The All New Stores That Ship Overseas Thread
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Here's the ones I know for definite...
REGION 1
Express
DVD Empire
Barnes and Noble (full DVD store currently being put together)
CD Now (but on Music DVDs only)
Checkout
Mass Music
CD Universe
Amazon
DVD Box Office
AB Sound
Video-Now
TLA Video
Family Wonder (but very high shipping)
Chapters.ca
Second Spin
Disc Central
Bigstar *
*NEW* Django
*NEW* DVD Jam
*NEW* Total Action Universe
And those that don't...
Mobshop
Buy
800.com
CD Now (on regular DVDs)
VStores
REGION 2
Blackstar
Amazon.co.uk
REGION 2/3
Sazuma
CD Japan
REGION 4
Chaos Music
Digital DVD Shop
Any errors/amends etc, post here and I'll try to keep the list updated if there's a demand for it. I'll add links when I work all this affiliate code stuff out.
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* Currently ship to Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland , Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom only
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REGION 1
Express
DVD Empire
Barnes and Noble (full DVD store currently being put together)
CD Now (but on Music DVDs only)
Checkout
Mass Music
CD Universe
Amazon
DVD Box Office
AB Sound
Video-Now
TLA Video
Family Wonder (but very high shipping)
Chapters.ca
Second Spin
Disc Central
Bigstar *
*NEW* Django
*NEW* DVD Jam
*NEW* Total Action Universe
And those that don't...
Mobshop
Buy
800.com
CD Now (on regular DVDs)
VStores
REGION 2
Blackstar
Amazon.co.uk
REGION 2/3
Sazuma
CD Japan
REGION 4
Chaos Music
Digital DVD Shop
Any errors/amends etc, post here and I'll try to keep the list updated if there's a demand for it. I'll add links when I work all this affiliate code stuff out.
Simon
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Removed Reel.com - maybe it's worth getting this going again?
* Currently ship to Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland , Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom only
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As I feel that this thread should probably include stores anywhere on the planet that ship overseas (and not just those that deal in Region 1 titles or offer coupons etc), then how about we add the following for starters (regardless of reputation):
For R2 and R3:
Sazuma
CD Japan
For R4:
Chaos Music
regards, Tim...
For R2 and R3:
Sazuma
CD Japan
For R4:
Chaos Music
regards, Tim...
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Maybe you should include shipping rates, methods of packaging, classification of items for customs check etc.
There was a time where my dvd was retained by customs because the dvdexpress logo was pasted on the package itself, thus exposing the contents. Anyone know which sites provide the best way to avoid the customs.
Thanks
There was a time where my dvd was retained by customs because the dvdexpress logo was pasted on the package itself, thus exposing the contents. Anyone know which sites provide the best way to avoid the customs.
Thanks
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Maybe you could add some sort of comment on how reliable all these places are, and how much (broadly speaking) delivery charges are? Just because a store ships overseas doesn't mean they're any f***ing good at it...
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And maybe someone could post how to get your postage costs reimbursed, and then also how to cash your refund cheques (or checks).
Shipping charges can be reimbursed by using a company like Brands For Less (www.brandsforless.com).
As to the cashing point I did a little bit of following up on something that has been mentioned on DVDTalk before, namely cashing of BrandsForLess and ****** refund cheques in the UK :
Halifax £4 per cheque;
Abbey National £7.50 per cheque;
Royal Bank of Scotland £14 per cheque;
Barclays Bank FREE if amount is less than £50, £4 if amount is £50-£100, or £9 if amount is £100-£2,000, with a 0.25% charge if the amount is above £2,000 (now that is a lot of DVD postage).
BUT you have to have a Barclays account to pay it into.
HOWEVER, you can open an "Instant Saver" for just £1.00 (but get no interest unless you've got >£100 in it), which you can pay the cheques into.
So, thanks to all the people on DVDTalk who recommended this - I opened one today, with £10, and then promptly paid around $140 of BFL cheques into it. The lady on the FOREX counter was v.helpful, so she split the amounts payable into 2, so I didn't even have to pay the £4!
I *know* that this has type of info has been posted before, although I haven't seen it for a little while. Anyway, I thought it would help the "recently DVDd".
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Shipping charges can be reimbursed by using a company like Brands For Less (www.brandsforless.com).
As to the cashing point I did a little bit of following up on something that has been mentioned on DVDTalk before, namely cashing of BrandsForLess and ****** refund cheques in the UK :
Halifax £4 per cheque;
Abbey National £7.50 per cheque;
Royal Bank of Scotland £14 per cheque;
Barclays Bank FREE if amount is less than £50, £4 if amount is £50-£100, or £9 if amount is £100-£2,000, with a 0.25% charge if the amount is above £2,000 (now that is a lot of DVD postage).
BUT you have to have a Barclays account to pay it into.
HOWEVER, you can open an "Instant Saver" for just £1.00 (but get no interest unless you've got >£100 in it), which you can pay the cheques into.
So, thanks to all the people on DVDTalk who recommended this - I opened one today, with £10, and then promptly paid around $140 of BFL cheques into it. The lady on the FOREX counter was v.helpful, so she split the amounts payable into 2, so I didn't even have to pay the £4!
I *know* that this has type of info has been posted before, although I haven't seen it for a little while. Anyway, I thought it would help the "recently DVDd".
ajaxfan
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There is one more store in Canada www.dvdthunder.com that ships overseas.The shipping are quite resonable. www.moviesource.com also ship's to overseas and thier rates are cheaper
Now for shipping prices
CD Universe for Asia 6.80 each item 2.95
moviesource is 4.99 per shipment $1.99 / Item
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Now for shipping prices
CD Universe for Asia 6.80 each item 2.95
moviesource is 4.99 per shipment $1.99 / Item
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Firstly, this is a great thread, and I'm sure all us International DVD freaks (
) appreciate it, but how about adding the basic shipping rate for those above?
Just a suggestion, although admittedly it will be a lot more work.
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Just a suggestion, although admittedly it will be a lot more work.
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Great post. I do agree on the basic shipping rates. Something like (Europe):
Store Per shipment Per item
Amazon $6.00 $1.95
Express $6.00 $1.95
CDUniverse $5.99 $1.50
DVDBox office $0 $0
Issue:
How about international friends outside Europe (Canada, Australia, Asia)?
(simonbrew: you can use the above numbers!)
Store Per shipment Per item
Amazon $6.00 $1.95
Express $6.00 $1.95
CDUniverse $5.99 $1.50
DVDBox office $0 $0
Issue:
How about international friends outside Europe (Canada, Australia, Asia)?
(simonbrew: you can use the above numbers!)
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How about adding www.ezydvd.com.au to the list of R4 retailers?
Fantastic service.
4 days to the UK, shipping 16 hours a day, rapid email responses to queries, even a little bit of bubble-wrap in the case to stop the DVD coming loose.
Highly recommended.
Fantastic service.
4 days to the UK, shipping 16 hours a day, rapid email responses to queries, even a little bit of bubble-wrap in the case to stop the DVD coming loose.
Highly recommended.
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www.entertainme.com are also shipping internationally too.
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R1: Digital Eyes ships overseas. http://www.digitaleyes.net
Overseas shipping $3 per shipment + $2 per DVD
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Overseas shipping $3 per shipment + $2 per DVD
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Here are a two places i have had a good speedy service from www.dvddynamic.com they have free shipping a few problems the last week due to changing to a new server.
I also recommend Djangos.com i ordered five used dvds when they arrived two of them were brand new still sealed and the rest were also in mint condition not a mark on them
I also recommend Djangos.com i ordered five used dvds when they arrived two of them were brand new still sealed and the rest were also in mint condition not a mark on them