Your choice, I've been to the USA twice, loved it, loved the people, I'd rather send a dollar almost anywhere except China.Tannin wrote:If there is a choice between two similar items, I try to avoid buying from American companies in general, and especially Amazon. Not a big fan of China, but at least it's not the damn USA.stui magpie wrote:I haven't bought anything off Ali, but I've been giving Amazon a pounding. If there's a choice between 2 or more similar items, I try to avoid buying from China or made in China.
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Its very hard, when it comes to Ebay I won't buy anything from overseas unless its something specific to that country like USA or UK items. A lot of times I'll pay more if its in Victoria than interstate just hoping to get it quicker!
Also learning if the price is a lot lower than elsewhere, there must be a reason so don't bother.
Also I'm staying away from Amazon, every time I look for something it just seems dodgy. In saying that I used to buy stuff through the UK Amazon, but I think we've been blocked!
Also learning if the price is a lot lower than elsewhere, there must be a reason so don't bother.
Also I'm staying away from Amazon, every time I look for something it just seems dodgy. In saying that I used to buy stuff through the UK Amazon, but I think we've been blocked!
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ditto jezza, Stu and Morrigu!
up until this all happened, i occasionally bought on Aliexpress, however, not any more. most of the things i bought were ok, some were exceptional, but i am a member of an ali facebook group so i would check recommendations. I bought dresses for photoshoots, a couple were meh, some were great, and 3 are drop dead gorgeous. now im sticking to buying 2nd hand bridesmaids or flower girl dresses and tutus from oz!! although i probably have enough now! i recently got 4 ladies designer dresses from the states, all in as new condition, 1 with tags, dirt cheap and they are stunning! 1 was the wrong size, they paid to ship it back, which cost more than the dress! i bought a macro lens from ebay, it wouldnt focus, the seller was great, got all the money back, and she paid to ship it.
you just have to be careful. i always pay paypal which as a seller i hated, but as a buyer its worth the piece of mind. made the odd mistake but mostly good experiences. i dont get the drama with gumtree of marketplace, i only buy things i pick up and pay when i do, so if its crap you walk away!
i always read feedback, and i always leave it!
and i love amazon! i have a couple of shop i buy from in the states, although i havent for a while, post is too much. but i ship to a place in Oregon called Comgateway, and they onship, as some places wont sell to Australia. never had a problem super fast post. When we were flying out og yellowstone we had some time to kill and i spotted my favourite online store, Sierra trading company, i was so excited, hubby got heaps, i got 1 tiny thing!
i buy a lot of camera gear from B&H in new york, their service is second to none and they have brilliant sales! Got a dream carbon fibre tripod, for a third of what you pay here, including post, arrived in 4 days flat. and i mean a dream! its magnificent! and its my go to for camera bags, best quality, for a lot less.
buying in oz is so expensive! i did buy a good tripod on sale here, its called a three legged thing! i got it for Europe last year and its the bomb! made in England! (i happened to see the carbon fibre one on sale just before christmas, thanks santa, dont really need 2, but its handy!)
one thing for sure, its worth paying extra for express post and tracking. I bought a new phone today, only $10 extra for express and tracking. cheap piece of mind!
up until this all happened, i occasionally bought on Aliexpress, however, not any more. most of the things i bought were ok, some were exceptional, but i am a member of an ali facebook group so i would check recommendations. I bought dresses for photoshoots, a couple were meh, some were great, and 3 are drop dead gorgeous. now im sticking to buying 2nd hand bridesmaids or flower girl dresses and tutus from oz!! although i probably have enough now! i recently got 4 ladies designer dresses from the states, all in as new condition, 1 with tags, dirt cheap and they are stunning! 1 was the wrong size, they paid to ship it back, which cost more than the dress! i bought a macro lens from ebay, it wouldnt focus, the seller was great, got all the money back, and she paid to ship it.
you just have to be careful. i always pay paypal which as a seller i hated, but as a buyer its worth the piece of mind. made the odd mistake but mostly good experiences. i dont get the drama with gumtree of marketplace, i only buy things i pick up and pay when i do, so if its crap you walk away!
i always read feedback, and i always leave it!
and i love amazon! i have a couple of shop i buy from in the states, although i havent for a while, post is too much. but i ship to a place in Oregon called Comgateway, and they onship, as some places wont sell to Australia. never had a problem super fast post. When we were flying out og yellowstone we had some time to kill and i spotted my favourite online store, Sierra trading company, i was so excited, hubby got heaps, i got 1 tiny thing!
i buy a lot of camera gear from B&H in new york, their service is second to none and they have brilliant sales! Got a dream carbon fibre tripod, for a third of what you pay here, including post, arrived in 4 days flat. and i mean a dream! its magnificent! and its my go to for camera bags, best quality, for a lot less.
buying in oz is so expensive! i did buy a good tripod on sale here, its called a three legged thing! i got it for Europe last year and its the bomb! made in England! (i happened to see the carbon fibre one on sale just before christmas, thanks santa, dont really need 2, but its handy!)
one thing for sure, its worth paying extra for express post and tracking. I bought a new phone today, only $10 extra for express and tracking. cheap piece of mind!
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yes we have, i found that last week!eddiesmith wrote:Its very hard, when it comes to Ebay I won't buy anything from overseas unless its something specific to that country like USA or UK items. A lot of times I'll pay more if its in Victoria than interstate just hoping to get it quicker!
Also learning if the price is a lot lower than elsewhere, there must be a reason so don't bother.
Also I'm staying away from Amazon, every time I look for something it just seems dodgy. In saying that I used to buy stuff through the UK Amazon, but I think we've been blocked!
i havent found the US amazon dodgy at all, great for asic runners! the aussie just doenst have enough stuff!
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Amazon Australia is crap. too expensive
Used to love Amazon USA, had bought heaps of quality stuff but not anymore. These are the reasons I don't bother anymore
1. AUD to USD not great
2. GST added to every order
3. Increased shipping rates
4. Items previously bought no longer ship to Australia
On a separate note, anyone know any clothing brands that make quality gear?
I used to get Carhartt & Timberland shipped from USA, now their stuff is made in China its garbage.
Used to love Amazon USA, had bought heaps of quality stuff but not anymore. These are the reasons I don't bother anymore
1. AUD to USD not great
2. GST added to every order
3. Increased shipping rates
4. Items previously bought no longer ship to Australia
On a separate note, anyone know any clothing brands that make quality gear?
I used to get Carhartt & Timberland shipped from USA, now their stuff is made in China its garbage.
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i love Columbia, used to get it onshipped from sierra, now you need a VPN, i have one but havent bothered, as i have enough winter clothes right now!Woods Of Ypres wrote:Amazon Australia is crap. too expensive
Used to love Amazon USA, had bought heaps of quality stuff but not anymore. These are the reasons I don't bother anymore
1. AUD to USD not great
2. GST added to every order
3. Increased shipping rates
4. Items previously bought no longer ship to Australia
On a separate note, anyone know any clothing brands that make quality gear?
I used to get Carhartt & Timberland shipped from USA, now their stuff is made in China its garbage.
depends what kind of gear you want i guess
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Not share if this was a scam or not, but the nephews smashed the iPad, again, and as I can't take it to our usual repairer as they are well outside the 5ks, we were looking into other local options.
One we found wanted payment upfront before doing the repairs, which was a bit of a concern as they were operating out of a house and usually you get the screen fixed then pay. But they'd have payment and your unlocked iPad. Shared concerns with them and they said fine, don't bother!
Sometimes its good to be a bit wary.
One we found wanted payment upfront before doing the repairs, which was a bit of a concern as they were operating out of a house and usually you get the screen fixed then pay. But they'd have payment and your unlocked iPad. Shared concerns with them and they said fine, don't bother!
Sometimes its good to be a bit wary.
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The guy has to buy expensive parts and hope that you are good for them, otherwise he gets stuck with them. Where the cost of the parts are a substantial fraction of the value of the item (is is the case here), it is a high risk transaction. If he doesn't like the look of you, yep, of course he will want a deposit. Spend enough years repairing stuff and you get a pretty effective radar for troublesome customers and learn how to duck the bad jobs. It's a survival skill.
PS: there is absolutely no reason not to use your usual bloke. There is this new service these days called the "Post Office". Try it.
PS: there is absolutely no reason not to use your usual bloke. There is this new service these days called the "Post Office". Try it.
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thats a fair point, but ipads are not cheap, so youd be sure they would collect it!
oh and Eddie buy one of those diamond finish glass covers for it!
my USBs from Amazon arrived yesterday, an absolute bargain! free post because i bought a few, ordered sun arrived wednesday, in genuine packaging.
Meanwhile i paid express for my phone, hopefully it will be here tomorrow! this week i also bought a clothes rack for under the stairs, and 2 days later a cube thing and some odds and ends all from Kmart. tracking shows the clothes rack, free post is on its way - from WA! meanwhile the cube thing etc should be here tomorrow or by tuesday!
it took 3 weeks to get a ski mask thing from the other side of Melbourne, which i reckon means they actually dropship. Me and junior ordered a stack of stuff from the Athletica sale, yesterday, should be here Monday, $9 post! my first order from them was a 2 weeks ago, and the stuff arrived in 5 days. and guys, if you have a lady that wears gym gear, get her a pair of these pants, they are the most comfortable, most flattering things ive ever bought!
officeworks are back to 1 day delivery, although im waiting on one thing. between the three of us girls the postie should count as family!!
oh and Eddie buy one of those diamond finish glass covers for it!
my USBs from Amazon arrived yesterday, an absolute bargain! free post because i bought a few, ordered sun arrived wednesday, in genuine packaging.
Meanwhile i paid express for my phone, hopefully it will be here tomorrow! this week i also bought a clothes rack for under the stairs, and 2 days later a cube thing and some odds and ends all from Kmart. tracking shows the clothes rack, free post is on its way - from WA! meanwhile the cube thing etc should be here tomorrow or by tuesday!
it took 3 weeks to get a ski mask thing from the other side of Melbourne, which i reckon means they actually dropship. Me and junior ordered a stack of stuff from the Athletica sale, yesterday, should be here Monday, $9 post! my first order from them was a 2 weeks ago, and the stuff arrived in 5 days. and guys, if you have a lady that wears gym gear, get her a pair of these pants, they are the most comfortable, most flattering things ive ever bought!
officeworks are back to 1 day delivery, although im waiting on one thing. between the three of us girls the postie should count as family!!
You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either!