Are Amazon and other intl sites still delivering to SA during lockdown?

[TEXTILE GUY]

Amazon is creating another 75,000 jobs nationwide to deal with consumer demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

Last month, Amazon announced it was adding 100,000 jobs, including another 600 in Alabama as it continued to fill all 1,500 full-time jobs at its Bessemer fulfillment center, opening this month.

Amazon is hiring again - here’s how to apply

The online retailer says it is creating an additional 75,000 jobs to deal with demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Just dont think SA is on the radar though.

 

[SoldierMan]

Tried a number of Amazon products and they all include this message:

Due to increased demand, we temporarily have reduced product selection available for delivery to your region. We are working to improve selection availability as soon as possible.

They probably only want food and essential products to be available to US customers, so have just stopped selling to other countries as going through each individual product would take ages to do.

 

[Sinbad]

No they are not shipping. I had two orders canceled. One that did go through JUST before lockdown has been sitting with aramex in Joburg since 7 April.

 

[ItHurtsWhenIP]

No they are not shipping. I had two orders canceled. One that did go through JUST before lockdown has been sitting with aramex in Joburg since 7 April.

Hey, I want to purchase a laptop from Amazon USA and have it shipped to Durban. How does it work with Aramex, delivery duration, customs and any other potential fees?

 

[Arthur]

Even if Amazon shipped to SA, there's no way of getting it from the port of entry (eg ORT freight section) to your house. And you may not collect it during the lockdown.

So my advice is wait until lockdown ends in SA, country of origin, and all transit points.

 

[extrusion]

Amazon still not shipping to ZA?

 

[acp]

Amazon still not shipping to ZA?

Doesn't look like it. Trying to order from amazon.com and a no-go on items that usually ship to ZA.

Also like to know when. Anyone?

 

[HideInLight]

They might of pulled out from South Africa.

 

[Nqindi]

They might of pulled out from South Africa.

*might have

 

[manicm]

Even before lockdown there were some CDs that Amazon were not shipping, even those fulfilled and sold by Amazon.

Even now you cannot source the latest Lady Gaga and Bob Dylan cds, for example, from Amazon. There are resellers that will ship though. E.g. the latest Bob Dylan CD but at hugely inflated prices and shipping.

 

[Wasabee!]

Even before lockdown there were some CDs that Amazon were not shipping, even those fulfilled and sold by Amazon.

Even now you cannot source the latest Lady Gaga and Bob Dylan cds, for example, from Amazon. There are resellers that will ship though. E.g. the latest Bob Dylan CD but at hugely inflated prices and shipping.

It's a good thing nobody buys CDs anymore.

 

[manicm]

It's a good thing nobody buys CDs anymore.

Um, that’s your opinion, I for one still like the physical album even though I rip it immediately.

 

[Wasabee!]

Um, that’s your opinion, I for one still like the physical album even though I rip it immediately.

Do you also use the post office and fax?

2001 called, it wants it's tech back. Are you a visionary hipster of the future, using out dated tech before it becomes cool?

Relax it's fine, nobody judges you, it's just some good old fashioned fun.

 

[Soul Amazing]

It appears Amazon is now shipping to SA again...

"We are delivering to your region with limited shipping options. Please expect extended delivery time"

 

[AntennaMan]

It appears Amazon is now shipping to SA again...

"We are delivering to your region with limited shipping options. Please expect extended delivery time"

Saw that as well. There are a couple of things I want to order. Will see if it is available. Hopefully things can get back to normal now.

 

[Drifter]

They might of pulled out from South Africa.

Actually not, they are looking at hiring 3000 for call centre/support staff in SA.

 

[Exaelea]

Aliexpress still delivers here, via dhl anyway...

 

[hjst45]

Aliexpress still delivers here, via dhl anyway...

Probably something like $1 item, $100 shipping

 

[blowdart18]

Ordered some stuff for my automatic vacuum via Banggood.com, the items took less than a week to arrive here in South Africa and through customs.

Think shipping was like $2 and then another R50 for import fees, but overall very quick to come through the system.

 

[airborne]

Ordered some stuff for my automatic vacuum via Banggood.com, the items took less than a week to arrive here in South Africa and through customs.

Think shipping was like $2 and then another R50 for import fees, but overall very quick to come through the system.

What shipping method did you use the Buffalo shipping option, I think that's what it's called?