Group Buy - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Special Edition Cases and Screen Protectors

rewstar on 09/10/2016 - 00:56
Last edited 21/10/2016 - 20:39

Hi,

Just purchased a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Special Edition mobile and looking at buying a case and screen protector.
Found this official Xiaomi website in Taiwan that sells the

Unfortunately they don't ship directly to Australia.
But i have found a shipping forwarded to ship it from Taiwan to Australia.

$41 for 1kg EMS (4 - 6 days, excluding delays in customs)
$28 for 1kg Normal Air Parcel (10-13 days, excluding delays in customs)

They also charge roughly $25 for their service.

Let us know if anyone in Perth, WA (or anyone else if you dont mind paying the extra $5 in postage) is interested in doing this.

If we could get 9 people buying a case and screen each it would be approx $20 for the set pickup in Perth
or if there were 4 people buying a case and screen each it would be approx $25 for the set pickup in Perth

Cheers

Edit: landed price in Perth

Flip Case - $11.50
Shell Case - $9.00
Screen Protector - $8.50

  • delivery if your not in Perth, approx $5
Mobile

Comments

  • DarylBurton on 10/10/2016 - 21:15

    Hi Rewstar

    I'm up for a group buy, and OK to pay an extra $5 for Postage Perth - Adelaide.

    Let me know when you get the numbers.

    BTW, how do we know from the ad that these will definitely fit the Special edition / International / Kate RN3 and aren't just standard RN3 accessories…?

  • brew on 13/10/2016 - 08:35

    Hi there, I am also keen and happy to pay extra $5 for postage Perth - Canberra.

    Has there been much interest?

  • rewstar on 13/10/2016 - 10:24

    Not really just you two at the moment.

  • goose25 on 15/10/2016 - 22:13

    I'm happy to grab a set too. Screen protector and flip case for $25? And to make things easy for you, I'm in Perth.

  • rewstar on 15/10/2016 - 22:36

    Apparently the user samehada will be stocking the cases in a weeks time for $16 including shipping.
    So going through him will prob work out cheaper.

    Not sure how much the screen protector will be.

    • brew on 16/10/2016 - 07:21

      Thanks for this - is there a link or any other information?

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 16/10/2016 - 08:01

    Also interested in this. A link for samehada too?

  • rewstar on 16/10/2016 - 12:54

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/24969

    That's samehada profile, I sent him a pm asking him to explain the situation a bit more in this post, hopefully he will reply soon.

  • n1cholas on 17/10/2016 - 17:22

    I'm in Perth and interested in a group buy.

  • Kingdubber on 19/10/2016 - 12:47

    Hi guys, I am interested. In Brissie so will pay extra.

  • rewstar on 19/10/2016 - 14:44

    Ok since samehada isn't replying I'm happy to do this bulk order.

    Just let us know what case & colour you require, I assume everyone wants a screen protector.

    I'll also need to get a $10 deposit from everyone. Once everyone has confirmed what they want I'll pm my payment details.

    Cheers

  • brew on 19/10/2016 - 16:52

    Thanks so much for this rewstar!

    I would like to order:

    1 screen protector
    1 shell cover dark silver
    1 flip case blue gray

    Cheers

  • rewstar on 19/10/2016 - 17:52

    Just to make it easier to work out what people are up for below is the following prices for each item.

    Flip Case - $11.50
    Shell Case - $9.00
    Screen Protector - $8.50

    • delivery if your not in Perth

    Will need at least 8 people ordering at least 2 items each for this to go through.

    Cheers

  • aussie1990 on 19/10/2016 - 18:15

    I'm interested in this…
    I'm in Perth and received my shiny new Redmi Note 3 "Kate" on Monday.
    I'll be in touch tonight… (still at work).

    • aussie1990 on 19/10/2016 - 20:06

      1 x light silver shell case
      Will get the screen protector only if we need to meet the minimum…

  • Phreaker on 19/10/2016 - 18:18

    are those screen protectors the tempered glass ones?

  • swanknation on 19/10/2016 - 19:22

    Ok. I'm in Brisbane. Interested in the gold shell case and the screen protector. Yeah, is it tempered glass?

  • rewstar on 19/10/2016 - 20:49

    I'll check with the shipping forwarder to see if he can confirm it is tempered glass.

  • rewstar on 19/10/2016 - 21:52

    No it's not glass, just a film.
    The glass one is out of stock.

    You can buy this one:
    https://tw.bid.yahoo.com/item/【原石數位】Xiaomi-紅米-NOTE-3-Note3-特製版-頂級疏-100246502992?%3b_ylt=AheQBI3FB_qqp2s2R5sfw0RyFbN8%3b_ylv=3#itemQna
    But it costs $20 each unless you buy a few then it comes down to about $12 each if you buy 8.

  • t0mbi on 19/10/2016 - 21:59

    Im down to buy a gray shell to Brisbane. How do I get the ball rolling?

  • rewstar on 19/10/2016 - 22:36

    brew
    1x screen protector $8.50
    1x shell cover dark silver $9.00
    1x flip case blue gray $11.50
    + $5 Shipping
    Total= $34.00

    aussie1990
    1x dark silver shell case (please confirm dark silver is ok) $9.00
    Pickup
    Total $9

    t0mbi
    1x Blue Gray Shell $9.00
    + $5 shipping
    Total = $14.00

    rewstar
    1x 1x screen protector $8.50
    1x flip case blue gray $11.50
    Total = $20

    I wont start taking deposits until we get 16 items, currently need 9 more items

  • yodhe on 19/10/2016 - 22:44

    I'd like to grab

    1 screen protector
    1 flip case blue grey

    with postage to Brisbane.

  • swanknation on 19/10/2016 - 23:07

    I'll grab just the golden shell case please with postage to Brisbane

  • rewstar on 19/10/2016 - 23:21

    brew
    1x screen protector $8.50
    1x shell cover dark silver $9.00
    1x flip case blue gray $11.50
    + $5 Shipping
    Total= $34

    aussie1990
    1x dark silver shell case (please confirm dark silver is ok) $9.00
    Pickup
    Total $9

    t0mbi
    1x Blue Gray Shell $9.00
    + $5 shipping
    Total = $14

    rewstar
    1x 1x screen protector $8.50
    1x flip case blue gray $11.50
    Total = $20

    yodhe
    1x screen protector $8.50
    1x flip case blue grey $11.50
    + $5 shipping
    Total = $25

    swanknation
    1x golden shell case $8.50
    + $5 shipping
    Total = $13.50

    I wont start taking deposits until we get 16 items, currently need 6 more items

  • reyrons on 20/10/2016 - 00:45

    1 x flip case blue gray $11.50
    + $5 shipping to Harrisdale WA
    Total 16.50

  • n1cholas on 20/10/2016 - 01:33

    Damn I really wanted the glass protector.

    I don't like the feel of plastic protectors I've tried in the past on other mobiles and I dislike flip cases.

  • sogg on 20/10/2016 - 08:58

    I would like to order

    1x Dark Silver Shell
    +Shipping to Melbourne

    Thanks

  • cplagz on 20/10/2016 - 15:21

    I'd be down for a Flip case (Blue Gray) and screen protector in Perth.

  • rewstar on 20/10/2016 - 15:34

    Ok that's 16 items (pending goose25 order tbc)

    I'll pm direct deposit details tonight to everyone.
    Require 50% of the order (not including shipping), the other 50% + shipping (if required will be paid when the goods arrive)

    Will let everyone know what they owe in the pm

    Cheers

    • cplagz on 20/10/2016 - 16:25

      I posted this over on Whirlpool too, there's a few people with the phone who could be keen on some items also.

  • FSB on 20/10/2016 - 16:39

    I would be interested in the golden flip, golden shell and protector. In Melbourne

  • glenn272 on 20/10/2016 - 16:40

    If its not too late, I would like a blue grey flip case and blue grey shell + shipping to Melbourne…. Thanks.

  • rewstar on 20/10/2016 - 17:12

    FSB & glenn272 I'm happy to include you in the order but if your order pushes our weight over the next limit are you happy to pay an extra $2.50 each?

    • glenn272 on 20/10/2016 - 20:33

      Sure thats fine

  • FSB on 20/10/2016 - 17:28

    Yes I would be happy for that, so $36.50

    • rewstar on 20/10/2016 - 18:28

      Yep that's right, possibly a little bit extra (not sure how much postage will exactly be) need to know the weight of the items.
      Shouldn't be more than a couple of dollars thou

  • rewstar on 20/10/2016 - 18:44

    pm's sent to
    t0mbi
    swanknation
    glen272

    Everyone else please turn your PM on :)
    Thanks

    • sogg on 20/10/2016 - 18:51

      Mine are on now

      • rewstar on 20/10/2016 - 20:50

        pm sent

    • brew on 20/10/2016 - 19:29

      Mine is on now.

      • rewstar on 20/10/2016 - 20:50

        pm sent

        • brew on 21/10/2016 - 07:07

          pm sent confirming order etc

    • FSB on 20/10/2016 - 20:24

      Mine is on

      • rewstar on 20/10/2016 - 20:52

        pm sent

    • yodhe on 20/10/2016 - 23:43

      PMs are on now

      • rewstar on 21/10/2016 - 00:04

        Pm sent

  • goose25 on 20/10/2016 - 22:52

    I'll take a blue Grey flip case and screen protector thanks.

    Happy to pay the extra for weight. Pm me details and price. Cheers.

  • rewstar on 21/10/2016 - 00:06

    I will be placing the order on Monday, so anyone who hasn't paid will be excluded from the order.
    If I don't put a time limit we will never end up ordering them.

    Cheers

  • rewstar on 21/10/2016 - 00:28

    Aussie1990
    yodhe
    reyrons
    cplagz

    Please turn your PM's on.

    Everyone else has been sent a pm.

    Cheers

    • cplagz on 21/10/2016 - 10:37

      Done. Send away

      • rewstar on 21/10/2016 - 10:59

        Pm sent

    • reyrons on 25/10/2016 - 01:53

      Just turn my PM's on. Please send details and will make deposit straight away

  • Kingdubber on 21/10/2016 - 07:28

    I'll take dark silver shell and screen protector. In Brisbane.

  • Kingdubber on 21/10/2016 - 07:38

    And I'll take a blue grey flip case.

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 21/10/2016 - 09:34

    Pm sent.
    But looking at blue/grey shell for Adelaide.
    Cheers

  • ongsta on 21/10/2016 - 10:50

    If this is still available, I'm keen for a 1x grey flip case and 1x screen protector. To Sydney.

  • rewstar on 21/10/2016 - 11:03

    Ok, you are the last 3 will send pm shortly.
    No more orders please.
    Thanks

  • Kingdubber on 21/10/2016 - 11:35

    Thanks mate. Pm sent.

  • rewstar on 21/10/2016 - 20:40

    The Gold shell case is now out of stock, sent pm's to those who ordered it.

    Cheers

  • rewstar on 22/10/2016 - 20:37

    Just waiting for swanknation to confirm what he wants since the Gold shell isn't available and then I'll place the order.

    • rewstar on 23/10/2016 - 02:33
      +1

      My bad swanknation already changed to a flip case.
      Will place order tmr morning.

      Cheers

  • ongsta on 24/10/2016 - 12:27

    Thanks for organising rewstar!

    I may have missed it, but if order is placed today - any ETA on when they'll be arriving?

  • rewstar on 24/10/2016 - 13:45
    +1

    Ordered yesterday morning, the forwarder ordered the items yesterday as well.

    From the website 3-4 days for the products to arrive at their shop and for them to organise repacking ect

    Then depending how much the parcel weights, will depend on what shipping method I can go for.

    Either 4-6 days or 10-13 days.

    Then posting then within Australia, which will take another couple of days for Auspost to deliver them.

    • brew on 24/10/2016 - 21:38
      +1

      Just wanted to thank you for all the time and effort you have put into this project - it is very much appreciated!

      Regards
      Brew

  • Storm on 24/10/2016 - 18:20

    Any chance of adding another blue-grey shell, and protector?

    Otherwise, if someone else pikes out, I'll have them.

    • rewstar on 24/10/2016 - 18:57

      Sorry, too late.
      Order has already been placed.

  • rewstar on 26/10/2016 - 13:32
    +1

    Goods have arrived at the forwarder.

    Pic 1
    Pic 2
    Pic 3

    • notme on 26/10/2016 - 14:27

      Awesome

  • rewstar on 26/10/2016 - 17:08
    +1

    Ok parcel is on it's way, sent an email to everyone that needed to pay the final payment or if I required their address.

    I paid for the quicker shipping speed so it should hopefully arrive in Perth mid next week.

    If I missed anyone in the pm's just let us know.

  • goose25 on 26/10/2016 - 22:08

    Thanks again rewstar, your efforts are greatly appreciated.

    Just to let anyone who missed out know, there are genuine cases on pre-order available on eBay.

    http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/PREORDER-Mi-Hard-Case-Cover-Shell-f…

  • rewstar on 01/11/2016 - 21:53
    +1

    Ok all arrived and looks good.
    Have packaged them all up and will post them off tomorrow.

    Cheers

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 04/11/2016 - 11:55

    Thanks mate. Cover arrived today (shell). Fits well although not sure how much protection will provide as its fairly thin/flimsy. Cheers again

  • brew on 07/11/2016 - 22:52
    +1

    Thanks Rewstar for this undertaking - got my order today and really appreciate all your time and effort!

    For others considering buying on ebay my feedback is that the products fit perfectly - the flipcase is better than I expected, the shell is OK - similar views to "wheresthebeef's" comments above.

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 08/11/2016 - 07:27

      I actually have gone back to using my Kenzo silicon case now. Found that the shell, although fit, was actually a little loose and didn't appear to offer much protection.

      I did try putting a tiny bit of blue-tac in top corner of shell to try get a tighter fit but wasn't the best solution.

      Still appreciate the time effort of Rewstar.

  • yodhe on 08/11/2016 - 17:43

    Thanks for all your efforts rewstar.

    Flip case arrived today and fits perfectly, unlike the kenzo case I bought previously.

    Looks much better than the TPU case I had been using.

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