I mentioned the introduction of free shipping to Ireland yesterday. At the time it didn't appear to be available and the article in The Irish Times hadn't specified when it would be ..This morning I can confirm that it is live and available.I placed an order a few minutes ago for over £25 and did NOT pay shipping!See screenshot below:Great news for everyone! … [Read more...] about Amazon Free Shipping To Ireland Is Live
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Amazon To Introduce Free Shipping To Ireland
Seemingly Amazon UK has finally "seen the light" and is planning on introducing free shipping to Ireland for purchases over £25.There's more coverage in The Irish Times, but it's not exactly clear WHEN they are going to start offering this. (They obviously aren't today) … [Read more...] about Amazon To Introduce Free Shipping To Ireland
Amazon Outdo Themselves
Image via CrunchBase, source unknown Since I live in Ireland I'm used to waiting several days (or longer) for my Amazon orders.It's not an issue.Yesterday morning I ordered a few DVDs, but since some of them weren't due out for another week or so I wasn't expecting to receive anything immediately.So I nearly fell of my chair when I took delivery of a DVD boxset this morning. … [Read more...] about Amazon Outdo Themselves
Ebay Shipping Calculations Gone Wild
One of the things that drives me mad is when a "cheap" item has a high shipping price.You know the scenario I'm sure. Item "costs" about 2 euro, but by the time you pay for shipping it's suddenly 30 euro.If you're using eBay.com from Ireland there's an option to show the estimated shipping cost as part of the display columns. If I can't see a price or it's simply too high I … [Read more...] about Ebay Shipping Calculations Gone Wild
Amazon Marketing Inserts – Teasing Me With Delights
I got another delivery from Amazon today. It came in its usual stiff cardboard which contained some advertising from their partner companies. As it was Amazon US the partner offers were a bit American biased, which is only to be expected, however one of them really got my eye: The Noble Collection.Wow! If you are a film buff, or know one, then this is one of those sites you … [Read more...] about Amazon Marketing Inserts – Teasing Me With Delights