Amazon Prime Bargains - Chat Thread

Sup08

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

Anyone else get the deal on Gillete Shaving gel about 2 weeks ago. Placed the order 26th May and not dispatched yet.

Yes. Still awaiting delivery date.

Update :
I cancelled the original order and ordered this one to see what date comes up.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078GZ9XRN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_JTNWJYCQF3H8QV3FD1TK

Done subscribe and save for 3, £4.43 is what I the charge is and says delivery before 8th July.
In my account is says no delivery date available but the email says 8th July. Also, Ive yet to be charged for the second order. Looking back in my revolut, don't think I was charged for the original order either. Price could change before dispatch.

thomond2006

thomond2006 wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GUXZTAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_9B9J3B6778Z7B09VAS8Q

17 percent discount on PS Plus membership.

Where it says UK account only, would this work for Irish accounts too?

It's cheaper direct from Sony.

https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/ps-plus/join-ps-plus/

The real deal was when it was £32.85 last week.

sharpish

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Anyone else getting multiple low value (< €1 each) refunds from recent purchases this morning?

HAPPY DAYS. Full refund of export fees :D:D:D:D ( Iphone 12 Mini)

Reason for refund: Export fee reduced

The following is the breakdown of your refund for this item:

Import Fee Deposit Refund: £104.83

dulpit

thomond2006 wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GUXZTAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_9B9J3B6778Z7B09VAS8Q

17 percent discount on PS Plus membership.

Where it says UK account only, would this work for Irish accounts too?

I mean, the clue is in this explicit statement... No, it won't work.

However, you can set up a new account to be UK specific: https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/change-psn-region-ps4/

Muahahaha

Is there any way of searching Amazon and filtering only items that have vouchers available? Seems when you do a general search it gives headline prices and you dont know if there is a voucher or not till you click into the listing.

The Continental Op

^^^^^

Explains all https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Amazon-Promotional-Codes saves me the bother

McMurphy

I am in the market for a new travel mug, as my old one has gone through the dishwasher one too many times, spotted one on Amazon that will do me fine, what's the story on vat though, as I thought everything below 22€ had vat removed at checkout, this item doesn't seem to have it's vat removed though. It's a tenner sterling?

dulpit wrote: »

Fine on desktop, pain on mobile when it auto-opens in the app.

You can turn that option off. If it's android, here's the guide I followed.

https://gadgetstouse.com/blog/2021/03/19/how-to-stop-google-chrome-from-opening-apps-on-android/

SourSessions

McMurphy wrote:

I am in the market for a new travel mug, as my old one has gone through the dishwasher one too many times, spotted one on Amazon that will do me fine, what's the story on vat though, as I thought everything below 22€ had vat removed at checkout, this item doesn't seem to have it's vat removed though. It's a tenner sterling?

I can't see a link but it might be a zero vat rated product and/or seller that doesn't break down vat properly.

McMurphy

SourSessions wrote: »

I can't see a link but it might be a zero vat rated product and/or seller that doesn't break down vat properly.

Sorry my bad not linking to it, here goes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TXN8PNF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_HR5X8PC0NSCW988QEYG9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

McMurphy

McMurphy wrote: »

Sorry my bad not linking to it, here goes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TXN8PNF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_HR5X8PC0NSCW988QEYG9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

There's no VAT to be removed (which can be seen by using a UK address and noticing no VAT breakdown on the checkout page), either because it's VAT exempt or (more likely) the seller is not declaring VAT correctly.

Moreilly

Quick question - got a lighting deal on some solar lights, why am I still paying import fees as the item was under the value where import fees apply? am I missing something?, I think when I was buying it it was coming up around 15 'ish on the product page as far as I remember...

Item(s) Subtotal: GBP 27.49
Postage & Packing: GBP 0.00

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Total Before VAT: GBP 27.49
VAT: GBP 0.00

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Total: GBP 27.49
Promotion Applied: -GBP 16.67
Import Fees Deposit GBP 6.32

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Grand Total: GBP 17.14
Payment Grand Total: EUR 20,31

Moreilly

Moreilly wrote: »

Quick question - got a lighting deal on some solar lights, why am I still paying import fees as the item was under the value where import fees apply? am I missing something?, I think when I was buying it it was coming up around 15 'ish on the product page as far as I remember...

Item(s) Subtotal: GBP 27.49
Postage & Packing: GBP 0.00

---

Total Before VAT: GBP 27.49
VAT: GBP 0.00

---

Total: GBP 27.49
Promotion Applied: -GBP 16.67
Import Fees Deposit GBP 6.32

---

Grand Total: GBP 17.14
Payment Grand Total: EUR 20,31

Import fees are charged before the promotion is applied.

paska

Does anyone have any solutions to buying stuff from Amazon when it says it doesn't know when the item will be back in stock but it can deliver to the UK?

A2LUE42

For folks who got the 10 gift card for buying the silicone kitchen set. How long did it take to arrive, or what did you have to do to get the gift voucher in your balance?

RossieMan

A2LUE42 wrote:

For folks who got the 10 gift card for buying the silicone kitchen set. How long did it take to arrive, or what did you have to do to get the gift voucher in your balance?

You'll get an email sent to straight away and must confirm your gift card.

Kat1170

paska wrote: »

Does anyone have any solutions to buying stuff from Amazon when it says it doesn't know when the item will be back in stock but it can deliver to the UK?

You could try An Post Address Pal

Krombopulos Michael

I received that cheap sonic toothbrush today and didnt expect it to be so aggressive. First time using it felt like I was using a dremel tool in my gob, especially if I accidently hit the back of the toothbrush head against my teeth.

Ill give it a few more days try.

Nigel Fairservice

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

I received that cheap sonic toothbrush today and didnt expect it to be so aggressive. First time using it felt like I was using a dremel tool in my gob, especially if I accidently hit the back of the toothbrush head against my teeth.

Ill give it a few more days try.

You get used to it. I don't even notice it anymore.

ablelocks

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

I received that cheap sonic toothbrush today and didnt expect it to be so aggressive. First time using it felt like I was using a dremel tool in my gob, especially if I accidently hit the back of the toothbrush head against my teeth.

Ill give it a few more days try.

it's a feature - you open your mouth wider to avoid the vibrating drill in head effect, get better access to your teeth leading to more effective cleaning.

Sup08

Doodlebug wrote: »

Posted this back in April - jumped down in price now - works out at £11.32 = €13.20 (using Revolut, etc.)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0848CHK8K (If you use the smile.amazon.co.uk address, you can donate to charity as well for free - not sure if that counts as an affil link?)

Great deal. 2 Christmas/Birthday presents bought already. This is 31.99 OOS in Smyths.

Airhogs stuff tend to be a bit rubbish but the kids love them. Thanks OP.

Nigel Fairservice

I just had an Amazon delivery. Note inside it saying it had been opened, inspected and resealed by customs. That's the first time I've seen that with any of my Amazon packages. Revenue must do spot checks on Amazon.

Sleeper12

Nigel Fairservice wrote:

I just had an qmazon delivery. Note inside it saying it had been opened, inspected and resealed by customs. That's the first time I've seen that with any of my amazon packages. Revenue must do spot checks on Amazon.

Id be very disappointed if they didn't

Nigel Fairservice

Sleeper12 wrote: »

Id be very disappointed if they didn't

True, I've had 144 orders this year on my account and it was the first time I had seen it.

ablelocks

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I just had an Amazon delivery. Note inside it saying it had been opened, inspected and resealed by customs. That's the first time I've seen that with any of my Amazon packages. Revenue must do spot checks on Amazon.

was it via addresspal or direct?

Sleeper12

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

True, I've had 144 orders this year on my account and it was the first time I had seen it.

I hear you. I'd have the same or more orders & never checked but I would be very disappointed if they never check amazon parcels. It would be a great way for illegal goods to be smuggled into the country

Nigel Fairservice

ablelocks wrote: »

was it via addresspal or direct?

Direct.

markad1

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I just had an Amazon delivery. Note inside it saying it had been opened, inspected and resealed by customs. That's the first time I've seen that with any of my Amazon packages. Revenue must do spot checks on Amazon.

I had the same today.

CastorTroy

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

True, I've had 144 orders this year on my account and it was the first time I had seen it.

Maybe they thought "Hmm, no one would order this many parcels from amazon".
Unfortunately for them it was the other 143 they should've checked

Seve OB

ablelocks wrote: »

was it via addresspal or direct?

I thought address pal etc were done and dusted?

Seve OB

Seve OB wrote: »

I thought address pal etc were done and dusted?

Address Pal is still around, just more expensive with import charges.