[Preorder] Apple iPhone 6s and 6s plus - Infibeam, Croma & Amazon

Whats our current best option to buy an indian iphone 6s and get it on launch day 16th?

Looks only infibeam is going to do it reliably. Infibeam coupons are not applicable on the iPhone 6s
PayTM says to go to a mobile store on 16th. They will give 2.5k CB if bought using ICICI cards.
Snapdeal has promised to send a payment option on 13th
Amazon says they will take 4-6 days to deliver after 16th, they will give some vodafone freebies for postpaid users.

Ezoneonline is profitable since they will give some deals worth 8k (Monthly cash to be redeemed in their stores)
iBhejo.com looks like just collecting emails..
Croma , due to some unknown custom restrictions doesn’t gets access to Bengal (my state

Do let me know if I am missing anywhere (Not the physical stores)?

And somehow the infibeam restriction on applying coupons on Iphone 6s seems to say that Flipkart / Amazon will have restrictions too

@raghupro wrote:

@getready wrote:

@raghupro wrote:

@ujjwal007 wrote:

@patelronak5 wrote:

"@ujjwal007":http://www.desidime.com/users/93489 wrote:

why 800$?? its 749$ right?? 800$ is equals to 52,000 and 749$ is equals to 48,700.
is there any other duties or customs levied?

ps : i m planning to get 1 from USA. A relative is coming on 25th october. but if price go high from 52,000 i cant.

i was also planning this 25OCT but that people is saying no to me… as they dont know how to clear custom … but actually no one cares it if one person buy one iphone… it will cost you $749 + $50 taxes so total it will be above $800…

what is this 50$ tax? can u specify?

Sales tax varies between 0% and 9.5% in US depending on the state to which the phone is being shipped to. Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, Oregon and Alaska have 0% sales tax.

It also depends on the merchant too
Some are sold as tax free to almost all locations of US

True that, but I don’t know any merchant apart from eBay which does that.

What about bestbuy on ebay?
They levy tax too?

Chk this ,iphone to-be-owners

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/...

Cant verify , but apple says only 2 3% difference.
http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/08/apple-says-bat...

@patelronak5 @ujjwal007 @getready @sajalb531

even at Paytm with 2500 cb

"@raghupro":http://www.desidime.com/users/68333 wrote:

It’s all random mate. If your luck runs dry and your friend gets caught then he will end up paying a huge amount!

So just to be safe you can get it as a used phone. That’s what I am doing with my iPhone

It’s my friend’s first trip abroad and he is super freaked out as he is landing back in Mumbai too this month end

nope… no one even cares if you have sealed pack… or if afraid then open the box and keep it in pocket

@getready wrote:

@raghupro wrote:

@getready wrote:

@raghupro wrote:

@ujjwal007 wrote:

@patelronak5 wrote:

"@ujjwal007":http://www.desidime.com/users/93489 wrote:

why 800$?? its 749$ right?? 800$ is equals to 52,000 and 749$ is equals to 48,700.
is there any other duties or customs levied?

ps : i m planning to get 1 from USA. A relative is coming on 25th october. but if price go high from 52,000 i cant.

i was also planning this 25OCT but that people is saying no to me… as they dont know how to clear custom … but actually no one cares it if one person buy one iphone… it will cost you $749 + $50 taxes so total it will be above $800…

what is this 50$ tax? can u specify?

Sales tax varies between 0% and 9.5% in US depending on the state to which the phone is being shipped to. Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, Oregon and Alaska have 0% sales tax.

It also depends on the merchant too
Some are sold as tax free to almost all locations of US

True that, but I don’t know any merchant apart from eBay which does that.

What about bestbuy on ebay?
They levy tax too?

Anything on ebay is all inclusive. No extra tax apart from the price you see in the listing

@raghupro wrote:

@getready wrote:

@raghupro wrote:

@getready wrote:

@raghupro wrote:

@ujjwal007 wrote:

@patelronak5 wrote:

"@ujjwal007":http://www.desidime.com/users/93489 wrote:

why 800$?? its 749$ right?? 800$ is equals to 52,000 and 749$ is equals to 48,700.
is there any other duties or customs levied?

ps : i m planning to get 1 from USA. A relative is coming on 25th october. but if price go high from 52,000 i cant.

i was also planning this 25OCT but that people is saying no to me… as they dont know how to clear custom … but actually no one cares it if one person buy one iphone… it will cost you $749 + $50 taxes so total it will be above $800…

what is this 50$ tax? can u specify?

Sales tax varies between 0% and 9.5% in US depending on the state to which the phone is being shipped to. Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, Oregon and Alaska have 0% sales tax.

It also depends on the merchant too
Some are sold as tax free to almost all locations of US

True that, but I don’t know any merchant apart from eBay which does that.

What about bestbuy on ebay?
They levy tax too?

Anything on ebay is all inclusive. No extra tax apart from the price you see in the listing

Then its better to buy from bestbuy on eBay

@sajalb531 wrote:

Whats our current best option to buy an indian iphone 6s and get it on launch day 16th?

Looks only infibeam is going to do it reliably. Infibeam coupons are not applicable on the iPhone 6s
PayTM says to go to a mobile store on 16th. They will give 2.5k CB if bought using ICICI cards.
Snapdeal has promised to send a payment option on 13th
Amazon says they will take 4-6 days to deliver after 16th, they will give some vodafone freebies for postpaid users.

Ezoneonline is profitable since they will give some deals worth 8k (Monthly cash to be redeemed in their stores)
iBhejo.com looks like just collecting emails..
Croma , due to some unknown custom restrictions doesn’t gets access to Bengal (my state

Do let me know if I am missing anywhere (Not the physical stores)?

And somehow the infibeam restriction on applying coupons on Iphone 6s seems to say that Flipkart / Amazon will have restrictions too

I got 5 croma gift card in yesterday’s deal Rs. 15000 for rs. 20000. But as expected the order was cancelled by amazon so that’s gone.

Now the best I could find is Big Bazaar coupons at 10% cash back on paytm. So get enough of them if you have patience. Again, it says max cash back 1500 and I am not sure if it’s per transaction or overall.

Then even the big bazaar guys should have the patience to scan code on all the gift cards you give them a the time of purchase

"@mr.lonely":http://www.desidime.com/users/304127 wrote:

Chk this ,iphone to-be-owners

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/...

Cant verify , but apple says only 2 3% difference.
http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/08/apple-says-bat...

patelronak5</a> <a href="http://www.desidime.com/users/93489" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ujjwal007 getready</a> <a href="http://www.desidime.com/users/48183" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sajalb531

yes this news might be for sure true… as iPhone bought from USA long last 2.5 years easily while indian iPhone last only 4-5 months… because the quality made is different in indian iPhone

@patelronak5 wrote:

"@raghupro":http://www.desidime.com/users/68333 wrote:

It’s all random mate. If your luck runs dry and your friend gets caught then he will end up paying a huge amount!

So just to be safe you can get it as a used phone. That’s what I am doing with my iPhone

It’s my friend’s first trip abroad and he is super freaked out as he is landing back in Mumbai too this month end

nope… no one even cares if you have sealed pack… or if afraid then open the box and keep it in pocket

Let’s see, still 22 days for him to arrive.

Hyderabad airport is much safer man. Not many people to monitor and even if they catch you it’s easy to evade taxes, all they expect is around $30 to $40 and they will leave you.

@patelronak5 wrote:

"@mr.lonely":http://www.desidime.com/users/304127 wrote:

Chk this ,iphone to-be-owners

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/...

Cant verify , but apple says only 2 3% difference.
http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/08/apple-says-bat...

patelronak5</a> <a href="http://www.desidime.com/users/93489" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ujjwal007 getready</a> <a href="http://www.desidime.com/users/48183" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">sajalb531

yes this news might be for sure true… as iPhone bought from USA long last 2.5 years easily while indian iPhone last only 4-5 months… because the quality made is different in indian iPhone

Indian iPhone only last 4-5 months? Haha seriously thats the best comment about Apple here.

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Now Paytm has joined

https://paytm.com/offer/iPh...s/

This year all e-com market place selling from Day1 ..

Good going ..

Finally Shopclues

http://www.shopclues.com/mobiles/iphone-6s-pre-...

@Nigel – Please add Paytm/Shopclues too . Thanks in advance.

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

"@rv2012":http://www.desidime.com/users/99069 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

yes indian iPhones doesnt last long… only few months

I guess will agree with you once Make In India happens for iPhones, till then iPhones are very much safe to buy.

Don’t spread such rumours please, unless you got an iPhone with play store on it.

@patelronak5 wrote:

"@rv2012":http://www.desidime.com/users/99069 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

yes indian iPhones doesnt last long… only few months

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

@sajalb531 wrote:

I guess will agree with you once Make In India happens for iPhones, till then iPhones are very much safe to buy.

Don’t spread such rumours please, unless you got an iPhone with play store on it.

@patelronak5 wrote:

"@rv2012":http://www.desidime.com/users/99069 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

yes indian iPhones doesnt last long… only few months

Probably a fanboy from different world trying to spread rumours. Ignore him lol

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

Hmmm he bought iPhone 6S 64GB from T-mobile factory unlocked. Lucky call by him than.

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

Hmmm he bought iPhone 6S 64GB from T-mobile factory unlocked. Lucky call by him than.

Do you know model # . can u ask .. i think A1633 will work .

iPhone 6s
Model A1633

iPhone 6s Plus
Model A1634

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

Hmmm he bought iPhone 6S 64GB from T-mobile factory unlocked. Lucky call by him than.

Do you know model # . can u ask .. i think A1633 will work .

iPhone 6s
Model A1633

iPhone 6s Plus
Model A1634

A1633 are global model . .It will be in India as well.

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

iPhone 6 t-mobile no contract didn’t support Indian LTE bands but both models of iPhone 6S, including the t-mobile no contract phone, supports Indian LTE bands this time. This is confirmed from users using the iPhone 6S in India and on Apple site LTE band list too.

I am not sure if this is allowed but in case you guys wanna interact with fellow Apple fans/users do join this group. Already 50k+ users and quite active

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AppleiPh0ne/?f....

@raghupro wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

iPhone 6 t-mobile no contract didn’t support Indian LTE bands but both models of iPhone 6S, including the t-mobile no contract phone, supports Indian LTE bands this time. This is confirmed from users using the iPhone 6S in India and on Apple site LTE band list too.

I am not sure if this is allowed but in case you guys wanna interact with fellow Apple fans/users do join this group. Already 50k+ users and quite active

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AppleiPh0ne/?f....

@deal_gogo wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

Hmmm he bought iPhone 6S 64GB from T-mobile factory unlocked. Lucky call by him than.

Do you know model # . can u ask .. i think A1633 will work .

iPhone 6s
Model A1633

iPhone 6s Plus
Model A1634

A1633 are global model . .It will be in India as well.

http://www.apple.com/in/iphone-6s/...s/

Mobile and Wireless
Model A1633*
Model A1634*
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Model A1688*
Model A1687*
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Looking at this .. wait for Reliance . THey will come with Iphone 4G plan .. it will be awesome . They have plan to launch in Dec.

@deal_gogo wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

Hmmm he bought iPhone 6S 64GB from T-mobile factory unlocked. Lucky call by him than.

Do you know model # . can u ask .. i think A1633 will work .

iPhone 6s
Model A1633

iPhone 6s Plus
Model A1634

A1633 are global model . .It will be in India as well.

I always extend the Apple care for 2 years by paying around 4k. This helps when you sell the iPhone you get very good resale value since the buyer is not worried about non-warranty.

Your opinion?

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

@deal_gogo wrote:

@rv2012 wrote:

Anyone who is wondering what would be the custom if you buy iPhone from US it’s 14% plus some taxes which in total cost you 17% of the iPhone cost. It’s still cheap if you buy it from US but remember that iPhone will not be covered under warranty. Except iPhone, any Apple device like iPod, iPad, accessories carry world wide warranty.

Also 4G Might not work .. Depends upon Model .

Nope it’s working fine. My friend already bought it from US the day it was launched there. He paid around 15k customs and Airtel 4G is working fine. I think this time there are no two models like we had with iPhone 6 so it’s truly a global phone. All 4G bands are included.

there are different model . My Friend got and it didn’t work.

http://www.apple.com/iphon...E/

there are 2 model.. pl check

Hmmm he bought iPhone 6S 64GB from T-mobile factory unlocked. Lucky call by him than.

Do you know model # . can u ask .. i think A1633 will work .

iPhone 6s
Model A1633

iPhone 6s Plus
Model A1634

A1633 are global model . .It will be in India as well.

Yeah that’s why I said lucky call by him by ordering 6S instead of +. He saved some money by ordering it from there but I think that’s not worth the hassle since it wont be covered in warranty.

I always extend the Apple care for 2 years by paying around 4k. This helps when you sell the iPhone you get very good resale value since the buyer is not worried about non-warranty.

Your opinion?

yes., i always buy from Indian market .. Don’t want to waste money (If something happens) ..
However you can send item back to relative/friend (If any) but it will be big hassle to send item back. .

Also , I have never seen anything happening to iPhone in normal scenario..

I have used 5s earlier from Australian market and nothing happened …

Last year i have already sold One kidney to buy iphone 6 Plus..
Now i can’t sell second one this year (no redundancy) …

Yeah that’s why I said lucky call by him by ordering 6S instead of +. He saved some money by ordering it from there but I think that’s not worth the hassle since it wont be covered in warranty.

I always extend the Apple care for 2 years by paying around 4k. This helps when you sell the iPhone you get very good resale value since the buyer is not worried about non-warranty.

Your opinion?

The Indian version of iPhone 6S Plus 128gb is 37% expensive than in US so yes, it isn’t a bad deal to let go of Indian warranty when the price difference is that high. I anyways have people frequently visiting the US so won’t be a hassle to send the phone in case there is an issue. Sad part, didnt want to risk the purchase so had to go for AppleCare+ too costing extra 138$ including taxes.