Zalusithix
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Those aren't set to public. User still has to request access. Not that I really doubt you're seeing what you claim, but it'd be odd for the page to say two different things to different people.
HTC Vive is $799, ships early April 2016
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Those aren't set to public. User still has to request access. Not that I really doubt you're seeing what you claim, but it'd be odd for the page to say two different things to different people.
qa_engineer
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Try again
viveks86
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VERY interesting. You should fill up that order tracking form and find out what the rep tells you.
I went to find my order email, finally found it in the trash and somehow I managed to lose/permanently delete it when I told the IOS app to move it back to the inbox and now I can't log in to check my status. I am in the May group but haven't received an email. I won't worry unless units start showing up for May eta people.
piratepwnsninja
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Good advice, mine ended up in spam, and then in promotions after marking it as not spam.
qa_engineer
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Uh what order tracking form?
Are you one of those types that mindlessly deletes email because you think its all junk? I am and I've deleted plenty of important emails accidentally. Might want to check your trash too.
piratepwnsninja
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Are you one of those types that mindlessly deletes email because you think its all junk? I am and I've deleted plenty of important emails accidentally. Might want to check your trash too.
I actually don't delete anything. I wonder if it's regional? I'm in Illinois and I know that DR has a warehouse somewhere around here. I dunno.
qa_engineer
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Yeah I think mine is going to be shipped near the end of april and not the first or second week like the folks who ordered well in advance.
viveks86
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Anyone got the link handy? On my phone and can't seem to find it! :/
Zalusithix
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Those don't look like the preorder area I see. Rather those look like the confirmation email, and that isn't dynamic so I don't know how you're getting that result.
This is what I see for a new preorder:
And this is what I see when looking up my order using the link from the processing email (that's working for me now).
Still saying May in both cases.
qa_engineer
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Those don't look like the preorder area I see. Rather those look like the confirmation email, and that isn't dynamic so I don't know how you're getting that result.
This is what I see for a new preorder:
And this is what I see when looking up my order using the link from the processing email (that's working for me now).
Still saying May in both cases.
here is the pre-order page now. My guess is that the factories in China were able to move up their production timeline to meet demand. Again I don't think your messaging is going to change, you'll probably get an update stating that your order will be shipped sooner rather than later. Perhaps one of us is seeing an incorrect/cached version of the pre-order page? I looked at the pre-order page yesterday as well and it showed May so it definitely changed over night.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Mn_EZXYJQ5WHAyRjFEVWNDWWc/view?usp=sharing
Zalusithix
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Good point about caching. That page doesn't include anything user specific, so it could be cached. Damn, if that's the case, it's looking more and more like we'll see a mass shipment of all orders. Still not going to get too excited until I see the charge on my card.
It's location dependent I believe, but mine was around there.
qa_engineer
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Ha. I got charged 70 for tax, probably because I am in NYC and everything has to cost more here. Headset + Tax + Shipping came out to 902 USD. This thing better melt my face... not literally.
viveks86
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Found it!
Follow these instructions:
- Fill your order number only (mandatory) (It's not necessary to put your e-mail)
- Choose "Shipping Question"
- Choose "When will my order arrives ?"
- Submit
- Check your mails. You will receive a mail named *Re: ShippingQuestion - ArrivalDate - *
- If not, check your paypal e-mail and spam/junks folder
They might take a day or two to respond, but at least we'll know if it's consistent
$72.54 for me. Because California...
wanderingprostheyltite
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Re-posting from high-end vr thread for more visibility:
The us store appears to just be sending out the same response to everyone about not knowing when the order will ship, unlike the Europe side which are telling people what wave they are in.
metareferential
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viveks86
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Not for me. They specifically said first wave. But that was a few days ago.
Hmm maybe they changed it recently.
The Red Wizard
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Thanks. I better get packing
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
qa_engineer
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done
TheChewyWaffles
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Got my e-mail.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Allnamestakenlol
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I'm first wave, but I want a date! Any other first wavers weasel a date out of customer service yet?
Vyse The Legend
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? First wave is day 1. So, you'll get it the week of the 5th, most likely.
It's the second wavers that have heard everything from the week after the 5th to mid-April to late April.
Allnamestakenlol
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Ahh, I didn't realize we knew they were starting shipping the first week. I thought it was just "April", which is a little wide open.
No, I got charged 160.03 for tax
qa_engineer
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No, I got charged €160.03 for tax
178 USD in tax. Jeez.
No, I got charged 160.03 for tax
My condolences.
Holy shit, where do you live?No, I got charged 160.03 for tax
In Austria. (But the tax is part of the 900 sticker price)
~20% VAT is pretty common in Europe.
BlackRainbowFT
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Which is totally unfair. We are basically paying EU's VAT + Swizerland's + 18.- flat fee.
Can't we get back the EU VAT?
I don't think that's correct, is it? You should pay just the Irish VAT. Doesn't Swizerland have treaties with EU that make sure the double charging of VAT is avoided?
viveks86
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And healthcare
BlackRainbowFT
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Well, I called HTC's support and couldn't give me a straight answer. They said they would call back but never did (this was 2+ weeks ago).
The thing is that the 899 price tag is "opaque" as everybody pays the same even though they don't have the same VAT. Because of this opacity, we're pretty much guaranteed to have to pay additional customs fees.
Here's some more info from another Swiss customer: https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/48fml9/non_eu_countries_get_to_pay_vat_without/
Oh, I'm not complaining. I'm quite content with a higher tax level as long as they help maintain decent living conditions for everyone.
Edit:
That's a pretty OT thing to start a new page with.
So, is anyone else hyped for Audioshield?
(I don't like what I read. First Oculus VR fucked up with me and now I have to decide if I even want to keep my Vive preorder.
These companies were different once.
This is depressing, and right now I feel like HTC is trying to fuck me in the ass.
In Norway we have 25% VAT.. The price for my Vive and Rift orders will be 600 fucking dollars more than if I buy it in the store later this year.. Why on earth haven't they sorted this out earlier and been more clear about it.
Venturebeat: I spent an entire work day in virtual reality
http://venturebeat.com/2016/03/26/i-spent-my-entire-work-day-in-vr/
http://venturebeat.com/2016/03/26/i-spent-my-entire-work-day-in-vr/
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