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SUSRight Hand Man
post Jan 20 2015, 10:02 AM, updated 11y ago

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What's the shipping rate like? And how much i should expect to pay on Custom or Tax fees? And finally, how long usually is the transit time?

And to make it easier for shipping fees deduction, below are the books i intend to get :


Codename : Johny Walker

Eyes on Target

The Red Circle

Fearless


Though if any of you good folks know of better alternatives, do share with me. This will be my 1st time trying to purchase from Amazon..or books online for that matter. Thank you.
mastering
post Jan 20 2015, 10:09 AM

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No tax on books

For shipping rate, check on amazon's page at the bottom

If want exact shipping amount, login to your account, add to cart, and select address, it will show you a shipping amount

I usually choose courier, it will take 2 days fastest, but price is more expensive than the books you buy. Better to buy many in one shot. Also note that if you buy big items (like boxset books), there is a surcharge of USD10.

Else, If you have relatives or friends in SG, the best and cheapest way is to ship to SG, using their free shipping option. Minimum spend 125USD.
SUSRight Hand Man
post Jan 20 2015, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(mastering @ Jan 20 2015, 10:09 AM)
No tax on books

For shipping rate, check on amazon's page at the bottom

If want exact shipping amount, login to your account, add to cart, and select address, it will show you a shipping amount

I usually choose courier, it will take 2 days fastest, but price is more expensive than the books you buy. Better to buy many in one shot. Also note that if you buy big items (like boxset books), there is a surcharge of USD10.

Else, If you have relatives or friends in SG, the best and cheapest way is to ship to SG, using their free shipping option. Minimum spend 125USD.
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Thanks bro! those are some very useful information...especially on the free shipping to SG.

And now i know i have to create an account..i thought can proceed to click add to cart then make payment through credit card. Hahaa. Thanks again.

I guess that answers all my questions.... biggrin.gif
mastering
post Jan 20 2015, 10:39 AM

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No problem.

Note, not all items have free shipping to SG as there are restrictions applied (e.g. must be sold by amazon.com). If one item in your cart does not meet the criteria for free shipping to SG, it will affect your whole cart and you will not see the free shipping option. Search "amazonglobal eligible free shipping singapore" on google. It will bring you to a special amazon page that only lists goods that are eligible.

This free shipping option may be removed at any time. Reason is because when I first did this purchase, there was free shipping to India. A few months later, India was no longer listed.

Lastly, happy shopping smile.gif
SUSRight Hand Man
post Jan 20 2015, 11:26 AM

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QUOTE(mastering @ Jan 20 2015, 10:39 AM)
No problem.

Note, not all items have free shipping to SG as there are restrictions applied (e.g. must be sold by amazon.com). If one item in your cart does not meet the criteria for free shipping to SG, it will affect your whole cart and you will not see the free shipping option. Search "amazonglobal eligible free shipping singapore" on google. It will bring you to a special amazon page that only lists goods that are eligible.

This free shipping option may be removed at any time. Reason is because when I first did this purchase, there was free shipping to India. A few months later, India was no longer listed.

Lastly, happy shopping smile.gif
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That free shipping to SG list is useful bro!

And surprisingly..most books are sold at USD 12.90 for new ones...when similar one sold locallt at around Rm59 or more... Free Shipping to Sg is a definite plus.
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post Jan 20 2015, 04:01 PM

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QUOTE(mastering @ Jan 20 2015, 10:09 AM)
No tax on books

For shipping rate, check on amazon's page at the bottom

If want exact shipping amount, login to your account, add to cart, and select address, it will show you a shipping amount

I usually choose courier, it will take 2 days fastest, but price is more expensive than the books you buy. Better to buy many in one shot. Also note that if you buy big items (like boxset books), there is a surcharge of USD10.

Else, If you have relatives or friends in SG, the best and cheapest way is to ship to SG, using their free shipping option. Minimum spend 125USD.
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wow, i just know amazon offer free shipping to SG sweat.gif never thought of this way sweat.gif
I normally have to compare the price from amazon+shipping with bookdepository doh.gif

THanks for the info!
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post Jan 20 2015, 09:19 PM

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SG has free delivery above 125USD for few years already. Delivery take about 2 weeks. I always ships book to SG then bring back to Malaysia.
SUSRight Hand Man
post Jan 21 2015, 11:38 AM

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QUOTE(JohnJon82 @ Jan 20 2015, 09:19 PM)
SG has free delivery above 125USD for few years already. Delivery take about 2 weeks. I always ships book to SG then bring back to Malaysia.
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I try searching for the SG free shipping list but couldnt find. Is it because i need to change my current address to Sg address 1st?
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post Jan 21 2015, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(Right Hand Man @ Jan 21 2015, 11:38 AM)
I try searching for the SG free shipping list but couldnt find. Is it because i need to change my current address to Sg address 1st?
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Yes.
SUSRight Hand Man
post Jan 21 2015, 01:52 PM

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QUOTE(JohnJon82 @ Jan 21 2015, 11:53 AM)
Yes.
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Alrighty. Thanks.

 

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