Amazon free shipping to Philippines

[Gas]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/amp/business/09/30/22/amazon-now-offers-free-shipping-to-philippines

 

MANILA — Global e-commerce giant Amazon said it now offers free shipping to the Philippines for select products if a cart meets the minimum $49 (around P2,800) order threshold.

Higher shipping fees to the Philippines have prevented some Filipinos from engaging in cross-border shopping.

 

 

[OnMyWay]

WoW!

[OnMyWay]

I messed with it a little bit using some of the things I used Shipping Cart for last time.  The supplements I checked were free shipping.  My favorite underwear is not free. 

Some of the Russel Athletic cotton t-shirts I like are not free, but others Russel Athletic synthetic blend t-shirts are free.  Hmmm.  The Aloha shirts I like are free but I am all stocked up now.

[intrepid]

5 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

I messed with it a little bit using some of the things I used Shipping Cart for last time.  The supplements I checked were free shipping.  My favorite underwear is not free. 

Some of the Russel Athletic cotton t-shirts I like are not free, but others Russel Athletic synthetic blend t-shirts are free.  Hmmm.  The Aloha shirts I like are free but I am all stocked up now.

I wonder if it would be worthwhile to make a co-op of guys to place larger free (shipping) orders.  If I were still living there I might be interested.

Edited September 30, 2022 by intrepid

[OnMyWay]

47 minutes ago, intrepid said:

I wonder if it would be worthwhile to make a co-op of guys to place larger free (shipping) orders.  If I were still living there I might be interested.

No need to go larger as long as you can make the $49 minimum.  That ain't much these days.  I have a few dog collars, watch bands and shirts in my basket for more than $49.  Also, the value should be less than p10,000 to avoid duties and taxes.

[Jollygoodfellow]

1 hour ago, intrepid said:

I wonder if it would be worthwhile to make a co-op of guys to place larger free (shipping) orders.  If I were still living there I might be interested.

Problem is if you go over $200 then you get taxed by the Philippines. You can only import 13 of the same thing also or you are importing commercial quantities. 

[Youngster]

I’m glad. I was getting tired of getting poor quality Chinese made items through Lazada. Now I can get just slightly better quality Chinese made items through Amazon. 😀

Actually, I noticed Amazon’s free shipping deal several days ago and immediately ordered some items thinking they were running free shipping as a limited time promo, but I’m glad this appears is more of permanent thing.  Amazon just updated showing they shipped my stuff to Ninja Van. 

[OnMyWay]

If Amazon keeps this up and continues to expand it, I predict that US Shipping Cart will go out of business.  I spent probably ~$200 on Shipping Cart fees in the recent months. All of it ordered on Amazon and sent to shipping cart.  Most of it could ship free now, like this camera I bought.  It is over $49 so boom, free shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J4TNYV8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Other items don't have free shipping, yet.  It seems to have something to do with the seller.  For instance, I wanted a silicone spatula.  Some have free shipping, some don't, so I pick one with free shipping.  The non-free sellers want Philippines business they will need to step up.

 

Edited October 2, 2022 by OnMyWay

[hk blues]

14 hours ago, Youngster said:

I’m glad. I was getting tired of getting poor quality Chinese made items through Lazada. Now I can get just slightly better quality Chinese made items through Amazon.

What you really should say is it's great you can now pay a little more for the same cheap quality stuff!

Personally, I have no issue with Lazada other than their delivery fees. When I order I know pretty much what to expect based on the price. When you see a "name brand product" for 10% of the real cost you really cannot complain when it's fake. I've never experienced an issue with items purchased, but I read the details and don't just look at the pic - they can be misleading. 

(Actually I have been conned once when I bought a plant pot which I thought was a pack of 5 based on the pic - if I'd read the info I'd have been able to work out it wasn't  - lesson learned!)

P.S. I know your post was in jest Youngster.

[OnMyWay]

21 hours ago, Youngster said:

I’m glad. I was getting tired of getting poor quality Chinese made items through Lazada. Now I can get just slightly better quality Chinese made items through Amazon. 😀

I think that is generally true.  American companies who put their names on products actually made in China tend to hold them manufacturer to a higher standard and they must meet U.S. safety standards.

Out of curiosity, I searched Amazon for "Made in U.S.A. products" and over 100,000 come back.  Quite a bit of women's clothing.

Somethings just can't be found on Lazada so Amazon is a better option then.  Large size clothes for men that fit an American butt, for instance.  Shirts in American sizes that are true to the size.