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Title: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: brummie on May 08, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Has anyone tried ordering from Amazon UK?

Does this go through Royale Logistics or Philpost?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: baby on May 08, 2007 at 09:02 PM
I think this has been discussed before.  I doesn't go though Royal Logistics.  It's under Philpost so expect the measly custom officer with a peso sign roller over his eyes.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: gadgetguru on May 08, 2007 at 09:27 PM
In my limited experience with Amazon.co.uk (around five orders, so far), all are shipped via air mail and delivered by the local postman.  They arrive faster than most of my Amazon.com US orders, with some taking around a week to 10 days at most.  And their Estimate ship date is around 20 days not the two months of Amazon.com.  I didn't pay anything, though I limited each order to at most two DVDs...

My last order was not delivered though, and a replacement shipment takes longer than usual to arrive (3 weeks), it was stamped 'misshipped to Bangkok, Thailand.  So I forgive them (Philpost), but not for my still missing Amazon.com orders (see the other Amazon thread).  That's another matter...
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 08, 2007 at 11:30 PM
So what is the maximum amount I should order in order to avoid getting taxed?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: baby on May 09, 2007 at 01:30 AM
So what is the maximum amount I should order in order to avoid getting taxed?
If small boxes which contain 2 or 3 dvd's inside.  Most of customs officers don't mind them.  But it's really depends on your local post office.  Some post office don't let pass even on very small packages and charge extra and strait to their pockets.  Ofcourse if you buy big items it will be obvious to them and they will charge you for it.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: Mr. Hankey on May 09, 2007 at 07:40 AM
Most of my online DVD shopping is via Amazon-UK, since older titles that go on sale there are far cheaper than their R1 Amazon counterparts, and I have a local source for R1 titles anyway. Seriously, their sale prices go as much as 70-90% off suggested retail price sometimes!

Unlike Amazon US, which usually uses larger boxes even for 1 or 2 DVDs, Amazon UK is the opposite - even for boxed sets, they usually ship these in cardboard sleeves that've been folded over, so they're not bulky. As a result, hindi masyado mainit sa mata ng customs inspector. I've never had a tax issue with my orders with Amazon UK, but my package value has never been over £50.

Like gadgetguru mentioned, shipping time is more efficient with Amazon UK. I'd say in general, my Amazon UK orders by the cheapest shipping option (Royal Mail) arrive in 7-10 days. There's only been one time this has not been met, and it's my current order, which shipped out on April 8th pa.  :( It's well over the April 20-30 estimated shipping date, but I gave it a little extra time due to the Labor Day weekend. I'm complaining about it today. Unlike gadgetguru, all my orders are picked up at the post office, though, whether I ship them to my QC or my San Juan address.

By the way, Amazon-UK has a really good deal right now on the James Bond Ultimate Editions Collection - the first 20 Bond films for just £99.96 - 63% off the SRP!

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41JABEQYFWL._AA240_.jpg)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 09, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Thanks for all the info.

I just checked and I'm able to get a specific pair of DVDs at Amazon.co.uk $10.00 cheaper than Amazon.com.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 09, 2007 at 11:06 AM
I noticed that the DVDs they are selling are in PAL format, does this matter if I have a regionfree DVD player?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: gadgetguru on May 09, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Most Amazon UK DVDs are in R2 Pal format.   They run around 4% faster than R1/R3 DVDS.  The additional speed is not noticeable. If you get sharp ears, musical numbers might sound just slightly higher pitch than would otherwise be, but most people won't discern the difference.

DVD players varies.  So does TV (your TV need to be able to handle PAL signals too).  So I can't really tell but chances are if it's multiregion, it can handle it.

As for the James Bond Ultimate set, nice price, that's one set that not getting away with custom duties...   But even at that price, it was outpriced by Amazon US for one day; a few months ago ($99.95 for all four), although if you blink, you'd missed it...and I did blinked. :)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: oReOsHaKe on May 09, 2007 at 12:17 PM
By the way, Amazon-UK has a really good deal right now on the James Bond Ultimate Editions Collection - the first 20 Bond films for just £99.96 - 63% off the SRP!

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41JABEQYFWL._AA240_.jpg)

How about if I buy this boxset in UK when I'm there, will I be taxed when I go home? I mean in customs at the airport when I arrive..
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: Mr. Hankey on May 09, 2007 at 02:20 PM
I noticed that the DVDs they are selling are in PAL format, does this matter if I have a regionfree DVD player?

It might, if your TV is old and not multi-system. But most region-free DVD players can also convert PAL to NTSC output these days, so... better check.

Lastly, there was one time I helped someone out on these forums regarding Amazon UK purchases, and that person eventually got angry at me when he got his credit card statement, since I didn't tell him daw that prices at Amazon UK were in British Pounds and not in US Dollars. I just want to make sure you're a bit more savvy than that person was... baka magalit ka rin sa akin for helping you out and not explaining obvious foreign currency nuances to you.  ;D

How about if I buy this (James Bond) boxset in UK when I'm there, will I be taxed when I go home? I mean in customs at the airport when I arrive...

That depends if you irritate the customs inspector or not, but I personally have never been taxed for any DVDs I brought home from abroad.  ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 09, 2007 at 03:55 PM
It might, if your TV is old and not multi-system. But most region-free DVD players can also convert PAL to NTSC output these days, so... better check.

Lastly, there was one time I helped someone out on these forums regarding Amazon UK purchases, and that person eventually got angry at me when he got his credit card statement, since I didn't tell him daw that prices at Amazon UK were in British Pounds and not in US Dollars. I just want to make sure you're a bit more savvy than that person was... baka magalit ka rin sa akin for helping you out and not explaining obvious foreign currency nuances to you.  ;D



Don't worry I know it's in British pounds. I just made some calculations and if I buy it in:

Amazon.co.uk = £17.71 or $35.24
Amazon.com = $49.46
Amount saved= $14.22 or close to 700 pesos.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 10, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Well my order was placed around 7PM yesterday. The same order was shipped 5 hours later.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 22, 2007 at 03:52 PM
Now at day 12 and so far my order has not arrived. I will give it another week and if I do not get it I will file a lost order notification.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: Mr. Hankey on May 22, 2007 at 04:48 PM
brummie, if your order shipped out on the 10th, then I'm guessing the estimated delivery date they gave you will be May 17-May 24? Please check it on your order summary. They'll usually replace the item one week after that.

But I have a feeling your order will arrive before then. I had shipments from Amazon UK that shipped out on May 9 and May 11, and both arrived TODAY at the post office. No postal notice yet, but I was near the post office and I checked. Yours was probably in the same batch as those orders.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 22, 2007 at 05:11 PM
brummie, if your order shipped out on the 10th, then I'm guessing the estimated delivery date they gave you will be May 17-May 24? Please check it on your order summary. They'll usually replace the item one week after that.

But I have a feeling your order will arrive before then. I had shipments from Amazon UK that shipped out on May 9 and May 11, and both arrived TODAY at the post office. No postal notice yet, but I was near the post office and I checked. Yours was probably in the same batch as those orders.

Yup more or less correct on the estimated delivery date.

What is the postmark on the package that you got? I actually got a parcel notice yesterday and when I came to the Makati Central PO today it was for another item (non-amazon) that had a postmark May 17 but was only delivered to the office yesterday.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: Mr. Hankey on May 22, 2007 at 05:23 PM
Sorry man, I tossed out the boxes at the post office already. But I did notice that I usually get my postal notice almost one week after package arrival, which is why I make it habit to already swing by the post office when I'm expecting a shipment.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 22, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Sorry man, I tossed out the boxes at the post office already. But I did notice that I usually get my postal notice almost one week after package arrival, which is why I make it habit to already swing by the post office when I'm expecting a shipment.

OK I will wait until next Friday before going to Amazon.co.uk.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: brummie on May 25, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Order Summary

Seller: Amazon.co.uk
Order Date: May 10, 2007
Ship Date: May 10, 2007
Arrival: May 22, 2007
Parcel Notice Received: May 25, 2007
Title: Amazon UK vs Amazon US
Post by: drjdm319 on Aug 19, 2007 at 05:02 PM
Please help!
From your good experiences, I tried to look at the Amazon UK site.  it is true, DVDs there are cheaper than the US versions.
However, almost all of the Amazon UK DVDs have run times shorter than the Amazon US versions.  Example is Gladiator 3-Disc Extended Version, the Amazon UK states run time at 164 minutes and the Amazon US has it pegged at 171 minutes.  What gives? Are these the same versions? Do Americans and British have different method of calculating run time?
I am interested to buy from Amazon UK because they sell the set at 6.97 pounds while Amazon US has it at more that 25 dollars.
PLease enlighten, thanks.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: techdude on Aug 19, 2007 at 07:51 PM
Read gadgetguru's post above...
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: drjdm319 on Aug 19, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Maraming salamat sa clarification!
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: emvi_2000 on Nov 21, 2007 at 11:50 AM
My 1st amazon.co.uk order which was shipped last Nov. 10 arrived today..Got it from the PO..paid P35... ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: jeyps11_c on Jan 23, 2008 at 02:32 AM
Looks like Amazon.uk is a good alternative to Amazon US.
I'll try ordering a couple of BRs to test this one.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Jan 23, 2008 at 04:03 AM
Looks like Amazon.uk is a good alternative to Amazon US.
I'll try ordering a couple of BRs to test this one.

Yup, I think so also. After reading the entire thread, I shall try ordering as well and see how it goes.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: aeris30 on Jan 23, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Looks like Amazon.uk is a good alternative to Amazon US.
I'll try ordering a couple of BRs to test this one.

Be careful when ordering blu-rays from amazon UK. Make sure the disc is region free coz UK or Europe belongs to Region B. If you are using a blu-ray player from North America, Central America, South America, Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia your player belongs to Region A.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: Marl☆1 on Jan 29, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Be careful when ordering blu-rays from amazon UK. Make sure the disc is region free coz UK or Europe belongs to Region B. If you are using a blu-ray player from North America, Central America, South America, Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia your player belongs to Region A.

Excellent point Aeris30.  ;)  There are a number of region-free BDs but better be sure.  Here's the link to verify the titles by region, am not sure how often the sites are updated though:
http://bluray.liesinc.net/ (http://bluray.liesinc.net/)
http://80.161.213.38:81/ (http://80.161.213.38:81/)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Sep 26, 2008 at 03:39 AM
Hi Guys! ;D

Due to the "steelbook" collection thread here at Pdvd and moreover, being motivated by the collection of Sir Xage, I went and looked at dvd's at Amazon UK. ;D I was shocked to see so many nice steelbooks available for sale. ;D I took the courage to order online the Sin City Collectors Edition Steelbook.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41aOLay5FyL._SL160_AA115_.jpg)

The order confirmation stated that the dvd will ship out tomorrow, Sept. 26 and can expect delivery on Oct. 8 or 10. ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: blued888 on Sep 26, 2008 at 03:43 AM
@stickfighter

Magkano damage?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Sep 26, 2008 at 04:20 AM
@stickfighter

Magkano damage?

Sir Blued, here's the breakdown:

Subtotal of Items:    £7.98 
Postage & Packing:    £3.58 
   ------ 
Total before VAT:    £11.56 
VAT:    £0.00 
   ------ 
Total:    £11.56 
Promotional Gift Certificates:    -£0.00 
   ------ 
Total for this order:    £11.56 

This is my first order from Amazon UK, so I ordered the Sin City dvd first, kasi mura lang compared to what I really intend to order, which is the The Godfather Steelbook. ;D

Keeping my fingers crossed that I will get this. :-[ But if this works, I will definitely order all my steelbooks from them. ;D They have a good number of movies on steelbook! ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Sep 26, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Sir Blued, here's the breakdown:

Subtotal of Items:    £7.98 
Postage & Packing:    £3.58 
   ------ 
Total before VAT:    £11.56 
VAT:    £0.00 
   ------ 
Total:    £11.56 
Promotional Gift Certificates:    -£0.00 
   ------ 
Total for this order:    £11.56 

This is my first order from Amazon UK, so I ordered the Sin City dvd first, kasi mura lang compared to what I really intend to order, which is the The Godfather Steelbook. ;D

Keeping my fingers crossed that I will get this. :-[ But if this works, I will definitely order all my steelbooks from them. ;D They have a good number of movies on steelbook! ;D


An update from yesterday, Amazon sent me an email stating that my order has shipped out. ;D So far, so good! ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: blued888 on Sep 26, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Price is not bad. But I'm really hesitant about collecting steelbooks because of possible dings and dents.

www.amazon.de may Iron Man steelbook, baka gusto mo. ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Sep 26, 2008 at 11:14 PM
Price is not bad. But I'm really hesitant about collecting steelbooks because of possible dings and dents.

www.amazon.de may Iron Man steelbook, baka gusto mo. ;D

I hope not! :( I will post photos on how the package looks once I get it. I checked my order online and the delivery date changed from Oct. 10 to Oct. 3. :o

Regarding the Iron Man, I'll check it out! ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: frootloops on Sep 26, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Quote
Subtotal of Items:    £7.98 
Postage & Packing:    £3.58 
   ------ 
Total before VAT:    £11.56 
VAT:    £0.00 
   ------ 
Total:    £11.56 
Promotional Gift Certificates:    -£0.00 
   ------ 
Total for this order:    £11.56 


Can you translate this into Peso bro?  ;)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: blued888 on Sep 26, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Can you translate this into Peso bro?  ;)

£11.56 = P995.63
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Sep 26, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Can you translate this into Peso bro?  ;)

£11.56 = P995.63

Yup! This is correct! ;D Not bad at all! ;)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: frootloops on Sep 27, 2008 at 12:47 AM
£11.56 = P995.63

Not bad. Thanks. How about the S/H?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: blued888 on Sep 27, 2008 at 12:58 AM
Not bad. Thanks. How about the S/H?

I think kasama na dun, kung okay naman yung post office sa area niyo baka walang problem. Usually they just hold it and you have to pick it up personally and pay a holding fee of P35.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Sep 27, 2008 at 01:12 AM
Not bad. Thanks. How about the S/H?

I think kasama na dun, kung okay naman yung post office sa area niyo baka walang problem. Usually they just hold it and you have to pick it up personally and pay a holding fee of P35.

Yup! Correct again! ;D Shipping is already included in the price. Have to pay Php35.00 pesos sa post office once you get the post notification that the dvd arrived. ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: frootloops on Sep 27, 2008 at 01:22 AM
Yup! Correct again! ;D Shipping is already included in the price. Have to pay Php35.00 pesos sa post office once you get the post notification that the dvd arrived. ;D

Good! Thanks again. Let's talk later.  ;)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: blued888 on Sep 27, 2008 at 02:10 AM
Question, ilan maximum pwede i-order pag dadaan through post office para hindi ma-tax?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Sep 27, 2008 at 02:48 AM
Question, ilan maximum pwede i-order pag dadaan through post office para hindi ma-tax?

I don't think you get taxed at all. I made orders from CDWOW.com in the past. In fact, if you visit the thread, I made a step by step report on two dvds that I ordered online (http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=9879.0), my topic starts at page 2, reply #53. ;D I thought that when I ordered two dvds, that they were going to ship them to me at the same time. My assumption was wrong. They mailed each dvd separately. I this way, your dvds won't get taxed. ;)

In line with Amazon UK. As I placed the order last night. There is an option for you to choose if you want to "Group my items into as few deliveries as possible." If you don't choose this for your order, your orders/dvds will be sent to you separately. :)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Oct 06, 2008 at 09:18 PM
I received the Phil Post notification today, that the dvd is ready for pick-up at the post office. ;D I shall pick-up the dvd tomorrow morning! ;)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: iiinas on Oct 06, 2008 at 09:32 PM
I received the Phil Post notification today, that the dvd is ready for pick-up at the post office. ;D I shall pick-up the dvd tomorrow morning! ;)

balitaan nyo kami sir stick kung magkano bayad sa philpost to get them to release the discs. tia!  ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Oct 06, 2008 at 10:41 PM
balitaan nyo kami sir stick kung magkano bayad sa philpost to get them to release the discs. tia!  ;D

Rest assured Si iiinas! ;D I'll also post photos on how the dvd's are packaged...stay tuned! ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: iiinas on Oct 06, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Rest assured Si iiinas! ;D I'll also post photos on how the dvd's are packaged...stay tuned! ;D

salamat!
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Oct 07, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I don't think you get taxed at all.

That's not necessarily true. They usually don't, but one particular time, they checked my £50 order and got taxed about 2000 pesos. I'm in QC. Mas mahigpit sa Makati, mas maluwag sa probinsiya.

But that was once out of over 100 orders. I normally just pay the Php 35 post office handling fee. So... it's worth the risk.  ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Oct 07, 2008 at 09:19 PM
Well...here it is! ;D My Sin City steelbook dvd has been claimed! ;D I paid Pho35.00 for the release of the dvd from the Post Office.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG2695.jpg)
Packed in a bubble disc mailer.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG2696.jpg)
Opened disc mailer; no dents or scratches on the steelbook casing! ;)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG2698.jpg)
Opened dvd.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG2708.jpg)
Sin City in action! :P
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: iiinas on Oct 07, 2008 at 09:25 PM
ayos sir stick. 35 pesos. yan ang dapat. congrats!  ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Oct 07, 2008 at 09:35 PM
ayos sir stick. 35 pesos. yan ang dapat. congrats!  ;D

Thanks iiinas! ;)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: jill_alcher on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I had tried Amazon, but it wasn't UK.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Oct 18, 2008 at 01:26 AM
I had tried Amazon, but it wasn't UK.

 ???
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Jan 08, 2009 at 10:32 AM
I picked up this baby this morning from the post office! ;)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG3134.jpg)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG3135.jpg)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG3139.jpg)
FRONT

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG3140.jpg)
BACK

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG3142.jpg)
OPENED, SHOWING ALL THREE DVD FILMS OF THE BOURNE FRANCHISE

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc250/banksescrima/CIMG3144.jpg)
STEEL BOOK INSIDE ARTWORK WITHOUT THE DVD's

Ordered from Amazon.com.uk ;D

Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: surg on Jan 08, 2009 at 11:02 AM
mga sirs, pwede po ba ipa-deliver direct sa post office dito sa province or sa manila post office ko kukunin?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk shopping
Post by: stickfighter on Jan 21, 2009 at 02:13 AM
mga sirs, pwede po ba ipa-deliver direct sa post office dito sa province or sa manila post office ko kukunin?

Just place your complete shipping address with zip code and the order shall be delivered directly to your post office from where your address belongs to. :)
Title: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on Apr 28, 2010 at 01:28 AM
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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: coffeetiger on Apr 28, 2010 at 07:25 AM
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.

This is my first time to experience DHL shipping from amazon UK.  They usually use Royal Mail but from my experience with amazon.de's DHL shipping, it usually takes one to two weeks' time.  In this case, maybe June 1 is the maximum date.. we'll see.  I also have an order pending with a June 2 estimated delivery, I hope they get here sooner.  :)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 28, 2010 at 08:57 AM
I'm a regular customer of Amazon.co.uk. Normally, their orders do take 1-2 weeks, but my past two orders both arrived one month AFTER the estimate due date. I had both replaced, and ended up having the replacements "returned to sender" when they arrived. Yes, the replacement note said "Keep it if both arrive," but that just reeks of theft to me.

I actually sent feedback they should increase their estimated delivery date to the Philippines to prevent similar occurrences. I'd be very surprised, though, if they actually listened and that's what caused the June 1 estimated date you got on your confirmation email.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: oReOsHaKe on Apr 28, 2010 at 09:30 AM
I usually get my packages from amazon UK about 8 to 12 days after dispatched.  But lately, I receive them after 3 weeks or more and this is via Royal Mail...
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on Apr 28, 2010 at 10:59 AM
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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: mandyb on Apr 28, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: coffeetiger on Apr 28, 2010 at 11:16 AM
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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on Apr 28, 2010 at 11:15 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: coffeetiger on Apr 28, 2010 at 11:56 PM
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.  ??? (http://forum.blu-ray.com/images/smilies/imported/confused.gif)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on Apr 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM
we both chose standard option but yours is trackable and mine's not.  why is that?  I'm confused.  ??? (http://forum.blu-ray.com/images/smilies/imported/confused.gif)

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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: dpogs on Apr 29, 2010 at 12:18 PM
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....
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: Waxx on Apr 29, 2010 at 12:24 PM
question.. do you get taxed?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: coffeetiger on Apr 29, 2010 at 07:29 PM
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!?   :o  Marathon yata yan sir ah.   ;)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on Apr 29, 2010 at 08:00 PM
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!
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on May 07, 2010 at 03:53 PM
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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: coffeetiger on May 07, 2010 at 06:16 PM
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..  :'(
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on May 07, 2010 at 06:54 PM
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?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: coffeetiger on May 08, 2010 at 08:09 AM
^ 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).  :(
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: oReOsHaKe on May 08, 2010 at 08:43 AM
I get my packages from the post office unopened.  Bakit sa inyo binubuksan? 
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on May 08, 2010 at 02:50 PM
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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: jonjon on May 08, 2010 at 11:31 PM
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... ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: edgarryan on May 09, 2010 at 12:12 AM
If the amount is less than $50, they shouldn't tax you.  At least, that is what I think.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: jbluzb on Jul 01, 2011 at 05:51 PM
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?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: jbluzb on Jul 02, 2011 at 12:34 AM
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?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: jbluzb on Jul 23, 2011 at 07:34 PM
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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: streetsmart on Jul 24, 2011 at 07:23 AM
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?
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: jbluzb on Jul 24, 2011 at 10:15 AM
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.
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: streetsmart on Jul 25, 2011 at 06:25 AM
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.  :)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: scully on Jul 29, 2011 at 12:59 AM
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  :)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: pleasureshop on Jul 31, 2011 at 12:18 PM
i bought once here, took 45 days ! then may custom clearance pa  >:(
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: oReOsHaKe on Jul 31, 2011 at 06:16 PM
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..
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: at_sunset_blvd on Aug 01, 2011 at 08:53 AM
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  ;D
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: jaime4i on Aug 01, 2011 at 01:03 PM
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). :)
Title: Re: Amazon.co.uk
Post by: oReOsHaKe on Jun 24, 2016 at 08:37 PM
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  ;D

Mura na conversion ng Pounds after the Brexit..