Damn cheaper then trade in price I paid to Samsung
escortboy to hkphooey
3 Sep 17#3
It was mentioned many times on that thread that you can buy cheaper without needing to trade in an iPhone though. No idea why that got so much heat.
OrribleHarry to escortboy
3 Sep 17#26
Maybe only way to get rid of an iPhone??
Sharpharp to hkphooey
3 Sep 17#23
Did you not stack the Samsung trade-in offer with the retailer discount + cashback? It worked out miles cheaper than any other deal on here. Will post a deal once mine has gone through
bob644
3 Sep 17#4
Does this still come with the Samsung 5 year warranty? Or is it worth paying £13 extra to get it from Samsung?
abhijitdash123 to bob644
3 Sep 17#39
Samsung phones come with 2 year warranty and not 5 year :smile:
michaeljb
3 Sep 17#5
These phones are nice, but my god replacement screens cost a small fortune should you be unlucky enough to break one
H0THEAD to michaeljb
3 Sep 17#6
Right that's it..I'm not breaking mine!
michaeljb to H0THEAD
3 Sep 17#9
You just made a good choice right there, saved yourself a heap of cash :thumbsup:
H0THEAD to michaeljb
3 Sep 17#11
:sunglasses:
WolverhamptonDealDon to michaeljb
3 Sep 17#14
Apparently Samsung give s8 and s8+ customers 1 free screen replacement.
I don't know where I read it but if you Google it then you may find out more information
H0THEAD to WolverhamptonDealDon
3 Sep 17#15
That's pretty decent if correct. You can smash the screen, (if marked or scratched) get it replaced and maybe sell it on for better price. Just thinking out loud boys...just thinking out loud
michaeljb to WolverhamptonDealDon
3 Sep 17#16
If true that's a deal all by itself :thumbsup:
htslough
3 Sep 17#7
Stupid of Samsung not to offer a normal S8 without the edge.
It's the first thing I would disable as nightmare with false touches.
Also as stated above if you break it will cost a small fortune to repair
fandyboy to htslough
3 Sep 17#37
I have the S7 edge and it's not a problem whatsoever, have you ever actually owned an Edge phone?
jimbo001 to fandyboy
3 Sep 17#40
He makes a valid point, I've had the issue, moreso on the S7.
The s8 curve is less 'severe' but still has its problems.
thecarpetman
3 Sep 17#8
Dam good price. Used mobile phone direct many times and can't fault them.
H0THEAD
3 Sep 17#10
This is very tempting. Holding out for the iPhone 7s or 8 or iPhone X (whichever models come out) Not an iSheep just like my phones to work efficiently.
Not expecting any of these phones to appear on this site tho. That's just asking for winter to come early!
brychris
3 Sep 17#12
It's a great deal but if you get a scratches on the orchid grey it shows up like a sore thumb!
H0THEAD to brychris
3 Sep 17#13
I second that. Nothing worse than the look of a sore thumb. Especially around the ladies!
fanpages to brychris
3 Sep 17#28
The idiom about a sore thumb is that they stick out (not show up).
Dragon32 to brychris
3 Sep 17#41
Damn - I've just ordered the S8+ in Orchard Grey as was hoping it would not show the marks so much as black. :disappointed:
mrew42
3 Sep 17#17
Mobilephonesdirect = Open Box Samsungs Avoid!!!!
parasitemol to mrew42
3 Sep 17#18
Evidence?
mrew42 to parasitemol
3 Sep 17#20
My wifes open box S7 Edge and a statement from MPD that it's 'standard policy'
parasitemol to mrew42
3 Sep 17#25
Not exactly evidence but were you able to return without any problems? Where is this "standard policy" statement? It may be of interest to prospective purchasers.
mrew42 to parasitemol
3 Sep 17#27
Return was made and the only problem being that my wife couldn't take out a contract with Voda for another 3 months (so she didn't), and the statement was made over the phone. And they removed my review on Trustpilot I'm just being an honest HUKD citizen (check my profile) and giving people a heads up.
parasitemol to mrew42
3 Sep 17#29
Well you've successfully put me off man! Very dodgy sounding! I remember my ex housemate had problems with their "security" checks in the past too when he was just buying a handset... even though he had recently been successful for a mortgage and sim free contract!
mrew42 to parasitemol
3 Sep 17#30
Some people may be happy with an open box, but personally it gives me the right hump and gives the the impression of open box returns being flogged on the cheap (and it was a cheap deal) Having said that the delay mean that my Mrs could take advantage of an S8 deal on EE with twice as much data from mobiles.co.uk for little more than the cost of the edge. Posted on here in fact :smile:
parasitemol to mrew42
3 Sep 17#35
I'm happy with open box, if it's identified as so and I'm getting the appropriate discount, receiving open box when I'm expecting sealed on the other hand. No thanks. :nerd:
mrew42 to parasitemol
3 Sep 17#36
Bingo. :smile:
fanpages to parasitemol
3 Sep 17#31
The two recent cases are probably why he was flagged for attention.
If he had waited a week before attempting a third credit check, he may
have sailed through without any issues.
It would depend on the individual retailer's internal
approval rules though.
You cannot blame a mobile telephone retailer/mobile network
operator for checking if the potential customer can afford the regular payments to the
end of the contract.
parasitemol to fanpages
3 Sep 17#34
Sorry, the recent I mentioned was within 6months or so not weeks. It was quite an unusual thing when buying a sim free handset at the time. This was a few years back mind, I've not tried ordering from them myself.
colincrease to mrew42
3 Sep 17#32
I don't think a business can remove their own negative reviews on Trustpilot... A case has to be opened and won I believe. Otherwise no company would have bad reviews?
H0THEAD to mrew42
3 Sep 17#19
8.9/10 on TrustPilot son
mrew42 to H0THEAD
3 Sep 17#21
That's becuase the remove bad reviews. like my one
H0THEAD to mrew42
3 Sep 17#22
Damn, knew something fishy was going on!...
saphiryman
3 Sep 17#24
Good deal without trading in iphone
LewisIOM
3 Sep 17#33
Best to avoid passing on your perosnal details to these crooks and liers.
ALBO4EVER
3 Sep 17#38
I must say my s7 edge seal was broken but the phone was brand new. I even got the free watch with it after claiming it from samsung. They claimed they break all seals to check everything is in order? They assured me it was a brand new phone.
htslough
3 Sep 17#42
I've tried it on friends. Try playing bubble shooter and see what happens. Luckily due to discovering this flaw I made sure I didn't own one.
It's not just the edge phones, other very thin bezel phones with a curve edge cause similar problems.
I normally have my phone in a rugged case with a nice chunky edge, so my fingers go nowhere near the screen.
My chubby/short fingers don't help either.
Just saying like the S7 it would have been nice to have the choice with the S8.
ashmac
3 Sep 17#43
U don't plan on breaking it ..it just happens
I had the s7 edge and to protect the screen ect is a nightmare ,I smashed mine once but had cover
Never again
aliboy86
3 Sep 17#44
This or the LG v30
ChrisPenketh
3 Sep 17#45
Check out rhinoshield crashguard. I wouldn't put my s8 plus in anything else
H0THEAD
3 Sep 17#46
Always one! Thanks Sherlock :thumbsup:
H0THEAD
3 Sep 17#47
Boys...I just ordered the Sony XZ1 compact. Hope I made the right choice. Camera and music are important to me
ashmac
3 Sep 17#48
Have to agree the edge is useless ,I've had the s7 edge and every flagship device from The s5 onwards but after the screen cracking twice from falling from about 4 inches I got rid and got the I phone 7 plus
Never go back to Samsung as long as the have that daft curved screen that's impossible to apply any screen cover that lasts or actually fits proper
ashmac
3 Sep 17#49
People who get open box the phone has not been used at all !
Company's many actually randomly open devices before being sent out as part of quality control messaure to make sure the stuff they are sending out is as it should be ,and if you read most company's website it actually states this in there terms and conditions.
So don't worry about the open box comments
sam_of_london
3 Sep 17#50
They have the best screen in the world . Even Apple is going to use it in its new IPhone 8 Apple Edition phone.
ALBO4EVER
3 Sep 17#51
Thats exactly what they told me when i called.
danman10
3 Sep 17#52
Makes you wonder how they're so cheap must be refurbished or something?
Orcinus_orca
3 Sep 17#53
Good price, best phone I've seen
shahidali47
3 Sep 17#54
Dropped mine yesterday screen smashed to bits. Quoted 250 to repair screen.
CoumbBarr2000
3 Sep 17#55
These are far superior to any iPhone Apple has ever made. And the latest software can't save the iPhone versus one of these.
johnnystorm
3 Sep 17#56
I've had a Zagg HD screen protector on mine for over a year now, no issues with mis-touching the edge and still on the first screen.
I wouldn't want a phone without an edge or similar bezel free screen now.
H0THEAD
3 Sep 17#57
I preordered the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
danflorin3
3 Sep 17#58
I really want a Samsung Note 4 910F Model..NEW!
danflorin3
3 Sep 17#59
Not that expensive for a 600£ phone. I replaced my note 4 display for 150£..Dropped 2 in 3 days :)) So 300 :))) .. " weeks ago I`ve sent it thr Royal Mail in Europe..was piched from somebody working in Royal Mail warehouse..Love this phone..Lucky me..any chance to find a note 4 new 910f model??Again?
sam_of_london
3 Sep 17#60
How much did it cost ?
H0THEAD
3 Sep 17#61
£499 from carphonewarehouse
markwalton400
3 Sep 17#62
Powerful but only a 720p screen.
H0THEAD
3 Sep 17#63
Yeah I don't mind that tho as I have an iPad. Music and Camera are the most important things to me. Hopefully that'll save a bit of juice
noizemaker
3 Sep 17#64
Bought this phone for 590 last months. Rerurned back in 7 days. So many cons... But I would buy it for 400!
noizemaker
3 Sep 17#65
Didn't had problems with edge touch. Aslo you can disable that touch in setting. Still not worth that money!
hukduserr
4 Sep 17#66
so hot now
iibdii
4 Sep 17#67
One should never trust trust pilot and if some company use their badger run away Tons of fake reviews just like gearbest
andysmoore
4 Sep 17#68
Orchids aren’t grey. Stupid Samsung.
searsp
4 Sep 17#69
Trustpilot have a badger?
burns94
4 Sep 17#70
Like what?
KonnorShaw
4 Sep 17#71
Anyone know if these phones are imports or uk phones?
deany76
4 Sep 17#72
The Huewei Mate 10, no bazel launching 16/10/17, iPhone 10th next Tuesday (android prices may drop). Things are hotting up, anyone on the fence my advice would be.... wait.
Xiaoda
4 Sep 17#73
Currently showing for me at £593?
andersh
4 Sep 17#74
Same here.
Dcontrol
4 Sep 17#75
Yes it seems to have shot back up in price now unfortunately. I've been looking for a new phone for ages and always end up looking at the S8 so I bit the bullet and ordered it early this morning for the deal price.
Badongkadong
4 Sep 17#76
I concur as those launch dates are imminent.
thebox
4 Sep 17#77
With these recent price drops I have hope that a good contract deal is around the corner!
hkphooey
4 Sep 17#78
No mate sadly not £20 a month 0% interest good enough I suppose
ame2418
5 Sep 17#79
Anyone received theirs yet? Are they open box returns or brand new and sealed
dcraigalston
5 Sep 17#80
Received today via DPD, brand new - sealed box with UK charger. Delighted thanks OP.
tahirhu55ain
7 Sep 17#81
Took the plunge, arrived next day with seal intact. Awesome! Price is not at £593, great find.
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No idea why that got so much heat.
I don't know where I read it but if you Google it then you may find out more information
It's the first thing I would disable as nightmare with false touches.
Also as stated above if you break it will cost a small fortune to repair
The s8 curve is less 'severe' but still has its problems.
Not an iSheep just like my phones to work efficiently.
Not expecting any of these phones to appear on this site tho. That's just asking for winter to come early!
Avoid!!!!
I'm just being an honest HUKD citizen (check my profile) and giving people a heads up.
open box returns being flogged on the cheap (and it was a cheap deal)
Having said that the delay mean that my Mrs could take advantage of an S8 deal on EE with twice as much data from mobiles.co.uk for little more than the cost of the edge. Posted on here in fact :smile:
If he had waited a week before attempting a third credit check, he may have sailed through without any issues.
It would depend on the individual retailer's internal approval rules though.
You cannot blame a mobile telephone retailer/mobile network operator for checking if the potential customer can afford the regular payments to the end of the contract.
It's not just the edge phones, other very thin bezel phones with a curve edge cause similar problems.
I normally have my phone in a rugged case with a nice chunky edge, so my fingers go nowhere near the screen.
My chubby/short fingers don't help either.
Just saying like the S7 it would have been nice to have the choice with the S8.
I had the s7 edge and to protect the screen ect is a nightmare ,I smashed mine once but had cover
Never again
The s5 onwards but after the screen cracking twice from falling from about 4 inches I got rid and got the I phone 7 plus
Never go back to Samsung as long as the have that daft curved screen that's impossible to apply any screen cover that lasts or actually fits proper
Company's many actually randomly open devices before being sent out as part of quality control messaure to make sure the stuff they are sending out is as it should be ,and if you read most company's website it actually states this in there terms and conditions.
So don't worry about the open box comments
I wouldn't want a phone without an edge or similar bezel free screen now.
But I would buy it for 400!
Tons of fake reviews just like gearbest
Things are hotting up, anyone on the fence my advice would be.... wait.