Amazon.co.uk

[mandyb]

Has anyone ordered any DVD from Amazon.co.uk?  I ordered a DVD boxed set on April 22, and it said that it was sent through DHL, but the estimated delivery time is June 1.  Does it really take this long, or is June 1 the maximum date?  TIA.

i haven't tried ordering but maybe they are back logged due to the recent closing of airports in Europe, my shipment (not from amazon) is also delayed and are charging more if it needs to be prioritized.

[coffeetiger]

i haven't tried ordering but maybe they are back logged due to the recent closing of airports in Europe, my shipment (not from amazon) is also delayed and are charging more if it needs to be prioritized.

That's what I was also thinking...

I do hope it arrives before the June 1 estimate.  I called up DHL to ask if this really is true, but they do not have any idea.  They said that my package must have been sent through a DHL service called "small packets" which can only be found in Germany, meaning, the type of service is not yet available in the Philippines.  They are not sure if it is air freight or sea freight.  And instead of the usual 10-digit tracking number, I got a 12-digit number.  It is all very confusing.

They gave you a tracking number?  What shipping method did you choose, standard or express?

I chose standard (was surprised that they used DHL) and didn't get a tracking number.

[edgarryan]

That's what I was also thinking...

I ordered a DVD from e-bay last week and was shipped from the UK, and I got it this morning.

They gave you a tracking number?  What shipping method did you choose, standard or express?

I chose standard (was surprised that they used DHL) and didn't get a tracking number.

I think it was the standard option. 

[coffeetiger]

I think it was the standard option. 

we both chose standard option but yours is trackable and mine's not.  why is that?  I'm confused. 

[edgarryan]

we both chose standard option but yours is trackable and mine's not.  why is that?  I'm confused. 

I guess it's because the package I ordered was larger.  It's an 18-disc boxed set, and was sent through Deutsche Post DHL.

[dpogs]

I guess it's because the package I ordered was larger.  It's an 18-disc boxed set, and was sent through Deutsche Post DHL.

OT:
at ano na naman yang inorder mo na 18-disc boxed set... mukhang super collectibles na naman yan... parang ang sarap magkaroon ng educational tour sa haouse mo later he hehe....

[Waxx]

question.. do you get taxed?

[coffeetiger]

I guess it's because the package I ordered was larger.  It's an 18-disc boxed set, and was sent through Deutsche Post DHL.

Oh ok... yeah, that must be why.    18-disc box set!?     Marathon yata yan sir ah.   

[edgarryan]

OT:
at ano na naman yang inorder mo na 18-disc boxed set... mukhang super collectibles na naman yan... parang ang sarap magkaroon ng educational tour sa haouse mo later he hehe....

It's a 21-movie Cary Grant collection.  Ganda nga ng packaging eh.  Hehehe.

Huwag ka muna mag-tour sa bahay ko.  Sa Palasyo ko muna.  Hahahaha!

[edgarryan]

Got the package from Amazon na.  Stupid Post Office.  When they opened the package, they did not take care, kaya merong cutter mark doon sa box.  Hindi naman masyadong kita sa malayuan, but still.

[coffeetiger]

Got the package from Amazon na.  Stupid Post Office.  When they opened the package, they did not take care, kaya merong cutter mark doon sa box.  Hindi naman masyadong kita sa malayuan, but still.

ay bad trip.  di man lang nag-ingat.  was it the post office or the customs who sliced the package?   

well, at least it has been delivered.  still no sign of my package..  :'(

[edgarryan]

ay bad trip.  di man lang nag-ingat.  was it the post office or the customs who sliced the package?   

well, at least it has been delivered.  still no sign of my package..  :'(

Binubuksan kasi ng Customs Officer sa Post Office yung mga package, so malamang sya ang may kasalanan.  When did you order it ba?

[coffeetiger]

^ I see... well, that really sucks. they should be held liable for goods that they damage para naman mag-ingat sila sa susunod.       Anyway, my package shipped April 25 but I ordered it March pa yata (preorder items kasi). 

[oReOsHaKe]

I get my packages from the post office unopened.  Bakit sa inyo binubuksan? 

[edgarryan]

I get my packages from the post office unopened.  Bakit sa inyo binubuksan? 

They open it when it's a big box.  Baka sakaling makahanap ng paraan para makakotong.  Hehehe.

[jonjon]

Depende din yan...Sometimes pag yung kumuha ng package ko e yung kakilala na ko, di na binubuksan yun box...Paminsan, pag iba, binubuksan at tinatawag pa yung customs officer...Pero so far, sa lahat ng nakuha kong packages, di pa ko tinatax...At sana di pa din...Kasi me mga parating ako...Both dvds and diecast cars...

[edgarryan]

If the amount is less than $50, they shouldn't tax you.  At least, that is what I think.

[jbluzb]

I would like to ask if I course through priority express service and amazon paid for customs and tax fees. Will I still be charge cutoms fees when they arrive?

[jbluzb]

If my items will be shipped through UPS will I still be due for custom's tax even If i paid for the import fees?

[jbluzb]

I just received my order from amazon.uk around July 21. It took 21 days for my order to be delivered to my doorstep. I did not also pay for any customs tax for this.

Note: Standard shipping was used.

[streetsmart]

I just received my order from amazon.uk around July 21. It took 21 days for my order to be delivered to my doorstep. I did not also pay for any customs tax for this.

Note: Standard shipping was used.

D sya dumaan sa post office? Paano ginawa yun?

[jbluzb]

From the looks of the box, i guess it went to the post office. There were stamps indicated on the day it arrived in the philippines.

FYI: amount was indicated in the box, but as a disclaimer this is only a single item worth less about P 900 pesos.

Another experience: I also availed the fast/priority shipping (2-4 days shippting) option for amazon.co.uk, this was delivered to my doorstep (UPS) and I did not pay any custom tax for this. Total price for this is about P 4,000.

[streetsmart]

From the looks of the box, i guess it went to the post office. There were stamps indicated on the day it arrived in the philippines.

FYI: amount was indicated in the box, but as a disclaimer this is only a single item worth less about P 900 pesos.

Another experience: I also availed the fast/priority shipping (2-4 days shippting) option for amazon.co.uk, this was delivered to my doorstep (UPS) and I did not pay any custom tax for this. Total price for this is about P 4,000.

Thanks for the info. Pa-testing nga ako ng isang purchase. 

[scully]

I've ordered a couple of dvds. It arrived a little more than a month after I ordered it. Magkahiwalay ang shipping, about a week ang difference. Paid P40 for each sa Pasig post office 

[pleasureshop]

i bought once here, took 45 days ! then may custom clearance pa 

[oReOsHaKe]

Usually my packages from amazon uk arrive in just 2 - 3 weeks.. I only pay 40.00 storage fee sa post-office.. or sometimes the mailman delivers to my office and I only pay 40.00 also..

[at_sunset_blvd]

I only once tried to order from AMAZON.Uk, 3days lang na deliver ang package, but that was it kasi ang mahal ang conversion sa POUNDs 

[jaime4i]

i also have orders from amazon.co.uk and amazon.com. Pag USPS, kukunin ko sa Davao regional Office, custom officer will not open the box. if sent through Royal Air Mail (amazon.uk), mailman will deliver right at my doorstep. Of course i gave them tip kasi most of my orders are shipped through Post Office. i only pay 45pesos for PTCF (big box or small box).