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allornothing
post Jun 30 2009, 08:40 PM

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Hi everyone. Before jumping in, I wish to confirm my understanding first.

Let's say, I'm asking someone who is coming back from Aussie to get me an iPhone 3G S and I get to use it here, on my line, say Maxis.

Step 1: I only buy from any of the 5 Apple retail stores listed on this thread.

Step 2: I assume since it's outright and unlocked, it can be brought back to use immediately. My question is, is the phone already unlocked before I purchase it, so that I don't have to pay for unlocking.

I'm not signing up on any plans whatsoever.
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post Jun 30 2009, 08:58 PM

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Haha, that's cool then. Very simple for me then.

Thanks! smile.gif
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post Jun 30 2009, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(swee5420 @ Jun 30 2009, 09:18 PM)
@allornothing

so you are getting yourself an iphone 3gs then.

but checking the availability of the stock, it seems that most of the stores are running out of stock.
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If all goes well, then I would be smile.gif

The stock availability is something I cannot do much though. I'm hoping for good news
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post Jun 30 2009, 11:51 PM

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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Jun 30 2009, 11:02 PM)
are you heading to the chadstone one? because i might be going there for a haircut tomorrow, come to think of it!  laugh.gif  laugh.gif  laugh.gif

if i do remember, i will try to pop by in to check their "current" inventory level and post the result here.
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Haha! I wish I could be there. Haven't been to a real Apple store. Someone else at Aussie is getting it for me and bringing it back. So yeah, I'm not in Aussie.

tink: I don't mind the extra help. But only if I'm there and nokia is cool about it. But then again, I won't be flying there blush.gif

As for GST, I don't think it's possible. The person stayed there for more than the stipulated days. Full A$879 then

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post Jul 1 2009, 11:54 AM

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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Jul 1 2009, 10:06 AM)
@allornothing,
Er.... read Post #1 - nokia2003 was kind enough to give full details on GST claims.  Thus far, those who make the purchase and personally travel shouldn't have problems with the GST claims (I'll check with my aunt who's arriving tonight - she's carrying 1 unit of iPhone 3GS) - at least that's what the damn Australian Tax Custom website states.

However, there has been few rare cases where the person purchasing the unit wasn't the person travellingl and yet GST claims were successful hence luck might have played a role.  If you follow according to the books, it must be the former way.

Also, as long as your friend doesn't travel on an Australian passport and leave no longer than 30 days after the said purchase is made he should have no problems claiming GST for that unit.
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Ah okay thank you. If it's possible, I would definitely like to save on the GST (works out to 79 Aussie dollars). I was told by my friend that he could get it at 800, so I'm assuming he knows about the GST issue and the ways for claiming the refund.

In my case, the person traveling also happens to be the person claiming it, so I think it's pretty unlikely any hiccups would arise from that.

I'm more concerned on the customs on our side, since they will try all means to make life difficult. But the last time I got back from HK there wasn't even anyone at the Green AND Red lanes, so I'm hoping to be lucky this time around too.


neekun: Do Apple stores provide it together upon the purchase? Or do we have to separately ask for it? If it's included, then I don't have to inform my friend

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post Jul 1 2009, 01:24 PM

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nokia: All right. Original one. I'll be sure to keep an eye on that

tink: Noted. Thanks for the heads up. As long as I follow the necessary procedures, I believe it will go smoothly. I take it that you managed to claim yours smile.gif

kwekeugene: I guess they're only doing our job, and it's best that we do our part too, hehe.
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post Sep 3 2009, 12:31 PM

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True. I've kind of settled down with my Australian set, using it pretty often daily. And I'm surprised that many of those who booked with Maxis have yet to get theirs.
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post Sep 7 2009, 08:32 PM

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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Sep 3 2009, 02:36 PM)
@nokia2003 & allornothing,
Eh... don't lah add salt to the wound tongue.gif
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Haha. Certainly wasn't my intention. But showing my appreciation for the S, that I am doing biggrin.gif


nokia2003: It sounds serious. My S once had 4% left and was doing fine for more than 3 hours on standby. Is that the original unit, or a replacement?
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