Author Topic: Amazon.com - shopping, shipping, post office, customs Q&A (Read 419184 times)

oReOsHaKe · « **Reply #1260 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 09:29 AM »

Quote from: syoti on Jun 22, 2011 at 09:26 AM

planning on buying a book on amazon US. costs $154. may tax kya to? tnx

educational books are exempt from customs taxes..

syoti · « **Reply #1261 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 09:50 AM »

ok tnx.. how bout blu rays, may tax b?

ABCmotorparts · « **Reply #1262 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM »

Quote from: syoti on Jun 22, 2011 at 09:50 AM

ok tnx.. how bout blu rays, may tax b?

meron sir,...

syoti · « **Reply #1263 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 06:33 PM »

Quote from: ABCmotorparts on Jun 22, 2011 at 11:46 AM

meron sir,...

ok, sori medyo clueless ako about this.. wanting to try buying in amazon kasi.. is it recommended to buy online.. safe b? un tax b sa blu ray how much kaya? any idea... thanks

Wildfire™ · « **Reply #1264 on:** Jun 22, 2011 at 06:56 PM »

Pagpina LBC Balikbayan box wala bang tax?

jbluzb · « **Reply #1265 on:** Jul 01, 2011 at 05:35 PM »

Question, If I order from amazon.uk with express priority and amazon paying for taxes and import fees. Will I still be charge import tax for my items?

jbluzb · « **Reply #1266 on:** Jul 01, 2011 at 09:53 PM »

This is my summary of statement:

Item(s) Subtotal: £24.99
Postage & Packing: £22.58
  ` -----
Total before VAT: £47.57
VAT: £0.00
  -----
Total: £47.57
   Import Fees Deposit £5.71 -----
Total for this Delivery: £53.28

Question: will I stay for the tax if I already have paid for the import fees?

Answer: I was not taxed by UPS.

jbluzb · « **Reply #1267 on:** Aug 16, 2011 at 11:52 AM »

I would like to confirm my order from amazon last july 1, 2011 was received last august 1. Shipping took 1 month.

Paid P 40 to customs.

techdude · « **Reply #1268 on:** Aug 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM »

Is Amazon slowly moving away from DVD/Blurays? They seem to lo longer stock many of the older titles themselves, instead sell them from third parties, although still fulfilled by Amazon (they still carry stocks, but not own them)....

Atticus · « **Reply #1269 on:** Aug 23, 2011 at 09:34 PM »

I noticed that too. If you order from different vendors at the same time, will they still come in one package or in several packages?

rock_star · « **Reply #1270 on:** Aug 24, 2011 at 02:37 PM »

based on my experience, orders won't arrive at the same time when ordering from different vendors. arrival dates differ because not only they ship your orders on different dates, they also use different shippers.

syoti · « **Reply #1271 on:** Aug 24, 2011 at 08:12 PM »

i can't seem to order from third order sellers. everytime i order from them, it says items can't be shipped to my location

has anyone experience this?

Conan · « **Reply #1272 on:** Aug 24, 2011 at 09:05 PM »

Quote from: syoti on Aug 24, 2011 at 08:12 PM

i can't seem to order from third order sellers. everytime i order from them, it says items can't be shipped to my location has anyone experience this?

Best way is to use Johnny Air or a similar company so that there will be no problems with shipping. Did you put Philippines as your location? Some companies will only ship within the US.

syoti · « **Reply #1273 on:** Aug 24, 2011 at 09:15 PM »

Quote from: Conan on Aug 24, 2011 at 09:05 PM

Best way is to use Johnny Air or a similar company so that there will be no problems with shipping. Did you put Philippines as your location? Some companies will only ship within the US.

yes, i put philippines as my location and shipping address. so far i got no problems with shipping from amazon and dvdempire to my address. it's just that it can't ship from third party sellers.. how can i ship from johnny air?

Conan · « **Reply #1274 on:** Aug 24, 2011 at 11:22 PM »

Quote from: syoti on Aug 24, 2011 at 09:15 PM

yes, i put philippines as my location and shipping address. so far i got no problems with shipping from amazon and dvdempire to my address. it's just that it can't ship from third party sellers.. how can i ship from johnny air?

Read the later posts:

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,6383.0.html

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #1275 on:** Sep 03, 2011 at 07:59 AM »

i'm planning to order from amazon japan for the first time although i've tried it's us and uk counterparts a number of times without any hassles. i'm curious though, is it any different from the latter two? is there any charge limit i should look out for to avoid custom taxes just like the fifty dollars limit for us orders? thanks in advance for any input.

Conan · « **Reply #1276 on:** Sep 03, 2011 at 11:45 AM »

Quote from: d4nu65+3R on Sep 03, 2011 at 07:59 AM

i'm planning to order from amazon japan for the first time although i've tried it's us and uk counterparts a number of times without any hassles. i'm curious though, is it any different from the latter two? is there any charge limit i should look out for to avoid custom taxes just like the fifty dollars limit for us orders? thanks in advance for any input.

There are lots of items that are for domestic use only so if you'll ship it to an international address you won't be able to purchase the item.

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #1277 on:** Sep 03, 2011 at 02:35 PM »

Quote from: Conan on Sep 03, 2011 at 11:45 AM

There are lots of items that are for domestic use only so if you'll ship it to an international address you won't be able to purchase the item.

thanks, i'm actually planning to order cds.

Conan · « **Reply #1278 on:** Sep 03, 2011 at 03:00 PM »

Quote from: d4nu65+3R on Sep 03, 2011 at 02:35 PM

thanks, i'm actually planning to order cds.

Ah those might be ok to ship outside of Japan.

chikha · « **Reply #1279 on:** Oct 18, 2011 at 06:07 PM »

Kapag magpapaship ba ako gamit ang JAC mas maganda ba sa JAC-NJ? Nagbili kasi ako 2 books sa amazon using JAC-NY cost 16USD for both and weighs 1.2 lbs and 11.4 ounce. Nagulat lang ako kasi 1,236 pesos yun charge sa akin. First time to used JAC and first time buyer din ako sa Amazon. Lage kasi ako sa ebay bumibili and kinukuha ko na lang sa post office yun mga item ko. Kaya hindi ako sure kung magugulat ako sa charge sa akin or ok lang ba yun?

dbdbd · « **Reply #1280 on:** Nov 12, 2011 at 05:00 PM »

I bought 3 Steelbook BD's from amazon canada last week thru dhl and was slapped with a whopping Php 2200.00 tax. Is there a cheaper route in case I wanna order again? Also plan to order from Amazon.de and amazon.fr. Does the lower than $50.00 free from tax still apply?Thanks.

Blu-devil · « **Reply #1281 on:** Dec 21, 2011 at 11:37 PM »

Quote from: dbdbd on Nov 12, 2011 at 05:00 PM

I bought 3 Steelbook BD's from amazon Canada last week thru DHL and was slapped with a whopping Php 2200.00 tax. Is there a cheaper route in case I wanna order again? Also plan to order from Amazon.de and amazon.fr. Does the lower than $50.00 free from tax still apply?Thanks.

Unfortunately with DHL delivering there is no way to avoid customs charges and their "fees" Do what I do, take the parcel then tell the courier to f@ck off. DHL Philippines are the biggest bunch of thieves I have ever known. I think "Erap" Estrada must be their CEO.

You should be OK with the European Amazons though.

If you order from Amazon.jp you will CERTAINLY be hit with a customs fee from DHL. No way around it either.

Leon21 · « **Reply #1282 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 09:45 AM »

Just bought a blu-ray player and two HDMI cables and decided to have it shipped directly to my address rather than my friend in the US. Since there's an IMPORT FEES DEPOSIT (and according to their guidelines, this should take care of any and all fees for my package to arrive at my doorstep), there shouldn't be any more hassles when it comes to Customs. If I suddenly end up with fees, I will definitely challenge it.

Conan · « **Reply #1283 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 10:02 AM »

Quote from: Leon21 on Dec 23, 2011 at 09:45 AM

Just bought a blu-ray player and two HDMI cables and decided to have it shipped directly to my address rather than my friend in the US. Since there's an IMPORT FEES DEPOSIT (and according to their guidelines, this should take care of any and all fees for my package to arrive at my doorstep), there shouldn't be any more hassles when it comes to Customs. If I suddenly end up with fees, I will definitely challenge it.

How much is the shipping fee and import fee deposit?

Leon21 · « **Reply #1284 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM »

Quote from: Conan on Dec 23, 2011 at 10:02 AM

How much is the shipping fee and import fee deposit?

The shipping fee for my package was $91 (it changes depending on the number and weight of items) and the import fee was roughly $30. Amazon then gave me a $20 credit towards future purchases because of the item I ordered. Delivery estimate is December 28.

widowmaker · « **Reply #1285 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 12:17 PM »

I've ordered a few items (BDs) from Amazon UK and US, and currently awaiting their arrivals. I was just charged shipping and handling / postage and handling, no sales tax or VAT. Does this confirm that I am not to be collected anything by the local courier when I get the items?

Leon21 · « **Reply #1286 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 01:05 PM »

Quote from: widowmaker on Dec 23, 2011 at 12:17 PM

I've ordered a few items (BDs) from Amazon UK and US, and currently awaiting their arrivals. I was just charged shipping and handling / postage and handling, no sales tax or VAT. Does this confirm that I am not to be collected anything by the local courier when I get the items?

Really won't know for sure until it arrives here. By their own definition, those fees are collected from you so that you authorize Amazon to handle all duties and taxes on your behalf. If the actual fees are less than the amount deposited, Amazon will credit the amount back to you.

Of course, this being Philippine Customs, we have to expect that things won't go as planned.

widowmaker · « **Reply #1287 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 01:27 PM »

[quote Of course, this being Philippine Customs, we have to expect that things won't go as planned.
[/quote]

Keeping my fingers crossed.

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #1288 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 01:48 PM »

Quote from: Blu-devil on Dec 21, 2011 at 11:37 PM

Unfortunately with DHL delivering there is no way to avoid customs charges and their "fees" Do what I do, take the parcel then tell the courier to f@ck off. DHL Philippines are the biggest bunch of thieves I have ever known. I think "Erap" Estrada must be their CEO.

You should be OK with the European Amazons though.

If you order from Amazon.jp you will CERTAINLY be hit with a customs fee from DHL. No way around it either.

unfortunately, i too, have been hit by this.

Conan · « **Reply #1289 on:** Dec 23, 2011 at 03:13 PM »

Quote from: Leon21 on Dec 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM

The shipping fee for my package was $91 (it changes depending on the number and weight of items) and the import fee was roughly $30. Amazon then gave me a $20 credit towards future purchases because of the item I ordered. Delivery estimate is December 28.

Kinda expensive, it might be better to use Johnny Air.