Vertu - The Hermes Birkin Of Cell / Mobile Phones

[themuck]

These are high end items and I am just wondering if anyone knows if reps exist because they seem to be sought after.

http://cgi.ebay.com/VERTU-SIGNATURE-Stainl...1QQcmdZViewItem

If they do - are they reliable, what's the cost and where do I buy?

I've only started researching this and any advice would be appreciated.

Thank You

[thomasng]

The Vertu is way overrated. I used to have one, I recieved as a corporate gift, and it was just like any other cellphone, but with a ridiculous price tag. No camera, what's the use? I'm more happy with my Nokia N93 than the Vertu which costs 10 times more.

[V]

The Vertu is way overrated. I used to have one, I recieved as a corporate gift, and it was just like any other cellphone, but with a ridiculous price tag. No camera, what's the use? I'm more happy with my Nokia N93 than the Vertu which costs 10 times more.

I guess with the Vertu you buy the design and the materials.. not the functions it includes

[Dani]

I em happy whit my SE W850i N80 and my S X820

[ubiquitous]

Vertu's claim to fame is the concierge, I thought? The phone itself is nice, but I was under the impression (from the few Vertu owners that I know) that the whole 'services' deal available with the phone was what set it apart.

I must admit... Those stone set 'click' buttons are neat.

[themuck]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

I too think that Vertu reps would sell very well - but my research is not turning out to be as easy as the searching I did for rep watches and bags.

I also agree that any cell / mobile that costs thousands is way overpriced (concierge sounds good but you can't lay him / her down on the desk for your colleagues to admire like you can with the phone [or a quality rep watch or bag] - or can you lol ? ? ? ) but I also think that charging thousands (even tens of thousands) for watches and bags is overpricing and that's why I'm here looking for the best quality watch, bag and phone reps.

Can anyone please point me in the right direction for my rep Vertu research coz I'm not getting very far at the moment (lots of wasted hours so far) - will post everything I find out in this topic.

Thanks Again All

[eunomians]

Vertu is a ripoff in the end.

If you want real "Concierge" service for pennies on the dollar, Voce is thee way to go...

http://www.voce.com/

[Guest avitt]

It's f'in ridiculous to pay that much for a phone...particulary one that isn't even 3G capable.

[blueclub]

Looked at it, admired it, envied it...copied it!!

This looks like what you are looking for

http://cgi.ebay.com.cn/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...em=300047767835

[eunomians]

That's rad! The phone in the listing is called "Veptu"!

[themuck]

Brilliant blueclub.

I've been looking for this for ages - even been all over ebay sites but not the chinese one -

Clicked all over this listing, his ebay shop, other listings etc and can't find a website - any ideas anyone?

I could maybe just bid on the thing but I have no idea what's being said on this site and what currency the item's being offered at.

It's possible the Veptu will just be for ebay purposes Eunomians - I'm sure they will be able to provide them properly engraved - although he just keeps saying sorry to the person who wants to ship them to Germany, and the person who wants to get one during a stopover in HK.

I'm not being lazy coz I've been all over the place researching and searching for the elusive rep Vertu's and I'll keep trying coz I think we're getting closer - but any suggestions where I can go from here?

Many Thanks All

[SmoothOperator]

I just made contact with my friend in Romania .. he has one (originally purchased from China)

he sells them in the EU .. here's a link ..

edit .. on second thoughts .. pm me if interested

Edited December 14, 2006 by SmoothOperator

[themuck]

Thank You SmoothOperator

PM sent

[SmoothOperator]

PM sent to "themuck" he has first dibs seeing that he started this original thread and has been searching for one for a LONG time

I'll send the link to everyone else who has PM'd me iin 12hrs time.

Meanwhile .. here are some Pics

[SmoothOperator]

Another release .. this time without engraving. (Actually .. I have it confirmed .. this is engraved Veptu .. hard to see because of the lighting)

Vertu Signature replica

* Internet browser frequency: GSM/GPRS:900/1800

* Color: 24K White gold plated

* LCD: TFT; 260.000 colors

* Battery specification: 900MA

* Talk-time: 3 Hours

* Standby-time: 245 Hours

* Languages: English

* MP3

* MP4

* 2 Mega Pixel camera with video function

* GPRS

* 64M memory (expandable to 2 GIG)

* USB connectivity to computer (can be used as external storage device as well as able to recharge the battery via computer)

* hands free function

* SMS

* MMS color messaging

Includes: 2 x Lithium batteries, charger ., hands free, USB cable.

Edited January 22, 2007 by SmoothOperator

[Devedander]

Does anyone else think the guy selling this is the boss from "The Office"?

Edited January 22, 2007 by Devedander