QUOTE(geek8585 @ Nov 3 2014, 02:40 PM)
experience... Buying iPhone - Telco vs Apple Stores
Buying iPhone - Telco vs Apple Stores
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Nov 3 2014, 07:52 PM
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Nov 3 2014, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE(Gaza @ Nov 2 2014, 12:02 AM) What's the difference between buying an iPhone from the telco (Maxis, DiGi, Celcom) with a plan vs buying it from Apple affiliated stores? Besides the telco subsidized prices of course. The problem with buying from the telco (for me, anyway) is the fact that they run out of stock quickly, and even if they do have stock, they won't sell to you unless you're getting an iPhone plan with it.Warranty and other stuff the same or different? Trying to think of what are the benefits of locking in a contract plan (besides the subsidized price). Thanks. And then there's the contract of 12/24 months. I had a 24 month contract for my Blackberry Bold 3. The phone died 2 months before the contract ended. My luck la, if I had cancelled the plan, I'd have to pay Celcom the cancellation penalty. Iphone 5 had just come out then, too. Sold out everywhere in the Klang Valley, the 16GB one. So instead of waiting, I just ordered it via the online store. DHL delivery 3 days later, at 9pm on a Friday night. Nice & easy. After my 2 month contract expired, I cancelled my old BB plan, got a Celcom data plan. It sucked in the city, always 3G problems and just shitty internet. Mind you, I'd been using Celcom for 9+ years. Pending already. Jumped ship to maxis. LTE was amazing. Only started nonsense speeds and crap in the last 2 months. But connectivity and call packages are what I need so I guess i'll continue on. Apple store saves you the trouble of queuing. And if the phone has issues just take it to the service centre in Borthpoint offices, mid valley city for service. |
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Nov 3 2014, 09:28 PM
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QUOTE(daylight_dancer @ Nov 3 2014, 09:12 PM) The problem with buying from the telco (for me, anyway) is the fact that they run out of stock quickly, and even if they do have stock, they won't sell to you unless you're getting an iPhone plan with it. hi sis, for your info... you can even ask DHL come to your doorstep to collect the defect unit for replacement And then there's the contract of 12/24 months. I had a 24 month contract for my Blackberry Bold 3. The phone died 2 months before the contract ended. My luck la, if I had cancelled the plan, I'd have to pay Celcom the cancellation penalty. Iphone 5 had just come out then, too. Sold out everywhere in the Klang Valley, the 16GB one. So instead of waiting, I just ordered it via the online store. DHL delivery 3 days later, at 9pm on a Friday night. Nice & easy. After my 2 month contract expired, I cancelled my old BB plan, got a Celcom data plan. It sucked in the city, always 3G problems and just shitty internet. Mind you, I'd been using Celcom for 9+ years. Pending already. Jumped ship to maxis. LTE was amazing. Only started nonsense speeds and crap in the last 2 months. But connectivity and call packages are what I need so I guess i'll continue on. Apple store saves you the trouble of queuing. And if the phone has issues just take it to the service centre in Borthpoint offices, mid valley city for service. |
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Nov 3 2014, 11:58 PM
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Iam very disappointed with maxis on how they manage purchase order..i will try apple store on this coming 6th november and see how..
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Nov 4 2014, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(rathian_mhfu @ Nov 3 2014, 11:58 PM) Iam very disappointed with maxis on how they manage purchase order..i will try apple store on this coming 6th november and see how.. make sure you stay online at 12.01am 6th November and wait until iPhone 6/6Plus released and buy immediately, cause the later you place order, the later you receive the iPhone.2 years ago I bought around noon on launched day and received 2 weeks after, but those who placed order couple hours after released received in 3-4 working days. |
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Nov 4 2014, 08:46 PM
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QUOTE(rmvalues @ Nov 4 2014, 11:32 AM) make sure you stay online at 12.01am 6th November and wait until iPhone 6/6Plus released and buy immediately, cause the later you place order, the later you receive the iPhone. Ooo meaning i need to always refresh the apple page store?iam ok with the policy of first come first serve basis..not like maxis ur delivery date not on that basis but random..2 years ago I bought around noon on launched day and received 2 weeks after, but those who placed order couple hours after released received in 3-4 working days. This post has been edited by rathian_mhfu: Nov 4 2014, 08:48 PM |
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Nov 5 2014, 01:54 AM
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QUOTE(rathian_mhfu @ Nov 4 2014, 08:46 PM) Ooo meaning i need to always refresh the apple page store?iam ok with the policy of first come first serve basis..not like maxis ur delivery date not on that basis but random.. Yeah, cause based on previous experience, Malaysia store did not began to sell on 12.01am, so based on first come first serve, you better keep refreshing every couple minutes to grab yours. |
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Nov 5 2014, 10:31 PM
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Nov 5 2014, 11:54 PM
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Nov 6 2014, 12:04 AM
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See, now 12.03 apple store still no iPhone 6 to sell
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Nov 6 2014, 02:51 AM
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selling now already!
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Nov 6 2014, 10:28 AM
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any1 ordered online and have already moved on the confirmed purchase?
mine seem to be still in Processing Items stage?? |
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Nov 6 2014, 10:33 AM
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Iphone 6 still 5-7 days shipping compared to 6+ 1-2 weeks shipping
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Nov 6 2014, 10:35 AM
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Nov 6 2014, 12:01 PM
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Nov 6 2014, 12:40 PM
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Nov 6 2014, 12:45 PM
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people start queueing up already
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Nov 6 2014, 12:47 PM
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24 months contract with Maxis means iphone warranty is 2 years as well?
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