Where to buy Xiaomi device?

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Im deciding on getting a new phone, will always be an android user and my current Sony Xperia Z1 is giving me some issue after 2 years now. I came across the Xiaomi Mi 5 on takealot but it's quite pricey, any suggestions where else to check? Or any other Xiaomi model you think would be good but reasonable priced?
 
Can't believe I haven't checked that out, lol thanks man
 
Any good suggestions on the versions? I know the Mi series is better than the Redmi
 
It really depends on your budget. i'm perfectly happy with my redmi 2 pro.
 
WeChat had a special on the Redmi Note 3 through Incredible. Was around R1900. Which was a great deal. Not sure if it is still on.
 
The Mi series looks really nice, still pricey and worst doesn't come with a memory card slot :/ and memory is a big issue for me.

I think I'm going to settle on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Takealot has it for R3700 currently (it's in gold too which I'm not happy with but hey what can you do :[)

What's your take on that?
 
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Geekbuying has a huge selection as well for around R1200 less than local, even with courier shipping. I am just not keen on the EMS shipping option - I have queried as to why they are not offering DHL or TNT as they have before.
 
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@icbxx It's risky too, if the phone has issues or could be replicas.. You just don't know, rather to find a place that sells it here
 
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@icbxx It's risky too, if the phone has issues or could be replicas.. You just don't know, rather to find a place that sells it here
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I have spend huge amounts with them to date, no problems whatsoever.
 
lcbxx said:
Geekbuying has a huge selection as well for around R1200 less than local, even with courier shipping. I am just not keen on the EMS shipping option - I have queried as to why they are not offering DHL or TNT as they have before.
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You can't express ship li-ion batteries anymore.

They have to go via freight shipping.
 
I just checked geekbuying it's going for R2400 it's actually on special and has 7 hours left before sale ends. It also offers free shipping.

I have bought stuff from aliexpress etc but never from this place and also I never purchased anything above R500 from Chinese sites.

I'm guessing there are custom fees and a long waiting time for delivery like how aliexpress
 
RVR said:
I just checked geekbuying it's going for R2400 it's actually on special and has 7 hours left before sale ends. It also offers free shipping.

I have bought stuff from aliexpress etc but never from this place and also I never purchased anything above R500 from Chinese sites.

I'm guessing there are custom fees and a long waiting time for delivery like how aliexpress
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7% duties on 115% of the value
14% VAT on 110% value plus duties
Clearance fee of R50

Duties = 0.07(1.15 X purchase price)
VAT = 0.014(duties + (1.1 X purchase price))

Free shipping will be via SAPO, so good luck with that.
 
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Oh yeah SAPO isn't the best way to get it :/

You think our local Chinese malls will have it? Lol worth a shot
 
I just ordered a 32GB Note 3 for $167 + $2 shipping insurance. Been having some good luck with SAPO as of late when ordering from Aliexpress so lets see how this one pans out. It's a pity about TNT/DHL - I order a Ara X5 TV Box and it arrived within 1.5 weeks using them.
 
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You just ordered it now?? Can you post the aliexpress link you used and you think it won't be a fake? Because I mean it is a Chinese brand.... Your phone should arrive in December then if no delays

Lol what scares me is that there are like 100+ SAPO offices that closed due to some strike . The one in my area is still open though
 
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