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

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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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    • Currently showing $1, but after a while it will be $84. Need to be patient:-) So you scored double money back!? Cool. Did you order additional data with your plan? But anyway, that shouldn't be counted as mobile broadband…

      • no additional plans. standard 12mth deal as posted. didn't even click anything to do with broadband.

        its a double rainbow! is mbc known to give double cashback?

        who knows they may figure out the mistake and remove one at some point.

      • if you both get that $84, means you only pay $150 for a htc legend plus $180call credit and 200MB data for a year.—-> ie. $12.50 per month. crazy. lol

        • Not to mention if the lucky kimmik really got the both cash back, the maths should be: $66 for a Android smart phone plus one year phone calls -> $5.5 a month! Insane, Lol!

      • Quote from moneybackco:

        Use of some voucher codes or referral codes may result in your transaction being declined by 3, the final decision is theirs. If this happens we are not able to process an enquiry for the declined transaction

        Please update if you receive the money, then I will buy a mobile data plan. thanks

  • hmmmm if they deny the credit check can't you offer to pay the whole contract up front?

    I wonder if that would work?

    • +1

      not quite, as you could wreck up a huge bill half way through the contract and there is no way for them to track you down.

      just saying… :P

      • i think he wanted to say, let say voda think we are not good enuf to be in 12months contract (because voda afraid we will make $1000 call per day and cant pay)
        what if we give voda $29*9 months NOW and promise them we will never put voda sim card on the htc ?

        • ah fair enuf!

  • +2

    5 pages of comments and NOT EVEN 200 VOTES!!!!!

    I think people are being sceptical of the deal and not choosing to vote until their phone comes!

    DEAL of the Year of it goes through. Thanks vodafone.

    • 5 pages of comments because people have commented multiple times.

      • And I'd love to vote multiple times if I could.

  • -2

    hmm i still have one in my cart..

    • sorry its in my cart with the 24months plan

  • +1

    15/12/2010 12:44 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 12:51 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 02:26 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 02:28 PM
    16/12/2010 02:29 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 03:12 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 05:03 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:30 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 11:03 AM Order being processed

    I think they are processing my order… :)

    • I think your in luck.

      I just got the same message on my tracking and 5 minutes later received an email confirmation from Vodafone.

  • +11

    Just to let people know, I got my phone.

    • Which state are you in?

      • +1

        NSW , SYDNEY.

    • We have a winner now!
      Are you live in the "metropolitan areas"?
      I reckon wollongong is not in those areas.

  • I am not the first one, I know someone got it on Wednesday already.

    • can you post your order tracker status?

      • Here u go.

        13/12/2010 06:20 PM Order Incomplete
        13/12/2010 06:25 PM Order being processed
        14/12/2010 08:23 AM Credit Check in Process
        14/12/2010 08:28 AM
        14/12/2010 08:28 AM Credit Check in Process
        15/12/2010 07:18 AM Order being processed
        15/12/2010 09:03 AM Order being processed
        15/12/2010 09:04 AM
        17/12/2010 11:44 AM Delivered

        • oh, you are not in the ozb campaign.

        • must be from whirpool?

  • Finally, my credit check is done. (I assumed they had a detailed check on my credit file ;) ) . But, I haven't received any confirmation email yet.
    15/12/2010 03:24 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 04:40 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 09:53 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 09:58 AM
    17/12/2010 09:59 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 03:41 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 03:43 PM
    17/12/2010 03:44 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 03:44 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 03:51 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 03:53 PM
    17/12/2010 03:54 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 04:00 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 04:00 PM Order being processed

  • woooot

    15/12/2010 03:31 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 03:43 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 05:58 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 06:03 PM
    16/12/2010 06:03 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 02:36 PM Order being processed

  • +2

    Yeah, this deal is real. Nice work.

  • Sold Out:((

  • +2

    Far out, this is why i love ozbargain!

    I had it in my shopping cart the other night and chickened out as I have done with so many other ozbargain deals and then the deal was amended. BUT THEN the vodafone gods shone on me and was able to pick it up with the pay upfront, beautiful!

    What's this about an extra credit?

  • 35 mins on the phone and still waiting…

    Edit:
    50mins & still waiting :(

    • I give up, dinner time. 80mins+ waiting

  • Discovered that I still have the phone in my shopping cart…

    but the page where address details are entered also has a field called "Corporate Affiliation" which is mandatory. Tried NRMA, AMSR but these are invalid.

    Does anyone know what I am supposed to enter here?

    • In case anyone else has this issue…

      I rang the order hotline 1300 300 404 to see if they could solve it, but they could not. They suggested trying NRMA membership no, but that did not work either.

      Their advise was to email the team responsible for the online shop. So have done that now and am awaiting a reply. Probably won't be until Monday when it is read.

  • -2

    Done 2 separate orders (15/12/2010 & 16/12/2010) but 1 passed credit check and 1 failed :(
    Anyone in the same boat as me?

    15/12/2010 08:05 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 08:11 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:15 AM Order Cancelled

    15/12/2010 10:55 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 11:02 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 12:00 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 12:03 PM
    17/12/2010 12:05 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 02:43 PM Order being processed

    • +1

      It means they think your income is only enough to support 1 plan?

      • -4

        care to read? my 1st one reject but 2nd passed

        • probably more just voda deciding that you only get one to save themselves a little money after this mistake.

  • 15/12/2010 01:35 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 01:42 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 05:15 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 05:18 PM
    16/12/2010 05:18 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 07:27 AM Order Incomplete ===== asking for 100 points ID =======

  • +4

    FFS!!!!!! Worst customer service ever!!!!!
    Over 4hrs waiting and 5 calls. 1 immediate disconnection, 2 vague answers, 1 phone hopping and 1 network is down excuse. And still no proper answer!
    I really gonna give them a mouthfull.

    • +3

      The OP did warn about the customer service (or lack thereof)! But that's even worse than I'd imagine. Not looking forward to the day I need to call them…

      • This makes me to worry about cancelling my plan after 12 months of time.

        • you can sign up another plan and port your number. This will cancel your plan, I think.

          But anyway, $26 per month for 180 call credit is not bad.

  • Is anyone haven't receive the confirmation email yet even though the online order track shown your credit check is done?

  • +1

    Just a note. I got given a call from a lady at direct deals to get some extra info (student no.) and she then okayed the deal and said it would probably be dispatched on Monday with a 1-2 day wait.

    Currently at vodafone tracking i'm at this stage:

    15/12/2010 11:08 PM Order Incomplete
    16/12/2010 03:35 AM Order Incomplete
    17/12/2010 09:17 AM Order Incomplete
    17/12/2010 09:33 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 02:54 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 02:58 PM
    17/12/2010 02:59 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 03:09 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 03:09 PM Order being processed

    Direct deals also sent me this:

    Dear applejack

    We’re happy to inform you that your Vodafone credit check has been successful. Your Vodafone Direct Deal will be shipped to you very soon.

    Subject to stock availability, delivery will be within the next day if your order was placed before midday >Monday to Thursday and your delivery address is within metropolitan areas of capital cities (except Tas and NT >).

    You ordered:

    HTC Legend - $0.00, $29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months - $26.10, Discount - 10%, 700MB Mobile Internet >Classic pack 12 mth $4/mth (total min cost $48) <sup>3</sup> - $4.00 monthly

    3 months free access+

    Hope this helps.

  • Oh no…
    Just got back from a very long day and only just finished reading through all the posts.
    I have the deal in my cart though. Do you think I should go for it or would it be sold out?

    • +1

      Go for it. When I spoke to their phone sales team earlier they said there was still stock.

      Make sure it is the 12mth contract, with zero up front handset cost.

  • I just found out I still got one left in my cart so I went on and checked out 10 mins ago. It did not show out of stock or stop me from buying this and I have received an order confirmation email. So why not just try and see how it goes (if you already have the phone in your shopping cart)?

    A big thank you to YJM the OP. I hesitated when I first saw your post but luckily I added one to my cart and left it there :)

  • For individuals who were asked for further proof of ID, did your order status revert back to "Incomplete"?

    • Yep, was asked for 100 points and then order incomplete. My first order went through without any probs, 2nd one came back with id check although everything was identical. Different person handling the order I guess…

      • Yep. I think first my tracking shows 'incomplete' then i go check email and found they asked for more ID. I gave them 5 ids worth of 200 points lol

        • Have you guys got any further than this? I'm still waiting for a response or some sign! What method did you guys use to respond with the ID check?

  • +10

    Just confirmed with Vodafone this was an error in the plan details but they will honour the sales gone through!

    • we have $180 or $550 to use every month?

      • $180 mate - but not sure if international calls are included…

        • +1

          I am fairly sure international calls are included. I highly doubt Voda would honour the $500 + 1gb etc. thing especially considering that they have actually honoured the phone at this price.

        • +1

          I am currently on a $29 plan with $180 call credits, I use all of that on international calls. I think Vodafone is the only carrier that allows you to use all credits that way.

          I missed out on this offer… sad face

        • Virgin also allowed intl call and intl sms incl in the plan.
          I got that famous iphone 3gs deal : $35 with $0 handset lol Plus 3mths free PLUS,3mths xtra 1GB data

    • so yeah, the error was not putting the extra $30 a month, so its $360 saving on phone.

      Sweet.

    • They might have seen so much cash coming in and were double minded to cancel or accept. Anyways still they will not be in loss :)

  • Happy Christmas and thanks everyone. What a great little bargain!

    Fair play to Vodafone to honouring the contract. Though after the 40 minute wait to speak to Customer Service, i'm hoping for a smooth 12 months without having to contact them.

  • My Status now is :
    15/12/2010 04:19 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 04:35 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 09:51 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 09:53 AM
    17/12/2010 09:56 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 02:27 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed

    email came today saying:
    We’re happy to inform you that your Vodafone credit check has been successful. Your Vodafone Direct Deal will be shipped to you very soon.

    Subject to stock availability, delivery will be within the next day if your order was placed before midday Monday to Thursday and your delivery address is within metropolitan areas of capital cities (except Tas and NT ).

    Otherwise, your Direct Deal will be delivered within approximately 2 to 4 business days depending on your location and stock availability.
    You ordered:

    HTC Legend - $0.00, $29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months - $26.10, Discount - 10%
    3 months free access+

    Fingers crossed for the stock. Still hope, I will get it and they will honor 3 months free access :)

    • why no extra internet for $4

      • yea good question. It has only bundle 200 mb now.
        Frankly, I just added the phone and pressed bought button, thinking it would not be honored :)
        Does anyone know, if I can add extras after the phone has arrived.

        Has anyone received the phone?

        • I would like to know this also as I am in exactly the same boat did not think it would get honoured but was like got to be in on it just incase

        • yes you can add it on later, just call 1555.

  • I may have the most "orders being processed" :)

    16/12/2010 08:29 AM Order Incomplete
    16/12/2010 08:36 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:39 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 10:43 AM
    17/12/2010 10:47 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 03:50 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 03:50 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 01:21 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 01:23 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:26 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:28 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:29 PM

    • Did you received an email saying your credit check has been successful?
      I didn't received email from them after the credit check.

      • The e-mail sender is shown as "Direct Deals" and not Vodafone so make sure to open it.

    • I think we are in the same boat… its Saturday and the cricket's good ;)
      16/12/2010 09:20 AM Order Incomplete
      16/12/2010 09:35 AM Order Incomplete
      16/12/2010 09:45 AM Order being processed
      17/12/2010 10:41 AM Credit Check in Process
      17/12/2010 10:43 AM
      17/12/2010 10:47 AM Credit Check in Process
      17/12/2010 03:52 PM Order being processed
      17/12/2010 03:52 PM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 01:21 PM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 01:23 PM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 02:26 PM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 02:28 PM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 02:29 PM

      • i know, vodafone now enjoying the sponsorship

  • Has anyone who had to do the 100 ID point check got any responses or progressed through their track order? Did you have to ring them up?

    • Ijust sent it on friday afternoon so maybe wont get reply until mon or tue?
      I photocopy driv lc passport cred card medicare etc on 1 page a4 then fax it over, also scan it to pdf and email it.

      • Same here, rang after I emailed the required ID's, was told won't be looked at until Monday.

  • I'm not gonna take this crap lying down. What can you do when they say i have been rejected and I say I have no credit problem? Then they give me the run around.

    • I think nothing much you/we can do, firstly they will say that the credit checking criteria is internal/confidential, i.e., they won't tell you why they are saying there is a problem with the credit checking, secondly, they will say that you/we are making an offer/application, and Vodafone does not wish to accept the offer/approve the application.

    • I dont know, if I understand you correctly, but you can check your basic credit history report for free (detalied one is paid).
      https://www.dnbcreditreport.com.au/

  • my first order got cancelled after receiving an approved credit check and saying it will be shipped, wtf?

  • If it does get completely processed through, which courier delivery service is it?

    • Australian Air Express http://www.aae.com.au/ Those pricks got the nerve to give me a fake consignment number when i didnt even ask for 1 lol and the rejected credit rating.

  • Thanks to the poster of this great deal

    I am in the same situation of a lot of you guys, acceptance email and "order processing" in the tracking

    how did you find out it was aae for the courier? phone or email?

    is anyone here a android guru, i have been reading up, this comes with 2.1, and 2.2 to be released soon? is the jump between 2.1 and 2.2 a big difference? is it worthwile going down the 'rooting' path? im imaging this phone will come with a lot of vodaphone crap installed

    • I heard 2.2 on legend make the phone slow.
      Anyway, join xda developer forum they are great n helpful
      Also maybe whirlpool forum.

    • 2.2 adds a lot of features to make it faster. most notably JIT.

      Either way, I would use XDA to get my updates, especially now that gingerbread is out

  • What happens when we reach the 200M internet limit? Lower down the speed or we have to pay something like $50/G? Thanks

    • Never heard of speed limit infact thats how telco make money: when ppl over their quota.and boy,it could be way more than $50/Mb…not gb.trust me its hurt!!!!

    • i think you pay a certain amount per mb
      just use about 90% to be safe

    • T&C:
      Additional data usage rate is $0.50/MB (min 12KB session).

    • it's 50 cents an mb

      • comes out of cap? prob not.

        • +1

          it's an additional charge on top of the cap

      • So it's $500/G. Goodness, VF won't lose money on the deal. 200M is pretty much nothing and can easily be reached.

        Any app to track the usage anytime? Does Legend access internet in the background any time to help VF to make money? I think Iphone does.

        • +1

          vodafone has a usage meter which im pretty sure you can access through i.vodafone.com.au on the phone. not to mention the extra data packs e.g. $4 for 700mb, $10 for 2gb or $20 for 6gb… pretty good deals. I've been holding back on buying a data pack until I see how much internet I actually use on my phone, since I don't use any at the moment. You can buy the packs later

        • Use 3g watch dog :)

  • +2

    now to look out for the next micro sd sale… :D 32GB anyone?

    • how about silicon cases? pity Dx dont have any

      • beware DX took ages to deliver lately, dunno why, before wasnt.
        why not ebay.. lots start from aud 1.99 only.

      • Do a search on evilBay for 'htc legend jelly case'. I find these quite neat. Snug and thin.

      • try stealth guards, it's free but pay for postage USD 2.89, pretty good on my desire, now order couple for my legend.

        • yeah, these type of covers are the best IMO, they are almost like they are not there and will prevent scratches (nothing more though).

          Application is as good as you can get it (so more time spent= better application)

        • it’s free but pay for postage USD 2.89

          Is the shipping cap if you order more than 1?

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