Australian equivalent of Amazon?
Nov 25th 2007 | 10:20 am
#17
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
If it is, and you still want it and you haven't yet ordered it, then drop me a pm
I'm in Albany Creek
Nov 25th 2007 | 10:30 am
#18
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
Nov 25th 2007 | 2:21 pm
#19
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From: Chippendale, Sydney
Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
Hmm. Sadly there's a lot of stuff that Amazon won't ship here - Any electronics stuff is taboo apparently.
I've found this place to be pretty good, and pretty keenly priced with reasonable delivery times:
http://www.steeetwise.com.au
I bought my in car FM modulator from them, and it was nearly $40 cheaper than Hardly Normal.
S
Nov 25th 2007 | 2:46 pm
#20
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
Hmm. Sadly there's a lot of stuff that Amazon won't ship here - Any electronics stuff is taboo apparently.
I've found this place to be pretty good, and pretty keenly priced with reasonable delivery times:
http://www.steeetwise.com.au
I bought my in car FM modulator from them, and it was nearly $40 cheaper than Hardly Normal.
S
I've found this place to be pretty good, and pretty keenly priced with reasonable delivery times:
http://www.steeetwise.com.au
I bought my in car FM modulator from them, and it was nearly $40 cheaper than Hardly Normal.
S
Nov 25th 2007 | 3:02 pm
#21
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
If you are in the UK then check out www.dvdpricecheck.co.uk for cheap DVD's (you can compare loads of stores around the world at the same time)
In Oz then we uses www.cdwow.biz - you can pay via sterling or Aus dollars as you prefer, and get free shipping.
In Oz then we uses www.cdwow.biz - you can pay via sterling or Aus dollars as you prefer, and get free shipping.
Nov 25th 2007 | 3:12 pm
#22
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From: Chippendale, Sydney
Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
If you are in the UK then check out www.dvdpricecheck.co.uk for cheap DVD's (you can compare loads of stores around the world at the same time)
In Oz then we uses www.cdwow.biz - you can pay via sterling or Aus dollars as you prefer, and get free shipping.
In Oz then we uses www.cdwow.biz - you can pay via sterling or Aus dollars as you prefer, and get free shipping.
Yeah, they have a pretty speedy turn around, but only do CDs, DVDs and games - no electronics or books.
I think it's worth supporting this mob if you can - they are flying in the face of the music and film industries and providing dirt cheap products all across the world. There have been attempts to get them closed down, but they seem to endure. Vote with your feet and wallets people!
S
Nov 25th 2007 | 3:21 pm
#23
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
I have used www.fishpond.com.au for books.
Although I am reluctant to recommend them as they have failed to answer all my emails and are not contactable by phone, they have delivered (free) everything I ordered, replaced two damaged books - even though I only returned one to them.
It seems though they are attempting to copy amazon's website and are probably worth a look.
Although I am reluctant to recommend them as they have failed to answer all my emails and are not contactable by phone, they have delivered (free) everything I ordered, replaced two damaged books - even though I only returned one to them.
It seems though they are attempting to copy amazon's website and are probably worth a look.
Nov 25th 2007 | 5:10 pm
#24
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From: South Wales to New South Wales!
Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
Heres some websites I put together which lists UK Music/DVD shops that deliver Worldwide:
http://www.ukshoppingworldwide.com/Music.html
And heres the online shops for Australia
http://www.shopsinoz.com/music.html
Enjoy
Rach xxxx
http://www.ukshoppingworldwide.com/Music.html
And heres the online shops for Australia
http://www.shopsinoz.com/music.html
Enjoy
Rach xxxx
Nov 25th 2007 | 5:23 pm
#25
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
In Victoria, I think you'll find JB HiFi, is very popular as a source for DVD's and CD's nothing online comes to mind. There again you probably dont need a Aussie version of Amazon, as there are always cheaper points of purchase. Even cheaper than Amazon UK.
Nov 25th 2007 | 6:50 pm
#26
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
Haven't got it and still want it, you practically a neighbour. Are you coming to the beach on the 2nd of Dec at Bribie?
Nov 26th 2007 | 5:59 am
#28
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
No import and tax then? Is that why cant order electrical stuff?
Nov 26th 2007 | 6:28 pm
#30
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Re: Australian equivalent of Amazon?
Just ordered some stuff on Amazon in the US - mainly electronic equipment (via rellies in California as they don't deliver this stuff to Australia) - AUD455 delivered to Australia. Same stuff bought here would be close to AUD1000 - more than double getting it from the US. One of the items - a Maglite LED torch - costs USD32.95 on Amazon. The cheapest I've seen it here is AUD130. I've actually seen it in a shop at AUD190!
To take advantage of the weak USD you will need to buy overseas. Aussie retailers are not going to reduce their prices.
To take advantage of the weak USD you will need to buy overseas. Aussie retailers are not going to reduce their prices.
