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Amazon prime

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  • #52
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Gadgie wrote: »
    You've already received multiple responses with the answer why. These items are not fulfilled by Amazon.

    The image you posted says "Not eligible for Amazon Prime (Learn more)". Did you click the link? If yes, what did it say?

    We're a happy bunch in here, eh?

    How about the other image then? The one which says "free delivery", beside a big prime badge. I understand the reason why is not free, as you say it's been explained plenty, I just don't understand why it says free, then decides it's not 1 click later.


  • #53
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,013 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    We're a happy bunch in here, eh?

    How about the other image then? The one which says "free delivery", beside a big prime badge. I understand the reason why is not free, as you say it's been explained plenty, I just don't understand why it says free, then decides it's not 1 click later.

    Then it figures out that you are not in the UK. When I click on it, it shows Prime, but not free delivery.


  • #54
    Gadgie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭Gadgie


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    We're a happy bunch in here, eh?

    How about the other image then? The one which says "free delivery", beside a big prime badge. I understand the reason why is not free, as you say it's been explained plenty, I just don't understand why it says free, then decides it's not 1 click later.

    Same reason it shows price including UK VAT rate until you check out.

    As I said in my last post, Amazon have the ability to fix this if they want to. They already show location specific delivery restrictions on the product page. But they obviously don't care.


  • #55
    Fat_Fingers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭Fat_Fingers


    Dublinflyer wrote: »
    I really can't see the point in Prime now if everything is going to take so long.

    Really? I don't mind delayed delivery. If anything I think now is the best time to have Prime account. All your purchases under 22 euro are duty free, no VAT. Direct saving of 23%
    Amazon music, books, magazines, free book each month is still there. Amazon Prime Video from UK is still there and working, its just not direct.
    I've purchased items from Amazon that didn't charge me VAT rate and was delivered next day as it was shipped from Irish warehouse. Nice. Not many but nice surprise.


  • #56
    mcsean2163
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭mcsean2163


    Fat_Fingers wrote: »
    Really? I don't mind delayed delivery. If anything I think now is the best time to have Prime account. All your purchases under 22 euro are duty free, no VAT. Direct saving of 23%
    Amazon music, books, magazines, free book each month is still there. Amazon Prime Video from UK is still there and working, its just not direct.
    I've purchased items from Amazon that didn't charge me VAT rate and was delivered next day as it was shipped from Irish warehouse. Nice. Not many but nice surprise.

    I'm still waiting for my January 11th order....


  • #57
    mcsean2163
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭mcsean2163


    Is there any plan for amazon.ie?


  • #58
    Claude Burgundy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭Claude Burgundy


    mcsean2163 wrote: »
    Is there any plan for amazon.ie?

    I wouldn't say so, we are a little market.


  • #59
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,510 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    mcsean2163 wrote: »
    Is there any plan for amazon.ie?

    Put it this way, Amazon.nl only launched in March 2020
    The Netherlands has a population of nearly 20million.

    Ireland only has a population of almost 5million.


  • #60
    mcsean2163
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭mcsean2163


    https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/irish-amazon-customers-to-bypass-brexit-barriers-as-it-plans-dublin-distribution-centre-1.4470470?mode=amp


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  • #61
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    Fat_Fingers wrote: »
    If anything I think now is the best time to have Prime account. All your purchases under 22 euro are duty free, no VAT. Direct saving of 23%

    so if i want several items i'm better off buying them individually on different days so they don't go over €22 ?


  • #62
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,309 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    fryup wrote: »
    so if i want several items i'm better off buying them individually on different days so they don't go over €22 ?
    Buy them all in the same day if you wish but make sure the value of any item or combination of items does not exceed €22. Place individual orders as required.

    For example I ordered this and this (same order) and after VAT reduction and currency exchange it worked out at €20.09. If had worked out at €2 more I would simply have placed 2 separate orders.


  • #63
    RobbieTheRobber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,844 ✭✭✭RobbieTheRobber


    muffler wrote: »
    Buy them all in the same day if you wish but make sure the value of any item or combination of items does not exceed €22. Place individual orders as required.

    For example I ordered this and this (same order) and after VAT reduction and currency exchange it worked out at €20.09. If had worked out at €2 more I would simply have placed 2 separate orders.

    With the Vat reduction that's a great price for gilllete razors thanks muffler


  • #64
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,309 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    RobbieTheRobber wrote: »
    With the Vat reduction that's a great price for gilllete razors thanks muffler
    Very good price indeed for the razor and blades and my thanks to whoever posted this in another thread in the BA forum.

    The paint brushes I linked to were only about £4.20 I think when I ordered and given the brand name they were a bargain at that but I see they have now shot up in price.


  • #65
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    am i better off setting the currency to sterling or euro or does it matter?


  • #66
    VG31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,475 ✭✭✭VG31


    fryup wrote: »
    am i better off setting the currency to sterling or euro or does it matter?

    For the prices shown on the listings it doesn't matter as the euro price is the real exchange rate. Always pay in GBP at checkout though as there's a significant markup for paying in euro.


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