HTC Legend on Vodafone 12-Mth $29 Cap Min. Cost $234.9 over 12 Months [Expired]

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HTC Legend on Vodafone 12-Mth $29 Cap Min. Cost $234.9 over 12 Months [Expired]

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Lyjm on 15/12/2010 - 13:00 store.vodafone.com.au (7911 clicks)
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Update 17/12: Deal is over. VF has run out of stock. Congrats and Merry Christmas to those who scored! :)

<del>MOD: According to users on pg5, the deal has been reinstated.</del>

<del>Update: Deal is finished. Repayment is now back to $30. :( Good luck to those who have ordered, though!</del>

OK, per request from the other HTC Legend thread…

If you’re a member of one of the motoring clubs (NRMA, RACV, etc), you
might want to check out Vodafone. They currently have the HTC Legend for $0 repayment on their 12-month $29 cap.

Navigate to the link below:

http://store.vodafone.com.au/handset-htc-legend.aspx?company…

Then select '12 month'.

By my calculation, your min cost over 12 months should be (after 10% discount and 3 months free access):

$29 * 10% off * 9 months = $234.9

(plus, possibly, $84 moneybackco cashback for those who managed)

Which is outstanding value for a pocketable Android 2.2 phone with such strong specs. And it comes with a cap with 200mb data!

Be warned, though, that Voda’s customer service (or the lack of it, really) is shocking! Have a look at discussions on whirlpool!

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mshanann on 15/12/2010 - 13:04

+4

I did this exact thing yesterday… i didn’t want to publish this as a deal until my phone arrived thinking it was likely a typo on vodafone site!! :)

$26.10 per month - and first 3 months free…

i paid the extra $4 to get 700mb of data….

Product Orders
$29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months $0.00
HTC Legend black $0.00
700MB Mobile Internet Classic pack 12 mth $4/mth (total min cost $48) 3 $0.00
3 months free access+ $0.00

Sub Total $0.00
Total (incl. GST) $0.00
MONTHLY COST
$29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months $26.10
700MB Mobile Internet Classic pack 12 mth $4/mth (total min cost $48) 3 $4.00
3 months free access+ $0.00

14/12/2010 05:04 PM Order being processed
14/12/2010 05:37 PM Credit Check in Process
14/12/2010 05:38 PM
14/12/2010 05:39 PM Credit Check in Process
15/12/2010 07:29 AM Order being processed
15/12/2010 09:03 AM Order being processed

people are selling this phone on ebay for $400…
- yjm on 15/12/2010 - 21:46
  
  +6
  
  If my posting this deal ruins your plan, my apologies! :-)
  
  I thought I'd share a bargain ASAP before it disappears.
  - EnALup on 16/12/2010 - 02:01
    
    Great deal.
    Thanks for sharing. I have often seen , people with first deal have such a blast :)
  - mshanann on 16/12/2010 - 08:26
    
    +2
    
    no problem.. at the end of the day it is just a phone;
    
    anyway..
    
    just got the following email from vodafone ….
    
    "
    You recently provided us with your email address in order to receive your Vodafone bills by email.
    
    For security purposes please verify your email address by clicking on the link below
    "
    
    clicking the link….
    
    "Thank you
    
    You're now registered for Email Bill. From now on your Vodafone bills will be sent directly to your Inbox. Please note that if your next bill is due in the next 3 days you'll still receive this bill by post, and you'll start to receive all your bills after this via email.
    "
    
    so it looks like the order is still progressing through their system.
mily on 15/12/2010 - 13:07

A BIG PLUS for the great bargain finder. Great deal!
- fermium on 15/12/2010 - 13:11
  
  +1
  
  'Join before October 31, 2010 and you get 3 months free credit+'
  
  Is the 3 month still valid? I don't want vodafone to revoke the free months. Mind you, for $26.1 x 12 it's still a good deal though.
  - mily on 15/12/2010 - 13:19
    
    Good point, I noticed that too.
    But thinking the 24 mths plan is identical to the 12 mths plan, you pay the same each month and get the same phone, but have to be in contract for double time, this is already a good bargain. I will treat the 3 month free as a bonus, if I get it, best deal, if not, I was informed.
  - nani on 15/12/2010 - 13:47
    
    +2
    
    No it's valid till 28/2/2011
    http://www.more4members.com.au/offer/Vodafone.html
ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 13:12

Does anyone else get:
Monthly Total: $56.20
in their checkout?

EDIT: Looks like the phone repayment might actually be $30/month to me.
- mily on 15/12/2010 - 13:21
  
  Just finished the application, what I got is like this by the end:
  
  AMOUNT CHARGED TO CARD
  Product Orders
  $29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months $0.00
  HTC Legend black $0.00
  700MB Mobile Internet Classic pack 12 mth $4/mth (total min cost $48) 3 $0.00
  3 months free access+ $0.00
  
  Sub Total $0.00
  Total (incl. GST) $0.00
  MONTHLY COST
  $29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months $26.10
  700MB Mobile Internet Classic pack 12 mth $4/mth (total min cost $48) 3 $4.00
  3 months free access+ $0.00
  - ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 13:24
    
    Nevermind.. the $56… I've worked it out.
    
    I went through the whole ordering process expecting a confirmation page and there isn't one!
    
    Plus, it seems like I've bought 2 phones!
    That's probably why I had $56/month… 2 phones, @$26/month plus one $4/month 700mb data pack = $56
    
    I expect the deal will be nullified anyway..
    Smells like the Dell Vostro deal of a few years ago. It's a bit too good to be true!
- Elecmuso on 15/12/2010 - 17:18
  
  I think you did what I did originally and added 2 phones to your cart rather than one. Woops - now I see you worked that out!
d3ft on 15/12/2010 - 13:13

I'm considering buying this and throwing the SIM away, it's like getting a Legend on an interest free payment plan.
- Trance N Dance on 15/12/2010 - 13:16
  
  +1
  
  don't forget to cancel the plan when the 12 months are up
black6 on 15/12/2010 - 13:17

is the phone locked to Voda? and how to get it unlocked?
- d3ft on 15/12/2010 - 13:19
  
  Unlocking is free on request apparently. Check whirlpool for more info
- Alzori on 15/12/2010 - 14:06
  
  Really? very tempted to get this for my dad then. 234 bucks for a smartphone is very good. Thanks to the poster!
musai on 15/12/2010 - 13:22

unreal deal!! can i apply if i'm not one of the motoring clubs member?
Koonit on 15/12/2010 - 13:24

Hot hot hot! :)
leeroys_dad on 15/12/2010 - 13:24

can this be done via moneybackco?
- mily on 15/12/2010 - 13:27
  
  I was too excited and forgot the moneybackco totally.
  - Hieu on 15/12/2010 - 17:22
    
    Had a read on moneybackco, do they just deposit cash into your bank account?
    - chansthename on 15/12/2010 - 17:52
      
      after taking $10 as the yearly fee (will not be taken if you do not have $10 cashback in your account)
      
      so there is no loss in getting an account. you might have to wait a little while, It took me almost 4 months before 3 paid, but in the end I got my money and it's better than not getting that money ;)
- nani on 15/12/2010 - 19:30
  
  +1
  
  asked b4 in former similar thread. moneybackco n/a where other discounts applied …
leeroys_dad on 15/12/2010 - 13:27

is the below info correct? it is on the checkout page… (however the list of caps only shows the $29 cap with $180 included credit…)

$29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months

$29 a month over 12 months (minimum cost $3481) and get:
-Unlimited 24/7 Vodafone to Vodafone & 3 standard national voice calls
-Unlimited Standard & international TXT, PXT® & video PXT®
-Unlimited2 BlackBerry® Email & Internet Browsing + 1GB for video streaming2 (if you have a BlackBerry® handset) or 1GB3 (if you have any other handset)
-$550 included a month to use on standard national & International voice calls and video calls (including calls made while National Roaming), voicemail retrieval, national roaming, calls to National (1223) and International (1225) Directory Assistance, 13, 15 and 1800 numbers, Vodafone Central Surfing (not downloads), re-routed calls to numbers that divert to International services, Customer Care Calls4.
- ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 13:28
  
  +1
  
  "minimum cost $3481"
  That's a bit concerning!
  - mangew on 15/12/2010 - 13:37
    
    i agree probably a exit fee?
    - mily on 15/12/2010 - 14:00
      
      More likely a typo, coz 29*12=348
  - firzen on 15/12/2010 - 16:41
    
    +5
    
    The '1' is superscript. it says $348, everything there is correct.
- mily on 15/12/2010 - 13:32
  
  +2
  
  What kind of math genius does Vodafone hire?
  - chansthename on 15/12/2010 - 13:49
    
    +2
    
    probably people who were supposed to be in customer support from what I hear ;)
    - mily on 15/12/2010 - 14:01
      
      +1
      
      lol
- Kampfer on 15/12/2010 - 16:37
  
  -Unlimited Standard & international TXT, PXT® & video PXT®?
  -$550 included a month to use on standard national & International voice calls and video calls?
  I don't think you've picked the $29 cap plan…
- thetrash on 15/12/2010 - 18:42
  
  so do you get 1gb or 200mb?
d3ft on 15/12/2010 - 13:31

I didn't have to prove I was a motoring club member at any stage during checkout. Still got 10% off and free months free.
- ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 13:34
  
  Ditto. Although, saying that, I am a motor club member… just unsure if the RAA (SA equivalent to NRMA) is one of the valid clubs.
  - vkungwani on 15/12/2010 - 13:42
    
    same here….ordered one and didnt ask for RACV membership number!!!!!
mick123 on 15/12/2010 - 13:43

How does this compare to the desire (not the HD, normal).
I know its lower version but I have used the Desire before and if this is not too dissimilar, would look at it.
- ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 13:46
  
  Desire is better, but for the price this can't be beat!
- d3ft on 15/12/2010 - 13:47
  
  Same software, slower hardware, smaller and lower resolution screen.
  - CyberMurning on 15/12/2010 - 14:25
    
    http://www.knowyourmobile.com/comparisons/451076/htc_desire_…
nani on 15/12/2010 - 13:47

Two words - Desire HD :)
- yjm on 15/12/2010 - 17:12
  
  Given that the Legend has a smaller and supposedly power efficient AMOLED screen, I'd expect its battery life to be reasonable.
  
  I have a Desire HD myself. It's a ripper of a phone. But its battery is a letdown, which for me barely lasts a full day.
  - nani on 15/12/2010 - 19:28
    
    calibrated your batt?
goatus on 15/12/2010 - 13:55

Can I port my existing number over to this online? I think they will check for NMRA membership if I do it through the call centre.
- ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 14:09
  
  Yes
  - RandomNinja on 15/12/2010 - 14:14
    
    Where do you do it?
    - ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 14:18
      
      Oh.. perhaps it's just for existing Voda numbers…
      
      You can just port your number afterwards.
- mightyhawks23 on 15/12/2010 - 14:37
  
  you can online but beware as i was charged a porting fee
  had to ring up to get it removed
cactus68 on 15/12/2010 - 13:56

so is the phone yours after 12 months? or do you have to pay for it?
- ozhunter on 15/12/2010 - 13:58
  
  It's yours after 12 months.
  - cactus68 on 15/12/2010 - 14:10
    
    can you verify this
    just spoke to Voda and they said it's yours on the 24 month
    but on the 12 month you'll have to pay $10 a month to be able to keep it after 12 months!!!
    - RandomNinja on 15/12/2010 - 14:20
      
      Hmmm, doesn't say anything in the T&Cs about that… so how can they charge you?
- cactus68 on 15/12/2010 - 14:27
  
  so online where it says "you pay" it comes up with "$0 mobile" for either the 12 or 24 month contract.
  So based on that it would indicate to me you don't have to pay anything for the mobile regardless of the contract!
ifixa on 15/12/2010 - 14:05

u could just sign up and get the phone then sell it on ebay for a bit of money plus u get credit and free calls to vodafone and 3 :D
- stumo on 15/12/2010 - 19:16
  
  Thats exactly what I did when Telstra had the HTC Desire on the F&F deal. I needed the cap plan anyway, so the phone is only costing me $310 over 2 years, and I sold it on eBay straight away for $570.
  
  So I paid for my plan for 2 year, and then some.
bomber_bloke on 15/12/2010 - 14:05

So, what are everyone's thoughts?

I'm in WA, so with RAC not being a part of this deal, would you assume that they will just cancel my order?

Also, will moneyback not work because you cannot access the deal direct from the Vodafone main page that you land on through moneyback?
- wicksey on 15/12/2010 - 16:24
  
  see my comment below.
bomber_bloke on 15/12/2010 - 14:08

Also, some terms and conditions that show the deal expired at the end of October…

+Offer available to members of the SYC&S program who connect to a new 12 or 24 month Vodafone contract through the Vodafone AMSR website or telesales from 01/08/10 to 31/10/10. 3 months free access will be applied as a $29 credit to your first, second and third bills.
- ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 14:10
  
  +2
  
  The 3 months offer has been extended.. look up.
  - bomber_bloke on 15/12/2010 - 14:12
    
    +4
    
    "I stand corrected" said the man in the orthopedic shoes!
    - ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 14:23
      
      :-)
      I like it…
leiiv on 15/12/2010 - 14:13

Can't wait to see if they will actually honour this..
- d3ft on 15/12/2010 - 14:25
  
  Why wouldn't they? Same deal is available on Three so it's obviously not a mistake.
  - CyberMurning on 15/12/2010 - 14:27
    
    +1
    
    but its 24months contract on three not 12….
    - d3ft on 15/12/2010 - 14:28
      
      Oh, it is indeed. Now you've got me worried.
    - mshanann on 15/12/2010 - 14:31
      
      yep; this is the very reason i didn't post this deal yesterday!
      
      I was hoping my phone order would get processed.
Voldox on 15/12/2010 - 14:22

How tempting is this!
fufufu on 15/12/2010 - 14:25

So do they check if you have a membership to NRMA/RACV etc?
OzBLover on 15/12/2010 - 14:32

just order one and waiting …
- bonbon on 15/12/2010 - 14:42
  
  Got one and waiting.
CyberMurning on 15/12/2010 - 14:44

-2

so tempted ! but worry when reading post by cactus68 upthere. he called voda and told that the $0 is only for 24months contract. for 12months, you need to pay $10 each month !
hmmmm ???????
- jiakz on 15/12/2010 - 14:47
  
  why not need the replies after that?
- d3ft on 15/12/2010 - 14:49
  
  Considering you've only signed a 12-month contract, how exactly would they enforce this?
- mily on 15/12/2010 - 14:59
  
  I won't let them suck money out from my C/C after the end of contract.
  - unity1 on 15/12/2010 - 15:49
    
    Can you change to a non direct debit payment system later on?
- Hpstar on 15/12/2010 - 23:35
  
  Hi guys, i tried to trace my order but it wont recognise my details. Copied it from email sent by vodafone, still wont accept it?
[Deactivated] on 15/12/2010 - 14:52

-2

am not a NRMA/RACV member,can i order… ?
huntress_love on 15/12/2010 - 15:16

do u have to be a existing customer? or a new customer?
i've already got a contract with vodafone, wondering if i can get another?
- ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 15:21
  
  There is an option to port your existing Voda number across to this plan.
  - savememoney on 15/12/2010 - 22:55
    
    Hi scubacoles, can you please explain how is that done?
    
    It will be most helpful of you.
    
    Cheers.
    - chansthename on 15/12/2010 - 23:37
      
      the option was there when you are doing the purchase
ironworthy on 15/12/2010 - 15:29

+2

Oh god, not vodafone. PLEASE DO NOT sign up with this mob. They are run by monkeys. We are all having issues with them right now and their customer service is NON existent. If you have any problems, you will be on the phone for hours while they shuffle you around like a rag doll from department to department as they continue to feign ignorance at any problems you may have.

PLEASE. If i have dissuaded one person from signing up with Vodafony, I consider my job done.
- jiakz on 15/12/2010 - 15:33
  
  i want the phone, don't care about the sim
- beany155 on 15/12/2010 - 15:39
  
  Who cares about the telco - i just want the phone and unlock it and use my sim in it…
- rainvegie on 15/12/2010 - 15:42
  
  my first two bill came, the 10% didn't apply, and the free monthly fee didn't apply too.
  I tried to call them the other day, took me 30 mins to get connect to one person, after 2 minute, it got disconnected, and no one ever call me back.
  then I tried to email them. 2 days now, no one replied.
  one of my other friend called to ask about the same problem, and the customer service ppl didn't even know about the NRMA discount/special.
  - jiakz on 15/12/2010 - 15:56
    
    you should use the vodafone twitter
  - leiiv on 15/12/2010 - 15:59
    
    +1
    
    They sent us the email containing the details of the order (e.g. 10% discount and the 3 months free). If we were charged differently later on, don't you think that we will have a strong case with the ombudsman?
  - quislor on 15/12/2010 - 16:04
    
    Yeah, the deal seems great. But I'm kind of worried by what others have been saying about their billing:
    
    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1597370
    - onetom2010 on 15/12/2010 - 23:04
      
      I think we can just cancel our credit card to stop the direct debit. Then we can pay whatever amount it should be.
dy4me on 15/12/2010 - 15:31

does any one know when it will be delivered by?
BenK-Oz on 15/12/2010 - 15:33

way too tempting, pulled the trigger on this one as ive cracked the screen on my nokia, it still works but.. hey for this price..
- StewBalls on 15/12/2010 - 15:46
  
  Just buy a new screen off fleabay…cheap as chips and very easy to replace! ;)
  - BenK-Oz on 15/12/2010 - 15:50
    
    its the touch screen thats gone, although the lcd has a star crack in it too.
    i read somewhere that the 3rd party touch screens aren't as responsive as the oem's, and i can sometimes get the touchscreen working still.. but i might give it a go
    - StewBalls on 15/12/2010 - 16:23
      
      Even the OEM's are heaps cheaper there, I just put one in a niece's Samsung Corby…cost around $17 for an original, shipped! May not be the case for all Nokias though, but worth a quick look! ;)
beany155 on 15/12/2010 - 15:37

I just ordered 2 of them.. I think they are onto it as the links have gone…
- Trance N Dance on 15/12/2010 - 15:40
  
  Which links are gone?
  - Radar on 17/12/2010 - 10:35
    
    I can't find the link to add it to the cart anymore.
- ESEMCE on 15/12/2010 - 15:45
  
  Still works fine for me!
  - beany155 on 15/12/2010 - 16:11
    
    we tried somewhere else and it transported us somewhere else.. maybe user error

This was posted 13 years 11 months 7 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

HTC Legend on Vodafone 12-Mth $29 Cap Min. Cost $234.9 over 12 Months [Expired]

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