Iphone 3G from switzerland

RikfromBelgium · 07-10-2008, 08:36 AM

Ok, Mobistar launched the new iphone 3G in Belgium and it's bloody expensive: €615 for a 16gig phone, even when you sign a 2 year contract. This is ridiculous.

That's why I'm planning a little trip to switzerland: 16gig only costs 381euro there, pre-paid Iphone. It's a 6hr drive, buy the phone, eat someting and back home, so no problem.

I'm just wondering are there things I should now? problems with buying it in switzerland and taking it to belgium? ( not sim-lock, that is not a problem ) More things like customs, taxes, ...

The Artist · 07-10-2008, 10:02 AM

Are u kiddin me?
So its pre paid..no contract.. 381 euro..?
What the price on the 8gb?

Alfie · 07-10-2008, 10:39 AM

Customs and taxes? Nah. If it's all pre paid it should be a sealed deal.

Don't forget to buy the thingy for the Swiss motorway!

RikfromBelgium · 07-11-2008, 01:38 AM

ok, so we're safe? Because we heared something from friends of a mate's father, they bought a swiss watch as a present and when crossing the border they had a choice: pay a huge fine, or leave it behind.

RikfromBelgium · 07-11-2008, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

Are u kiddin me?
So its pre paid..no contract.. 381 euro..?
What the price on the 8gb?

price is arround €350

Alfie · 07-11-2008, 05:21 AM

I doubt they'll search your car. We've crossed the swiss border many times, and our car has never been searched.

RikfromBelgium · 07-11-2008, 11:02 AM

and I've heard they're already sold out in switzerland.

If they don't have new phone's in 2 weeks, switzerland will be gone I tell ya.

RikfromBelgium · 07-14-2008, 02:28 PM

how are things in portugal? sold out there aswell?

Maserati · 07-14-2008, 09:50 PM

Stupid operators in UAE ... no one tried to get the contract with apple yet .. I ll have to buy it from the states online ... or through a friend ...

BMW_Owner · 07-15-2008, 08:35 PM

I don't see the point in this phone apart from the impressive looks and status that comes with apple products. It seems to be a little bit of everything combined into a product that falls short of being exceptional at anything in particular... Prepaid cost in Australia I have heard is AUD$729. That is expensive for a prepaid phone in Australia. I would much rather get a Blackberry.

Looks like it's a wait for iPhone 3.0 because 2.0 just doesn't offer a big enough case to upgrade.

07-10-2008, 08:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
RikfromBelgium Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 876 My Mood: Thanks: 26 Thanked 124 Times in 53 Posts	Iphone 3G from switzerland Ok, Mobistar launched the new iphone 3G in Belgium and it's bloody expensive: €615 for a 16gig phone, even when you sign a 2 year contract. This is ridiculous. That's why I'm planning a little trip to switzerland: 16gig only costs 381euro there, pre-paid Iphone. It's a 6hr drive, buy the phone, eat someting and back home, so no problem. I'm just wondering are there things I should now? problems with buying it in switzerland and taking it to belgium? ( not sim-lock, that is not a problem ) More things like customs, taxes, ...

07-10-2008, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,443 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 724 Times in 455 Posts	Re: Iphone 3G from switzerland Are u kiddin me? So its pre paid..no contract.. 381 euro..? What the price on the 8gb?

07-10-2008, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,835 My Mood: Thanks: 801 Thanked 832 Times in 511 Posts	Re: Iphone 3G from switzerland Customs and taxes? Nah. If it's all pre paid it should be a sealed deal. Don't forget to buy the thingy for the Swiss motorway!

07-11-2008, 01:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
RikfromBelgium Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 876 My Mood: Thanks: 26 Thanked 124 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Iphone 3G from switzerland ok, so we're safe? Because we heared something from friends of a mate's father, they bought a swiss watch as a present and when crossing the border they had a choice: pay a huge fine, or leave it behind.

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Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,835 My Mood: Thanks: 801 Thanked 832 Times in 511 Posts	Re: Iphone 3G from switzerland I doubt they'll search your car. We've crossed the swiss border many times, and our car has never been searched.

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RikfromBelgium Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 876 My Mood: Thanks: 26 Thanked 124 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Iphone 3G from switzerland and I've heard they're already sold out in switzerland. If they don't have new phone's in 2 weeks, switzerland will be gone I tell ya. Last edited by RikfromBelgium; 07-11-2008 at 01:43 PM.

07-14-2008, 02:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
RikfromBelgium Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 876 My Mood: Thanks: 26 Thanked 124 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Iphone 3G from switzerland how are things in portugal? sold out there aswell?

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Maserati Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UAE Posts: 679 Thanks: 50 Thanked 56 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Iphone 3G from switzerland Stupid operators in UAE ... no one tried to get the contract with apple yet .. I ll have to buy it from the states online ... or through a friend ...

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BMW_Owner Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 185 My Mood: Thanks: 30 Thanked 71 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Iphone 3G from switzerland I don't see the point in this phone apart from the impressive looks and status that comes with apple products. It seems to be a little bit of everything combined into a product that falls short of being exceptional at anything in particular... Prepaid cost in Australia I have heard is AUD$729. That is expensive for a prepaid phone in Australia. I would much rather get a Blackberry. Looks like it's a wait for iPhone 3.0 because 2.0 just doesn't offer a big enough case to upgrade.

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