Nokia 8800 Internet purchase advice

Hi guys, I have found this web-site that is selling a range of Nokia's 8800's at very good prices. Has anybody had any experience with this web-site (Link below)?
I have also emailed the seller to ask him if the units are authentic and if he has any verification that he could show. http://www.slicksilvercoins.com/
Thanks for your help
Regards
Ismail

That site is a scam, do not buy from them. There is no verification that they can provide in advance that will prove it's not a fake or another model in an 8800 style shell.
If you want to avoid fakes you need to buy from reputable retailers. If the price looks too good to be true then walk away.
To get an idea about how much you should be paying for that phone check with reputable retailers in your country.
Message Edited by psychomania on 16-Mar-2009 10:56 AM

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Nokia 8800 arte

Hey everyone, im looking to buy a nokia 8800 arte, couple of questions.
Nokia 8800 Arte, Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte, Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte,Nokia 88000 Gold.
If im correct these are all the 8800's
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Do all of them have 4GB Memory? Just wanted to make sure because some sites state that some have 1GB memory and some have 4GB Memory?
Do every single one of these phones have the same features?
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Message Edited by 613bulletproof on 12-Feb-2009 03:22 AM

Hi
Yes they are all 8800's
$500 dollars seems a little light even for the 8800 arte !
This is £348'ish in sterling and you would be hard pressed to get a used handset in the uk for that unless its on a contract.
Be safe and not sorry... purchase from a reputable online or highstreet retailer. Steer clear of auction sites in my humble opinion.
I have the original 8800 arte and it has 1gb of memory. The sapphire is the same.
3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus
Video camera
Display: 16 million colours, 240 x 320 pixels
Music player
Polyphonic ringtones / MP3 ringtones
Speakerphone
Messaging: SMS, MMS, email
Java games
WAP, GPRS, EDGE, 3G
Web browser
Memory: 1 Gbyte
Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB
Triband
Size: 109 x 46 x 15 mm
Weight: 150g
Talktime: 3 hours
Battery standby: 300 hours
The carbon arte has 4gb
3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and 8x digital zoom
Video camera (640 x 480 pixels, 15 frames per second) with Image stabilisation and 8x digital zoom
Display: OLED, 16 million colours, 240 x 320 pixels (2.0 inches)
Music player (MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+ formats)
64-voice polyphonic ringtones / MP3 ringtones / Video ring tones (7 built-in tones)
Speakerphone
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Memory: 4 Gbytes
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate, USB 1.2
Internet: Web browser
Tri-band GSM 1800/1900 plus 3G WCDMA 2100
Size: 109 x 46 x 15 mm
Weight: 150g
Talktime: 2.75 hours (3G) - 3.3 hours (2G)
Battery standby: 300 hours
I believe the bling bling gold has 4gb of memory too but is way too tacky for my liking... lol
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Not sure if I am posting in the right place but I would like some advice please...
End of last year I looked into buying a Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte and found a good deal with Orange. However as I was going abroad for a couple of months and wouldn't be using the phone, I thought it pointless to sign up to a new contract however upon my return the phone had disappeared off their website and off every other network provider's too! I have looked everywhere and cannot find a single contract deal anywhere.
I have seen the Carbon Arte but don't like it as much as the Sapphire version so does anyone have any idea why it's not available anywhere? or if you know of a deal, please let me know asap.
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it will be available somewhere might take some searching though ,have you tried any good online retailers
heres a place ive found i dont no there rep as im not living in uk
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Ive read and heard from friends that the battery has been improved from the 8800 series although it is supplied with two batteries also.
I have the original 8800 and im very satisfied with it.
I dont use the camera and music,video and bluetooth functions which all add up to drain the battery.
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I've just bought a new Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte. I already registered the MyNokia with the serial number and the model came out as Nokia 8800 instead of Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte. Anybody could help me on identifying this phone whether it is a genuine Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte? Thank you very much. Your suggestion/opinion/advice/experience are all welcome. I wish I can identify the phone as soon as possible.

hi guys
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v 06.40
10-03-08
rm-233
(c)nokia
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language
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>|< Very likely
Information on range assignment Est. Date of Range Issuance Around Q3 2007 Reporting Body British Approvals Board of Telecommunications (BABT) Primary Market Europe Legal Basis for Allocation EU R&TTE Directive Information on number format Full IMEI Presentation Reporting Body Identifier 35 Type Allocation Code 35864501 Serial Number 407341 Check Digit 5
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Serial No./IMEI code had been deleted. It not advisable to post such info for security reason.
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Hello!
I am eventually interested in this offer, however I am not sure if this is a trustworthy offer:
nokia 8800 carbon arte - fake or not?!
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Numbering Plans:
IMEI:35664100XXXXXXX
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Well i got the .. 8800 Silver one.... i think if i'm not wrong that is the first 8800.
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V04.10
06-04-06
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Type Allocation Holder               Nokia
Mobile Equipment Type         Nokia 8800
GSM Implementation Phase            2/2+
IMEI Validity Assessment                  Very likely
Est. Date of Range Issuance            Around Q2 2006
Reporting Body                                    British Approvals Board of Telecommunications (BABT)
Primary Market                                     Europe
Legal Basis for Allocation                 EU R&TTE Directive
Full IMEI Presentation                        ***************
Reporting Body Identifier                   **
Type Allocation Code                         ********
Serial Number                                     ******
Check Digit                                           *
I have to mention that the phone work's perfect... didnt find a clue that points me to the fact that is a fake..
And almoast forgot to say that i dont have USBport just Handsfree and Charger.
So... if u can help me ..ill be glad.
Thank you.
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