Amazon.de for UK buyers - Blu-ray Forum

grahamzxy · 08-20-2012, 11:38 PM

I looked back and could not see a specific Amazon.de thread so I wanted to ask the opinion of UK buyers about their experiences.

I just picked up 2 steelbooks - Paul Steelbook [Blu-ray] [Limited Edition]" EUR 14.52

Paul Blu-ray SteelBook German - YouTube

& Pulp Fiction - Steelbook Collection EUR 13.99

Considering the price the UK versions sell for (and out of my price range I ought say) - the shipping was a decent EUR 3.63 , I figured these were a good deal. I was looking for as little German text (especially on the front.) What are buyer experiences with Amazon.de - are they generally good or bad?

blu_sharpy · 08-20-2012, 11:50 PM

Always had fantastic service from Amazon.de. Steelbooks are always packaged extremely well and their delivery times are impeccable. I normally receive stuff 2 days after dispatch. No complaints here.

communichaoz · 08-21-2012, 12:01 AM

Though I'm in the netherlands I have only good experience with amazon.de, amazon.fr, amazon.com and amazon.uk.

DJJez · 08-21-2012, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grahamzxy

I looked back and could not see a specific Amazon.de thread so I wanted to ask the opinion of UK buyers about their experiences.

I just picked up 2 steelbooks - Paul Steelbook [Blu-ray] [Limited Edition]" EUR 14.52

Paul Blu-ray SteelBook German - YouTube

& Pulp Fiction - Steelbook Collection EUR 13.99

Considering the price the UK versions sell for (and out of my price range I ought say) - the shipping was a decent EUR 3.63 , I figured these were a good deal. I was looking for as little German text (especially on the front.) What are buyer experiences with Amazon.de - are they generally good or bad?

amazon.de are the best imo i get my orders in 2 days of ordering and the packaging is amazing

tattooedjackass · 08-21-2012, 01:00 AM

I've ordered 3 from the Rattatouile, Captain America and Hangover 2 all seperatly and all have turned up in a couple of days all packed really well with no real chance of damage, i will with no problem at all use them again many times.

kevindublin · 08-21-2012, 02:51 AM

I probobly use .de more than co.uk.
Never had a problem with them

And the German Paul steelbook, is a beauty!

HammerDave · 08-21-2012, 07:06 AM

Always had good experiences with them. TBH the only bad ones I've had are with Amazon.ca and their rubbish packaging (several damaged steels including a Kick Ass that was literally in pieces), and co.uk, who sent me the initial copy of Batman Begins/Dark Knight with a shipping label stuck directly to the blu-ray with no other packaging!

Jb162009 · 08-21-2012, 07:23 AM

It's good hear many people have good experience with amazon de as I've placed my first order with them for snow white and huntsman.

HotRats · 08-21-2012, 07:28 AM

Consistently good for me, I probably average 8-10 orders a year and they've all been quickly despatched and well packed. I've never had a damaged steelbook from them.

Andy CYP · 08-21-2012, 08:38 AM

Never used them before, But will look to now in the near future after seeing all these gleaming reviews.

JimDiGriz · 08-21-2012, 08:42 AM

Never had a problem with amazon.de. Or amazon.fr and .es come to that.

Trevulate · 08-21-2012, 12:49 PM

anybody had to pay import duty after ordering from Amazon DE?

NARMAK · 08-21-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevulate

anybody had to pay import duty after ordering from Amazon DE?

That should actually be an impossiblity when buying direct from Amazon.de or any EU company. There is no extra import fees to pay within the EU.

Trevulate · 08-21-2012, 12:57 PM

I thought that might be the case, but I don't trust HMRC!

NARMAK · 08-21-2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevulate

I thought that might be the case, but I don't trust HMRC!

If something does happen, you'll easily be refunded

HotRats · 08-22-2012, 12:07 PM

In all my years of buying stuff I've never been charged duty on anything I've ordered from an EU country

Groge511 · 08-22-2012, 02:19 PM

Never bought from them as I was also unsure of their service but sounds like it's actually really good. I've looked around the site and at prices etc. before but might have a closer look later on tonight.

EDIT: Quick question, is the delivery charge based upon a % of the total?

raverdave2k · 08-22-2012, 04:19 PM

Used them a couple of times to grab some great bargins, always been well packed and arrive quickly, often before Play.com items ordered at the same time.

MrSlater94 · 08-22-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groge511

Never bought from them as I was also unsure of their service but sounds like it's actually really good. I've looked around the site and at prices etc. before but might have a closer look later on tonight.

EDIT: Quick question, is the delivery charge based upon a % of the total?

At Amazon.de postage is now €3. I believe they add €0.5 for each additional kg.

Hussun1 · 08-22-2012, 05:23 PM

Placed my first order on Amazon.de a few weeks ago for The Terminator Steelbook. Hopefully it has nice artwork and arrives in good condition.

08-20-2012, 11:38 PM	#1
grahamzxy Active Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Liverpool, England Blu-ray collection:72 Timezone GMT: 0	Amazon.de for UK buyers I looked back and could not see a specific Amazon.de thread so I wanted to ask the opinion of UK buyers about their experiences. I just picked up 2 steelbooks - Paul Steelbook [Blu-ray] [Limited Edition]" EUR 14.52 Paul Blu-ray SteelBook German - YouTube & Pulp Fiction - Steelbook Collection EUR 13.99 Considering the price the UK versions sell for (and out of my price range I ought say) - the shipping was a decent EUR 3.63 , I figured these were a good deal. I was looking for as little German text (especially on the front.) What are buyer experiences with Amazon.de - are they generally good or bad? Last edited by grahamzxy; 08-20-2012 at 11:54 PM.

08-22-2012, 02:19 PM	#17
Groge511 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Scotland Home Theater Gallery:175 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:446 DVD collection:284 Digital collection:33 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:7 Timezone GMT: 0	Never bought from them as I was also unsure of their service but sounds like it's actually really good. I've looked around the site and at prices etc. before but might have a closer look later on tonight. EDIT: Quick question, is the delivery charge based upon a % of the total? Last edited by Groge511; 08-22-2012 at 03:05 PM.

08-20-2012, 11:50 PM	#2
blu_sharpy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:743 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: 0	Always had fantastic service from Amazon.de. Steelbooks are always packaged extremely well and their delivery times are impeccable. I normally receive stuff 2 days after dispatch. No complaints here.

08-21-2012, 12:01 AM	#3
communichaoz Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Netherlands Blu-ray collection:364 Blu-ray reviews:5 Timezone GMT: 1	Though I'm in the netherlands I have only good experience with amazon.de, amazon.fr, amazon.com and amazon.uk.

08-21-2012, 01:00 AM	#5
tattooedjackass Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray collection:220 Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: 0	I've ordered 3 from the Rattatouile, Captain America and Hangover 2 all seperatly and all have turned up in a couple of days all packed really well with no real chance of damage, i will with no problem at all use them again many times.

08-21-2012, 02:51 AM	#6
kevindublin Active Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Dublin 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:877 Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: 0	I probobly use .de more than co.uk. Never had a problem with them And the German Paul steelbook, is a beauty!

08-21-2012, 07:06 AM	#7
HammerDave Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:London-ish, England Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: 0	Always had good experiences with them. TBH the only bad ones I've had are with Amazon.ca and their rubbish packaging (several damaged steels including a Kick Ass that was literally in pieces), and co.uk, who sent me the initial copy of Batman Begins/Dark Knight with a shipping label stuck directly to the blu-ray with no other packaging!

08-21-2012, 07:23 AM	#8
Jb162009 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Abingdon , England 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:300 Trading Score:43 Timezone GMT: 0	It's good hear many people have good experience with amazon de as I've placed my first order with them for snow white and huntsman.

08-21-2012, 07:28 AM	#9
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Timezone GMT: 0	Consistently good for me, I probably average 8-10 orders a year and they've all been quickly despatched and well packed. I've never had a damaged steelbook from them.

08-21-2012, 08:38 AM	#10
Andy CYP Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:London 4K collection:87 Blu-ray collection:321 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: 0	Never used them before, But will look to now in the near future after seeing all these gleaming reviews.

08-21-2012, 08:42 AM	#11
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:647 DVD collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:11 Timezone GMT: 0	Never had a problem with amazon.de. Or amazon.fr and .es come to that.

08-21-2012, 12:49 PM	#12
Trevulate Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Great Britain Blu-ray collection:1 Timezone GMT: 0	anybody had to pay import duty after ordering from Amazon DE?

08-21-2012, 12:57 PM	#14
Trevulate Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Great Britain Blu-ray collection:1 Timezone GMT: 0	I thought that might be the case, but I don't trust HMRC!

08-22-2012, 12:07 PM	#16
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Timezone GMT: 0	In all my years of buying stuff I've never been charged duty on anything I've ordered from an EU country

08-22-2012, 04:19 PM	#18
raverdave2k Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:124 Timezone GMT: 0	Used them a couple of times to grab some great bargins, always been well packed and arrive quickly, often before Play.com items ordered at the same time.

08-22-2012, 05:23 PM	#20
Hussun1 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Blackburn, UK Blu-ray collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:6 Timezone GMT: 0	Placed my first order on Amazon.de a few weeks ago for The Terminator Steelbook. Hopefully it has nice artwork and arrives in good condition.

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