Prices for the same product are constantly changing, these are market mechanisms. When you want to buy cheaper and have the opportunity to wait, use one of the services that allow you to view the dynamics of changes in the cost of goods. There are quite a few of them, the most famous are Camelcamelcamel and the extension for Firefox and Chrome Keepa.
You enter a product URL, and the services show you how the cost has changed. Watch and decide whether to wait for the best offer or buy now.
2. Look for discounts
Another example of a large group of services is the Amazon Discount Finder. With their help, you can find discounted products without scrolling through hundreds of pages in the Amazon search results. They work on the same principle: you enter a group of products and keywords to search, indicate the percentage of the discount you want to receive, or set the maximum price for which you agree to buy the product. A service (such as Amazaving.com) will show you which purchases will meet your expectations. Enter as many keywords as possible so that the search does not show you a lot of related products.
3. Compare prices
Amazon doesn't always have the lowest prices. Sometimes other stores offer to buy cheaper. To understand where it is more profitable, compare prices using special services. The pros are obvious, the cons too: the difference in price is rarely a few dollars, and delivery options when buying in other online stores are limited. But suddenly you manage to find a super-profitable offer? For example, using .
4. Get alerts
Price dynamics control can be automated. OnlinePriceAlert monitors when the price of an item drops to a value you specify and sends an email notification.
5. Use the Deal of the Day section
Every day in Deals of the Day you can find an interesting offer. Unfortunately, if you are not just wandering through the catalog of an online store, not knowing where to spend your money, but are looking for a specific product, then this section will not help you. Only Amazon marketers can predict what and when exactly will appear on sale.
6. Buy at "garage sales"
Amazon Warehouse Deals - A section of a store with items that customers have returned to the store. The reasons for the return are very different, for example, damaged packaging or a minor cosmetic defect. There is a risk of buying a product that you will not like, but if you carefully read the descriptions and spend time searching, you will get a completely new thing at a bargain price.
7. Buy extra
The Outlet section is a treasure trove that stores surplus items left after sales. Sometimes the prices are lower than the actual sales. So before buying anything, check if there are analogues in this section of the online store.
8. Use coupons
Check out the Coupons section before shopping or install a browser plugin so you don't forget about this feature. You can save from a few cents to several tens of dollars.
9. Subscribe to Amazon Prime
For Amazon Prime members, some items are priced significantly lower. In addition, fast and free shipping is available. You can enjoy the benefits of a subscription for free for a month, after a year you get the right to re-subscribe for free. Nuance: all this is for residents of the United States. The way out is to use the services of parcel delivery intermediaries so that purchases arrive at the address indicated by them, and then they are sent to you. And don't forget to exit the program after a month so you don't get charged for a year ($99).
10. Postpone the purchase
Wish List exists not only for convenience, but also for savings. Add products to your wishlist and wait. Amazon may offer a discount on selected items if you hesitate to purchase for some time. Of course, this method does not always work, you may not wait for an invitation to buy cheaper. But if you have the time, why not give it a try?
11. Compare prices yourself
Another way is not for the lazy, which does not give a 100% guarantee of results, but has the right to exist. The prices that Amazon offers to registered users may be higher than the prices that the online store lures potential buyers. Open Amazon in another browser, do not enter your username and password. Perhaps you will see that you have something to save on.
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Those who know how to buy on Amazon receive their packages from the US in a week
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Amazon sells millions of products. And during sales like Black Friday, they have huge discounts. You don't have to live in the United States to take advantage of this great offer. Modern payment and delivery services allow Ukrainians to order goods on the website of the largest marketplace in the world and receive them by mail in a week. How to do it - read our instructions.
Shopping on Amazon starts with an account. Create standard cabinet simple: To do this, hover over the Accout and Lists button in the upper right corner of the site. And follow the Start Here link in the window that appears.
To register, you need to come up with a login, specify your e-mail and a password that will be used to access the site.
Premium account (Prime) convenient for buyers in the US and some other countries where Amazon has a presence. It allows you to arrange fast delivery (from several hours to two days) for free. Also enjoy discounts. However, for Ukrainians, it is practically useless - there is no option for fast forwarding to Ukraine.
This item does not ship to Ukraine. Please check other sellers who may ship internationally.
(We do not ship to Ukraine. Look for sellers who ship internationally)
It makes sense to spend $99 per year on this subscription only if you are a fan of the Internet giant's audio and video content and want to enjoy unlimited access to this resource for a whole year.
The first thing that a buyer who first got on Amazon pays attention to is promotional prices.
Written on top of impressive amounts, they are able to force anyone to click the Buy button. But don't be gullible. American sellers also deceive buyers.
You can check how the price of a product has changed in recent months on the CamelCamelCamel website. To do this, you just need to enter the URL of the product. Price statistics will show whether the seller has seriously reduced the price or is simply trying to sell the goods.
The editors decided to check the honesty of the seller of gel pens. He promised to "give" the buyer $35, reducing the price from $59 to $24. We checked this product through the servicecameland found out that a couple of days ago the same pens were sold for $9. And the average price for the last six months was $17.
Now that you know how to spot real discounts, it's time to figure out where to look for the lowest prices. Amazon has several dedicated sections for discounted items:
- Today's deals offers of the day
You never know what will come across in this section. But this is not a reason to refuse to visit it. Discounts in it sometimes reach 90%. And the range of products ranges from electronic magazines to garden tools.
- Open Box & Used- discounted goods
In this section, goods with damaged packaging or used ones are sold.
- outlet- stock
The stock usually includes goods that were not bought at regular sales.
- Coupon- coupons
In the coupon section, you can collect discounts up to 25% on different groups of goods. And use them during checkout.
If you do not have time to hunt for discounts, leave this work to specialists.
- Wishlist- a wish list
Mark the products you like - after a few days, likes will turn into personal discounts.
- Online Price Alert - price tracking service
Add your e-mail, the URL of the desired product and the price you are willing to pay for the product. If the seller will hold promotions and reduce the cost, OnlinePriceAlert will notify you in time.
Many retailers on Amazon do not deliver orders to Ukraine. But that's no reason not to buy from the US. With the help of mail forwarding, you can receive goods in Ukraine. The essence of this service is to create an "American address" for the buyer in the warehouse of the intermediary company. From there, all goods are redirected to Ukraine.
One of the key points of obtaining an item from amazon.com is payment on amazon. What are the payment methods? What payment systems can we use when ordering goods? We will consider these and other issues related to payment for goods on amazon.com in the future.
So. How does payment start on amazon.com? Correct (well, or you made a mistake;)) - with the choice of payment method.
There are 4 options in total:
- Payment by credit or debit bank card
- Pay with a gift certificate
- Via Amazon.com Store Card
- Payment via Bank account
For most residents Russian Federation(yes, in principle, for the world as a whole) the most accessible and popular way is payment by bank card.
To pay for goods using a bank card, you must attach your card using the button " Add a new card" In chapter " Credit or Debit Cards»
The following fields will then appear:
card number– a field for entering a bank card number. The number is indicated on the front side, you must enter without spaces
Name of card- Cardholder Name. The owner's name is also on the front.
Expiration date- card expiry date. Also listed on the front.
After filling in all the fields, carefully check all the data and click the " Add your card».
If you filled out everything correctly, then after pressing the button " Add your card» The card will be displayed in the list of available cards that can be used as a payment method. To continue payment, click on the button " Continue»
After the performed actions in the workspace of the browser, the window " Review your order» - View your order.
Checking all the entered information and continue to place an order.
It is worth noting that not all cards are accepted for payment on Amazon. Always good to buy on amazon.com Visa Classic and above and MasterCard Standard and higher. In order to find out exactly whether your card is suitable for paying on Amazon, you need to call the bank, or search for relevant information on the Internet. The following is a partial list of examples bank cards, which are suitable for payment on Amazon:
Any cards Sberbank of Russia(excluding Maestro and Visa Electron);
-MasterCard Virtual Alfa Bank;
VTB 24;
-Visa Unembossed Classic Bank Finservice;
-Visa E-card and MasterCard Virtual bank VTB 24;
-Visa Classic and MasterCard Virtual Promsvyazbank;
-Visa Classic Bank 24.ru;
-Visa Classic Raiffeisen Bank(need to disable CVV code);
-Credit cards Citibank;
-Visa Classic International Baltic Bank;
-Card "Bank in your pocket" of the Bank Russian standard;
-MasterCard Credit Europe Bank;
-Visa Virtuon UniCredit Bank;
—QIWI Visa Virtual— virtual prepaid Visa card;
-Visa Electron Rusbank with CVV code;
-MasterCard Moscow Credit Bank;
-Visa Gold and MasterCard Gold Gazprombank;
-Express card Visa Electron from the bank Vanguard(issued free of charge);
But before applying for a card, you still need to check with the bank whether it suits your purposes or not.
There is another way to pay using a credit or debit bank card - using virtual bank cards. Virtual bank cards can be created on such services as: WebMoney, Qiwi Visa Virtual, Yandex Money, etc. (more information about issuing virtual cards can be found on sites providing this service).
If you have gift Certificate, then another payment method is available for you. As a rule, each gift certificate contains its own number (For example, RMYK-UB4V71-XHJ3). With this number, your account is replenished with the amount of the gift certificate, which can be used in the future and can be used when paying for the goods. 
Pay on amazon.com with Amazon Store Card and through a bank account are available only to residents with a residence permit in the United States, and will not be considered by us.
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And deliver purchases to Russia
Is it possible to buy an American tablet for $50? If it's on Amazon, then you can.
Andrey Eres
self-taught shopper
What is "Amazon"
Amazon is an American online store of electronics, books, films, clothing, household appliances and chemicals, handmade and auto parts. Americans buy gifts and household goods on Amazon, watch movies through it and read e-books. Amazon even has its own online library, virtual assistant, and drone couriers that deliver packages right to the front lawn.
The online store is organized according to the principle shopping center: Amazon itself and other trading companies sell goods. Amazon, as the director of the center, checks all sellers and guarantees the return of goods.
Amazon usually resolves problems with purchases in favor of the buyer. The product did not fit, the quality did not suit or the delivery was a day late - the money will be returned to the buyer. For this, users from different countries consider shopping on Amazon safe.
Amazon also produces electronics: Fire tablets and Kindle e-books. The cheapest tablet costs $50 and eBook - 80 $.
In Russia, Amazon is not popular: not everyone knows about it, someone is repelled by the English interface, others have not figured out international delivery and are afraid to order. But this good way save on electronics. For example, a Fire tablet with delivery will cost like a cheap Chinese tablet in Russia - 5000 R.
Why buy on Amazon
Safety. Amazon protects buyers from fraud - it solves many issues with a refund.
Huge selection. There are many types of goods on Amazon - in one package you will receive a tablet for a child, a set of tools and a woman's bag.
Real reviews. Buyers leave reviews about products - they make it easier to decide on a purchase.
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Low price. Amazon keeps prices lower than other stores - no one knows why.
Selling something that is not in Russia. There are things on Amazon that, by definition, cannot be in Russia: for example, professional literature in English.
I first heard about Amazon in 2012. Picked up an e-book and read about the Kindle. The reviews were good, the price was pleasing - 2800 R. But Amazon did not send Kindles to Russia, and it was scary to send them through an intermediary and risk money.
For the test, I ordered a simple wallet for $10 and sent it through an intermediary. The wallet arrived in the mail without any problems. A month later, I took a chance and ordered three Kindle e-books - for myself and friends. All came, I still read mine.
Buying on Amazon is not scary, but it is important to understand the delivery. The Russians have two options here: hope for direct delivery or send the purchase through an intermediary.
How to deliver to Russia
drop shipping
Amazon sends some goods to Russia. To determine which, when searching, check in the filter "Ship to Russian Federation" - "Send to the Russian Federation".
I specifically chose sneakers as an example to show one feature: some sizes may not be available for shipping to Russia. Look at the screenshot on the right - the shipping cost is indicated next to the price.
Sneakers in size 8.5 D(M) cannot be sent to Russia
The same sneakers in size 14 D (M) - you can, the shipping cost is indicated next to the price
There are two types of drop shipping to choose from: regular and expedited. Shipping cost depends on item and weight.
Minimum shipping cost:
£10.99 (872.78 R ) from UK
18,00 € (1226,16 R ) from Germany
21,99 $ (1417,59 R ) from USA
Usually Amazon delivers parcels to Russia courier service
UPS, but there is always a chance that the parcel will come with another courier service or Russian Post.
All UPS parcels are declared at customs. Amazon pays for the services of a customs broker, so the buyer will only be asked to send passport data.
A message with a username and password for U-P-S-Broker will be sent to the e-mail and phone number specified in the delivery address. The website will ask you to fill out a form.
For the form, you will need scans of passport pages and proof of purchase. You will receive confirmation in personal account on "Amazon": go to the section "Order Information" - "Order Details" and download the invoice - "Invoice". Download it to confirm.
Download an account in your account on Amazon
Fill in the data about the goods in Russian, the name of the brand and model - in English. See the cost in the invoice, not on the product page - it may change. Weight can be approximate.
There may be problems with electronics during customs clearance. The FSB monitors that encryption equipment is not imported into the country. All permitted goods are entered in the unified register of notifications.
If you buy for personal purposes, the notification may not be checked for computers, phones, smart watches and other electronics that are not directly intended for encryption. This must be determined according to the approved list, and not at your discretion.
Goods without notification may not be allowed through customs, and in the worst case, a criminal case will be opened. If everything is in order with the notification, there is a chance that they will call from UPC and ask them to come and clear customs on their own. If you refuse, the package will be sent back, Amazon will return the money.
If something goes wrong - immediately write to Amazon support. She is loyal to customers and always ready to return the money.
Drop Shipping Benefits:
- You don't have to use intermediaries.
- Amazon is responsible for the package, deals with problems and compensates for the inconvenience.
Drop shipping cons:
- Amazon does not ship all items.
- Many discounts are only valid for US customers.
- Expensive shipping: $22 minimum.
- Sometimes there are difficulties with the courier service.
How to deliver to Russia
Delivery through an intermediary
If the desired product is not sent to Russia or is sold at a discount only for buyers from the USA, order delivery through an intermediary. Delivery through an intermediary may cost less than Amazon.
Intermediaries are companies that make money by shipping goods from the US to Russia. They maintain a US warehouse where you arrange Amazon shipping. Amazon brings your purchase to the warehouse of the intermediary, the intermediary repackages the package and sends it to you.
To order through an intermediary, register on their website and get the address. I recommend registering with different intermediaries and comparing prices each time.
Here is an example of calculating the delivery of Kindle (550 g) through various intermediaries. The price includes insurance up to $100. The weight of the parcel - "Shipping weight" - is indicated in the product description on Amazon, if not, look on the Internet.
How Kindle is delivered to Russia by various intermediaries
| Price | Term | Where will they deliver | |
|---|---|---|---|
| polar Express | 18,2 $ | 20 days | by mail |
| Shopfans | 21,8 $ | 10 days | to the point of issue |
| Mail.com | 25,2 $ | 16 days | to the point of issue |
| parcel post | 29,1 $ | 17 days | to the door |
How to buy through an intermediary
- Indicate in your personal profile on Amazon the delivery address that you received from the intermediary. Pay and get a tracking number.
- The intermediary will inform you when the parcel arrives at the warehouse. Some resellers ask you to register a tracking number as soon as the package has gone to them.
- When the parcel arrives at the warehouse of the intermediary, fill out the customs declaration, select the appropriate delivery method, pay and wait for the shipment.
Sample customs declaration
Each intermediary has its own rules for filling out. Usually they are written under the declaration
The cost of goods in the store excluding delivery
Approximate weight
In addition to sending, intermediaries offer Additional services: check the goods, combine several packages into one, repackage or remove heavy packaging, take a picture of the contents. Explore the services of intermediaries and use them to secure or reduce the cost of the package.
Intermediaries insure parcels, but insurance conditions depend on the method of delivery. You can insure the parcel only against non-arrival, against theft and non-arrival, and against everything: theft, non-arrival and damage. Insurance will protect your purchase, so check the conditions before shipping.
Advantages of delivery through intermediaries
- Intermediaries deliver any goods from Amazon.
- For purchases through an intermediary, all discounts for the United States apply.
- Shipping costs may be lower than direct shipping.
Disadvantages of delivery through intermediaries
- After the purchase, you will have to tinker on the intermediary website: fill out a declaration, select insurance and delivery method, pay.
- Intermediaries different conditions insurance, you need to carefully choose the right one.
- Expensive shipping for parcels up to 1 kg. It is more profitable to collect parcels of several kilograms.
- Intermediaries are not Amazon. If something goes wrong, it will take a long time to figure it out.
Which delivery is cheaper
Delivery price for Pebble Round watches to Russia
If you do not chase discounts for the USA and order one product, then the price for shipping is the same. You will choose - compare the price for the goods and the reliability of the sender.
If you order watches from the British site, they will come out cheaper: 11,700 R. How to save money on Amazon, I will tell in the next article.
Remember
- Shopping on Amazon is a good way to save on electronics and get a thing that is not available in Russia.
- There are two delivery methods from Amazon: direct and through an intermediary.
- Use filters to find drop shipping products.
- Register with multiple resellers.
- Always compare prices for direct shipping and reseller shipping.
- Check the notification for electronics so that there are no problems during customs clearance.
- If you have any problems, write to support.
- Insure parcels.
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