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Amazon.com?

  • Lutz 11 Jul 2006 16:17:59 48,870 posts
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    If I order from Amazon.com (Not .co.uk) will they ship to the UK on all products?
  • reality_cheque 11 Jul 2006 16:19:45 7,486 posts
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    I don't think they will. I used to try and order DbZ books from them and my order was cancelled every time even though the product was in stock :(
  • Fat-Boy 11 Jul 2006 16:20:34 4,300 posts
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    Not all products. During my quest to get my girlfriend a pink DS bfor Christmas I tried Amazon.com, but they wouldn't ship it overseas. You should be alright with CDs, DVDs and probably games, but perhaps not 'gadgets'.
  • Lutz 11 Jul 2006 16:23:08 48,870 posts
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    Fat Boy wrote:
    Not all products. During my quest to get my girlfriend a pink DS bfor Christmas I tried Amazon.com, but they wouldn't ship it overseas. You should be alright with CDs, DVDs and probably games, but perhaps not 'gadgets'.
    It's CDs and books I'm after... Gah, I hope they do.
  • djchump 11 Jul 2006 16:24:00 4,463 posts
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    They won't ship games (at least, not when I was trying a while ago).
    Books, DVDs and CDs are fine, but I don't think they ship any software/games abroad.
  • CerealKey 11 Jul 2006 16:24:03 2,860 posts
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    There's a delivery section on the site, which will tell you. Most Amazon Marketplace Sellers will ship overseas though.
  • Whizzo 11 Jul 2006 16:25:23 44,810 posts
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    I've not had any problems with books and DVDs, they've got some issues with games which they'll mention on the product description if it can't be shipped outside NA.
  • Lutz 11 Jul 2006 16:26:38 48,870 posts
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    That's OK then as I only want CDs and books. Thansk guys.

    I'm so glad the dollar/£ rate is what it is ATM. Big spending spree coming up!
  • [maven] 11 Jul 2006 16:28:02 5,799 posts
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    Lutz wrote:
    That's OK then as I only want CDs and books. Thansk guys.

    I'm so glad the dollar/£ rate is what it is ATM. Big spending spree coming up!

    Beware VAT + customs, though.
  • York 11 Jul 2006 16:28:32 8,667 posts
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    CerealKey wrote:
    There's a delivery section on the site, which will tell you. Most Amazon Marketplace Sellers will ship overseas though.
    /checks

    The following items can be shipped to destinations outside the U.S.:

    books*
    DVDs
    music
    VHS videos

    *Note: Books that require special handling because they are extremely heavy (for example, multi-volume sets) cannot be shipped outside the U.S. If this is the case, it will be noted on the product detail page.
  • York 11 Jul 2006 16:28:36 8,667 posts
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  • Whizzo 11 Jul 2006 16:28:51 44,810 posts
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    Lutz wrote:I'm so glad the dollar/£ rate is what it is ATM. Big spending spree coming up!
    While books are zero VAT rated, CDs are not. Just remember that Amazon will declare the full value of a parcel.
  • Lutz 11 Jul 2006 16:34:56 48,870 posts
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    Whizzo wrote:
    Lutz wrote:I'm so glad the dollar/£ rate is what it is ATM. Big spending spree coming up!
    While books are zero VAT rated, CDs are not. Just remember that Amazon will declare the full value of a parcel.
    Hmm... it's going to be $29.98 books, and $41.94 in CDs.

    I'm not what p&p they'll charge for standard international shipping... hope I don't get stung for VAT etc.

    What's the worst case cost wise?
  • Whizzo 11 Jul 2006 16:38:02 44,810 posts
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    As long as C&E don't apply VAT to the books then you're looking at 17.5% on the CDs and something like 8% import duty on the whole lot as well.
  • ilmaestro 11 Jul 2006 16:41:35 32,932 posts
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    AFAIK if a package attracts charges from customs for any part of it then the whole package (even zero rated items and postage charges) gets assessed for the charge.

    And the Royal Mail will charge you a £4.50 or so handling fee (unless it's gone up). Courier charges vary.

    Edited by ilmaestro at 16:41:40 11-07-2006
  • Lutz 11 Jul 2006 16:44:45 48,870 posts
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    Assuming say $10 shipping that's looking at $100 near as damn it.

    Which would be about £60 on the credit card...

    Hmm...
  • Whizzo 11 Jul 2006 16:47:11 44,810 posts
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    Any particular reason you can't source the books and CDs within the UK?

    The Dollar is weak but unless it's something you can't get hold of you're probably not going to make much of a saving.

    Shipping will be more than $10 as well I would bet.

    Edited by Whizzo at 16:46:55 11-07-2006
  • ilmaestro 11 Jul 2006 16:50:16 32,932 posts
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    Expedited International Shipping (which is the one you'll want if you're not having it couriered over) is $7.5 plus $3 per CD and $5.5 per book. Might be closer to $25-30 for your shipping.

    Edited by ilmaestro at 16:49:58 11-07-2006
  • Lutz 11 Jul 2006 16:50:32 48,870 posts
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    Whizzo wrote:
    Any particular reason you can't source the books and CDs within the UK?
    Only released in the UK, and one of the CDs has a direct £ = $ conversion on it.


    Shipping will be more than $10 as well I would bet.
    Gah

    I'll have to see if I can sneak this past the Mrs. ;)

    I wouldn't mind, but $30 of it is for my mate as a gift!
  • Lutz 11 Jul 2006 17:00:03 48,870 posts
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    ilmaestro wrote:
    Expedited International Shipping (which is the one you'll want if you're not having it couriered over) is $7.5 plus $3 per CD and $5.5 per book. Might be closer to $25-30 for your shipping.

    Edited by ilmaestro at 16:49:58 11-07-2006
    OK... (Dropping 1 CD)

    2 books - $29.98
    2 CDs - $27.96

    Net = $57.94
    VAT = $10.14
    Import Tax = $4.64
    Shipping = $27.50

    Total is $100.21.

    Assuming my card's rate is about 1.65 (IIRC it is) that's £60.74

    Ouch.



    Edited by Lutz at 17:00:02 11-07-2006
  • ilmaestro 11 Jul 2006 17:04:30 32,932 posts
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    You didn't include VAT on the shipping, so that's about another $5. :)

    /realizes he isn't helping
  • Lutz 11 Jul 2006 17:06:51 48,870 posts
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    ilmaestro wrote:
    You didn't include VAT on the shipping, so that's about another $5. :)

    /realizes he isn't helping
    I'd assumed it was alsready included... :(

    Ultimatly it means that I'll be getting it tax free, shipping free and VAT free, if I just swap the $ to £ on the site. :)
  • ilmaestro 11 Jul 2006 17:13:43 32,932 posts
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    Heh, at least you've found a positive way of looking at it. :)
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