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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus - which model

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kangarooz wrote: Right was just reposting what i read in an USA based article :P



I have used an S7e, S8, G5, G6, all with overseas chargers and I can tell you quick charge works you just need a travel adapter.
Which part is the travel adapter?
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Additional information for anyone considering buying phone from ebay:
I regret now buying phone from this seller as seller uses "Global Shipping Program". This is not a good option that substantially increases delivery time. I bought a phone from never_msrp few months ago and it was delivered in 2 days. But with this "Global Shipping Program" my phone will be shipped to some center in USA, processed there and then shipped to Canada. This is not a good option and should be avoided as much as possible.

So my suggestion - if you are looking for the phone, please avoid ebay sellers that use "Global Shipping Program" or your shippment will take long time!
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Just buy it off from someone here on BST. Pay a bit more or even less to save the headache of shipping back and a peace of mind.
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yesstyle wrote: Just buy it off from someone here on BST. Pay a bit more or even less to save the headache of shipping back and a peace of mind.
Hi, problem is that here in Canada same phone cost more. Even from this RedflagDeals BST list prices are much higher comparing to USA prices.
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Vi20161128 wrote: Additional information for anyone considering buying phone from ebay:
I regret now buying phone from this seller as seller uses "Global Shipping Program". This is not a good option that substantially increases delivery time. I bought a phone from never_msrp few months ago and it was delivered in 2 days. But with this "Global Shipping Program" my phone will be shipped to some center in USA, processed there and then shipped to Canada. This is not a good option and should be avoided as much as possible.

So my suggestion - if you are looking for the phone, please avoid ebay sellers that use "Global Shipping Program" or your shippment will take long time!
Yup, I rather pay the $40 difference and have it shipped faster.
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Vi20161128 wrote: Hi, problem is that here in Canada same phone cost more. Even from this RedflagDeals BST list prices are much higher comparing to USA prices.
If you buy it from the US and bring it over here you won't have warranty unless you ship it back to their warranty department in the US. If you bought it here then you can have it serviced here. Samsung does not have international warranty like Apple does, surprisingly not especially since they want to compete with Apple.
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The U version is also available from the Microsoft Store here but do wait for the discount...
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Jimboski wrote: If you buy it from the US and bring it over here you won't have warranty unless you ship it back to their warranty department in the US. If you bought it here then you can have it serviced here. Samsung does not have international warranty like Apple does, surprisingly not especially since they want to compete with Apple.
You are absolutely right about warranty, but if you buy phone here from person and not a business (example BST forum), you have no idea if that phone is Canadian or USA. There is probably a way to find that out, but how many buyers would know that?
At the very end I decided to risk and save 250$. It is most expensive phone by far I ever bought, but I realized that at home I spend so much more time on the phone instead of computer/laptop
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They have it available on newegg.ca the dual sim international version same thing no warranty as well.
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cheystar wrote: They have it available on newegg.ca the dual sim international version same thing no warranty as well.
$1130 with tax and no warranty - wow.
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I spoke to Samsung on the phone they said warranty can't be claimed in Canada, but can be sent to a service centre abroad, they will honour the warranty apparently newegg is an authorized dealer. Don't see any advantage buying it besides the dual sim. Also the hassle of sending it abroad to get it fixed too. Newegg.ca also had the canadian version with the canadian warranty for $1039+tax if anyone looking to buy straight out.
kool1 wrote: $1130 with tax and no warranty - wow.
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Hi,

Can someone confirm please that G955FD would work on Rogers/Fido network and that there will no issue with LTE

Currently eGlobalcentral.com has it for 704 USD (You can get also 12 off with a referral coupon). Price seem decent but also no warranty.

Anyone has seen a better price than eGlobalcentral.com one ?

Thanks!
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blackCold wrote: Hi,

Can someone confirm please that G955FD would work on Rogers/Fido network and that there will no issue with LTE

Currently eGlobalcentral.com has it for 704 USD (You can get also 12 off with a referral coupon). Price seem decent but also no warranty.

Anyone has seen a better price than eGlobalcentral.com one ?

Thanks!
I have the lower model and predecessor to this phone, the S7 SM-G930FD it supports the same bands.

I've received download speeds of 100Mbs at Pearson Airport before so it works pretty well on Rogers/Fido! OP can confirm though.

It works everywhere but probably Japan, https://www.frequencycheck.com/compatib ... m-2/canada
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blackCold wrote: Hi,

Can someone confirm please that G955FD would work on Rogers/Fido network and that there will no issue with LTE

Currently eGlobalcentral.com has it for 704 USD (You can get also 12 off with a referral coupon). Price seem decent but also no warranty.

Anyone has seen a better price than eGlobalcentral.com one ?

Thanks!
I have exactly this model G955FD and it works with FIDO without problems - shows as 4G and on fast.com speed shows as 59Mbps.
I bougt in the past another phone from this seller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy- ... 1898049004
Ships fast directly without using Global Shipping Program. Price 639US$ + 20$US Shipping + customs fee.

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