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HTC Legend on Vodafone 12-Mth $29 Cap Min. Cost $234.9 over 12 Months [Expired]

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Update 17/12: Deal is over. VF has run out of stock. Congrats and Merry Christmas to those who scored! :)

<del>MOD: According to users on pg5, the deal has been reinstated.</del>

<del>Update: Deal is finished. Repayment is now back to $30. :( Good luck to those who have ordered, though!</del>

OK, per request from the other HTC Legend thread…

If you’re a member of one of the motoring clubs (NRMA, RACV, etc), you
might want to check out Vodafone. They currently have the HTC Legend for $0 repayment on their 12-month $29 cap.

Navigate to the link below:

http://store.vodafone.com.au/handset-htc-legend.aspx?company…

Then select '12 month'.

By my calculation, your min cost over 12 months should be (after 10% discount and 3 months free access):

$29 * 10% off * 9 months = $234.9

(plus, possibly, $84 moneybackco cashback for those who managed)

Which is outstanding value for a pocketable Android 2.2 phone with such strong specs. And it comes with a cap with 200mb data!

Be warned, though, that Voda’s customer service (or the lack of it, really) is shocking! Have a look at discussions on whirlpool!

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  • Hieu on 16/12/2010 - 23:27

    Just curious, I didn't screenshot or print the confirmation page of my order; All I have is the confirmation email. Will this be enough evidence to argue against any handset charges they may place in the future?

  • angpoon on 17/12/2010 - 00:40
    +4

    When you still go through the deal it gives you 2 options to pay $30 per month or $0 upfront? Does that mean the deal is still on? I got an order confirmation that's $0 and a monthly payment of $26.10…which is the same as the one I ordered previously when the deal was on.

    If I have to pay more, do I just use the email that I received as proof that the contract I signed up for was for $0 upfront?

    • thetrash on 17/12/2010 - 00:44

      12 months or 24 months?

    • Super8Tab on 17/12/2010 - 07:01

      I ordered last night and i'm on the same boat as you, 0 upfront for 12 months (no repayments?) let me know if any updates

    • ESEMCE on 17/12/2010 - 09:01

      You're a genius angpoon!

      I had my initial order cancelled cause I am buying for a gift so i put in the future owner's name but my credit details (which failed the credit check) and they cancelled my order (couldn't change the name for some unknown reason).
      So I was fuming last night that I'd missed out when I was one of the first to put in an order!

      • ESEMCE on 17/12/2010 - 10:49

        Just realised that I AGAIN forgot to do MoneybackCo!!
        I never remember..
        Maybe I should make it my homepage or something!

    • POWERevolution on 17/12/2010 - 10:26

      can't find add to cart button now.

  • bargrin on 17/12/2010 - 00:45

    Order at 6am this morning got a successful email this arvo saying credit all good and phone on it's way.

    This might be the best and last bargain for 2010 for me, next time I get a bargain it will be whilst surfing web on my new HTC!

  • angpoon on 17/12/2010 - 00:49

    12 months

  • THEMAN_AUS on 17/12/2010 - 00:54

    Just wanted to update that my phone is on its ways. I'm not a member of any racing/car group, got it anyhow (well I hope it gets to me before xmas) - sent to work so if I don't get it then. Potentially MIA. gotta check with the city post office then I guess

    3 months free.
    10% off.
    enforcble via TIO anyhow and dirt cheap

    HAPPY ABOUT THIS!!!

  • m3louis on 17/12/2010 - 01:12

    Anyone know if we get a posted tracking number for the phone?

  • powergirl on 17/12/2010 - 02:01

    can someone help? How can i revert my vote on the deal. Accidentally hit on the -ve button as i am using hubby's phone which the touch screen is not that great. Sorry.

    • Zaia on 17/12/2010 - 02:57
      +5

      You obviously need a HTC Legend.

      • timhn on 17/12/2010 - 06:55
        +1

        Common people, this should be the bargain of the year - if not at least best of the month, not that Krispy Kremes deal with 233 +ve votes!

    • EnALup on 17/12/2010 - 07:12

      See right side of Heading of the deal -> click votes and search ur name and revoke your vote :)

      • powergirl on 17/12/2010 - 10:52
        +1

        thank you : )

  • kennethk on 17/12/2010 - 02:51
    +6

    As angpoon mentioned,

    If you follow the link, click on 12 months and add the HTC Legend into your cart,

    Select "PAY UPFRONT" you will find that it says $0 dollar upfront.

    Whoever setting the rates for Vodafone is either REALLY careless, plain stupid or simply hate his workplace :P

  • CyberMurning on 17/12/2010 - 08:53

    YES !! hello guys, whoever missout, this deal is NOT expired yet!
    "If you follow the link, click on 12 months and add the HTC Legend into your cart,
    Select “PAY UPFRONT” you will find that it says $0 dollar upfront"

    haha…

    • Kooratz on 17/12/2010 - 08:56

      $0 upfront with $30 installment every month…. haha

      • run2dmax on 17/12/2010 - 09:49

        Comes up as $360 upfront for me. Scratch that, it works

  • unity1 on 17/12/2010 - 09:05
    +2

    For those that are stuck here:

    15/12/2010 02:01 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 02:11 PM Order being processed

    Please call Vodafone on 1300 300 404.

    I was told my order was "stuck" in the system and the CSR said she'd "push" my order through and that I would receive a confirmation via email in around 5 minutes.

    I checked my email and within a couple of minutes had received the email from Vodafone stating my credit check had been successful and that I'd be receiving the phone within 2 days.

    • d3ft on 17/12/2010 - 09:16
      +2

      Any idea of the best time to call? Every time I call them the wait is > 40 minutes.

    • EnALup on 17/12/2010 - 09:47

      what time you called? and which option you selected. I selected option 5 and it said minimum 40 minutes wait time :(

      • unity1 on 17/12/2010 - 09:54

        I called at 8:10 in the morning and got through immediately. Infact, whenever I call Vodafone in the morning I always get through immediately or just a minute or two wait.

        When I rang I think I chose the option "enquire about joining Vodafone" or something along those lines. I got through to the Australian sales centre.

        • ricochet on 17/12/2010 - 10:06

          I just rang and sat on hold for about 35 mins, only to be connected to what sounded like an Indian call centre where I was informed that the reason my order hadn't gone beyond the first 'Processing' status was because the HTC Legend was out-of-stock and there wouldn't be more until 6th Jan!

          I really hope this is not the case, the CSR wasn't able to do anything else about 'pushing' the order because the stock wasn't there…

        • ricochet on 17/12/2010 - 10:12

          OK - rang again and used option 1 "If you'd like to join vodafone…"

          Was put straight through to the Aussie call centre but the guy said that he couldn't help with my order because it was placed over the web, and transferred me back to the 40 minute queue :(

        • ricochet on 17/12/2010 - 10:34

          Update #3:
          Called back to the aussie call centre and quoted my order number straight away - they were then able to look it up and push it through for credit check. Asked about stock and they seemed confident I would receive it next week if the check went well.

          Worried though, especially considering the online call centre says no stock and people at the end of this thread are reporting stock has run out…

    • llcede on 17/12/2010 - 10:14

      absolutely correcto… thanks for the heads up, just did the same, and here we have it.

    • chansthename on 17/12/2010 - 12:28

      Just rang them up, there was no waiting time (surprised after all I've heard)

      The guy was helpful, the moment I told him my tracking number it went through though (nothing done on his behalf). Don't you love the way the world works ;)

  • hunderthal on 17/12/2010 - 09:09
    -1

    I have just ordered using the $0 pay up-front trick. Deal is definately not expired, get on it while you can…

    • benmod on 17/12/2010 - 09:30
      +1

      ..wishing that I could upvote this deal again

  • netsurfer on 17/12/2010 - 09:18

    So far, it seems Vodafone is willing to honour the deal (put through due to system glitch / loop hole). However, I don't really want to gamble (due to bad experience with Three before). Last time, Three simply removed the 3 months free I was suppose to get and also removed the referel bonus. I ended up paying the full price of the contract.

    A very good deal indeed. Pity I am not a fan of HTC Legend (would prefer at least a HTC Desire). Too lazy to go through the trouble and eBay the phone.

    Anyway, very good deal for people who want to try out Android.

    • unity1 on 17/12/2010 - 09:57

      I don't see how they can reneg on this deal. Both emails received form Vodafone (initial order, and credit check confirmation) both clearly mention the 10% off and 3 months free.

      • jiakz on 17/12/2010 - 10:17

        guess he/she was too lazy to speak to CS manager or if at worse, seek action through TIO. Easily honoured :)

  • jiakz on 17/12/2010 - 10:19

    They love to hold me up !!! :(

    Anyone else get this?

    Hi XXX

    Thank you for your recent application with Vodafone. We’re thrilled that you want to join us.

    Unfortunately we’ve had some problems processing your order as we require some additional information to be able to proceed. Specifically we require additional items of identification.

    Types of identification are split into categories with different point values. For your application to continue we require at least one form of Primary Photo Identification and any selection of Secondary Identification to make up a total of 100 points. At least one (1) piece of ID must show your current residential address.

    • leginmat on 17/12/2010 - 10:21

      Yes, see my previous replies.

    • Az on 17/12/2010 - 11:23
      +1

      Just wondering why Vodafone addressed you as XXX???

      • ESEMCE on 17/12/2010 - 11:28
        +4

        I think jiakz is really Vin Diesel

  • Mrlai2 on 17/12/2010 - 10:21

    Do you think we have a chance of getting them to honour this cap?

    "$29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months
    $29 a month over 12 months (minimum cost $348) and get:
    Unlimited 24/7 Vodafone to Vodafone & 3 standard national voice calls
    Unlimited Standard & international TXT, PXT® & video PXT®
    Unlimited2 BlackBerry® Email & Internet Browsing + 1GB for video streaming2 (if you have a BlackBerry® handset) or 1GB3 (if you have any other handset)
    $550 included a month to use on standard national & International voice calls and video calls (including calls made while National Roaming), voicemail retrieval, national roaming, calls to National (1223) and International (1225) Directory Assistance, 13, 15 and 1800 numbers, Vodafone Central Surfing (not downloads), re-routed calls to numbers that divert to International services, Customer Care Calls4."

  • jiakz on 17/12/2010 - 10:24

    Is it me or did they remove the buy button ? :O

    • Saturday on 17/12/2010 - 10:26

      There is no "add to cart" button i could find.

      • jiakz on 17/12/2010 - 10:28

        Haha says its out of stock

      • POWERevolution on 17/12/2010 - 10:29

        lol, we both alike, same responed see my comment above

      • POWERevolution on 17/12/2010 - 10:29

        lol, we both alike, same responed see my comment above

    • POWERevolution on 17/12/2010 - 10:27

      same, i think no more stock.

  • dkslim on 17/12/2010 - 10:38

    It's gone now…

  • mrdk on 17/12/2010 - 11:12

    Looks like the deal is gone. "Add to cart" or "buy" button is gone.

    Good luck to all those who got the deal

    BL to those who accidentally signed up on the 24 month plan

    • kennethk on 17/12/2010 - 11:14

      sure appear so, best way to avoid any further fk up on their end perhaps?

      i wonder who got fired today :P

    • cdundee on 17/12/2010 - 11:27
      +1

      Luckily I found that I still have a phone in my cart…

      • JTL on 17/12/2010 - 11:58

        Wow I was kicking myself for not jumping on this deal 2 days ago but then I checked my cart and there are still 2 phones in there with $0 monthly repayments. Thank you!

        • Saturday on 17/12/2010 - 12:17

          Lucky you. I am jealous of you:-) I just checked my cart, nothing there, hehe.

  • IgnitionS15 on 17/12/2010 - 11:21

    Michael Clarke?

  • vkungwani on 17/12/2010 - 11:24

    yipee….

    We’re happy to inform you that your Vodafone credit check has been successful. Your Vodafone Direct Deal will be shipped to you very soon.

    All credit goes to yjm……u rock man!!!!

    • POWERevolution on 17/12/2010 - 13:18
      +1

      And it not worth a BIG FAT +VE? Sigh…

    • yjm on 17/12/2010 - 13:37

      Congrats! Now see who gets their phone delivered first? :)

      Hopefully in the next business day or two, based on my own experience.

      • mrdk on 17/12/2010 - 15:32

        Thanks for the deal yjm!

        Its now a race to see who gets it delivered first. Hopefully within the week cause im on holidays after that!

  • CyberMurning on 17/12/2010 - 11:26

    crap, i got that email "need more id" things.. unbelievable

  • excite on 17/12/2010 - 11:56

    Canceled my order as I mistakenly signed up a 24-month contract instead of 12-month, was asking to change to 12-month contract, but they asked for $30/m repayment.

    • dkslim on 17/12/2010 - 12:31

      Good, 24 month is not worth it.

  • pianissimo on 17/12/2010 - 12:31

    Was able to order one as it was still in my cart, not sure if I'll actually get it or if they'll tell me it's out of stock.

    Either way, thanks OP and other contributors! :)

    • JTL on 17/12/2010 - 12:55

      In the same boat as you! Found there were 2 left in my cart and ordered both. Fingers crossed!
      Thanks OP and everyone for keeping this updated!

  • Raz on 17/12/2010 - 12:51
    +1

    Still out of stock. Has anyone had any luck??

  • Raz on 17/12/2010 - 12:51

    Really want this phone but too late

  • kimmik on 17/12/2010 - 13:09

    my order of the 0$ upfront (second wave) of this phone got cancelled without informing me.

    however its possibly due to me having one already on order from the first day.

  • RowG on 17/12/2010 - 13:22

    16/12/2010 07:22 AM Order Incomplete
    16/12/2010 07:27 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:38 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 10:38 AM
    17/12/2010 10:42 AM Credit Check in Process

    Fingers crossed…

  • cactus68 on 17/12/2010 - 13:28

    OK spoke to customer care about my orders.
    One was cancelled this morning and no notification via email
    The other was declined due to credit check which is a load of bollocks,
    re ordered one last night to try again.

    Seems like their system is all buggered at the moment.

    My first order that showed being cancelled this morning is showing up on vodafone system as
    having been processed and has been accepted and gone through,
    same goes for the order that had been declined due to credit check, all good and processed.
    My order last night does not even show up on their system.

    The guy said that they are/were having big issues with online ordering but to rest assured
    that two orders of mine have been accepted placed and verified as all good.

    Delivery will be beginning Jan as stock is down.

    I have told them to cancel my order from last night, to make a note seeing as my other orders have gone through.

    They are looking into it and will contact me on Wednesday to update me on the cancellation.

    So
    If you have any issues, orders cancelled etc etc CALL THEM and speak to the friendly staff in India.
    Very helpful if you are polite and nice to them!!!!
    LOL

    • mily on 17/12/2010 - 13:41

      Delivery will be beginning Jan as stock is down

      Does that apply to all of us or to the laters? I was expecting to get them before X'mas.

      • cactus68 on 17/12/2010 - 13:45

        Our order was placed 15/12/2010

    • POWERevolution on 17/12/2010 - 15:01

      My first order that showed being cancelled this morning is showing up on vodafone system as
      having been processed and has been accepted and gone through,

      This happened automatically or after you called them?

  • da1andonly on 17/12/2010 - 13:36

    wtf??
    Thank you for your recent application with Vodafone. We’re thrilled that you want to join us.
    After careful assessment of your application and based upon the information provided, at this stage we are not able to proceed with your application as unfortunately you have not met Vodafone's credit criteria.

    They gave me no reason at all. I have no debt, 11k limit on the credit card. How on earth can they decline me?

    • scheps on 17/12/2010 - 13:42

      They prob do that to reduce their Loss

    • cactus68 on 17/12/2010 - 13:45

      yep
      look at my other reply a few pages ago.
      same thing happened to the wife
      but as just mentioned, on the vodafone system it has been accepted processed and
      waiting for delivery

      CALL THEM
      wait the 30 minutes to be through and get it sorted

  • hiro on 17/12/2010 - 13:54

    16/12/2010 04:07 PM Order Incomplete
    16/12/2010 05:20 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 12:17 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 12:18 PM
    17/12/2010 12:20 PM Credit Check in Process

  • bennib0i on 17/12/2010 - 14:07

    says out of stock…2:07pm

  • mshanann on 17/12/2010 - 14:16
    +1

    14/12/2010 04:43 PM Order Incomplete
    14/12/2010 05:04 PM Order being processed
    14/12/2010 05:37 PM Credit Check in Process
    14/12/2010 05:38 PM
    14/12/2010 05:39 PM Credit Check in Process
    15/12/2010 07:29 AM Order being processed
    15/12/2010 09:03 AM Order being processed
    15/12/2010 09:04 AM
    17/12/2010 12:58 PM Delivered

    • mshanann on 17/12/2010 - 14:20

      Congratulations on scoring a great Vodafone deal

      Thanks for choosing our $29 Cap with a 12 month commitment plus a new mobile phone. As part of your order you also receive:

      3 months free access+

      The $29 Cap contains heaps of value including $180 credit each month to call any mobile or landline in Australia, Unlimited Vodafone to Vodafone and 3 standard voice calls all day, every day within Australia and 200MB of Mobile Data. The minimum monthly spend is $29 per month over 12 months adding up to a total cost of $361.20 over the life of the contract. If you leave us before the end of your contract you will be charged an Early Exit Fee (EEF) of the minimum monthly spend ($29) multiplied by the months remaining.

      What happens next?

      Your device and SIM card will be delivered by courier to your nominated address very soon. If you want to check on your order status please go to store.vodafone.com.au/order-tracking.aspx or email via Contact Us.

      Once you receive your SIM card it will already be activated and ready to use but if you a wish to bring across (port) your existing mobile number from a different carrier to Vodafone or from Prepaid to Postpaid, then please call 1555 from any Vodafone Mobile (Free call from any Vodafone Mobile service) or call 1300 101 606 (8am to 8pm weekdays, 9am – 5pm weekends. Charged as a local call) before using your brand new Vodafone SIM so we can complete your port request. Please note that your existing number will not be transferred, and any services associated with your existing mobile number may still be connected with your other carrier or Prepaid, until your port request is completed.

      • ricochet on 17/12/2010 - 14:42

        No mention of the 10% off in that email, just the 3 months free?

      • RayEarth2133 on 17/12/2010 - 15:25

        My email didn't have that, it just said:

        We’re happy to inform you that your Vodafone credit check has been successful. Your Vodafone Direct Deal will be shipped to you very soon.

        Subject to stock availability, delivery will be within the next day if your order was placed before midday Monday to Thursday and your delivery address is within metropolitan areas of capital cities (except Tas and NT ).

        You ordered:

        HTC Legend - $0.00, $29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months - $26.10, Discount - 10%

        3 months free access+

    • POWERevolution on 17/12/2010 - 14:25

      So you already got the phone?

      • mshanann on 17/12/2010 - 14:27

        I'm at work;

        I will go home soon and find out if courier left anything in letterbox.

        • mshanann on 17/12/2010 - 15:37

          nothing in letterbox; maybe monday

        • chansthename on 17/12/2010 - 16:04

          you would need to sign for it so maybe your postoffice has it (if so they would leave a little note in your mailbox)

    • mily on 17/12/2010 - 14:28

      You were one day before us, that means we might get the phone next Monday or Tuesday.

    • goatus on 18/12/2010 - 15:08

      15/12/2010 09:03 AM Order being processed
      15/12/2010 09:04 AM ——- My tracking is up to this point now.
      17/12/2010 12:58 PM Delivered

      Hoping that blank update means it has been dispatched. Delivery monday perhaps? woot!

  • musique on 17/12/2010 - 14:19

    i've been stuck on credit check since 5pm yesterday

  • elzilcho on 17/12/2010 - 14:26

    They just called and advised that the deal wasnt for current customers. I tried to do an upgrade to this plan since I wasnt under contract any more. Even though there was an option for current customers in the online forms there is no deal for me :(

    • mshanann on 17/12/2010 - 15:49

      Did you submit an order? If so, I would call back;

      The phone comes with a new vodafone number regardless of whether you chose to port an existing number or not. We chose to port number from the 3 network.

      Once you get phone and prior to activating the new sim, you call and port the number across. See "Congratulations on scoring a great Vodafone deal" message from above.

  • bennib0i on 17/12/2010 - 14:30

    Can anyone detail how to order the phone now?

    The order button seems to be missing now.

    • mily on 17/12/2010 - 14:30

      I believe it's gone a few hours ago.

  • bargrin on 17/12/2010 - 15:00

    looks like my order is tracked through buckscoop cashback so I get the $84 money back. This deal getting sweeter by the day!

    • DJnMax on 17/12/2010 - 15:32

      nods :D

    • yjm on 17/12/2010 - 16:12

      bargrin, good job! How did you enable moneyback tracking on the VF motoring club site? Pls enlighten us.

  • neosin on 17/12/2010 - 15:01

    Anyone know what a credit check involves?

    I have been using a visa debit card all my life so I never technically "borrow" any money?

  • greentree on 17/12/2010 - 15:01

    I got this email as well:

    Thank you for your recent application with Vodafone. We’re thrilled that you want to join us.

    After careful assessment of your application and based upon the information provided, at this stage we are not able to proceed with your application as unfortunately you have not met Vodafone's credit criteria.

    I don't have credit problems. I think they are playing games to reduce their losses.

    • CyberMurning on 17/12/2010 - 15:04

      is that 1st email you got from voda? did you get the email asking for more 100 point ID check?

      • greentree on 17/12/2010 - 15:14

        Yes, this is the only email I have got so far. No 100 point ID check is mentioned.

    • [Deactivated] on 17/12/2010 - 16:02
      +1

      I also got that email. I've never failed a credit check in my life before, and there has never been any problems with my credit report. I have above average income, I've had a credit card for the past ten years which I've paid off in full every month without fail, and I also signed up to a much more expensive iPhone 4 plan with Telstra just a few months ago without issue. Definitely seems like Vodafone are trying to limit their losses by giving out bullshit rejections.

      Oh well, I wasn't really expecting them to honour this offer anyway.

  • DJnMax on 17/12/2010 - 15:28

    15/12/2010 07:55 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 08:17 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:22 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 10:23 AM
    17/12/2010 10:24 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 10:24 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 02:15 PM Order being processed

    And just got the email confirming just now. So if you've been waiting..I'd suggest don't give up yet! :)

    • powergirl on 17/12/2010 - 15:42

      Not giving up yet…..waiting…waiting…waiting…
      my status:
      15/12/2010 03:24 PM Order Incomplete
      15/12/2010 04:40 PM Order being processed
      17/12/2010 09:53 AM Credit Check in Process
      17/12/2010 09:58 AM
      17/12/2010 09:59 AM Credit Check in Process

  • kimmik on 17/12/2010 - 15:29

    Hey you guys with the MBC, how much did you get back??

    mine says:

    16-Dec-2010 18:07:00 AEST Vodafone Handsets $1.00 $84.00 Tracking Feb-2011
    16-Dec-2010 18:07:00 AEST Vodafone Mobile Broadband $1.00 $84.00 Tracking Feb-2011

    ???

    i didn't order mobile broadband…

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