Iphone wanted - factory unlocked - brand new

Mertbalin



Joined: 09/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
19/01/2011 11:20

I need an iPhone 4G 32 GB factory unlocked - brand new -

The best price is at UK.



Do you know any shop selling it?

thanks.

mert



0548 - 0533 / 873 0933

mertbalin@gmail.com

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
14/02/2011 23:30

I'm thinking to switching to iPhone as well.



In the Apple Store in London, it's £510.



I know stores in North Cyprus that sell it at 1700 TL.

That is £660, a net £150 profit (30% more expensive).



I feel stupid buying one here.



Anybody know a store selling it cheaper?

May be in south?



Thanks,

Izzet

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
14/02/2011 23:43

That is the price ex vat



What you would actualy pay in the Apple Store in London is 612.00 pounds and that is direct from Apple. THe best price for an unlocked iphone4 32gig on amazon.co.uk is actualy 674.00 pounds



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-A1332-iPhone4-32GB-Black/dp/B003TYNZU6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297719400&sr=8-1



So TRNC prices are not so bad really.



Personally the idea of paying that sort of money for a phone no matter how 'smart' it might be is ridiculous to me but people seem to buy them so what do I know.

TinLondon


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 00:08

Hi Mert,

I would go for the 16Gb version which is just £510 (includes VAT). I'm only using a fraction of the memory on my 16Gb version and that's with 750 songs and don't forget you can always switch your songs via iTunes, should you hit the 2500-3000 limit. Besides, by the time you've listened to your 3000 songs they'll be a new and a better iPhone out you'll have your eyes set on

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 00:09

I am pretty sure £510 was inclusive of VAT, at the store.



I just checked on the online Apple Store, and it shows £510 inclusive of VAT.

At the "Basket" step, it actually shows £425 + £85 (VAT) = £510.

http://store.apple.com/uk/



Amazon.co.uk prices are no good too.

The reason is: it is not Amazon that sells it, but dispatched from vendors whom I guess bought the iPhone at a higher price and still have to sell at that price.

me-style


Joined: 03/08/2010
Posts: 150

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 00:21

better keep the old one as this seem too troublesome!!!!!

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 01:56

The 16gig is 510 the 32 gig is 612 inc vat



http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone



the reason for the amazon comparision was that for me it was fairer to look at a 3rd party retailer in uk vs one in TRNC rather than apple direct in UK vs 3rd party in TRNC

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 02:06

RoC retailer



http://www.technica.com.cy/cyprus/iphone



No bargins there then



Apple actualy are legaly obliged to sell the product in any EU country from UK if that is where the cheapest price is. As to if they have to offer reasonable priced shipping I dont know, but they can not limit their UK sales to UK buyers only, thats against EU law. So maybe you can just buy from apple store and have it shipped to the south for collection there, either by apple or via a third party. DHL shipping would probly be about 20-30 pounds I would guess and you could put the collection address as being collect in person from DHL office in South Cyprus.



I have bought several PC components from UK online sites and had them shipped to south no trouble as well as a breadmaker from amazon shipped to south as well.

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 03:10

I do have a PO box in south. That's an option.



But the problem is Apple Store UK only ships to within UK. :(

Turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 09:49

Don't forget that all Iphones bought through plans or Uk pr Apple store are locked to the plan, however if you know anyone in Australia or some other countries that sell them factory unlocked is your best bet (Ebay), that way you dont have to worry about it locking up each time you upgrade. you can unlock them yourself instructions on Youtube,

Last time I asked, they were selling equivalent to $600 US. in Australia factory unlocked, Iphone 4.

TinLondon


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 10:37

Msg 10 - iPhones bought through Apple stores in the UK are all factory unlocked.

Unlocking an iPhone yourself will invalidate any remaining warranty on the phone.

bridie


Joined: 18/09/2008
Posts: 308

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 10:38

It,s prayer day, get yourself to the Mosque and pray for one!!!!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 14:44

Buying new in the UK and taking item abroad make sure the retailer and buyer fills out appropriate VAT form at point of purchase and reclaim 20% at point of departure. Must be seen so no packing it away in hold luggage. Reclaim office land-side, refund office air-side. A bit of a time pain but easy enough to do gaining plenty of 'beer tokens' as a reward!

Use Turkey as final destination not TRNC as customs want it both-ways, TRNC is part of the EU (Cyprus) if they have to pay out but not for revenue when applying their double standards to booze & fags!

I'll get some quotes later today when out on my travels. Bit of a price war in Bristol at the moment.



Richard

TinLondon


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 15:15

Hi Richard, I was thinking about that too but wasn't sure if the Reclaim office would issue cheques to a TRNC address (not sure if they class it as EU or not). If you tell them your final destination is Turkey, will they not want an address in Turkey they can send your VAT refund cheque ?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 19:02

Msg 14

Refund is in cash near the duty-free section (LHR). Use address ............, Girne, Mersin 10, Turkey. After final process a voucher is issued which is cashed in at the Foreign Exchange Office opposite.

No go at the shops, all locked and sold only with contract. Apple shops only will sell unlocked without contract.



Richard

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 19:43

On vat refund, different retailer will refund in different ways and some charge a % of the refund. Typically if you get cash at the depatrue lounge then you wont get the full amount but it depends on the retailer.



rules here



http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/sectors/consumers/overseas-visitors.htm#2

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 20:57

Hi people , I am an apple reseller in North Cyprus , You can choose anything from the apple store uk website and i will give it to you the same price in TRNC , some items even cheaper , apart from the Iphone 4 , which we sell for 1350-1400 TL depending on which supplier we source from ,

If anyones interested I have the physichal stock in my depot in North Cyprus ,



Thnx

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 22:15

get a contract £35 per month (18 months) for iphone4 then any chinese kiosk will open the phone for about£20

tell me something how useful is an iphone in north cyprus the other then call and emailing ,everytime i come over with my iphone i end up with high bills and i dont even really use it cheers

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 23:37

tommy13,



where is your depot?



how do you manage to make a profit if you are selling at the same price?



are the iphones that you sell brand new?



are they factory unlocked or unlocked thru software?



thanks,

izzet

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
15/02/2011 23:50

izzet.... http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/55322.asp

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 00:37

Hi Izzet , fones are original apple factory unlocked , not software unlocked , brand new bozed , I can offer any Products on apple uk site , at same price here in North Cyprus and some items even cheaper !! aswell as other mobile fones , laptops , lcd Tv's and computer components ,

My depot is in Magusa ... Im not a retail shop , im a wholesaler , i supply to the trade , My core business is abroad and we day trade in large quanities hence why i am able to procure at attractive prices , but I have started importing here since there is demand , also im selling to the public at wholesale prices .

Pls feel free to ask if u have any other questions

TinLondon


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 01:30

Hi Tommy,

How much for the iPads (just the WiFi versions)?

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 01:34

I have a brand new boxed and sealed 32GB WIFI , Apple Uk price 510 GBP , Our TRNC Price 485 GBP

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 07:33

tommy13,



apologies for questioning this, but your prices seem too good to be true.



if you are importing this legally, then you have to pay 20-30% to customs.

if you are selling at the same price as the uk and make profiting, then you need to get these at 40%.

i don't believe even a wholesaler can get apple products at 40% margin.



your reply and more details appreciated.



also, can you please confirm if the box is still wrapped as original?



izzet

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 15:42

Hi izzet ,

Ive emailed you , if you would like further clarification i can call you

We can invoice anyone legitametly from our Trnc Company , all customs duties are paid .





Thnx

satranc


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 17:12

Tommy 13, can you please also email me with further clarification. Thanks.

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 17:42

Clarification of what exactly ??? if your not happy with our prices im happy to charge you more !

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 18:45

just upgraded from a blackberry to an i phone ,had to pay xtra 100 pounds ,sold it two days later on gum tree

for 400 pounds and got another blackberry ,it,s a fantastic phone well it,s not just a phone is it ,however not great when you are a builder ,if only i had seen this post before.





musin



long live the kktc

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 19:05

Msg 27

Some people want a bargain and when get it, can't believe it and want to know how as 'it's a bargain'! No pleasing the masses and ignorant!

Just don't mention the Channel Islands & VAT, it's beyond their comprehension!



Richard

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 19:12

Lol , yes brinsley ... exactly my sentiment

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 19:14

Musin , shame , i just got in the new blackberry torch , unlocked , boxed , new , selling at 400 GBP ( 450 in carfone warehouse ) !!

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
16/02/2011 23:04

Just in ,

Apple I POD Touch , 32GB 210 GBP ( apple price 254 ) & 64GB 270 GBP ( apple prics 336 )

New apple macbook 2.4ghz -250GB (as seen on apple uk web store ) apple price 867GBP , Our price 785 GBP new - boxed - sealed

&

transcend 640 Gb external 3.0 USB portable hard drive 55 GBP

KARY44



Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 326

Message Posted:
21/02/2011 10:39

Tommy,

Could you send me your Email, need some prices for couple items

binary_choice



Joined: 20/03/2009
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
22/02/2011 21:20

Hı tommy13,

can you call me @ 0533 8665997 or email me @ digitalprecinct@gmail.com



Thanks

tommy13


Joined: 29/04/2009
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
22/02/2011 21:35

email sent