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UK iPhone 4 Discussion Thread, -Source: the UK- Official Unlock iPhones
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nokia2003
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 Jun 16 2010, 02:39 PM
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disclaimer: this post is out of honesty (and with no intention of flattering myself).
opening a new thread is not merely a community service but carries a certain degree of responsibility.
because the first few posts reflect vital information, and only TS can amend them (unless we have to seek help from admin/staff/mod)
hence if you only have bits and pieces of information, I would rather someone who is well informed with regard to the UK's situation, to update us.
p/s I'm not even familiar myself despite the fact that I used to study in the UK for three years.
This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jun 16 2010, 02:41 PM
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nokia2003
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Jun 18 2010, 10:09 AM
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not sure how things have changed since i left UK.
but as far as my memory can go, the 17.5% VAT isn't net 17.5%.
you actually obtain a percentage less than 17.5 (after deducting miscellaneous charges/fees).
students or overseas citizen with a working visa et cetera cannot claim the VAT (but the custom officers do sometimes to check for your visa) and process your claim.
but there shouldn't be any problems for tourists (afterall you are encouraged to shop there!)
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nokia2003
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Jun 18 2010, 06:15 PM
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QUOTE(neekun @ Jun 18 2010, 05:39 PM) Wel actually UK iPhone only cheaper now due to weak pound sterling. If a few months back where it was 1 pound= RM5.5 maybe...its much more expensive the MY even with VAT refund. yes. you are right.
Added on June 18, 2010, 6:16 pmQUOTE(Moonflown @ Jun 18 2010, 05:49 PM) True but countries like HK and Aus seem to offer lower price than Malaysia as well, if I remembered correctly. geez. if you wanna compare it that way, i might as well say that the fuel in malaysia is selling for a much cheaper price compared to HK and australia?
Added on June 18, 2010, 6:16 pmQUOTE(stringfellow @ Jun 18 2010, 06:14 PM) The good news kept on coming. I've just made a call to Apple Store Regent Street (phone number 0044207153900), and talked to the Apple Genius on the line, and yes, he confirmed that you can nominate a third party person to pick up your iPhone 4 on launch day. The Apple Genius itself sounds so happy, and congratulates me! 24th, here I come!  congrates! This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jun 18 2010, 06:16 PM |
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nokia2003
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Jun 24 2010, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(dzerg @ Jun 24 2010, 09:27 PM) Anyone got any clarification? AFAIK, you cannot use another country's credit card. even if it gets approved the first round, but once the system detects that it is not a UK bound card, your order will be cancelled immediately. the same policy is applicable to the australian apple store as well. you can try your luck, but your effort may be futile. |
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nokia2003
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Jun 24 2010, 09:53 PM
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QUOTE(beavis68 @ Jun 24 2010, 09:48 PM) from my research....UK apple store did accept foreign Credit Card , where else OZ apple store will reject any foreign credit card. for OZ apple store read here --- > http://store.apple.com/au/help/payments?mco=MTM3NDc1MDMfor UK apple store read here ---> http://store.apple.com/uk/help/payments/ca...mco=MTM3NDg3NDc(read the last Q & A) ahh... i came across the australia's one because a friend's friend wanted to purchase an iPhone using his malaysian credit card good info! |
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nokia2003
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Jun 24 2010, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jun 24 2010, 09:57 PM) hmm,i have a mate that came from malaysia for holiday can use his malaysia CC to purchase iphone at last year and get it approved from the online apple store? there is no problem with the standalone apple store (like the chadstone one) of course |
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nokia2003
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Jun 25 2010, 11:54 AM
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QUOTE(youngkies @ Jun 25 2010, 07:51 AM) I'll pass being an early adopter, take my sweet time until the hype is over. However, tesco offer seems very interesting too. £20 for 12 months contract + 349 for the phone, best offer for the phone, but seeing Tesco on the phone screen, is a bit weird. What'd you think? erm yeah. i would never go for tesco (despite their cheaper deals) when i was there, i steered away from three as well. though i'm not sure how has their network improved since i left. |
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