Topic: cheaper to buy in amazon?

[Verbl Kint]

My family has been using Johnny Air since the 80's.  Reliable naman.

[indiosbravos2002]

I just want to get a feedback about the tax thing with customs.  I am just bringing this up because of my recent order for a PS3 disc with another internet based shopping co. (not amazon)  where I got taxed for more than 1K.  I was wondering if this is happening as well to the folks here ordering their bluray from amazon? 

[jbluzb]

Yes, I pay customs around P 40 for orders below $50

[kangkaroth]

any tips in buying in amazon?

when you click on New BD's, i see a lot of options where i could get the bd's. it normally sorted with the cheapest down to the most expensive. im tempted to select the cheapest of course but i have some hesitations. are they all god and legit? are there any drawbacks why they sell cheaper than others?

Tia!

[techdude]

If you mean pricing from amazon and third parties, it's safest to buy from Amazon themselves (not always the lowest price), then those fulfilled by Amazon (the goods are sort of consigned to Amazon), then other third parties (be sure to buy from some with plenty of high rating).  Not all third parties will ship to the Philippines.

If you mean shipping, then go for the lowest one.  The higher priced shipping are often through Fedex or DHL, where oftentimes, you get taxed.   If you have a JohnnyAir account, then ship there.  If you buy plenty of items from Amazon, consider getting their Amazon Prime program...

[kangkaroth]

thanks sir for the explanantion.

im planning to have it shipped to my relative in the states. so i guess shipping will not be a problem. Thanks for explaining the 3rd party stuff.

has anyone tried buyin the used bd's? any tips there?

[JamesBond007]

If you mean pricing from amazon and third parties, it's safest to buy from Amazon themselves (not always the lowest price), then those fulfilled by Amazon (the goods are sort of consigned to Amazon), then other third parties (be sure to buy from some with plenty of high rating).  Not all third parties will ship to the Philippines.

If you mean shipping, then go for the lowest one.  The higher priced shipping are often through Fedex or DHL, where oftentimes, you get taxed.   If you have a JohnnyAir account, then ship there.  If you buy plenty of items from Amazon, consider getting their Amazon Prime program...

hi this thread has been useful.  i have been ordering bds from amazon via pdvd. what is the difference in price if i do myself the ordering from amazon vs. i order it via pdvd? do i save a lot if i do it myself?

thanks.

[kangkaroth]

thats a good question bond, james bond... :-)

i can see members offering shipping for a small fee and then theres a courier offering their services as well. nakakalito db :-) i have a relative in the us, kaya for now, sa kanya ko papaship the box na lang going here.

which leads me to another question, ilan ba ang pede pa box from the US? yung allowable ni customs nila or natin.