Found a good deal (bout RM500 cheaper than official store) for a mobile phone in Shopee with very good reviews. Sells quite a number of mobile phones in his listings. Seems legit.

However, when pry further, seller does not have a physical shop but he's OK to do COD. Seller said the phone is malaysia set and warranty can send to any service centre in malaysia.

Has anyone ever bought from such sellers and faced any issues before? Would like to gather some input before buying.

Either you risk losing that 500 or pay more for a safer option.

Sometimes it's safer to pay more than risk getting nothing in return

Phones on shopee can get much cheaper than official especially during sales time, with shop and shopee vouchers together. I have been buying phones from reputable sellers (thousands sold, above 4.8 reviews) without issue.

1. Check same model at different stores. are any other stores offering roughly this price ?.
2. Check the reviews , is it legit or from bot?
3. is it verified store?

btw last time during samsung days, ayam always buy like this .so far no issue. they say its unlocked set, cheaper than retail by 300-400, ayam used it just fine . just that the box is opened for warranty purpose or something . but as long as got warranty online then its fine .

That's true but slashing 500 from official without vouchers? Unless it's quite an old model, if it's a newly released, could be a little dubious to risk.

is it telco set?

More likely a brick will be shipped out 🤭

For gadgets, better buy from reputable official shop vs "individual"

if u feel suspicious buying expensive goods from shopee - when receive the parcel u take a full video of unboxing .

yeah after all those vouchers, rm500 cheaper than official store. seller has 4.9* review. i see most of his 1* reviews are from broken tempered glass, scratches on phone cases & etc. didn't see any low star reviews saying the phone is fake or they received a 2nd hand phone.

other sellers are also selling cheaper than official store. bout 200-300 cheaper.

it's a new model. that's why it's quite scary

i asked the seller, he said it's not. but he said if want to use overseas sim card, 1st time using the phone must use a malaysia sim card and have a short 5 mins call. after that can use any sim card. not sure how does this work.

If voucher should be ok ba?

Why can't you use overseas card? That sounds a little dubious. Is it an unlocked set?

For phones, I will personally only buy from official Shopee stores or Shopee Mall ones. And video the unboxing of course.

I have bought 3 phone from shoppe & 1x PS5 ....
U choose Mall punya la...sure eat beehoon
So far so good ... No issue

Just bought a v3 magic on shopee today.

purchased few times already without any issue,

normally high price product delivery much much faster and priority.

so normally get in 1 to 2 days.

all my phone even family also purchased via Shopee/lazada...

nil problem till now....

And please take video during unboxing....manatau...

Share link for us to check and see

TS can share link for us to evaluate?

I personally just bought my current phone from Shopee, worth around RM 1.2k.

At first I was also skeptical, but since my phone is a 1 year old model, I got it for a really good price.

Would I buy again?

Yes.

https://shopee.com.my/Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Flip...4e-f89f2ff104d1

It says original new Malaysia set? Then should have warranty and etc right? Box should have sme label too

Yes, but avoid sellers using their own plastic packaging which can shows all people that it contains a mobile devices/accessories..

And also I believe Sho and Laz already censored off the items category or type. so it is quite safe to buy from there.

I have bought many phones from both shopee and Lazada. Yes price usually cheaper than by hundred from official price even before vouchers.

Never bought from a physical shop for years aredi. Just make the necessary checks beforehand.

I agree with with jonmv here

to be honest, it is much more safer to buy from shopee rather than cod with strangers in carousell or any other platform these days. at least you get proper documentation and if shit happened, you can always bring your case to kpdnkk.

not to mentioned you can file dispute with shopee within stipulated time

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big purchase if i buy online sure buy from officiall store. i bought my macbook air m4 from switch from lazada a few months ago.
phone i buy years ago but those are lower price android phones la. maybe official store also. dont remember.

This post has been edited by cempedaklife: Aug 8 2025, 04:53 PM

I never bought expensive item from Shopee.
But on Lazada i did. Their LEX delivery never give any problem.

This post has been edited by Alex9892: Aug 8 2025, 09:37 PM

what is sure eat beehoon

i believe he's referring to the hokkien idiom, un un jiak beehoon. basically means will not go wrong.

anyway just an update, i bit the bullet and ordered from the seller. will update again once i get the phone. hope i won't receive a brick

this shop memang sell way cheaper one, should be ok la this seller

Just tell what model , certain brand memang maciam Tu one . Seller selling cheaper then official mall price by alot

Bought both of my smartphones from official store thru shopee

Honor 90 5g bought thru shopee via Honor Malaysia Official Shop 15/9/2023

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max thru shopee via Apple Flagship Store 27/4/2025


Satisfied with the purchased 😎

Nanti lost in transit baru tau

Bought before online several phones.
Its legit ori set and local warranty actually covers the phone.

But beware of package get lost or swapped or non ori local sellers.

Do your research first.

稳稳吃米粉

when you received the package just make sure you record while you open the package, at least got proof that you are the one opening it for the first time

the last time I ordered a phone but from Lazada, once from official certified Mall, when received the package it was very obvious package got hijacked during mid-transit, content is also super light. Lucky I still able to get full refund with some pictures and videos as proof.

yeah. buy from official store no fear.

choiii

yeah. will definitely do full unboxing, check imei number & etc.

Official usually up their price and only reduce during sales
Other shop is always sales price slight mark up

I bought Honor 200 lite from Honor MY, >rm1100.
Four months later bought from dealer for <rm700, full warranty after checked with Honor MY, at the same time HONOR MY selling ~rm1000.

Exactly 🙂

Sometimes official store bit pricey which i had no idea why, should be the same as dealer cuz it's the same thing plus from the same distributor 😉

just got my phone. as advertised. orginal samsung malaysia set.

that's good to hear enjoy your new phone

I buy on shopee also but official shop

Other seller even cheaper i also won't take the risk unless i know the shop.

Maybe can check imei or something if legit, or cod time register the warranty online if pass should be ok.

the shop that i bought from has quite a number of reviews. so i guess lesser chance of receiving a brick.

anyway just checked my warranty status on samsung website, it's valid until 31 august 2026.

bought a S23+ a while back from an authorised mall shop in shoppe with a good discount, received an original product and some freebies.

also bought some used japan set xperia 1 i (4K screen) & xzs from other stores in shopee for cheap.

Can share which seller? I'm interested in honor 400.

I have bought a few phones for myself, family members and maid through Lazada and Shopee

Even bought a tablet for my mum so she can watch movies or play games

Buy from the official stores where there is "OS" written on the shop seller name

Usually I buy during the 8.8 sales those type, a lot of discounts but limited quantities at 12 am

This post has been edited by -PuPu^ZaPruD3r-: Aug 18 2025, 03:54 PM

for expensive staff to buy online, always buy from reputable seller... like mall seller ...

No need takut la..i buy phone from shopee since 2020 xde masalah pun...

for phone , i usually buy from official store , if not authorized dealer , sometimes authorize dealer can get cheaper price. I bought xiaomi pad 7 from thundermatch this year, cheaper than official store and still get free keyboard and stylus which official store no longer offer

yes i buy samseng galaxy note 20 before seller no shop and hantar guna jnt, new and cheaper price..warranty boleh hantar any samsung centre but until today still tiptop condition.