, rac insurance, entertainment book, online), then the price difference to the HK stock may only be around $40 or less.

    Just saying.

  • Rcnpl on 01/10/2013 - 23:21
    +1

    Is it a deal ? Thinkofus.com.au is selling it for $644 including shipping and there is also extra $5 off. But i dont know much about thinkofus.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/10/2013 - 23:37
      -1

      Well someone will come tell you think of us is crap and they sell grey imports and you won't get warranty etc…

    • ozhunter on 02/10/2013 - 01:22
      +1

      It's nothing special, few places selling iphone 5C grey imports at this price.

    • A3Australia on 02/10/2013 - 09:05

      Is it a deal ? Thinkofus.com.au is selling it for $644 including shipping and there is also extra $5 off. But i dont know much about thinkofus.

      Thinkofus.com.au would be a better option for those who don't mind buying a 'grey' import.

      They actually keep some stock at their office in Clyde (I believe) in Sydney. So one can pick-up as well as have a phone delivered.

      They use their own repair people, or return phones to Hong Kong. Customers would be covered by Australian Consumer protection legislation as they are buying from an Australian business that (in some cases) has already imported the phones.

      • [Deactivated] on 02/10/2013 - 11:09
        -1

        Oh really, do you want me to remind you what you said in another ThinkOfUs post?

        They do not have any stock.

        If you buy, they try to buy one in Hong Kong for you.

        They do not pay any GST nor income tax on the sale.

        Man you've got double standards…

        Oh here's another comment

        Thinkofus are lying about the iPhones being in Australia.

        • A3Australia on 02/10/2013 - 11:50

          Oh really, do you want me to remind you what you said in another ThinkOfUs post?

          They do not have any stock.
          If you buy, they try to buy one in Hong Kong for you.
          They do not pay any GST nor income tax on the sale.

          Man you've got double standards…

          Not at all. It was correct that with the phone model on which I was commenting they did not have stock in Australia, nor in Hong Kong (I called them to check). It was/is also correct that they paid/pay no tax on those sales.

          Oh here's another comment
          Thinkofus are lying about the iPhones being in Australia.

          That was also correct. Please READ what I wrote in this thread, and what you are commenting on - I said

          "They actually keep SOME stock at their office in Clyde".

          This is correct for some brands/models of phones. You can call them, as I have done several time over the past few years, and check what phones they have in stock in Australia.

          Others have picked-up phones from their office. It appears that they would not have iP5c phones in stock in Australia at this time. However, they have had, and do have, other models and brands of grey import phones in their Clyde office.

          Perhaps I should have been more clear and written - ""They actually keep some stock of some brands (and some models of those brands) of phones at their office in Clyde. One can either order these phones to be delivered, or one can arrange to pick them up from their office."

          EDIT:

          They will asses the iPhone
          Laugh Out Loud at my typo - assess.

        • [Deactivated] on 02/10/2013 - 12:22

          Rcnpl was obviously asking if the 5C from ThinkOfUs being sold for $644 is a good deal or not, and you replied

          They actually keep some stock at their office in Clyde (I believe) in Sydney. So one can pick-up as well as have a phone delivered.

          so you should've been talking about the iPhone 5C - it has always been the 5C, no one mentioned other phones.

        • A3Australia on 02/10/2013 - 19:52

          Rcnpl was obviously asking if the 5C from ThinkOfUs being sold for $644 is a good deal or not, and you replied

          They actually keep some stock at their office in Clyde (I believe) in Sydney. So one can pick-up as well as have a phone delivered.

          so you should've been talking about the iPhone 5C - it has always been the 5C, no one mentioned other phones.

          You are correct. As I commented previously. I should have been more clear and written

          "They actually keep some stock of some brands (and some models of those brands) of phones at their office in Clyde. One can either order these phones to be delivered, or one can arrange to pick them up from their office."

          I think the main thing to remember, and to do, when buying a grey market phone of any brand. Is consider just who you are buying from. Are you the importer? If so, you are taking a big risk because you are not buying from an Australian business. So, the phone has to be cheap. Very cheap.

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