CNN is a great BB replacement parts website. Shipping is a little longer than normal but, I've never had a problem.
You, Sir, are the man!!!
Detailed Invoice:
Date Ordered: Friday 19 December, 2008
Products
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1 x Mini T5 screwdriver (TOOLMT5) = $1.50
1 x Mini T4 screwdriver (TOOLMT4) = $1.50
1 x Blue cell phone case opening tool - small (TOOLBCOTS) = $1.25
1 x Blue cell phone case opening tool (TOOLBCOTL) = $1.50
1 x BlackBerry 8830 OEM red full housing - unbranded = $45.99
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Sub-Total: $51.74
Discount Coupon holiday15 applied: -$7.76
Regular airmail (Regular airmail ( 7-10 Business days )): $5.00
Total: $48.98
My warning is a little too late regarding CNN, but I will post anyway. The faceplate you receive may not be OEM, in fact, I can almost guarantee it will not be OEM. It is also coming from Hong Kong, if that matters. I have dealt with them in the past, and the quality of the parts I received was below unacceptable. Shipping was very slow also, and since this is the holiday season, your package may be delayed.
I purchased just a BLACK keyboard from them for my Silver 8830. It arrived in a timely fashion and seemed equal to the original. I don't know if they've changed their part since I purchased.
The only issue I had is that they required a signature for delivery and I had to find a day to get to the post office and sign to pick up the package.
well i'm replacing a busted up shell on a used $50 8830 i brought for my girlfriend. i got it in red so there be no mixing up of the units. if the cnn case is not like the red verizon version, oops. no biggie. i just don't want her running off with my bb, thinking it's hers.
Shipping from CNN is SLOW!! I tracked my package and once it made it to my local post office (2 weeks) they somehow lost my package. The PO refunded me my $50 and I purchased my case from Ebay at a store called Everything4Blackberry. I was very impressed with my full housing and only paid $30 total. Shipping was about 3 days.
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Shipping from CNN is SLOW!! I tracked my package and once it made it to my local post office (2 weeks) they somehow lost my package. The PO refunded me my $50 and I purchased my case from Ebay at a store called Everything4Blackberry. I was very impressed with my full housing and only paid $30 total. Shipping was about 3 days.
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how long ago did you do that? i searched them (Everything4Blackberry) and nothing turned up. honestly if someone can come up with a seller in the US that can match that order above, i'll buy from them and resell the CNN order when it arrives. i'm open.
i order two from him, one about a month ago and one on friday for this red blackberry project, they both got to my house in less than three days. ridiculous! And free shipping!
Shipping from CNN is SLOW!! I tracked my package and once it made it to my local post office (2 weeks) they somehow lost my package. The PO refunded me my $50 and I purchased my case from Ebay at a store called Everything4Blackberry. I was very impressed with my full housing and only paid $30 total. Shipping was about 3 days.
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no.. it's not slow, mine took 5 days. i'm impressed actually. the materials ARE OEM. exact fit and form and serials. great job BlackBerryBob, my girlfriend hit the roof! the motorola q is headed for the trash.