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pakure

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the nexus4 just now arrived at my home.............got to gift wrap it in the evening........

nexus4 ordered by cousin in philadelphia from playstore on jan 30
reached cousin on feb 6th
shipped by fedex to ppobox new york on feb7th
recieved by ppobox on feb8th
shipped to india on feb 9th through ICC worldwide by ppobox
recieved ppobox invoice for 1359 rs on feb 11th
sent by bluedart on feb12th
recieved at home (hyderabad) on feb13th

no other charges...only 1359 rupees ......................(excluding the 349$ + shipping to cousin in phily (12$) + tax (21 $)= total 384.$)
 
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nageshmv

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chaitanya87 said:
Finally got my nexus 4. Here is the short timeline.

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Total Cost will be (38612+760+1860+110+3298) = Rs 44640/- (2 phones)

Per phone cost is Rs 22320/-

I have used HDFC titanium master card and it was linked to paypal.
Hopshopgo as the forwarding address and the shipping is express worldwide.

Those who want to try Hopshopgo as their forwarding address, please use mumbai or bangalore customs as they are charging very less tax compared to the delhi customs.
I also suggest others to try ppobox as it has its office in mumbai.
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dude....will u sell me one phone.....???? with few extra bucks lets say 1000 extra ;) ;)
 
sheik_yerbouti

sheik_yerbouti

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Got my order delivered an hour ago. 2 16gb+1 bumper was strangely valued by customs at 60000 in the Bill of Entry, and I was charged 1% customs duty and 1% CVD. Total customs+handling charges came up to 1600.

Box was opened for inspection and they noted that there was 2 phones and a bumper. The DHL guy asked me to confirm everything was there before getting my signature.

Ps: Judging by the bill of entry, a LOT of people are importing Nexus 4's from Portland through HopShopGo. :D
 
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Murukesh

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Jan 12, 2013
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sheik_yerbouti said:
Got my order delivered an hour ago. 2 16gb+1 bumper was strangely valued by customs at 60000 in the Bill of Entry, and I was charged 1% customs duty and 1% CVD. Total customs+handling charges came up to 1600.

Box was opened for inspection and they noted that there was 2 phones and a bumper. The DHL guy asked me to confirm everything was there before getting my signature.

Ps: Judging by the bill of entry, a LOT of people are importing Nexus 4's from Portland through HopShopGo. :D
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What did the bill of entry say?
 
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snehmht1

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Sorry if this question has been asked on this thread before. I'm new on xda and don't know how to skim through the replies to find what I need.
I was planning on asking a relative to get me nexus 4 from US next month.
I was wondering if I can receive direct software updates from google over the air here in India or if I'll have to flash those updates every time through a computer.
Can someone please clarify my doubt. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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chaitanya87

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snehmht1 said:
Sorry if this question has been asked on this thread before. I'm new on xda and don't know how to skim through the replies to find what I need.
I was planning on asking a relative to get me nexus 4 from US next month.
I was wondering if I can receive direct software updates from google over the air here in India or if I'll have to flash those updates every time through a computer.
Can someone please clarify my doubt. Any help would be appreciated.
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You can receive the updates via ota no issue at all.

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Murukesh

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Jan 12, 2013
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snehmht1 said:
Sorry if this question has been asked on this thread before. I'm new on xda and don't know how to skim through the replies to find what I need.
I was planning on asking a relative to get me nexus 4 from US next month.
I was wondering if I can receive direct software updates from google over the air here in India or if I'll have to flash those updates every time through a computer.
Can someone please clarify my doubt. Any help would be appreciated.
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You do get them here. In fact probably the first thing that my Nexus did was to ask me (once it was connected to the 2G net) to download updates. That's the beauty of the Nexus program. Updates directly from Google. Probably they might release updates in phases, so some countries might get them earlier, but it won't be delayed so much that you'll have to use your computer.
 
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snehmht1

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Murukesh said:
You do get them here. In fact probably the first thing that my Nexus did was to ask me (once it was connected to the 2G net) to download updates. That's the beauty of the Nexus program. Updates directly from Google. Probably they might release updates in phases, so some countries might get them earlier, but it won't be delayed so much that you'll have to use your computer.
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I'll go ahead and buy the phone.
 
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navino87

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Nov 17, 2011
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I have received 3 packages to my HopShopGo address. The details of the packages are as bellow :

Package 1 :
Actual Weight - 0.18
Volumetric Weight - 0.00
Chargeable Weight - 0.50

Package 2 :
Actual Weight - 0.22
Volumetric Weight - 0.87
Chargeable Weight - 1.00

Package 3 :
Actual Weight - 0.07
Volumetric Weight - 0.00
Chargeable Weight - 0.50

As you could see, The actual weight of the total packages comes to 0.47 kg and the Volumetric weight of the packages is 0.87 kg. But when I consolidate these 3 orders, the chargeable weight comes to 2 kg. These adds a lot to my shipping charges. These packages are very small in size and it wouldn't add much of a weight when consolidated together. But, HSG wont repack the packages. And even if they do, they charge $7 per package..

So, what is soo special of consolidating orders in HSG??
 
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nageshmv

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Jan 21, 2012
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chaitanya87 said:
Yes he asked me the original invoice and authorising letter to give permission to dhl for assessing the customs.
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HEY ..

once u recieve the items at indian customs what docs u need to submitt (original invoice and authorising letter ???).

who will give them?
can u post your item related Doc's ??? i e invoice and authorization letter.

This gonna be my first online purchase outside india!!!!!! so kinda pissing in my pants....
 
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jaiswalsachin

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Feb 11, 2013
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Hey... I ordered on 8th Feb and google shipped it yesterday.
It is about to be received by HSG. What steps should i take to make HSG to send it immediately??

please help!
 
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droidnexii

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Jan 29, 2013
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sheik_yerbouti said:
Got my order delivered an hour ago. 2 16gb+1 bumper was strangely valued by customs at 60000 in the Bill of Entry, and I was charged 1% customs duty and 1% CVD. Total customs+handling charges came up to 1600.

Box was opened for inspection and they noted that there was 2 phones and a bumper. The DHL guy asked me to confirm everything was there before getting my signature.

Ps: Judging by the bill of entry, a LOT of people are importing Nexus 4's from Portland through HopShopGo. :D
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Thats a lot bro....i had nexus4/bumper/screen guard customs and handling came upto 1000
 
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    IllUMINATUz
    IllUMINATUz
    Hi Fellow Indians,

    Welcome to the Indian Discussion Thread for Nexus 4.








    Pricing & Purchase​



    For importing it..

    I suggest you to head over to saptakmohanta.blogspot.in


    for a detailed info about importing and the steps with a short and sweet review for dessert. :)


    Thanks, saptak1990​


    Statistics​


    All of those who have ordered from play store, please fill in this Nexus 4 Indian Users' Play Store order statistics form. This will help us help each other and get an overview of ordering and shipping statistics.​


    ​






    Reviews​


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    Di@blo
    Di@blo
    My N4 - Timeline

    Well well well..guess who just knocked at my door today? :D
    I'm seeing a lot of Jan 29 early birds like me getting their Nexi (oh, was that not the plural? ;)) today. I could've got it a lot earlier if it wasn't for the snail-paced Bangalore customs who made my phone sit in their office for one whole week. :mad:

    Well, BLR customs may be dead slow but as someone already pointed out, they won't charge ridiculous customs duty I guess. You will come to know why at the end of this post.

    Timeline of My N4

    Stage 1: Google Play

    Order Date/Time: Jan 29, 2013 9:27 AM PST
    Items: 1 x Nexus 16GB, 1 x Official Bumper (same order)
    Shipped to: HSG
    Shipped Date: Jan 29, 2013 2:41 PM PST (same day!)
    Payment Mode: US Credit Card

    Order Progress:
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    Mails Received: (in order)
    1. Your Google Play Order Receipt from Jan 29, 2013 (did not go to Pre-Order, shows shipping estimate 1 - 2 weeks)
    2. Google Inc. $382.98 - Your order is on hold: Please update your credit card (Reason: High value transaction blocked by bank's fraud protection. Friend got verification call and block was released, tried payment again with same card and went through this time)
    3. Payment update confirmation - Google Order #XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    4. Google Inc. $382.98 - Your order is in progress
    5. Your Google Play Order from Jan 29, 2013 Has Shipped

    Cost breakup:
    • Nexus 4 16GB - $349
    • Nexus 4 Official Bumper - $19.99
    • Shipping to Portland, Oregon - $13.99
    • State Tax: $0
    Total = $382.98 (No forex involved and saved a bit here, hence paid only ₹20300 to friend :good:)

    Stage 2: HopShopGo

    HSG received Date/Time: Jan 31, 2013 9:27 AM PST
    Tracking Info:
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    HSG updated package in account at: Jan 31, 2013 6:45 PM PST (approx.)
    Nexus + Bumper Actual Weight: 0.5kg
    Nexus + Bumper Volumetric Weight: 0.87kg
    Chargeable Weight: 1kg
    Shipping Mode: Express (DHL)
    Declared Value in HSG: $368.99 (no taxes or Google Play shipping charges)

    Cost breakup:
    • International Shipping: $25.92
    • Fuel Surchage: $2.88
    • Mandatory Insurance: $2.59
    Total = $31.39 (Paid with Citibank CC via PayPal ₹1741 including forex charges)

    Stage 3: DHL

    DHL Shipping Started: Feb 1, 2013 11:11 AM PST
    DHL Shipment Reached BLR & Paperwork Submitted: Feb 4, 2013 6:20 AM IST

    Stage 4: Bangalore Customs

    This part of my life is called as "deadly wait" :( :fingers-crossed:
    DHL assisted me in all possible ways so there is nothing to be blamed on them here.

    Tracking Info:
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    Finally got physical inspection clearance yesterday night only. Phew! :rolleyes:

    One shipment box = Nexus + Bumper = Total customs duty = ₹1051/- :highfive:
    The logic/rule of 16% accessory rate on whole shipment did not apply for me. My shipment box and phone box were open and inspected.
    So people who are in Bangalore and worried about ordering both phone and accessory in same Google Play order - sit back and relax! :cool:

    Customs breakup:
    • Basic customs duty: 260.00
    • Counter vailing duty: 263.00
    • Storage charge: 120.00
    • Handling fee: 350.00
    • Service tax 12%: 56.40
    • Education Cess 2.00%: 1.13
    • Higher Education Cess 1.00%: 0.56
    Total: 1051.09 (paid to delivery guy)

    Stage 5: Delivery

    DHL processed for delivery early morning today.
    DHL delivered today at 3:15 PM Feb 9, 2013
    Box status: Opened for inspection
    Documents received: DHL customs invoice, Google Play packaging/delivery slip (not invoice)

    Total cost incurred for Nexus & Official Bumper: 20300 + 1741 + 1051 = 23092 INR :good:


    IllUMINATUz said:
    If you see the first few pages, you will know how hard it was for me to keep this thread open that was even closed by the moderator the first day i opened it.
    I thank all the posters for keeping this thread alive..
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    I would also like to thank IllUMINATUz for this wonderful thread.
    Let us all continue the good work of sharing and helping others and increase our N4 user/fan base. :)

    Hope the info shared here is useful for other buddies and don't forget to hit
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    if it helped. :)
    Any clarification or info needed guys, ask here or PM me anytime!
    Happy to help! [P.S.: Yeah, I just went and got a new microsim from nearby Vodafone store too :p]
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    chaitanya87
    Hi guys

    Two days back I posted that my Nexus 4 had fallen and its display was broken. Today I went to local lg service centre . They were very helpful and agreed to change the screen. I was surprised to hear that. They assured me that I was their 4th customer bringing a Nexus fur screen replacement. So I was happy to know that. Also the total cost will be 46oo rs.
    If you're from hyderabad looking for a screen replacement , you can go to

    Bhagya communications
    Maheswari complex
    Masab tank
    Hyderabad.

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    vikas_toad
    So finally my nexus 4 is here..​
    here are the details

    Service Used : PPOBox.com

    Ordered on 28th of November
    Delivered to my friend on December 31st

    Then my friend had to ship it to ppobox so excluding the two day delay for my package to reach ppobox,

    Wednesday, January 09, 2013 14:20 NEW YORK SHIPMENT RECEIVED IN US HUB
    Wednesday, January 09, 2013 20:20 NEW YORK SHIPMENT LEFT US HUB TO INDIA
    Wednesday, January 09, 2013 21:21 NEW YORK SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT TO INDIA
    Thursday, January 10, 2013 23:21 MUMBAI SHIPMENT REACHED INDIA
    Thursday, January 10, 2013 23:33 MUMBAI SHIPMENT UNDER CUSTOM CLEARANCE

    Then Thursday Night got an email that i have to pay for shipping and custom clearance
    I paid it on January 11 around 1pm

    Custom Office works only half day on Saturdays and it is a holiday on Sunday, I guess.

    And then from here the tracking(on ppobox) still shows that shipment is under custom clearance :p
    but on Monday, January 14, 2013 @ 19:51
    i got a mail from ppobox that my package has been dispatched locally, I was also provided the bluedart tracking number.
    From then on, i had to track my package from bluedart website
    Then finally,

    Tuesday, January 15, 2013 16:27 the phone was delivered to me :)
    and the seal was not broken :laugh:

    The Cost breakup :

    The Google Part


    Shipping Status Quantity Item Price
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Ship:
    4-5 weeks 1 Nexus 4 (16GB) $349.00
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    Shipping: $13.99
    Tax: $24.84
    Total: $387.83 = 21,211.86 INR


    PPOBox Part

    Total fees for shipment are below:

    Item Actual Weight Including Volumetric: 600.0

    ICC Shipping, Handling & Taxes: 618

    Duty & Clearance Fees: Rs. 573

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total Due: Rs. 1,191



    Octroi Part

    had to pay for Octroi aswell since I reside inside Maharashtra

    Octroi: 953INR
    Service Charge: 100INR
    Total Payable: 1053INR

    Grand Total

    Google Part + PPOBox part + Octroi part =
    21,211.86 + 1191 + 1053 =

    23,455.86INR (Inc Octroi) ( 22,402.86 Ex Octroi)


    NOTE:: Since the phone was first shipped to North Carolina(NC) from where the phone was shipped by my friend to PPOBox in New York(NY), the tax was only 24USD in NC as against 32-34USD in New York(NY). However additional shipping cost was approx 10USD so in total (24+10 = 34USD)about the same of what it would have cost if the phone was directly shipped to ppobox

    PPOBox Review:
    I have suggested many users to use PPOBox and would advice them again for the following reasons (as experienced by myself)

    1: It is an ICC Worldwide subsidary - Read on google what it is, they have been in this particular shop and forward service around the world for more than 30 years.
    2: Top Notch custom clearance and packaging and local shipping(Blue Dart) - took exactly two days:48 hours(you should provide them with the bill) and the seal wasn't broken (unlike from other services like HSG etc where the package is delayed, Seal is broken, Phone is switched on many a times etc item marked wrongly as electronics attracting a fine upto 20pc etc via DHL or other- that is because the package aren't shipped under ICC Next Flight service.. so custom official open each and every package and what not). The phone box was inside a thick cardboard box with lots of styrofoam packaging peanuts
    3: You pay them the custom clearance fees and shipping once your package reaches India - This results in accurate(live market) currency conversion rates and no overcharging (unlike other services who charge you beforehand and obviously more than the actual amount.. i paid only 1191INR inc shipping and custom duty )
    4: They have a physical office in Andheri, Mumbai - That always gives a sense of assurance(Unlike other services who simply transfer all shipping work to the respective Courier offices and if, god forbid anything untowardly happens, you are left at the mercy of the courier company)
    5: They have an Indian customer Care landline phone number (022-4064 1090) - Do I even have to explain why that is beneficial? :D
    6: Excellent Customer Support: It is truly excellent! and i mean TRULY EXCELLENT(sorry for shouting :p). I could always reach the online support (online website chat and email correspondence - Divyank) during the usual 8 hour office timings 9am-5pm (some times even till 9pm). All my online chat queries were answered within minutes and my emails answered satisfactorily within 12 hours.

    I would again strongly suggest and advice everyone to use ppobox.com. It is cheapest,safest,best and the most experienced service for USA-INDIA and UK-INDIA(back and forth)

    phew,, hope this writeup is detailed enough :angel::)
    now it is time for me to get back to my Nexus 4 :D
    and by the way, here is my nexus 4
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    Comparison

    Here is a comparison of the total cost for a Nexus 4 16 GB through different forwarding services.

    PPO Box

    Nexus 4 16 GB - 395.21 USD ~ Rs 22600 (Incl NY Tax) (Read few posts saying some people were charged only 377.5 USD incl NY tax, in that case ~ Rs 21600 )
    Shipping for 2lbs - Rs 1000 (Insurance extra but can be insured only upto 200 USD)
    Duty - Rs 600

    Total : Rs 24200 / Rs 23200

    comGateway / HopShopGo

    Nexus 4 16 GB - 362.99 USD ~ Rs 20750
    Shipping 1kg - 30 USD incl insurance, fuel surcharge etc ~ Rs 1700 (First kg free offer valid till Dec 31st - HopShopGo, if you can avail that offer even better!)
    Customs - Rs 1000 incl DHL handling fee

    Total : Rs 23450

    Borderlinx

    Nexus 4 16 GB - 387.64 USD ~ Rs 22150 (Incl OH Tax)
    Shipping plus customs - 56.77 USD ~ Rs 3240 (Customs is prepaid and you need to pay the complete amount to Borderlinx along with the shipping cost and includes insurance)

    Total : Rs 25390
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