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  • #32
    JVince
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,914 ✭✭✭JVince


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123274463#Comment_123274463

    why would they?

    German and Dutch and French customers can buy from Amazon UK, just as you can buy from amazon Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain etc if you wish and the items are available for shipping to Ireland.

    Their systems are so automated that it makes little difference.

    Prices will differ as amazon may use different suppliers for different markets and those suppliers may have different pricing to each other. Just as you can see a different price on amazon.de to amazon.fr for identical items



  • #33
    The Continental Op
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,221 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123274827#Comment_123274827

    Lots of stuff I've looked up is on .ie and comes from .de. Prices seem to be the same so its free shipping from .de for a lot of stuff on my .de wishlist.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #34
    mydiscworld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭mydiscworld


    No Audible service on Amazon.ie for audiobooks yet but that may take time with existing licensing agreements, etc.



  • #35
    Grey123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭Grey123


    Would I need a separate Prime subscription?


    Will next day actually be next day?



  • #36
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,368 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123274626#Comment_123274626

    Did you think of having a look on

    https://www.richersounds.ie/ ?

    The lads there are really sound and sometimes do good deals via their forum on boards.



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  • #37
    The Continental Op
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,221 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123274967#Comment_123274967

    Yes and no ;-)

    Yes two Prime if you want Prime for both.

    No to next day delivery unless you check item is next day delivery. No way are a lot of the items I want going to be next day. They are listed on .ie but are sold by a company in .de.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #38
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,383 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Mod: not a BA so moved to online buying and auctions. Please be aware of new forum charter.



  • #39
    sgsdfsdfsd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭sgsdfsdfsd


    So they pretty much just replicated the UK site and priced at current EUR/GBP exchange rate? I've looked at some phones and flagships on sale in Ireland, e.g. at €1,599 are €1,682 because of blanket exchange conversion.

    Useless.

    Will be interesting to see how our excellent media outlets actually do an article on this, as opposed to just plastering press releases out.

    Edit: At least the Indo has to a degree already -

    "Amazon also says that it will open a dedicated ‘Brands of Ireland’ page that features Irish consumer brands such as Barry’s Tea, Bewley’s and Ella & Jo. However, that section of the site is currently selling some items at a considerable markup, including Barry’s ‘Master Blend’ teabags at almost €7 per box, compared to under €5 in most Irish high street shops."

    "The cost of Prime, which includes access to Amazon Prime Video and online photo storage, for Irish subscribers has been cut to €6.99 per month compared to £8.99 (€11) per month with the old system. Current customers who switch will receive a refund within three to five days, according to Amazon.

    However, there’s a sting in the tail for families and readers — Amazon has removed the ‘family sharing’ facility, meaning those who use it will need to remain on the higher-priced amazon.co.uk or pay for a second or even third individual amazon.ie Prime account, increasing the household’s monthly cost. The tech giant has also removed Prime Reading as a benefit for Amazon.ie users."



  • #40
    Bummer1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,880 ✭✭✭Bummer1234


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123274912#Comment_123274912

    Yea was thinking that, Had a surround sound system in my basket, In .co.uk its £249 (£199 with voucher) thats €237.58

    On .de its €329 with vouchers(€75) its €254, So €16/17 more expensive on .de

    On .ie its the 2024 version, no voucher and €325…

    (Free delivery on all)

    https://www.amazon.ie/ULTIMEA-Soundbar-Compatible-Subwoofers-Upward-firing/dp/B0DHVSN5MP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VEJ5FV0PPLBQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DzfXIWs4QTuGqByhuFnetg.ARC-Y7uZORPyCzSSVEyxw0r5zkWWKRTJ_DtGpXCzOxs&dib_tag=se&keywords=ULTIMEA+5.1.2+Soundbar+Compatible&qid=1742300019&sprefix=ultimea+5.1.2+soundbar+compatible%2Caps%2C358&sr=8-1



  • #41
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    As usual, paddy gets shafted.
    iPhone screen protectors €4.94 delivered from uk.
    €8.90 from .ie

    See ya later Ireland site, I’m going back to the uk

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  • #42
    Enrico Palazzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭Enrico Palazzo


    It's a messy launch for sure.

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  • #43
    iancairns
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 272 ✭✭iancairns


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275234#Comment_123275234

    'I'm going back to the UK' Had you already switched? How can we swap back to UK or will you have to contact via chat? I stupidly made the switch this morning.



  • #44
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275284#Comment_123275284

    Just change jurisdiction in app. I’ve been prime customer for years though.

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  • #45
    Shred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭Shred


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275284#Comment_123275284

    You can typically switch between any of the stores within the App (or website for that matter), regardless of which region your account is registered to.



  • #46
    ozmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,899 ✭✭✭ozmo


    Some of the items though as saying will be delivered a day earlier on the .ie site…
    Possibly only items located in the Irish wareehouse? And are a tiny bit cheaper…

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eve-Weather-Matter-temperature-resistance/dp/B0D817K9TL
    €63.38 - delivered 20 March (with amazon.co.uk set to euros)

    https://www.amazon.ie/Eve-Weather-Matter-temperature-resistance/dp/B0D817K9TL
    €61.86 - delivered 19 March

    messy alright - here is another test item do not buy…
    https://www.amazon.ie/Eve-Weather-Matter-temperature-resistance/dp/B0D817K9TL?ref=dlx_deals_dg_dcl_B0D817K9TL_dt_sl14_14

    edit - just noticed an extra 10 euros off the irish one with the promo code - so its 51.86 in Ireland - not that I'd be buying it - just picked it randomly from the list of stuff in the .ie tab

    “Roll it back”



  • #47
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,260 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275234#Comment_123275234

    @Gumbo , just curious but I'm assuming that you have not transferred over your prime to .ie so this is hitting you for shipping, which I would have thought would be free if you were a Prime member on the .ie site, thereby zero-ing your shipping cost and bringing the pricing to that which equals the .uk site ?



  • #48
    chillinpenguin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭chillinpenguin


    Family sharing also not available on Irish prime accounts.



  • #49
    zell12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,179 ✭✭✭✭zell12


    They do have some bargains

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  • #50
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,055 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Do you get hit for customs from the UK?



  • #51
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275362#Comment_123275362

    That might be worth looking at. I’ll Do that and see how it affects it.



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  • #52
    johndoe99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭johndoe99


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123274975#Comment_123274975

    I did look at the time and chatted with an associate, but amazon were 70 euros cheaper at that time.



  • #53
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,216 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Found one (yes, only one) item off over 50 in my .co.uk basket/wishlist to barely match the price on .ie, the rest is dearer on .ie site, so will stay with .co.uk for a while.

    The good thing about that one I mentioned, it would not be delivered to Ireland when bought on UK page (bulky item), on IE it says "free delivery", so definately good sign.



  • #54
    sligopaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 398 ✭✭sligopaul


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275380#Comment_123275380

    This along with no prime reading is a big no for me

    Why is the offering different for the Irish domiciled site



  • #55
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,260 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275467#Comment_123275467

    I'd thread carefully as you will be effectively cancelling your .UK prime membership by activating the .IE subscription. Unless of course you use a fresh account and 'sub up' for a month to test some scenarios. Either way, once this is established, I fear we will be worse off.



  • #56
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,159 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275573#Comment_123275573

    Yeah just went in and checked it. I’m on a free account now for the next few months so I’ll re-evaluate when that free period is over.



  • #57
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,260 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275410#Comment_123275410

    Below €150 for a shipment is exempt from a Customs charge; above that, you are then exposed, with the rate dependant on the category/tariff of the goods. The VAT portion of the transaction is carried out seamlessly, with the UK VAT removed and IE vat added. You can carry out a transaction, say for a laptop, and proceed to just before the point of commit (payment) and you will see all the relevant charges displayed.



  • #58
    Malmsteen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭Malmsteen


    Since the dredded Brex#t I stopped using Amazon.co.uk and prefer Amazon.de tho some pricing is very similar I found items availble in Germany but not the Uk so stuck with Amazon.de.



  • #59
    The Continental Op
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,221 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275338#Comment_123275338

    If you check who is selling the item then you get it earlier if the Dispatches from and Sold by are Amazon.ie. If you check on .co.uk you'll see there stuff is Dispatched and Sold by Amazon. If that makes sense?

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #60
    VinLieger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,927 ✭✭✭✭VinLieger


    Whats the consensus on switching prime to ireland? Specifically with prime video etc will we likely have the same titles?



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  • #61
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,260 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123275686#Comment_123275686

    An Amazon live-chat will answer this for you I'm sure.



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