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karlitob · 21-05-2021 6:27pm

whiterebel wrote: »

You could try freight forwarders such as DHL, DSV, TNT who have road freight services from Germany. They would need it on a pallet though, I would think

Jaysus ~€300

Caranica · 24-05-2021 7:24am

Another S&S big delivery month (building stockpile before July 1st). Every item dispatched individually via An Post. 99.9% of my other deliveries come via Amazon Logistics so I don't get why this stuff comes in the post, some of it is quite bulky e.g kitchen roll

irishproduce · 26-05-2021 9:29pm

Any one on here know if there is a German forwarding service to Ireland? Item on amazon.de but says no delivery to Ireland.
Thanks

26-05-2021 9:31pm

irishproduce wrote: »

Any one on here know if there is a German forwarding service to Ireland? Item on amazon.de but says no delivery to Ireland.
Thanks

Mailboxde.com

corkie · 26-05-2021 9:41pm

irishproduce wrote: »

Any one on here know if there is a German forwarding service to Ireland? Item on amazon.de but says no delivery to Ireland.
Thanks

Badly fukt wrote: »

Mailboxde.com

Not affordable service if the item is bulky/heavy.

Try browsing alternative amazon EU sites and possibly .com for your item.

pgj2015 · 27-05-2021 9:31pm

anyone having problems getting items dispatched from amazon uk? I ordered a football pump but after 3 weeks it hadnt been dispatched so i canceled it. then i ordered another pump on 15 may from a different seller, it hasnt been dispatched yet either. what is going on?

NewbridgeIR · 27-05-2021 9:36pm

My issue with Amazon UK at moment is the unavailability of new music releases (CDs, vinyl, multi disc sets). They're just listed for pre-order and are already "temporarily unavailable" if you're ordering from outside UK. Some of them become available closer to release date but others have to be obtained from elsewhere. It's affecting more than Irish customers as I see online discussion from people in other parts of Europe not being able to order items. All of this is down to Brexit. For some reason, DVDs and BDs are not affected.

Rael · 28-05-2021 1:58pm

I haven't ordered from Amazon.co.uk since the end of December, just before Brexit. I ordered a beard trimmer (in-stock and fulfilled by Amazon) on Sunday and just got a delivery date of 18 July. I have Prime and it's shipping via priority delivery.

Can anyone explain what is going on and why it'll take so long?

The Continental Op · 28-05-2021 2:01pm

Rael wrote: »

I haven't ordered from Amazon.co.uk since the end of December, just before Brexit. I ordered a beard trimmer (in-stock and fulfilled by Amazon) on Sunday and just got a delivery date of 18 July. I have Prime and it's shipping via priority delivery.

Can anyone explain what is going on and why it'll take so long?

It will probably arrive before that but what can happen is that the stock is in a warehouse that doesn't ship directly to Ireland (could even be in Germany or France) so they either eventually get around to shipping from the EU or wait till its back in stock in a nearer fulfillment center.

But I'm open to other suggestions.

Rael · 28-05-2021 2:06pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

It will probably arrive before that but what can happen is that the stock is in a warehouse that doesn't ship directly to Ireland (could even be in Germany or France) so they either eventually get around to shipping from the EU or wait till its back in stock in a nearer fulfillment center.

But I'm open to other suggestions.

Thanks for the explanation. Overall situation seems mad.

Wabbit Ears · 28-05-2021 4:06pm

Getting real tired of amazon now, Would jump to a competitor in a heartbeat if they offered a similar service due to the amount of sellers refusing to ship to ireland at all. its ridiculous, id even pay for shipping but Nope..

1huge1 · 28-05-2021 4:20pm

In fairness, I haven't had much issues to be honest (bar January and February when Brexit made a mess of everything but that has passed). All items usually delivered within 48hrs.

If anything, I've made some nice savigns with VAT not being charged for most goods under £22. Not good for the Irish revenue service of course.

It will inprove further when the fulfillment centre in West Dublin opens early next year.

pgj2015 · 28-05-2021 6:34pm

Wabbit Ears wrote: »

Getting real tired of amazon now, Would jump to a competitor in a heartbeat if they offered a similar service due to the amount of sellers refusing to ship to ireland at all. its ridiculous, id even pay for shipping but Nope..

Is there not a service an post offer to get around the issue of sellers not shipping to Ireland? address pal?

Suckit · 28-05-2021 7:06pm

pgj2015 wrote: »

Is there not a service an post offer to get around the issue of sellers not shipping to Ireland? address pal?

Think you are charged their fee + vat on whatever it is and a possible service fee. So for example a €50 item might cost €69.50 + €3.50 service fee.

pgj2015 · 28-05-2021 7:23pm

Suckit wrote: »

Think you are charged their fee + vat on whatever it is and a possible service fee. So for example a €50 item might cost €69.50 + €3.50 service fee.

oh right. parcel wizard used to just charge 3.85. better times.:)

Sheep Shagger · 29-05-2021 11:00pm

pgj2015 wrote: »

oh right. parcel wizard used to just charge 3.85. better times.:)

Pre brexit times....

NATLOR · 30-05-2021 8:59am

Had a banner offering me student prime 6 months free then half price. Clicked it to see, and all I had to do was enter a finishing date and it activated!
I'm not a student

Don keebals · 30-05-2021 9:05am

There's a company in belcoo county Fermanagh offering an address service , it's called parcel motel I pass by the shop regular , they also have a Facebook page......I have no experience using these guys as i use my mother-in-laws northern address. .... Edit..... apologies it's called border parcel motel.

pgj2015 · 30-05-2021 9:58am

Is parcel motel still operating? or did they wind up like parcel wizard?

Caranica · 30-05-2021 10:38am

pgj2015 wrote: »

Is parcel motel still operating? or did they wind up like parcel wizard?

UK address gone. You can still have an Irish address.

Don keebals · 30-05-2021 12:09pm

Caranica wrote: »

UK address gone. You can still have an Irish address.

Apologies .... just seen it it's called border parcel motel. .... not parcel motel . This is operated by a local guy who owns the old restaurant it's operating from.

OU812 · 31-05-2021 12:52pm

Anyone know what the story is with Amazon return dates?

I bought an SSD in July last year and it’s now acting up on me. I checked my order and it says the return window was up in August 2020 and it looks like I’ve no way to take it up with them.

I’m working under the assumption that my consumer rights supersede their company policy and that I actually have a full year.

Thanks in advance.

corkie · 31-05-2021 1:44pm

That 30 days returns policy is for deflective/faulty goods received.
(and sometimes just a change of mind on unopened products)

About Our Returns Policies

Faulty Goods-Your Consumer Rights

You still have a Years warranty (2 for EU online).

LMHC · 02-06-2021 6:39pm

I won an Amazon e gift card, Is it possible to sell it back to Amazon or cash it in somehow.

I don't use Amazon. Anyone familiar with it please let me know how to do it.

VG31 · 02-06-2021 7:07pm

Why can't you just use it? Surely you can find something you want there.

ohnonotgmail · 03-06-2021 10:56am

there is no way to redeem an amazon voucher for cash. You would have to sell it to somebody.

LMHC · 03-06-2021 10:57am

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

there is no way to redeem an amazon voucher for cash. You would have to sell it to somebody.

I just ended up using it last night **** I didn't need.

LMHC · 03-06-2021 11:00am

I ordered an e scooter off Amazon last night and delivery time is showing as 9th to the 15th. Surely shipping from UK shouldn't take that long.

Has anyone much experience with Amazon will it be on the earlier side of estimation of closer to the 15th

The Continental Op · 03-06-2021 11:46am

LMHC wrote: »

I ordered an e scooter off Amazon last night and delivery time is showing as 9th to the 15th. Surely shipping from UK shouldn't take that long.

Has anyone much experience with Amazon will it be on the earlier side of estimation of closer to the 15th

If don't have Prime it can take a good bit longer but the problem can be that the item is not in stock in a warehouse that delivers directly to Ireland. So what can happen is they wait for it to be in stock in a warehouse that will deliver to Ireland.

Other suggestions welcome

LMHC · 03-06-2021 11:48am

The Continental Op wrote: »

If don't have Prime it can take a good bit longer but the problem can be that the item is not in stock in a warehouse that delivers directly to Ireland. So what can happen is they wait for it to be in stock in a warehouse that will deliver to Ireland.

Other suggestions welcome

Flipping heck I thought it said earlier before I finalised buy now.

The Continental Op · 03-06-2021 11:57am

LMHC wrote: »

Flipping heck I thought it said earlier before I finalised buy now.

If its a problem then just cancel.

LMHC · 03-06-2021 12:03pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

If its a problem then just cancel.

If I cancel will I have funds available straight away

The Continental Op · 03-06-2021 12:07pm

LMHC wrote: »

If I cancel will I have funds available straight away

Depends how you paid. I rarely if ever get charged until the item is dispatched but some people seem to get charged as soon as they order.

May be a divide between paying by Debit Card - charged right away or Credit Card charged on dispatch but that still doesn't always work.

However Amazon have never charged me for an item that is on back order.

LMHC · 03-06-2021 12:10pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

Depends how you paid. I rarely if ever get charged until the item is dispatched but some people seem to get charged as soon as they order.

May be a divide between paying by Debit Card - charged right away or Credit Card charged on dispatch but that still doesn't always work.

However Amazon have never charged me for an item that is on back order.

I used 175 off a gift card and 500 off me debit card

The Continental Op · 03-06-2021 12:16pm

Have you checked with your bank?

Amazon are one of the better companies for refunds.

LMHC · 03-06-2021 3:20pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

Have you checked with your bank?

Amazon are one of the better companies for refunds.

It says my package was shipped today at 1.17 but arrival is down as 15th how is that like.

Xenji · 03-06-2021 3:40pm

LMHC wrote: »

It says my package was shipped today at 1.17 but arrival is down as 15th how is that like.

Have you checked if it is actually coming from the UK in the tracking, a lot of items are actually coming from warehouses in Germany and France.

I have had items come from France, then into Germany and then on to Ireland.

moleyv · 03-06-2021 3:42pm

Xenji wrote: »

Have you checked if it is actually coming from the UK in the tracking, a lot of items are actually coming from warehouses in Germany and France.

I have had items come from France, then into Germany and then on to Ireland.

If the delivery is by Amazon it usually comes quicker. If it is DPD it is probably accurate

LMHC · 03-06-2021 3:42pm

Xenji wrote: »

Have you checked if it is actually coming from the UK in the tracking, a lot of items are actually coming from warehouses in Germany and France.

I have had items come from France, then into Germany and then on to Ireland.

Coming shipping is in ilford and says royal mail are handling shipping.

VG31 · 03-06-2021 5:31pm

LMHC wrote: »

Coming shipping is in ilford and says royal mail are handling shipping.

That sounds like a third party seller. You might have to pay import charges.

LMHC · 03-06-2021 5:33pm

VG31 wrote: »

That sounds like a third party seller. You might have to pay import charges.

Can I cancel after shipped.

The Continental Op · 03-06-2021 6:10pm

LMHC wrote: »

Can I cancel after shipped.

No but you can refuse delivery, then wait for a refund.

LMHC · 03-06-2021 6:16pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

No but you can refuse delivery, then wait for a refund.

Is it definitely a third party do you think ? I sent the seller a message waiting for reply.

The Continental Op · 03-06-2021 6:36pm

LMHC wrote: »

Is it definitely a third party do you think ? I sent the seller a message waiting for reply.

Check the listing and your invoice. Both will say who the seller is.

ussjtrunks · 03-06-2021 8:58pm

If I order something on amazon U.K. for £250 do import charges cover customs duty aswell? Or will I pay that when it arrives

The Continental Op · 03-06-2021 9:34pm

ussjtrunks wrote: »

If I order something on amazon U.K. for £250 do import charges cover customs duty aswell? Or will I pay that when it arrives

If its sold by or fulfilled by amazon what you see at the checkout is what you pay with nothing extra and no nasty surprises.

NewbridgeIR · 03-06-2021 9:57pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

If its sold by or fulfilled by amazon what you see at the checkout is what you pay with nothing extra and no nasty surprises.

Does that stay the same after 1 July?

davetherave · 03-06-2021 10:06pm

NewbridgeIR wrote: »

Does that stay the same after 1 July?

Yes, all that is happening is that VAT will be due on anything entering the EU, whereas now VAT is only due where the value is more than €22.

The statement "If its sold by or fulfilled by amazon what you see at the checkout is what you pay with nothing extra and no nasty surprises." will still be true after that date. Amazon will still be collecting VAT at the point of sale where it is sold or fulfilled by them.

NewbridgeIR · 03-06-2021 10:17pm

davetherave wrote: »

Yes, all that is happening is that VAT will be due on anything entering the EU, whereas now VAT is only due where the value is more than €22.

The statement "If its sold by or fulfilled by amazon what you see at the checkout is what you pay with nothing extra and no nasty surprises." will still be true after that date. Amazon will still be collecting VAT at the point of sale where it is sold or fulfilled by them.

Great, that's what I thought but just wanted to make sure.

I use Amazon UK a lot for music, BDs and books - can't risk other UK retailers anymore given that some of them don't deduct UK VAT and use couriers to ship (not disclosed upfront) which results in expensive handling fees and the addition of Irish VAT.

LMHC · 03-06-2021 10:29pm

davetherave wrote: »

Yes, all that is happening is that VAT will be due on anything entering the EU, whereas now VAT is only due where the value is more than €22.

The statement "If its sold by or fulfilled by amazon what you see at the checkout is what you pay with nothing extra and no nasty surprises." will still be true after that date. Amazon will still be collecting VAT at the point of sale where it is sold or fulfilled by them.

How do I know if import or VAT is due on order?

Amazon

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