Amazon Prime Bargains - Chat Thread

FileNotFound

Sup08 wrote: »

Anybody else buy this and the price went up to 4.52 and then 3.60 at checkout

Just bought it and price dropped to 2.62 as per post for me, may be limited numbers and have a rising price scale.

Price at checkout always drops as the UK vat comes off

Have to say - didn't need it, just couldn't resist haha - f'ing prime

The Continental Op

Sup08 wrote: »

Anybody else buy this and the price went up to 4.52 and then 3.60 at checkout

Bought it and at checkout it was £2.62

witnessmenow

Smurts wrote: »

Mine is a camera, have been saving for a while and keeping an eye on it, just over 1k, it is in stock and I'm a prime member, but they keep taking the order and cancelling it 48 hours later. Their customer service is useless, cant give any explanation. Cant figure it out.

Is your payment failing? I bought a camera of Amazon.it recently and my payment failed as they actually went to charge my card a few days after I ordered and it failed Visa verification (it popping up in the Revolut app and me confirming), I just "changed" my payment to the same card and I got the Visa challenge at the time of changing.

Sup08

The Continental Op wrote: »

Bought it and at checkout it was £2.62

It went up for me and then back to 3.60. Even now its gone back to 5.63 and rises to 6.19 when I add it to my basket. Strange one.

Anyway still bought for 3.60, great price.

Smurts

Yea thpught it was an authorisation issue so spoke to the bank and they said they hadnt received any request from Amazon for payment. Then I transferred it and tried it with my Revolut and it was verified straight away but again the order just stayed in 'delivery date pending'. So not sure, will see what the next 48 hours brings

The Continental Op

Smurts wrote: »

Yea thpught it was an authorisation issue so spoke to the bank and they said they hadnt received any request from Amazon for payment. Then I transferred it and tried it with my Revolut and it was verified straight away but again the order just stayed in 'delivery date pending'. So not sure, will see what the next 48 hours brings

I've got something delivery date pending and my understanding is that comes from the fulfillment center. They get the order and if it doesn't tick all their boxes it goes straight away to delivery pending. Chat will probably tell you its stuck in the system and to cancel and reorder. Just keep on at them and keep track of all the excuses. I've been chasing them for a month now over one item and it seems to be paying off as they have said it should be dispatched today (fingers crossed). On to chat 5 times :mad:

keano25

If I ship something to my friend in the North, and he then ships it to me can I avoid paying import duty?

RossieMan

keano25 wrote:

If I ship something to my friend in the North, and he then ships it to me can I avoid paying import duty?

No. The could attempt to avoid declaring what it actually is but that can't be discussed here.

Nigel Fairservice

Doodah7 wrote: »

Because they might be selling to 27 EU Member Sates and it is is easier to code one generic name than 27??

I don't know much about the behind the scenes stuff. The system can seem to recognise an Irish address though. Not sure what kind of work it would take to relabel import fees to describe the sales tax of whatever country you're buying from.

Fighting Tao

The Continental Op wrote: »

From hotukdeals know some younger kids that might like this, needs space and smooth laminate type floors.

Mr Bucket Game from Ideal £4.21 at checkout

Batteries not included :P

Minimum order is 2.

FileNotFound

Fighting Tao wrote: »

Minimum order is 2.

Stopped me in my tracks haha

Basq

Fighting Tao wrote: »

Minimum order is 2.

This minimum order stuff is a farce.

.. I ordered 2 of something (when there was a minimum) and then just returned one to Amazon!

Caranica

Fighting Tao wrote: »

Minimum order is 2.

Luckily I've two siblings with kids I haven't seen in months so "I'm back" gifts sorted

The Continental Op

Fighting Tao wrote: »

Minimum order is 2.

Only 225 shopping days to Christmas

I still have the tab open in Chrome for the order for the price from when I posted and it doesn't say that for me but when I cancelled that and try again it does indeed say minimum order 2.

Smurts

The Continental Op wrote: »

I've got something delivery date pending and my understanding is that comes from the fulfillment center. They get the order and if it doesn't tick all their boxes it goes straight away to delivery pending. Chat will probably tell you its stuck in the system and to cancel and reorder. Just keep on at them and keep track of all the excuses. I've been chasing them for a month now over one item and it seems to be paying off as they have said it should be dispatched today (fingers crossed). On to chat 5 times :mad:

Let me know how you get on! ðŸ‘

flyandrain

Girls Ballet Dancing Athletic Leotard Practice Costume
Deal price: £2.08
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081CF837T

Winter Kids Padded Coat Parka Down Coats
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YFP6CQB
Deal price: £4.21

Women's Tops Sweatshirts Knit Pullover Shirt Jumper Blouse
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XKZHV3X
Deal price: £3.58


Children Fleece Dressing Gown Boys Girls Bathrobe
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YFP6CQB
Deal price: £4.7

The Continental Op

Smurts wrote: »

Let me know how you get on! ðŸ‘

Took a month, dispatched only an hour ago. I've an email from a chat rep that states "this item is not available at the price displayed during the validation of your order". 4 reps escalated the case :rolleyes: and I was given all sorts of stories, being told to cancel and reorder was a common theme. Price has gone up since I ordered and one rep said I needed to cancel and reorder and when it was delivered they'd refund the difference.

timple23

keano25 wrote: »

If I ship something to my friend in the North, and he then ships it to me can I avoid paying import duty?

If you are asking about buying something on amazon but sending it to your friend in the North, won't Amazon charge you UK vat rate? As they are sending it to somewhere in the UK?

I was thinking of VAT not customs duties. There is no customs taxes between Northern Ireland and Rep of Ireland because of the Good Friday Agreement.

keano25

timple23 wrote: »

If you are asking about buying something on amazon but sending it to your friend in the North, won't Amazon charge you UK vat rate? As they are sending it to somewhere in the UK?

I was thinking of VAT not customs duties. There is no customs taxes between Northern Ireland and Rep of Ireland because of the Good Friday Agreement.

So basically ship item from UK to friend in North. Friend in North forwards on to me and I will not have to pay Customs Duty or VAT.

The Continental Op

keano25 wrote: »

So basically ship item from UK to friend in North. Friend in North forwards on to me and I will not have to pay Customs Duty or VAT.

Unless anyone can explain otherwise the North is part of the UK?

In which case they pay UK VAT so you pay the listed price on Amazon.

Try creating an address for Northern Ireland. You can't choice is UK or Ireland, Republic of.

Any saving wouldn't be worth the petrol, time and effort or postage for getting the stuff delivered to you.

The only advantage I can see at all is for items that can't be delivered to Ireland.

jimmycrackcorm

keano25 wrote: »

So basically ship item from UK to friend in North. Friend in North forwards on to me and I will not have to pay Customs Duty or VAT.

There will be UK VAT as normal. There is no duty when sending from NI to RoI

SouthWesterly

RossieMan wrote: »

No. The could attempt to avoid declaring what it actually is but that can't be discussed here.

Had a, parcel sent to a friend in the UK. They marked it gift and sent it addresspal. I got a request for the invoice and a customs bill.

The Continental Op

Just got this email

Additional information on this offer can be found here.

Congratulations! Your recent PC Gaming Accessory order entitles you to get 40% off Xbox Game Pass for PC.

How to redeem your code to purchase an Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 Month Membership) for only £14.39 (instead of £23.99):
Go to the Xbox Game Pass for PC detail page - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08F85ZJJY
Click on 'Place Order' or 'Add to Basket'
At checkout, enter the promotional claim code in the "Gift Cards & Promotional Codes" box.
Complete your purchase within fourteen days of receiving this email.
The savings will be reflected on the final order checkout page.
This offer is subject to Terms and Conditions.

Thanks again for shopping with us.

Amazon.co.uk

No idea what I ordered that qualified for it and not something I'll use so if its a worthwhile offer first person to PM me is welcome to the code.

Just found it, it was the logitech cordless mouse I ordered that was in the no chat thread.

FileNotFound

Amazon music trial requires a UK address.

In amazon.co.uk - account - device & content - preferences - change address (use any UK shop address and phone number)

Then order and just change address back.

kaizersoze

FileNotFound wrote: »

Amazon music trial requires a UK address.

In amazon.co.uk - account - device & content - preferences - change address (use any UK shop address and phone number)

Then order and just change address back.

This is what I get no matter what address I use.....

FileNotFound

kaizersoze wrote: »

This is what I get no matter what address I use.....

In that case revolut will be the only answer

The Continental Op

^^^^^
When I tried just to see what was going on I got

Payment method does not match country
Pick a different country or add a payment method with a billing address in United States.

But when I click the button to continue anyway it takes me to the Sign Up and Pay button with nothing I can see to stop me from continuing?

Just noticed the original link in the Bargain Alert took me to an Amazon.com address?

Sup08

The Continental Op wrote: »

Netac 256G USB Stick £11.66 at checkout.

Thats UK VAT removed then a £5 promotion out of nowhere?

Buyer beware do the usual due diligence as its a brand I've never heard of.

Ordered one of these and sure if its not what it seems to be then it can be returned free. Worth a punt as they have an amazon store with plenty of similar items with "Good Reviews".

The discount is a 30% discount added at checkout, see pic.

What in particular was the update to the OP?

cefh17

To the no chat thread? Referral links I presume

The Continental Op

Deleted User wrote: »

What in particular was the update to the OP?

And I think allowing *important* updates in the No Chat thread if that was the question.

The changes could have been highlighted as changes.

timple23

I purchased an item off Amazon and it arrived damaged. Asked for a replacement to be sent and return the first order. Replacement arrived before I had went to return damaged item. Went to try print label on website, couldn't find link, went onto chat, chat said we received your return. I guess I don't have to send anything back?

muffler

Did they tell you to keep the item? The answer to that question will dictate your next move.

timple23

muffler wrote: »

Did they tell you to keep the item? The answer to that question will dictate your next move.

Select the item that you need help with.
10:49 AM

10:49 AM
Messaging Assistant | Customer Service
We have received this item. Thanks for returning it.
Please give us 5-7 business days to credit your money back to you.


This is the auto response from the chat.

muffler

Unless they specifically told you to keep the item then it has to be returned.

muffler

From the other thread ...

roro1990 wrote: »

^ Pathetic rule update. You can shove your bargain alerts up your uptight arses. As if people posting referral links earn more than a few cents per day for going out of their way and taking time to help people find good deals. Jesus. Typical money-grabbing behavior from Internet policemen. Toodles.

Nice to see people admitting that they are making money out of posting referral links. Not very nice people either it seems.

Caranica

muffler wrote: »

From the other thread ...

Nice to see people admitting that they are making money out of posting referral links. Not very nice people either it seems.

There were a lot of referral links in that thread

dulpit

Lot of chat in the no chat thread all of a sudden... Sounds like someone may have a vested interest I keeping referral links...

In a more general sense, do people really spend ages on amazon searching for deals? I always assumed the bargains posted here were things people stumbled across or spotted on other forums/hukd?

jpb1974

I'd nearly give that person 2.50 to piss off and whinge elsewhere, but I suspect a mod will do it for free shortly

pleasant Co.

That poster seems very, eh, confused.

muffler

I think its absolutely disgusting that people would make use of Boards members in order to gain financially. We are supposed to be a community and while most of us give up our time, to look for and post up bargains so others can benefit, there is the limited few that do so only for personal financial gain.

The "no chat" thread is riddled with posts containing referral links all posted repeatedly by the same people.

Poor guy doesn't realise that referral links haven't been allowed in years and Boards has used affiliate links for years.

He's just further highlighting that he doesn't read charters or stickies and is digging himself a bigger hole.

"And there we have it..." No, there you have that. The rest of us already knew these things as we read the charters.

John mac

Please explain what is a referral link ?
is this one ? i just copied the url of the item .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Crystal-Decorative-Lighting-Festival/dp/B07QN41XVB?ref=deals_deals_deals-grid_slot-15_2f77_dt_dcell_tlt_2_36a0b701

John mac

John mac wrote: »

Please explain what is a referral link ?
is this one ? i just copied the url of the item .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Crystal-Decorative-Lighting-Festival/dp/B07QN41XVB?ref=deals_deals_deals-grid_slot-15_2f77_dt_dcell_tlt_2_36a0b701

I think it has to have "?tag=" within it, otherwise it's fine. Open to correction.

The Continental Op

John mac wrote: »

Please explain what is a referral link ?
is this one ? i just copied the url of the item .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Crystal-Decorative-Lighting-Festival/dp/B07QN41XVB?ref=deals_deals_deals-grid_slot-15_2f77_dt_dcell_tlt_2_36a0b701

I always edit the links for Amazon. When you go to a item listing the URL has a load of garbage in it probably relating to Amazon tracking what you are viewing on their site?

Your link in full looks like this...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Crystal-Decorative-Lighting-Festival/dp/B07QN41XVB?ref=deals_deals_deals-grid_slot-15_2f77_dt_dcell_tlt_2_36a0b701

but can be posted as ...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Crystal-Decorative-Lighting-Festival/dp/B07QN41XVB

ie https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Crystal-Decorative-Lighting-Festival/dp/B07QN41XVB

Just copy and paste the link starting at the left up until the question mark (which you can leave out).

[U]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Crystal-Decorative-Lighting-Festival/dp/B07QN41XVB[/U]?ref=deals_deals_deals-grid_slot-15_2f77_dt_dcell_tlt_2_36a0b701

Gumbo

Have to say I’ve always just copied and pasted the search bar url into boards posts.

Should I be doing something different?

The Continental Op

Gumbo wrote: »

Have to say I’ve always just copied and pasted the search bar url into boards posts.

Should I be doing something different?

You don't have to. I'm just old fashioned back from an age when bandwidth mattered

RossieMan

How has this fella not been banned yet? Spamming 2 threads with absolute tripe.

Mr.Crinklewood

Unsure if it's a bargain, but some people might make use of it...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QT8F5QC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_NHEY6C926257DHQ5N689

The Continental Op

RossieMan wrote: »

How has this fella not been banned yet? Spamming 2 threads with absolute tripe.

Given enough rope he'll hang himself, seems to be doing a good job.

No one is going to be wondering why he was banned when it eventually happens.