Book Depository has now Closed!
Summary Book Depository, an online bookshop owned by Amazon.com, is closing down after nearly two decades of operation. The closure comes as part of Amazon’s global restructuring efforts, which involve cutting thousands of jobs. Book Depository informed its customers that it would cease operations at the end of this month. Customers can continue placing orders…
Diary: Enchanting Treasures, A Harry Potter Gift Journey
This is part of a weekly series called ‘The Diary’ – about Miriam’s experiences of shopping online
How to Cancel a FedEx Pickup
If you need to cancel a scheduled pickup with FedEx, you can easily do so by following a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through the process of canceling a FedEx pickup for both FedEx Express and FedEx Ground shipments. Please note that for FedEx Freight pickups, you will need to contact customer…
Fact checking policy
At MyInternationalShopping.com, we are committed to providing accurate and reliable information to you, our readers. Our fact-checking policy is an essential part of our editorial process, ensuring that the content we publish is trustworthy and supported by verifiable sources. Article creation When creating articles and guides, our team of editors and writers conducts thorough research…
Answered: How to View Your Orders on Amazon
Do you want to know how to view your Amazon orders? We’ll walk you through with a step by step guide.
Questions answered: Amazon Wishlists
In this guide we are looking at 3 things to do with Amazon lists: Having a wish list (or gift list) on Amazon allows you to keep track of items you want to purchase later. Whether it’s for personal shopping or sharing gift ideas with friends and family, creating a wish list is a convenient…
Clever Ways to Avoid Customs Duties When Shopping Internationally
With the rise of e-commerce, shopping from the comfort of your home, via the internet, has become easier,and more fun, than ever before. However, one hurdle that often dampens the excitement of international online shopping is the potential customs duty or import taxes that may be imposed on your purchases. But fear not, savvy shoppers,…
International shipping cross border shopping.
In the era of online shopping, the convenience of having products delivered right to our doorstep has transformed the way we shop. However, when it comes to shipping internationally, there can be various questions and queries that arise. In this post, I will aim to address common concerns and provide helpful information for individuals all…
Is SHEIN international?
Yes, SHEIN is an international e-commerce store. It is a popular online fashion retailer that operates in numerous countries around the world. SHEIN offers a wide range of clothing, accessories, and footwear for women, men, and children. SHEIN are based in and come from China. It serves customers globally and provides shipping to many countries,…
Solution: Help my Amazon order never arrived!
If you are facing the situation where your package shows as delivered but you cannot locate it, there are several steps you can take to find your missing package. Here’s what you can do: Step 1: Verify the Shipping Address Double-check the shipping address listed in ‘Your Orders’ on Amazon. Ensure that it matches your…
Lost and Found: Unleashing the Power of Find My iPhone to Retrieve Your Apple Tech
Losing your iPhone can be a stressful experience, but Apple’s Find My app provides a powerful tool to help you locate your device quickly. Whether you misplaced it at home, under the cushions, or left it somewhere outside, this guide will walk you through the steps to find your missing iPhone using the Find My…
What is an international diplomatic shipment?
An international diplomatic shipment refers to a package or shipment that is sent between diplomatic entities or diplomatic personnel across international borders. Diplomatic shipments are typically associated with diplomatic missions, such as embassies or consulates, and involve the transportation of official documents, correspondence, or items of diplomatic importance. Diplomatic bags are transported by diplomatic couriers.…
What is an international shipment?
Worldwide shipment refers to the process of shipping goods or products to various destinations around the world. It means that the seller or retailer is capable of delivering their products to customers located in different countries or regions across the globe or worldwide. When an online shop offers worldwide shipment, it implies that they have…
How to Cancel an Add-on Subscription on Amazon
If you’ve subscribed to an add-on item on Amazon but no longer wish to receive regular deliveries, you can easily cancel your subscription. Amazon provides a straightforward process for canceling add-on subscriptions. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to cancel an add-on subscription on Amazon: Step 1: Go to Your Account Settings Log in to…
Everything you need to know about Amazon add-on subscriptions!
In this blog post, we will discuss how to buy an Add-on Item on Amazon. Add-on Items are products that are available for purchase when you buy a minimum of $25 worth of items shipped by Amazon to the same address, excluding gift cards. Here’s how to buy an Add-on Item on Amazon.com: Step 1:…
How to send a package to Mexico in 8 easy steps
Are you planning on sending a package to someone in Mexico from the United States? If so, you’ll need to follow these easy steps to make sure your package arrives safely and timely. In this guide, we’ll talk you through, in steps, everything you need to know about how to send a package to Mexico…
Happy Christmas 2022!
The writers at MyInternationalShopping.com would like to read our readers a very Merry Christmas. This year we migrated to WordPress from Joomla so that we could bring you a better experience, and we have been working harder over the last few months to answer more of your questions and solve more problems. As well as…
5 steps to ship a guitar
When packing a guitar for shipping, it is important to use the right materials to ensure the instrument is protected. Start by wrapping the guitar in bubble wrap or packing paper, then place it in a guitar case and secure the case with foam padding. Next, place the guitar in a box that is large…
Where to buy an Apple gift card
Apple gift cards allow you to send the gift of a credit at Apple.com, this can be spent on most products and services including iTunes, App Store or on products such as iPhone, iPad, Airpods, Macbook, Apple accessories and more. An Apple gift card is a prepaid card that can be used to purchase products…
These stores are open on Christmas Day
Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. On Christmas, many people exchange gifts and spend time with family and friends. Shopping is a big part of the Christmas season, as people often purchase gifts for their loved ones. Shopping for presents is a way to express love and appreciation to…
This is how buy now, pay later works
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a type of financing option that allows consumers to purchase goods or services and pay for them at a later date. This option is often offered by retailers as a way to make their products more affordable and accessible to customers. How? With buy now, pay later, the customer…
What are Carnets?
A Carnet is international customs documents used to temporarily import and export merchandise. Carnets are also known as an ATA Carnet and is used to avoid payment of duties and taxes on certain items when they are being temporarily imported and exported for up to a year. They are commonly used for trade shows, exhibitions,…
How to ship frozen food?
Here is our guide to the best way to pack and ship frozen food products for sending in the mail. When packing frozen food for shipping, it’s important to use materials that will keep the food cold and prevent it from thawing. You want to ensure that the food remains frozen or cold, otherwise it…
This is how to return a package to Amazon
Want to know more about Amazon’s Return Policy? Here’s the low-down!
How to ship furniture like a pro
Can you ship furniture? Yes, furniture can be shipped. Most furniture stores offer delivery services, or you may be able to arrange for a shipping company to pick up and deliver the furniture to you. The most common types of furniture that are shipped are beds, mattresses, couches, tables, chairs, dressers, and desks. Overseas? Yes,…
What is Alipay and how does it work?
In this guide we look at what AliPay is and how it works. Alipay is a digital payment platform owned by the Chinese company Ant Group, formerly Ant Financial, is an affiliate of the Alibaba Group and was founded by Alibaba founder Jack Ma. It is used by millions of users to make payments online,…
What are the best VPNs with international servers?
The best VPNs with international servers include ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, and CyberGhost. ExpressVPN has 5,500+ servers in more than 90 countries around the world, while NordVPN has 5,500+ servers in 59 countries. Surfshark has 3,200+ servers in 100 countries, and CyberGhost has 6,900+ servers in 90 countries. All of these VPNs offer strong encryption and…
Why is my debit card declined when I have money?
You are shopping online with your debit card, you have money on the card, your balance is in surplus but, when you go through checkout the transaction is declined? I have money in my account but it declines. Why?! 8 reasons why you are declined Well, there are lots of reasons why a debit card…
How do I track my international air waybill?
What is an air waybill? An air waybill, or AWB, is a document issued by an airline as a receipt for goods that are being shipped by air. It is also known as a shipping label or air consignment note. The air waybill contains information about the sender, the recipient, and the contents of the…
Should I use a VPN for international shopping?
And other questions about using a VPN whilst browsing the internet. What is a VPN? A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that provides a secure connection over a public or private network. It works by creating a secure “tunnel” between two or more devices, allowing users to securely access resources on the network…
What is a prepaid debit card?
Here are some of your questions answered concerning prepaid debit cards. What is a prepaid debit card? A prepaid debit card is a payment card that is pre-loaded with funds. It can be used to make purchases at any store or online merchant that accepts debit cards. The funds on the card are drawn from…
What is Amazon CVG2?
Amazon CVG2 is an returns fulfillment center in the USA. If you return an item to Amazon in the USA, you may be asked to use a shipping label with this address on it. Address: CVG2 E6 Amazon Returns 1600 Worldwide Blvd, Hebron, KY 41048, United States Phone number: (859) 586-3883 Sources: Source and photo…
What is the meaning of parallel imports?
Answer: Parallel imports are goods that are imported into a country from another country without the trademark owners permission. Parallel imports are sometimes known as gray (grey) market goods. The goods are genuine and not counterfeit, but were made to be sold in a different country but have been shipped to a different country for…
Customs form, what does ‘content description was not sufficient’ mean?
You may have bought something from overseas and had a note from USPS or another carrier with your returned package, something like this: “Incomplete Customs Declaration – Your package was rejected for export as the content description was not sufficient to determine if it meets U.S. export requirements”. What does this mean? Well it is…
How to fill out a customs form for international shipping
When shopping internationally you may be required to pay import duty and other taxes to customs when the item is received (imported) at your country. Some documentation will needed to be completed in order for your shopping to pass through customs. Normally when you buy something from a shop they and the courier or shipping…
SHEIN, what does in transit mean?
SHEIN.com is a large online clothes from China originally named ZZKKO, well known for its marketing on Tik Tok. It sells mainly women’s clothes but also men’s kids’ and homeware and beauty products. I have bought an item and have been expecting delivery, but I am getting the message Stuck In Transit! – Help! International…
How much does DHL and FedEX charge for customs clearance?
If you are receiving a package or shipment from another country, or importing, then you are likely liable for customs duties to be paid. The amount of the duties varies by country and item type. These fees are set by the countries themselves. But you may also have to pay your courier fees to clear…
Customs clearance delay, what should you do?
You’ve bought something from Amazon or another international shop with delivery to your country, everything has been going smoothly, but suddenly the dreaded words ‘clearance delay – import’ popup on your FedEx or DHL parcel tracking. What does it mean and how should you handle a customs clearance delay? You will find the same wording…
Which is the cheapest parcel forwarder?
Parcel forwarders otherwise known as package forwarders are service providers who will provide you with an address in which you can send shopping to that you buy in a foreign country, once they have received your parcel they will forward it on to you in the country you live in. They will send it to…
Jewelry shops with international shipping
This post is a detailed look at some jewelry shops and stores from all over the world that offer international shipping or worldwide delivery. Going to stores to buy jewelry is no longer a fun task. You may either come home disappointed at not being able to make a good purchase or come across some alluring…
Children’s Clothes Shops with International Shipping
The international online shopping spree is not limited to just us adults. Shopping clothes online for kids is as fun and exhilarating as shopping for ourselves. But do we have the list of the best online stores with worldwide delivery to shop for our kids? If not, then this post is a must-read for all…
Online clothing stores with free international shipping.
We all want free international shipping on our best clothing buys. This way we have access to the best clothing shops worldwide. This guide will introduce you to the pick of the world’s best clothes stores that deliver internationally and many offer free worldwide shipping. We will tell you what you need to do in…
Apple iPhone 13 International shipping
On 15th September 2021, Apple showcased their new products, the flagship of which is the iPhone 13. Similar in appearance to the iPhone 12 it was greeted among the Apple community with only a small amount of cheer, as the new products were seen to be quite similar to the old ones. Will they become…
How to Opt-out of Amazon Sidewalk
What is Amazon Sidewalk? Amazon Sidewalk is a shared network. It operates by using a small amount of bandwidth from your internet connection, it pools your bandwidth with others in your neighborhood to provide a shared network that can help to keep devices connected to the internet when they are out of range. Amazon Sidewalk…
Amazon Prime Day 2021 with International Shipping
Amazon Prime Day for this year, 2021, is on the 21st – 22nd June! Many discounts and bargains will be available in locations around the world. Amazon Prime is the company’s money saving program that allows you to benefit from free and cheap shipping as well as offers on shopping, included in the Prime membership…
Springtime shopping with international delivery
Brexit causes delivery issues when shopping between EU and UK
As we close in on the end of the UK’s transition period for leaving the EU, more and more shoppers are reporting issues when they shop online between the Eu and the UK. We have already looked at VAT for Irish shoppers, the news is full of stories of delays at ports for shipping companies…
What is eBay international standard delivery?
Closing down eBay International Standard Delivery is closing down by July 2023, It will be replaced with The eBay International Shipping Program – Source International Standard Delivery was: Many sellers on eBay.com will offer international delivery or shipping to many countries around the world. It is easy to find items for sale that will ship…
Changes in VAT and import fees for Irish shoppers buying from Amazon.co.uk
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