Aramex global shopper

[Adoxographist]

Not had a problem with bluetooth speakers. Imported an iPhone from the UK last year as well. Got stolen this side 2 months later, but that's another story.

I saw the banned list and it looks like anything with battery from China is banned. So you reckon that UK/US is fine but china is not?

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

I saw the banned list and it looks like anything with battery from China is banned. So you reckon that UK/US is fine but china is not?

I cannot answer that, I have only imported items with batteries through the US and UK depots.

 

[Adoxographist]

I cannot answer that, I have only imported items with batteries through the US and UK depots.

Thanks anyways, I thought items with battery was banned through out.

 

[3Gee]

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[3Gee]

Can Aramex be used for purchases from Bestbuy ?

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

Anyone with a working aramex promo code please.
Ps. I don't bank with FNB

Email Vusi.Nkosi@aramex.com and ask if there is any discount for South African NON-FNB people.
I know someone who joined for free just by asking.

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

Can Aramex be used for purchases from Bestbuy ?

I read somewhere that BestBuy don't deliver to shipping addresses.

 

[Chris_SA]

I read somewhere that BestBuy don't deliver to shipping addresses.

Why would they not? An address is an address no?

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

Why would they not? An address is an address no?

Try it. We'll watch.

 

[Tinuva]

Why would they not? An address is an address no?

Bestbuy know what the addresses are of most forward shipping companies, they just refuse to deliver to those. Think of those addresses as being black listed in essence.

 

[ponder]

Why would they not? An address is an address no?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-t...rs/pcmcat204400050019.c?id=pcmcat204400050019

Shipping to a U.S. mailing address
During checkout, enter the phone number of the person you're shipping to.
International orders are intended for use in the U.S., and it is assumed that products will be used in the U.S.
Best Buy does not ship to known freight forwarders.
Tax manifestos and sales tax refunds are not available for these orders.

 

[Chris_SA]

Interesting, thank you.

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/help-t...rs/pcmcat204400050019.c?id=pcmcat204400050019

Thanks for investigating this ponder, you most probably saved at least one of us a headache.

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

I have a TV part heading to the Turkey address. This one really is a headache - the courier attempted delivery twice, both times after 6pm. Finally I (and Google translate) sent an email to the courier asking that they deliver during office hours.
This they did on Friday, at 14:12...only there was no one to sign for the parcel and delivery failed.

Grrr. so I emailed Katleho Motloung (E-Commerce Team Leader) Katleho.Motloung@aramex.com and asked her WTF?

 

[Chris_SA]

Amazonglobal Standard Shipping - Anyone know if this ships door to door, or does it rely locally on post office? Prices are actually cheaper than aramex...

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

Amazonglobal Standard Shipping - Anyone know if this ships door to door, or does it rely locally on post office? Prices are actually cheaper than aramex...

This is the usual bit you see when you order from Amazon. They see the South African address and immediately calculate Amazon Global Shipping.
Yes, Its fast courier, like Aramex Express, but you pay for this.
I ordered a hardcover James Patterson book (The people vs. Alex Cross):
Order Summary

Items: ZAR 209.62
Shipping & handling: ZAR 202.11
Total before tax: ZAR 411.73
Estimated tax to be collected: ZAR 0.00
Import Fees Deposit ZAR 32.24
Order total: ZAR 443.97

Shipping and handling R202? I doubt this book is 500g.
Import fees R32.24?

Uh, nope.

I could have gone through AGS NY for R195, but I cancelled and went Kindle.

 

[martin]

Can Aramex be used for purchases from Bestbuy ?

I tried ordering from BestBuy on Friday using the Aramex NY address. I noticed the blurb about not shipping to freight forwarders but thought I'd try my luck anyway. I actually managed to complete the ordering process without issue but my payment was eventually reversed due to an authorization problem with my card. I suspect that's actually as a result of the Best Buy ordering process not being compatible with FNB's 3D secure. I think you may actually be able to order if you were to make use of Best Buy gift cards or a Virtual Credit Card like Entropay.

EDIT: Paypal wasn't an option either as they only allow US Paypal accounts

 

[martin]

Question time: my Amazon order was delivered to the New York address yesterday afternoon. How long does it typically take to reflect under My Packages in AGS?

 

[DeeinSouthAfrica]

Question time: my Amazon order was delivered to the New York address yesterday afternoon. How long does it typically take to reflect under My Packages in AGS?

I don't think FNB 3D secure was the issue with BestBuy. Hell, I ordered something from Turkey and FNB 3D secure worked flawlessly.

As to an item in AGS NY - expect 3-4 days before it moves as Aramex Express items take priority and may fill airplanes for days before there's space for your parcel.

 

[martin]

I don't think FNB 3D secure was the issue with BestBuy. Hell, I ordered something from Turkey and FNB 3D secure worked flawlessly.

Have a look at the attached image. It was cancelled with a status of 'Awaiting Authorization'. I never received an OTP or was redirected to a 3D Secure screen or was prompted by FNB to approve the transaction. I received both payment and reversal notifications from FNB however. Tried ordering twice with the same result and gave up on the idea after that.

https://imgur.com/a/7zX9k

As to an item in AGS NY - expect 3-4 days before it moves as Aramex Express items take priority and may fill airplanes for days before there's space for your parcel.

I'm aware that these items don't get priority. I was just hoping to see my order under 'My Packages' with a received status or something similar. So if I understand you correctly, my order will only appear under "My Packages" in AGS once it's shipped from NY?