Anyone bought a mobile on the Greek side?

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 18:10

Cant find the mobile phone I want here, has anyone bought a mobile in the south and if so was it unlocked and have you had any probs with it.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 18:19

Have you thought of buying it in Turkey? More interesting to visit and in TL.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 18:25

Tom, I have in the past considered a quick pop over to Istanbul and back for a little shopping.



With your experience is this an easy and financially viable task as I have heard from a few people that it is difficult to find somewhere that an language illeterate, english speaking person like myself can deal with the local shop keepers. Also, would there be any customs payments required when returning to Ercan as it might not make it worth while.



I suppose what I am asking is if there is a specific mall or area you would recommend for someone who doesn't speak any Turkish and if the savings could justify the flight prices.



Paul

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 18:51

Not really financially viable to go to Turkey just for a mobile phone...anyone have any experience of buying one on the greek side?

shaun463


Joined: 16/08/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 18:53

yes we bought one some months ago and like most place in the world you can buy phone with or without contract, which is what we did and then of course it is unlocked. Have used my Telsim card without any problems and have used the phone here and abroad.

shaun

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 19:07

Tinkie



You can always get the phone unlocked for approx 25 TLr ....

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 19:14

Thanks guys

Jovial_John


Joined: 31/01/2009
Posts: 1024

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 20:36

Message 6



Wrong - not all phones can be unlocked. My friend had a Nokia music (red/black colour - can't remember the number) pay as you go from the UK. Nobody here could unlock it. I tried 2 internet unlocking systems together costing £14 but no joy. Eventually someone took it to Turkey where it was unlocked for 120tl. It would have been cheaper to buy it here.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 22:05

Paul Message 8 - I have taken a break from preparing Sunday dinner as you inspired me - an email is on its way.

The wife will moan! That "you are working again" so I'll probably have to take her shopping!

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
11/07/2010 23:48

I bought one in CYTA shop a couple of years ago.



It was unlocked and I have used both UK and TRNC sim card in it without problems.



I discovered later that it was double the price it would have been in UK. Hey-ho!

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 07:00

Tom, I recieved this really excellent e-mail yesterday about potential shopping holidays in Turkey that might help solve the shopping issue with the wife for working on a Sunday, thought you might be interested, no wait. You sent me the e-mail. Thanks very, very much. Lots of information and I really appreciate you taking time out on a sunday to write it all. I will peruse and speak to the wife and let you know if it is a plan she would like to go with.

Thanks again, I thought I would only recieve a short reply but it was much more than that.



Best regards, Paul

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 09:00

Hi I bought one a couple of years ago from the mobile phone shop within the Alpha Mega store, it went wrong after a few months & they repaired it FOC no problems.

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 09:57

John,

re Message 8.

sorry to hear about your friend's experience BUT most phones can be unlocked.

If anyone has any trouble with such, i will introduce them to my source to get such unlocked in Kyrenia.

Regards

John

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 11:42

re msg 1



Most mobiles in the 'south' are unlocked and come via disties in the Middle East.. This type of phone costs more as it isn't subsidised



Compare the prices on here:



http://www.expansys.com/



You can get it delivered to a 'south' address in Limassol - if necessary ;)

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 13:08

I paid 37 euros for a basic unlocked Nokia (with camera) in Public, in the The Mall, in Oct 2008. It does all I want & has never caused me any problems.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 15:43

i have greek sim in my english phone works fine



mmmmmm your a good egg

cypruseagle



Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
20/07/2010 23:55

If you can get someone to buy for you in UK from carphonewarehouse all their pay as you go are unlocked now. I got a Samsung GT-S5560 touch phone on Vodaphone and put my MTN card in and worked. Since found out carphonewarehouse phones are unlocked.

265 Euros here 99 quid in UK