Amazon Prime reduced until 30th August

Luckycharms_74 · 29-08-2018 4:03pm

Leslie91 wrote: »

Hmmmm I've been on with a lad and he says;

As you have opened a membership for Ireland you will only get access to constant available in Ireland this is because of content license restrictions.

I asked about geo restrictions being gone and he said nope...

Told/spoofed him I am moving to the north next week... said changing address is not enough, IP address should also be for that location!!.

He then said that if a user had signed up for video via amazon.co.uk and NOT primevideo.com from Ireland then it was probably working for them, but I see now if in Ireland you can only get the prime video via primevideo.com.

I must be on prime UK as I can see the Batman Vs Spiderman listed on UK but not Ireland site. I created prime video a couple months ago.

I have used www.justwatch.com/uk

Any other titles I can check to see if I'm on UK or Irish video ?

Terminator · 29-08-2018 4:24pm

Thanks for the heads up. Was thinking of joining with the student offer but it feels a bit sketchy and its too many hoops to jump through.

ThePott · 29-08-2018 4:28pm

scottigael wrote: »

Yes prime for delivery encompasses prime video twitch prime etc

Thank you, have one of my orders sped up and have my Region changed for Prime, delighted with myself.

stuff.hunter · 29-08-2018 5:24pm

Leslie91 wrote: »

Hmmmm I've been on with a lad and he says;

As you have opened a membership for Ireland you will only get access to constant available in Ireland this is because of content license restrictions.

I asked about geo restrictions being gone and he said nope...

Told/spoofed him I am moving to the north next week... said changing address is not enough, IP address should also be for that location!!.

He then said that if a user had signed up for video via amazon.co.uk and NOT primevideo.com from Ireland then it was probably working for them, but I see now if in Ireland you can only get the prime video via primevideo.com.

this stuff about IP is a bullsh*t mate,
just flicked through Batman vs Superman from my PC shoving Irish IP address ... tell them to change region to UK as moving there

Hearvee · 29-08-2018 6:04pm

Just on to chat there, they changed it to the UK, no questions asked.

stuff.hunter · 29-08-2018 6:29pm

Hearvee wrote: »

Just on to chat there, they changed it to the UK, no questions asked.

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

StaticNoise · 29-08-2018 6:32pm

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.

KilOit · 29-08-2018 8:00pm

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

I have used www.justwatch.com/uk

My god how have i not heard of this website! Just saved me many more arguments on what to watch

ttcomet · 29-08-2018 8:36pm

I had to provide a UK address before they would switch my video settings, just used parcel wizard's address in the north.

Hogzy · 29-08-2018 8:39pm

I provided the Parcel Motel address. All set up now. Delighted

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?

Amazon Prime reduced until 30th August

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