Amazon Prime reduced until 30th August

Chris_5339762 · 29-08-2018 10:10pm

StaticNoise wrote: »

I've been reading a lot on this, and trying to grasp a feel for how things look regarding delivery. This is the main, and probably only thing, I want from Amazon Prime. And, the majority of reviews online are UK-geared or discuss the content. There's not a strong Irish insight into it.

Is there a certain amount that you realistically need to buy from Amazon to benefit from the delivery and speed? Is the selection of Amazon Prime Eligible products drastically limited for Irish users?

I tried to do some fiddling to get student status via HUKD tricks but they're closed down now. £39 student would be a great deal, but this seems like the best I'd get as a real person. Sure, I could go for a trial, but that only forces you to binge buy make benefit, which isn't realistic. And, when it's over, the price will be gone.

I'd love to get some genuine insight from locals on this. It be noted that I sometimes but vitamins and a few other products that won't ship to Ireland via Parcel Wizard, but these obviously incur a separate DPD charge.

I've ordered a lot more with the free delivery, because I order things as and when i think of them, rather than having to bunch it and pad it up to the €25 free and then wait 2 weeks.

That said, not one single package with 2 day delivery has been delivered in 2 days and not one single "Free Standard Delivery" has been on time, and I'm in Dublin.

When it gets into Ireland it slows down bigtime.

StaticNoise · 29-08-2018 10:15pm

Thanks for the reply. This is exactly what I am worried about.

It's a big chunk of change to spend for just access to delivery (if you're not using the other benefits) if the service is not truly 'two day' like advertised. That's a real pity.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 29-08-2018 10:18pm

Delivery times for Amazon are excellent - no other online retailer comes close IMHO. Very rarely are my deliveries late. Standard delivery items arrive on or before estimated delivery date. I have used the two 2-day shipping exclusively for the last 3 or 4 weeks and every box has arrive in 2 days. I'm in Dublin also.

The 2 day priority shipping is a super addition. No minimum spend, so I have just ordered items as I thought of them.

If you are unsure about if items will be delivered on time, why don't you give the 30 day prime trial a go?

Edit: There is a cut off time for the 2-day delivery orders each day. I read it somewhere but cannot find it now. Is it midday?

StaticNoise · 29-08-2018 10:19pm

Well, that's some difference in terms of experience!

Are either of you able to shed some light on the availability of Prime Eligible products for Ireland?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 29-08-2018 10:27pm

Randomly selection from the last few weeks... baby items, cycling items, electronics, arts and crafts items, cleaning products, stationary, bathroom items etc. They were all on 2 day shipping. I've had to sign for all the items (An Post delivery), which I don't remember having to do before. It's noted at the front desk when a package arrives for me.

StaticNoise wrote: »

Well, that's some difference in terms of experience!

Are either of you able to shed some light on the availability of Prime Eligible products for Ireland?

StaticNoise · 29-08-2018 10:43pm

Thanks for that. Appreciate you taking the time to reply.

So generally speaking there no cop out from Amazon in terms of restricting available lines to Ireland as a way to counteract the increased postage costs?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 29-08-2018 10:52pm

Sure give the trial a go and try it. Order items individually and spread the orders out over a few days to test the delivery times to your address. The only way to know I guess!

Leslie91 · 30-08-2018 9:10am

stuff.hunter wrote: »

Guess it depends of the cs agent... some are just pricks

Yeah my lad was willing to do it in the end.. I told him I'd come back to them today as I wanted to be sure about this IP stuff. But it sure looks like everybody on here in ROI are having no issues even though their 'home location' is UK.

You know what else I found out last nite... You can't (or at least I couldn't) use Firestick to watch Prime Video on the TV. Contacted support and they tell me Firestick is not supported in ROI......... unbelievable.

MBSnr · 30-08-2018 9:19am

StaticNoise wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. This is exactly what I am worried about.

It's a big chunk of change to spend for just access to delivery (if you're not using the other benefits) if the service is not truly 'two day' like advertised. That's a real pity.

I just had two prime deliveries to Galway. One took 4 days, the other 5. Now they were ordered last Thurs and it was their Bank holiday weekend special, when they would be busier than normal. So hopefully next time a little faster. It was still faster than paying the 6 GBP for standard delivery - that date was over a week....

T-Bird · 30-08-2018 9:57am

Logan Rapid Combat wrote: »

Delivery times for Amazon are excellent - no other online retailer comes close IMHO. Very rarely are my deliveries late. Standard delivery items arrive on or before estimated delivery date. I have used the two 2-day shipping exclusively for the last 3 or 4 weeks and every box has arrive in 2 days. I'm in Dublin also.

The 2 day priority shipping is a super addition. No minimum spend, so I have just ordered items as I thought of them.

If you are unsure about if items will be delivered on time, why don't you give the 30 day prime trial a go?

Edit: There is a cut off time for the 2-day delivery orders each day. I read it somewhere but cannot find it now. Is it midday?

Can confirm this. I'm up in Sligo and get 2 day delivery. Amazon have always notified me via app on delivery schedule.

Edit after reading post above this one. Have only ordered 4 items over 3 months, all have been delivered within 2 working days.

sweetie · 30-08-2018 10:02am

StaticNoise wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. This is exactly what I am worried about.

It's a big chunk of change to spend for just access to delivery (if you're not using the other benefits) if the service is not truly 'two day' like advertised. That's a real pity.

Ive been buying quite a bit of vinyl and it's been very quick, ordered stuff over weekend, arrived tuesday.

slave1 · 30-08-2018 10:04am

Here's an example of a bargain where Prime steps in with free P&P

1m Cat5e Patch cable, 82p delivered

iggy · 30-08-2018 10:06am

slave1 wrote: »

Here's an example of a bargain where Prime steps in with free P&P

1m Cat5e Patch cable, 82p delivered

Says doesn't deliver to Ireland

maximoose · 30-08-2018 10:13am

iggy wrote: »

Says doesn't deliver to Ireland

Where do you see that?

I can get it delivered here no prob, free standard delivery rather than 2 day though

zell12 · 30-08-2018 10:18am

maximoose · 30-08-2018 10:20am

Odd:

Luckycharms_74 · 30-08-2018 10:22am

Leslie91 wrote: »

You know what else I found out last nite... You can't (or at least I couldn't) use Firestick to watch Prime Video on the TV. Contacted support and they tell me Firestick is not supported in ROI......... unbelievable.

It's madness that they don't offer Prime on firestick in Ireland. I can understand some apps like ITV or BBC Iplayer but Jesus Prime is Amazons and surely Irish market is getting bigger for Amazon they should offer it

Luckycharms_74 · 30-08-2018 10:26am

zell12 wrote: »

Strange as I just tried now and it ships to my Irish address

TitianGerm · 30-08-2018 10:47am

Leslie91 wrote: »

Yeah my lad was willing to do it in the end.. I told him I'd come back to them today as I wanted to be sure about this IP stuff. But it sure looks like everybody on here in ROI are having no issues even though their 'home location' is UK.

You know what else I found out last nite... You can't (or at least I couldn't) use Firestick to watch Prime Video on the TV. Contacted support and they tell me Firestick is not supported in ROI......... unbelievable.

I use a two different Fire TVs to watch Prime Video.

Leslie91 · 30-08-2018 10:51am

TitianGerm wrote: »

I use a two different Fire TVs to watch Prime Video.

Fire TVs? so you are not using Firestick?

TitianGerm · 30-08-2018 11:05am

Leslie91 wrote: »

Fire TVs? so you are not using Firestick?

No but they work the same way.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 30-08-2018 11:42am

I can get that item delivered to my Irish address too.

"This item can be delivered to your selected dispatch location in Ireland. Details
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon. Gift-wrap available."

iggy wrote: »

Says doesn't deliver to Ireland

MrStuffins · 30-08-2018 12:10pm

I've just signed up and, sorry for the silly question, but when you guys are talking about having access to Unlimited Music do you mean for free as part of your sub? I just see "£7.99 a month for Prime members".

I don't want to sign up and get charged as I don't really want it that much :pac:

Leslie91 · 30-08-2018 12:13pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

No but they work the same way.

Seems not, with Firestick in ROI.

Fire TV might be supported but the stick isn't. Really stupid imho.

Luckycharms_74 · 30-08-2018 12:44pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

I've just signed up and, sorry for the silly question, but when you guys are talking about having access to Unlimited Music do you mean for free as part of your sub? I just see "£7.99 a month for Prime members".

I don't want to sign up and get charged as I don't really want it that much :pac:

I thought the same yesterday and panicked when I submitted my card details. Amazon assured me I didn't sign up for the "Unlimited"

You get access to the basic 2 million songs but if you want "Unlimited" with access to 40 million then you need to subscribe the £7.99 a month for that

Even with the basic music, I found albums that were not on Spotify so that's handy

Luckycharms_74 · 30-08-2018 12:46pm

Leslie91 wrote: »

Seems not, with Firestick in ROI.

Fire TV might be supported but the stick isn't. Really stupid imho.

It's ridiculous. I'm contemplating buying a fire stick but might have to go down the route of the FireTv instead.

Maybe others can confirm/deny that Prime is available on basic fire stick in Ireland?

chasm · 30-08-2018 1:50pm

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

It's ridiculous. I'm contemplating buying a fire stick but might have to go down the route of the FireTv instead.

Maybe others can confirm/deny that Prime is available on basic fire stick in Ireland?

My friend was watching prime UK content on a fire stick last night, he signed up for the prime offer the other day, and used the same method as described on this thread - PM address and revolut virtual card and a webchat with Amazon. I did notice that the viewing restriction notice was still showing, but when he clicked the "watch now with prime" button it played. He said that previously any movies etc with restrictions brought up an error code. He used PM to purchase his fire stick as well, not sure if that matters?

degsie · 30-08-2018 3:18pm

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

It's ridiculous. I'm contemplating buying a fire stick but might have to go down the route of the FireTv instead.

Maybe others can confirm/deny that Prime is available on basic fire stick in Ireland?

The 1st gen FireTV stick works fine for me on Prime video and music.

reni10 · 30-08-2018 3:19pm

First and Second Gen Firesticks work fine for Prime Video, I have both and just purchased Prime and no issues.

MissShihTzu · 30-08-2018 3:35pm

We have Prime, and can watch the US Open with no problem. Perhaps it isn't available on the free trial? Did you check with AMZ support??

Damien85 · 30-08-2018 3:55pm

changing my region worked in chat with no questions asked. Great!!

F34 · 30-08-2018 4:48pm

Damien85 wrote: »

changing my region worked in chat with no questions asked. Great!!

May I asked what you said to them?

rustledjimmies · 30-08-2018 4:50pm

F34 wrote: »

May I asked what you said to them?

I posted my transcript a few pages back.

sweetie · 30-08-2018 4:53pm

anyone manage to get their region changed to the US?

xtal191 · 30-08-2018 5:24pm

How can I check if I'm on the UK region?

stuff.hunter · 30-08-2018 5:29pm

sweetie wrote: »

anyone manage to get their region changed to the US?

amazon US is a different story i guess ...but might be wrong

stuff.hunter · 30-08-2018 5:29pm

xtal191 wrote: »

How can I check if I'm on the UK region?

try to watch X-files

on Amazon Ireland wont let you play just to purchase

xtal191 · 30-08-2018 5:35pm

stuff.hunter wrote: »

try to watch X-files on Amazon Ireland wont let you play just to purchase

Strange works on the app and can watch it on amazon.co.uk but when I go to primevideo.com it asks me to update location and wont let me choose United Kingdom.

Damien85 · 30-08-2018 5:48pm

F34 wrote: »

May I asked what you said to them?

ME: Hi , I'd like to change my Prime video region to the United Kingdom please.

Assistant: Sure, I'd be glad to help you with that

30 seconds later

Assistant: I've updated your region to the UK

Chris_5339762 · 30-08-2018 5:59pm

Don't get me wrong... I'm not complaining. 3 days to Ireland from Amazon (which is what actually happens on the 2 day delivery orders, in my experience) is very good, but I do think 2 days is a bit of a pipe dream.

Heres my last two:

Thursday, 30 August
6:00 PM
Delivered
DUBLIN 16,

2:47 PM
Available for collection
DUBLIN 16,

Out for delivery
DUBLIN 16,

Tuesday, 28 August
2:07 PM
Parcel arrived at a carrier facility
DUBLIN PARCEL HUB,

Monday, 27 August
Parcel has been handed over to the carrier and is in transit
Dunfermline, Fife UK

In this case, the parcel was in Ireland within the day, in Dublin actually, yet took two days to be delivered to another part of Dublin.

Wednesday, 29 August
6:00 PM
Delivered
DUBLIN 8,

7:24 AM
Out for delivery
DUBLIN 8,

Tuesday, 28 August
1:59 PM
Parcel arrived at a carrier facility
DUBLIN PARCEL HUB,

Parcel has been handed over to the carrier and is in transit
Gourock, Inverclyde UK

And despite what it says here (6pm on day 2) it actually wasn't delivered until 11am on day 3. Dunno what was happening there.

F34 · 30-08-2018 6:03pm

rustledjimmies wrote: »

I posted my transcript a few pages back.

cheers got sorted.

does it apply the uk setting to Fire TV as well?

Marje · 30-08-2018 11:45pm

In middle of chat and get this reply

Hello, my name is . I'll be happy to help you.
I understand that you'd like to update your account to UK.
To update your account to UK, you need to have an active UK payment card and billing address.

Gave them parcel motel address and told them I don't need a uk payment card.

Don't know why I am any different from what I have read here

They say

I'm sorry, without UK payment card we are unable to change your account to UK

Not luck for me, anything i can do

EDIT: I understand your concern, Due to content licensing restrictions, Prime Video content from Amazon.co.uk can only be purchased, streamed, and downloaded by customers in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands
So you need to have UK payment card on your account.
Alternatively you can stream prime videos from your Prime video.com account.

Think my problem is that I have the international firestick which I bought from the US website and I don't have the UK firestick.

Boo_hoo · 30-08-2018 11:45pm

Chris_5339762 wrote: »

Don't get me wrong... I'm not complaining. 3 days to Ireland from Amazon (which is what actually happens on the 2 day delivery orders, in my experience) is very good, but I do think 2 days is a bit of a pipe dream.

My first order with Amazon Prime took 44~ hours. Pretty good going. It was a bunch of tech things. Stuff I imagine they sell a lot of and have on hand quickly.(sd cards, led light, bluetooth speaker etc)

I ordered at 15:29 on the 28th, dispatched at midnight and it arrived just before 12:00 on the 30th.

dozy doctor · 31-08-2018 12:00am

Marje wrote:

Not luck for me, anything i can do

Try using chat again and u should get a different customer service agent... And if they don't do it, keep trying until you get one who will...

Marje · 31-08-2018 12:04am

dozy doctor wrote: »

Try using chat again and u should get a different customer service agent... And if they don't do it, keep trying until you get one who will...

I edited my post above - I had to leave the chat. I think it's because I have the international firestick which I bought from the us website and not the uk firestick.

I'm useless at these thing :P

Marje · 31-08-2018 12:16am

stuff.hunter wrote: »

try to watch X-files on Amazon Ireland wont let you play just to purchase

I can watch The X-Files from Ireland for free

https://www.primevideo.com/search/ref=atv_sr_sug_4?phrase=x%20files&ie=UTF8

TitianGerm · 31-08-2018 7:28am

Marje wrote: »

In middle of chat and get this reply

Gave them parcel motel address and told them I don't need a uk payment card.

Don't know why I am any different from what I have read here

They say

I'm sorry, without UK payment card we are unable to change your account to UK

Not luck for me, anything i can do

EDIT: I understand your concern, Due to content licensing restrictions, Prime Video content from Amazon.co.uk can only be purchased, streamed, and downloaded by customers in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands
So you need to have UK payment card on your account.
Alternatively you can stream prime videos from your Prime video.com account.

Think my problem is that I have the international firestick which I bought from the US website and I don't have the UK firestick.

Add a Revolut card to your account.

masterboy123 · 31-08-2018 7:54am

I tried getting a Nus card to avail cheaper rates but nus application form is not accepting Irish Post code. What did you guys fill up there?

BArra · 31-08-2018 8:07am

Which course did you buy? As ecareers is gone so I didn't sign up

ct5amr2ig1nfhp · 31-08-2018 8:09am

Here is free two day delivery at its very best ....

Thursday, 30 August

Parcel has been handed over to the carrier and is in transit

3:45 PM
Parcel arrived at a carrier facility
DUBLIN PARCEL HUB

Friday, 31 August

7:35 AM
Item X
Dear Customer, your item is out for delivery today. If you will not be home, call xxxxxxxxx to agree alternative delivery arrangements

Amazon Prime reduced until 30th August

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