tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post7095543883996498747..comments2024-03-20T09:32:16.592-04:00Comments on Michael James on Money: Amazon is Global but Their Gift Certificates Are NotMichael Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-69063768486313322792015-06-02T11:45:24.667-04:002015-06-02T11:45:24.667-04:00Same here. I have tried to use an Amazon.com gift ...Same here. I have tried to use an Amazon.com gift for deliveries in Germany... Bogdan Voicuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775024995964048267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-34237860586562470962014-12-02T11:12:51.791-05:002014-12-02T11:12:51.791-05:00Yes, I experienced this too, all of the Amazon gif...Yes, I experienced this too, all of the Amazon gift certificates seem to work only on the national site they were issued by. I'm the other way round as I'm a Brit who won an Amazon certificate for something I did in Canada then found I can only use it on amazon.ca. It's not a complete showstopper as they can all deliver goods internationally - but it does mean a higher delivery charge and possible customs/tax charges, which wouldn't occur if I could use the certificate on amazon.co.uk. The fact that any tax is payable by me in real money when I receive the item kind of takes the shine off winning the certificate as a prize!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-14387229049085999822013-06-20T17:47:44.829-04:002013-06-20T17:47:44.829-04:00@Anonymous: No idea. I didn't do anything sp...@Anonymous: No idea. I didn't do anything specific to get listed. I'd suggest working hard on quality content.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-50344527059469548832013-06-20T17:27:17.205-04:002013-06-20T17:27:17.205-04:00Wonderful blog! I found it while searching on Yaho...Wonderful blog! I found it while searching on Yahoo News.<br /><br />Do you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo News?<br />I've been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Cheers<br /><br />Here is my homepage: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYWg0dsR_wg" rel="nofollow">freehand nail art</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-4261378153608489622011-05-28T22:58:06.940-04:002011-05-28T22:58:06.940-04:00I accidentally bought a Region 2 DVD off eBay (not...I accidentally bought a Region 2 DVD off eBay (not my fault, was listed as Region 1). I discovered that the freeware program VLC Media Player can play Region 2 DVDs without any hardware changes, assuming you don't mind watching on a computer, of course.<br /><br />Great gift card, indeed. You must have done something good!genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05608927986297939720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-22362234623825996532011-05-27T08:15:01.660-04:002011-05-27T08:15:01.660-04:00The 19 buck DVD players Canadian Tire sells are ty...The 19 buck DVD players Canadian Tire sells are typically region-free (although they don't advertise as such).guinness416https://www.blogger.com/profile/11240817670502435051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-72126285101933093822011-05-26T19:39:34.275-04:002011-05-26T19:39:34.275-04:00@Jude: Thanks for the warning.
@Sophie: It's ...@Jude: Thanks for the warning.<br /><br />@Sophie: It's actually about $1000 Canadian. But I'd still prefer not to waste too much of it on shipping. But you're right that it's a good sized gift certificate.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-54608647209442770402011-05-26T18:50:34.800-04:002011-05-26T18:50:34.800-04:00With 620 pounds, shipping shouldn't be an issu...With 620 pounds, shipping shouldn't be an issue - that's over $400 Canadian!Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573232566931689150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-80738131544364656982011-05-26T18:38:58.103-04:002011-05-26T18:38:58.103-04:00I often order from amazon.co.uk - sometimes they h...I often order from amazon.co.uk - sometimes they have obscure items that can't be found on amazon.ca. The shipping is reasonable.<br /><br />A word of warning: unless you have a region-free player, don't buy dvd's from the UK.Judenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-19192742101889624662011-05-26T11:19:11.944-04:002011-05-26T11:19:11.944-04:00Wow, 620 pounds! Somebody (rich) loves you!Wow, 620 pounds! Somebody (rich) loves you!Potatohttp://www.holypotato.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-23136545716882029922011-05-26T10:14:51.218-04:002011-05-26T10:14:51.218-04:00@Anonymous and @Guinness416: Thanks for giving me...@Anonymous and @Guinness416: Thanks for giving me the benefit of your experience. I'm more optimistic about making use of the certificate now.Michael Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-25462338842298209722011-05-26T09:34:39.089-04:002011-05-26T09:34:39.089-04:00I've had this happen A LOT. Well-meaning fami...I've had this happen A LOT. Well-meaning family and friends at home in Ireland sending me amazon.co.uk certs, ie bought from their local site. Most people are totally unaware of the small print, as you put it. You lose a fair amount in shipping for sure, but I wouldn't say it'll do you no good! (Hey, take advantage of buying DVDs of BBC shows or cheaper versions of British novels or buy gifts for fmily over there or something?) <br /><br />The other one that's caught me out, and is probably entirely my fault, is somehow ending up at travelocity.com rather than .ca and not noticing throughout the flight buying process.guinness416https://www.blogger.com/profile/11240817670502435051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-2053041173203226702011-05-26T08:24:41.057-04:002011-05-26T08:24:41.057-04:00I think the shipping rates are reasonable. I know ...I think the shipping rates are reasonable. I know a lot of folks order DVDs and Blu-Rays from Amazon UK, even with shipping to Canada their prices work out to be competitive or better than our prices. Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com