It's really the luck of the draw. I've had a $200 order that wasn't taxed; conversely, I've had a $55 order that was. But when you go over $50, you take that risk.
I went tru similar experience. As for Malate main post office, I never stop admiring their consistency in charging custom to the customers for items above $50 except occassionally they'll let u go. However, most of the time they will love to charge us unless we are willing to "negotiate" with them if you know what I mean...
Just wanna ask if anyone of you have bought electronics from amazon. I'm planning to buy an amplifier from them.
Yes, you can order virtually anything from Amazon provided you use JAC or similar shipping services but be prapared to pay a high shipping & handling charge tho
I had ordered from Amazon including DVD, CD, reference books, toys, software, clothes, HD DVD player, etc...all tru JAC without any problem.
Otherwise as brummie pointed out, if by direct shipping for the Philippines only DVDs, books and music CDs are allowed.