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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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      • Never bought from ebay before, which one is reliable?

        Gonna try stealth guard. How do you make it stick properly on the curved surface, to maintain smoothness? i assume it will have some jaggered edges…

  • Still no credit check confirmation email from direct sales / voda although online tracking shown credit check is done and order being processed. Anyone in the same boat?

    • Credit check went through on Friday, however, no update since.

      15/12/2010 01:14 PM Order Incomplete
      15/12/2010 04:43 PM Order being processed
      16/12/2010 04:06 PM Credit Check in Process
      16/12/2010 04:08 PM
      16/12/2010 04:09 PM Credit Check in Process
      16/12/2010 06:42 PM Order being processed
      16/12/2010 07:03 PM Order being processed
      17/12/2010 10:30 AM Order being processed
      17/12/2010 11:03 AM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 02:39 AM

      Are they probably going to dispatch it today?

      • yep, i didn't receive any email from them, apart from a "you picked billing via email, so please confirm your email address" and my order status shows this:

        15/12/2010 04:41 PM Order Incomplete
        15/12/2010 04:52 PM Order being processed
        16/12/2010 02:23 PM Credit Check in Process
        16/12/2010 02:28 PM
        16/12/2010 02:29 PM Credit Check in Process
        16/12/2010 03:06 PM Order being processed
        16/12/2010 05:03 PM Order being processed
        17/12/2010 10:30 AM Order being processed
        17/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
        18/12/2010 02:39 AM

        but i called them up about 15 minutes ago and they told me my order was approved and would be leaving their warehouse tonight.

        give them a call on 1300 300 404 and choose option 1 - i didn't have to wait at all.

        • I got this number and chose 1, and it says the number you dialed has been disconnected.

        • Thank you.
          Dialled the number with option 1. Someone picked up immediately, however when i said i wanna check my online order status, she transfers me to another line which has has >40 mins wait, i didn't wait though.

        • My final status updates match yours almost exactly for time:

          16/12/2010 02:24 PM Credit Check in Process
          16/12/2010 03:01 PM Order being processed
          16/12/2010 03:03 PM Order being processed
          17/12/2010 10:30 AM Order being processed
          17/12/2010 11:03 AM Order being processed
          18/12/2010 02:39 AM

          Looks like exciting things were happening at 2:39am on Saturday.

      • +1

        This is the 3rd phone i've ordered through voda direct and i've never received a credit check approved email. Basically as long as you see an 'order being processed' line after the 'credit check in progress' line this means it went through OK.

        • Great to hear this.Thank you : )

  • i was told the same thing and didnt fancy waiting 40 mins

    • Another same experience for me however, after waiting 30 minutes and getting someone on the line, I accidentally hung up…

      Second try yielded an Australian rep and upon requesting to be transferred again, he mentioned he was able to check the status for myself!

      • No update after 18/12/10.

  • anyone get there phones delivered today?

  • I ordered on Friday morning(with the 12 month 0 Upfront selection glitch)and now i'm getting this :(

    17/12/2010 05:52 AM Order Incomplete
    17/12/2010 06:04 AM Order being processed
    20/12/2010 10:51 AM Order Cancelled

    • +1

      I ordered on 16th and hasn't been cancelled… fingers crossed

    • +2

      If I were you, I would ring them up and get an explanation. Maybe you can persuade them to resume processing of the order.

      • Thank you! Called them and said the system isn't updated, the order is still processing :) the waiting continues

        • How long did you wait for the call to speak to them, mate?

  • Waiting for the delivery…a really bargain! Thanks guys!

    • +1

      yes a really bargain indeed.

  • +3

    If anyone calls 1300 300 404 and choose option 1 and is told they need to be transferred to another area, tell them you have a ES-W order number, not a VF order number.

    For some reason, HTC phones have ES-W order numbers, and the team at 1300 300 404 option 1 have the system with which to look up the status.

    The other team with the 40 minute wait deal with VF order numbers and don't have the latest status of the ES-W orders… don't get stuck in that queue! :)

    • any idea what ES-W stands for?

    • Indeed. I've been getting through to a rep pretty much instantly and thanks to the ES-W prefix, they can immediately help me out!

  • Just checked and saw this, has changed in the last hour or so.

    16/12/2010 07:51 AM Order Incomplete
    16/12/2010 07:51 AM Order Incomplete
    16/12/2010 07:51 AM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 07:53 AM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 07:53 AM
    16/12/2010 07:53 AM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 07:57 AM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 09:03 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:31 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:39 AM
    20/12/2010 01:22 PM Order being processed
    20/12/2010 01:40 PM Order being processed
    20/12/2010 01:44 PM Order on its way to you

    • Lucky you! I ordered at almost exactly the same time as you, yet mine hasn't changed from order being processed yet

      • same

        • +1

          no wonder yours is coming quickly, you got your credit checked completed in 6 minutes. WTF

    • lucky you, i applied on 15th and mine is still sitting at processing order and that too at 2.39AM ;D

  • +4

    I just called the 1300 number and press option 1 and quoted the ref number, he was able to confirm that my order had been shipped today yet it hasnt been updated on the website so looking good fella's. Score!

    • Just off the phone with voda (1300 number, option 1, told her i have ES-W reference, not being being put in queue at all), the lady look up my order and told it's being processed at the warehouse and the handset will be shipped either tomorrow or the next day. YAY!

      Thanks mcrompton for the tip of quoting ES-W order number : )

      • just did the same, helpful bloke but told me they are waiting on stock and expect if after christmas… did any of you receive a tracking number

        • just called them, very good experience so far, the girl was very helpful even get me the AAE Order tracking number. hopefully get mine tomorrow.

  • Guys, Just called vodafone and have been advised that the mobile has been shipped but the website isnt updating for some reason……:D

  • The stocks are back but $20 extra for HSP monthly.
    So seem like the web creator over use copy & paste :)

    • I just called also after seeing this all day:

      15/12/2010 06:20 PM Order Incomplete
      15/12/2010 06:29 PM Order being processed
      17/12/2010 10:05 AM Credit Check in Process
      17/12/2010 10:08 AM
      17/12/2010 10:09 AM Credit Check in Process
      17/12/2010 06:13 PM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 02:17 PM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 02:18 PM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 02:19 PM

      Was told that order has been shipped with AAE and was given a tracking number. Should arrive tomorrow apparently.

    • +2

      This is STILL a good deal. $474 total.

      • Agree. I would favor 24 months plan though, as we have $180 call credit.

  • Haven't got mine yet
    :|

  • looks like I'm getting my 2 phones after all!
    one ordered 15th the other 17th.

    I have had conflicting scenarios on two occasions now
    one story from indian call centre and another from aussie sales dept

    seems like voda's left hand don't know what the right hand is doing
    as I was told by aussie sales dept that yes my two orders are all good and will be delivered
    and then this arvo the indian call centre guy said that one order is a no go

    but i just checked the tracking for both my ES-W numbers tonight and I get …

    15/12/2010 04:03 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 04:27 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 09:49 AM Order Cancelled
    17/12/2010 02:00 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 02:00 PM Order Cancelled
    17/12/2010 03:39 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:10 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:13 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:14 PM
    21/12/2010 02:31 AM Order on its way to you

    and

    17/12/2010 03:20 AM Order Incomplete
    17/12/2010 04:06 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 09:48 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 09:48 AM
    17/12/2010 09:49 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 01:58 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 01:21 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 01:23 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:34 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:38 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:39 PM
    21/12/2010 03:07 AM Order on its way to you

    so
    will be waiting for the courier any day now.

    woohoo!

  • At last the status changed :)

    15/12/2010 04:19 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 04:35 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 09:51 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 09:53 AM
    17/12/2010 09:56 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 02:27 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:10 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:13 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:14 PM
    21/12/2010 02:31 AM Order on its way to you

    Talked to the call centre now , 1300 300 404 option 1 then option 4 ( please confirm this, delivery inquiries)
    Guy was very friendly and told me in case I get the first bill, call them and give NRMA membership no. to verify.
    Credit for 3 months will be updated.
    I was also given the consignment no with AAE and their telephone no. for further inquiries for delivery date.

    So far so good :)

    • you dont think they will try to fuck us over and charge everyone on this deal for the full 12 months, and just wait for the real nrma members to ring up to complain to get the 3 months free? could they possibly do this?

      • well just worked out as a member of racq, go through their website follow the link takes you to the exact same page, hopefully if this situation happens racq is covered to

        • I thought racq only get the 10% off… not sure.

  • just called them again, since the online tracking doesn't appear to be updating.

    onboard with the courier and they gave me a tracking number too. sweet!

    now, hopefully they remember that i ordered 2…

  • All the online sellers where I have shopped provide the consignment number as a matter of routine, once the shipment is lodged with the courier company. Vodafone seems unique in that you have to call them and wait around half an hour just to get the consignment number. It is so easy to correct this and gain customer appreciation, which will have added benefit of reducing load on their telephones, but is Vodafone listening?

  • my order status is: 21/12/2010 02:03 AM Order on its way to you
    Am I able to get the delivery by Wed? That's my last working day. Otherwise I need to change the delivery address.

  • a lot of the order statuses seem to have the "order on its way to you" status at about 3-4 am today. Remember this is one hour behind

    • Yes, I saw it. Two of my orders showed "order on the way". Also called them to confirm it and they were sent out yesterday. yeah …
      I didn't wait long and the staff are quite good.

  • +4

    Mine has arrived. GREAT!

    BUT.. it is silver, not black as in the order description.

    I don't know how is the black one look like actually.

    Thanks for the deal. Good Luck to everyone :)

    • i think they may be all silver

    • the back of HTC is siler with black on top, so it's called black.

    • +4

      I picked up mine this morning from post office; delivery was not even attempted by courier.

      The phone is silver/black as well.

      Those looking to use the phone on another network.. the box the phone ships in clearly states:

      "This device is locked to the Vodafone network. To obtain your unlock code free of charge, please visit www.vodafone.com.au/unlock or send the IMEI and your return address to …"

      "To obtain your IMEI number, enter *#06# into your handset"

      In terms of what shipped with the box (in addition to the phone/battery):
      Sandisk 2GB microSD card and full-size SD card Sandisk adapter.
      USB connector cable
      AC adapter with USB input connector
      Stereo headphones/microphone

      A separate envelope contained the SIM card.

      • You mean they just left a note in your letterbox though someone was available at home to receive it? Does anyone know if AaE delivers to Units?

        • +1

          I expect it will require a signature, if no one is there (or it "looks" like no one is there) to sign for it then AAE will drop it off at the post office.

  • +2

    Got mine half hour ago, but seems it couldn't find the sim card, don't know why.

    • Neither the new sim card will connect in my original unlocked mobile, nor my old Exetel simcard (use vodafone network) would connect in the HTC. Weird.

    • Called them and waited in the queue for 18 min, then got kicked

      • Made another 40 minutes call and finally approach an Indian guy who said my sim card isn't activated, as suspected. Gave him all my details and he said he need a couple minutes to process, and put me on hold, then the phone was disconnected again. I'll wait for a few minutes more, and hope he could finish that work without me.

        • Lucky he called back to me and let me choose a number, now it should be activated within 30 minutes.

        • wait, so you are able to choose your own number? If so, hello 04_ _(first name which has 6 letters) :)

  • Just received mine.

    final status:

    15/12/2010 04:35 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 04:42 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 01:31 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 01:33 PM
    16/12/2010 01:34 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 02:50 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 03:03 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:30 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:39 AM
    21/12/2010 02:32 AM Order on its way to you

  • Australian air Express Consignment Summary:
    20 Dec 2010 00:00 Freight Manifest Transmitted
    20 Dec 2010 21:13 Sydney DFPC Arrived at AaE Location for processing
    21 Dec 2010 03:47 Sydney DFPC Arrived at AaE Location for processing
    21 Dec 2010 09:30 Sydney DFPC Onboard with courier driver for delivery

    • I'm in Brisbane and they attempted delivery 10 minutes ago. I'm going to the post office at lunch :)

  • Got mine today. Deal of the year!

    Has anyone successfully received cashback from MoneyBackCo? I'm kicking myself for not going through them.

    • Got my two phones too. Can't be happier. Yes, I kicked myself for not using MBC too.

      The SIM card is in a seperate red envelop.

      • Rang Vodafone up to request number porting, very smooth. It will take 3 hours.

        Rang optus again and smooth too. Have to pay $8 port out fee though.

        seems that everything is set now. Well, the next is to unlock the phones.

      • I ordered 2 as well, but the last one I use MBC, hopefully it come to account within 2 months, it $184 credit for my account… yay…

    • No one will know till Feb

  • Oh man, I'm still stuck on my 100 point ID check :(

    • call them (with the method mentioned above) and they will accelerate it, mine was stuck too and a helpful CS rep fixed it for me

  • Ordered mine on 17/12 but it was on a 24 months contract. Called on 18/12 to cancel it and I also got the email back yesterday confirming it has been cancelled, but the phone arrived just now??? What should I do? Should I open the box to see what's inside?

    17/12/2010 08:27 AM Order Incomplete
    17/12/2010 09:45 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 01:29 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 01:34 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 01:34 PM Credit Check in Process
    18/12/2010 02:38 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 03:59 PM Order Cancelled
    21/12/2010 03:08 AM Order on its way to you

    • if you want it cancelled, you should not open the box.

      phone vodafone and tell them it arrived even though the order was cancelled

    • +3

      oooh, I wander what could be inside the box… open it!!11 ;-)

      Seariously, if you cancelled it then call them to arrange the return of the intact box.

      • It was delivered to my company address and they just left it with the receptionist. I thought they suppose to check the ID?? Will SIM card be in the box too?

  • Got it. Silver colour with all the contents as mentioned by others.

  • Received my phone at work did not even sign for it, so a bit suprised that anybody can order a phone on my name and get it.

    Sim card was in the box but cannot make calls inspite the sim card saying that it is ready for use, so anybody having similar problems

    Good News regarding the unlocking the box has got an address www.vodafone.com.au/unlock and enter IMEI and security code and get unlocking code for free.

    It does ask to have a credit card ready but gives the unlocking code with instructions, hope they cannot charge my mobile account on imei no basis.

    Infact a work collegue has another phone with Vodafone gave me the unlocking code for free as well so dont know

    • I doubt if same unlocking code would work for everyone. I presume it would be specific to your IMEI. Anyway we should get it for free based on what is mentioned on the sticker.

      • yes, each unlock code should be different, even if you both have the HTC legend.

  • Got my phone at home, no need to sign. SIM is in box. For reference, my tracking details only updated this morning saying phone was on its way even though I got the email saying they were sending it days ago. The phone is awesome :)

    • 15/12/2010 07:45 PM Order Incomplete
      15/12/2010 07:55 PM Order being processed
      16/12/2010 10:48 AM Credit Check in Process
      16/12/2010 10:48 AM
      16/12/2010 10:48 AM Credit Check in Process
      17/12/2010 09:06 AM Order being processed
      17/12/2010 09:06 AM Order being processed
      17/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
      18/12/2010 02:39 AM
      21/12/2010 02:40 AM Order on its way to you

  • +1

    Mine was delivered about an hour and a half ago. I've just been setting up the phone and getting my number ported.

    15/12/2010 06:24 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 06:40 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:18 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 10:18 AM
    17/12/2010 10:19 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 01:31 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:17 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:18 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:19 PM
    21/12/2010 02:37 AM Order on its way to you

    Mine is also silver like so http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/htc/htc-legend.jpg
    It would have been really nice to get the black one but whatever. I'm happy.

    I called the 1800 number and only waited in queue for about 5 minutes before talking to a rep in India about porting my number. The process didn't take long but FML the guy on the other end could of at least sounded like he cared about working there! I've got nothing against the reps from India, I've come across some very nice and helpful ones in the past (from TPG and OPTUS), but this guy sounded so apathetic like he just didn't want to be there. Coming from a customer service background, it's just the basic things he could of done that would of made the whole experience less frustrating.

    anyway, I was with TPG as my previous mobile carrier and he said that the account would get automatically cancelled and ported number up and running in 3hrs. I also received an extra bonus 150MB of data on top of the 200MB per month. So I'm happy about that.

    Now its just a matter of waiting for that first bill to arrive and see how much they charge me.

    Overall a great bargain and thanks again to yjm for sharing it. I've been reaping bargains from this site for ages and I've never posted a comment before. but with such a great bargain I was compelled to share my experience with you guys and give thanks!

    Have a great holiday ozbargain!

    • how did you get the bonus 150MB data? Is it every month or just as a one off?

      • He didn't tell me how, he just gave it to me. Odd, I know. Maybe it's because I ported my number to them. I don't know. He said it's every month.

        So it might be worth giving them a call just to see if you're somehow eligible.

        • That's pretty cool, I am undecided about porting my number though since I have a couple of months left on my other phone plan…

        • I ported my numbers too, but I didn't get the bonus. hmm…

  • Mine was delivered about 5 mins ago. Mine is also silver.

  • +1

    grrrr i'm home but i just found the "attempted delivery notice" for 11:35… the ahole will leave it at the postoffice for me.

    rang up the courier helpline, and the guy told me the parcel wasn't even scanned at the point of delivery, meaning the dude likely never took the parcel out of van and never intended to knock on my door.

    • that seems to be how most couriers operate now… atleast AAE drop it of at the nearest post office and you don't have to drive out to the airport or some other far away warehouse to pick it up.

      • at very very least indeed.

        i've received plenty of parcels however, its not always like this.

        • Yeah, I had my door open and fly screen closed and was reading, so I saw the van pull up and the driver get out and knock on the door. I definitely think sometimes they do either not bother to knock or wait around for maybe a second before leaving :(

  • 15/12/2010 10:27 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 10:41 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 04:02 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 04:03 PM
    16/12/2010 04:04 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 06:32 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 07:03 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 10:30 AM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:39 AM
    21/12/2010 02:47 AM Order on its way to you

    dammit, i should have gotten it sent to my work but wasnt sure as i was scared it wouldnt arrive before we breakup for christmas.

    So for the first 3 months free, our bill will show $0 for the first 3 months? If not, i have to ring up and give them my nrma number. Can i give them my partners nrma number? you think that will work?

    • the bill should be the usual amount (the three months is not with NRMA, the 10% discount is) but you should have $29x3 credit in your account for the 3 months free (this may turn out to only be $26.9x3 (due to the discount)

      • what do you mean by the 3 months free is not with NRMA?

        • the three months free deal was given by vodafone as a limited time offer type thing. The NRMA deal was the bonus 10% off.

        • ah right, i tt they had extended it….

    • you could have called up and got them to redirect the parcel, at least that is what i did and shall expect the parcel to arrive sometime soon :)

  • does anyone know if it is possible to merge accounts? i already have a contract with 3. would like to merge this new plan with my existing..

    • i have one too
      i rang up 3, they said currently Vodafone owns 3 but the companies havent merged so they run different operations, thus you cant simply upgrade/merge to this new plan…you have to essentially cancel your contract with 3, port your number over to the new plan

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