Author Topic: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't (Read 159626 times)

Arcmanov · « **on:** March 04, 2007, 07:49:11 PM »

From time to time, forum members will make references to products/parts from different online mercahnts.

My question is: with all the credit-cards issued by banks locally, what is your experience with the different
merchants with your credit-cards?

I would like to know what cards issued by which bank are best for purchasing stuff online.

Reason being: I have a TSTT/RBL Visacard from Republic Bank which works quite well on Amazon,
but not on Newegg, Buy.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, Tigerdirect, Zipzoomfly and the like.

Newegg has the best prices (usually), but I cant buy nothing dammit.

Carigamers · « **on:** March 04, 2007, 07:49:11 PM »

Netizen1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2007, 10:21:24 PM »

I've used Amazon and Tiger Direct with my RBTT FF MC

Haven't tried Newegg or any of the others you mentioned there.

I've found that if I put my Skybox as an alternate address (shipping address) on the card's account details via the banking institution, I don't get as much trouble.

One site I had real trouble with was them Gil for money sites. Remember that time boy Crixx?

Arcmanov · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2007, 11:58:27 AM »

Does anyone use Paypal?

If so, how does it work, and can we (TnT) use it?
I see that Newegg accepts Paypal payments.

SPK · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2007, 08:57:52 PM »

I use Paypal, for Ebay stuff, basically when you set up your Paypal a/c, and it's time to pay at the site, just select paypal as the payment type, it'll prompt you to log in to ur Paypal account then, and from there it will issue you your final payment to be made.

So far, I haven't gotten any real majour issues with it, so if Newegg accepts it, go for it

.

Netizen1 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2007, 10:09:47 PM »

so now trini's can just log on to PayPal and create an account? Top it up with any T&T credit card?

cool!

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2007, 10:09:47 PM »

Arcmanov · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2007, 10:11:35 PM »

I tried a small purchase using PayPal on Newegg, and it WORKED.
So I guess Newegg has a new customer.

Thanks guys.....

ProtoJoe · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:06:27 AM »

This might seem like a silly question, but these sites ship to trini? :S

Arcmanov · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:56:05 AM »

Nah, not silly at all. How would you know if you don't ask?

They don't. You must have an account with a local shipper/importer.
The shipper would usually have an address in Miami that you would instruct the sites
to ship to.

ProtoJoe · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2007, 01:13:57 AM »

well you have any local shipper or importer you would recomend? I only know of one ttdirectbuy, but they kinda pricey, and they buy the stuff for you

Saxito Pau · « **Reply #9 on:** March 06, 2007, 07:19:05 AM »

I think Ezone/PO Box Int'l offers something similar.....

But I agree this is a VERY important thread... for those of us who engage in importing computer parts regularly.

Take some more Chakura, Arc...

Qloxx · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2007, 08:07:26 AM »

Cool someone fill me in on how to open up a paypal acc

Netizen1 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2007, 08:19:03 AM »

Quote from: Qloxx on March 06, 2007, 08:07:26 AM

Cool someone fill me in on how to open up a paypal acc

Go to https://www.paypal.com/
Click Sign-Up (near the top of the page)

disciple · « **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2007, 08:28:41 AM »

aye ..they start to accept trini credit cards ....

i remember they weren't a while aback..

Arcmanov · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2007, 08:30:07 AM »

Quote from: SaxMan on March 06, 2007, 07:19:05 AM

I think Ezone/PO Box Int'l offers something similar.....

But I agree this is a VERY important thread... for those of us who engage in importing computer parts regularly.

Take some more Chakura, Arc...

*bows* Buddha Be Praised.

Quote from: disciple on March 06, 2007, 08:28:41 AM

aye ..they start to accept trini credit cards ....

i remember they weren't a while aback..

Yep, they do now. I created an account and was actually able to successfully purchase stuff from Newegg,
using my Republic Bank Visa I might add.

rb · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2007, 09:11:41 AM »

so if someone doesn't have a credit card.....they basically hadda salt ? or can a bank card be used ( for paypal)

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2007, 11:44:48 AM »

Woah woah....so Newegg now accepts International Credit Cards???

Qloxx · « **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:37:36 PM »

no no no New egg accepts Pay Pal and Pay Pal accepts International credit cards now.

vivman1107 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2007, 05:39:47 PM »

Amazon is a safe bet for local credit cards. Anything else, you may have issues with. If anyone knows of a locally issued credit card that can be used as a US credit card, that would be some useful info. I had a Visa card from Intercommercial Bank and that was only accepted regularly by Amazon. Until I read in this thread about Paypal accepting local cards, I was under the impression that they would not accept local cards either. I guess things changed with them. I would hesitate to recommend using Paypal because of some of the negative publicity regarding them. Check out these sites for more info:

www.paypalsucks.com

www.paypalwarning.com

As for skyboxes, I have been using E-Zone for a couple years now and have not had a problem with their service. Keep in mind that you pay a minimum of $60 flat per package for shipping. Then, customs is calculated and added and finally, VAT is added if applicable. It explains a lot of the high prices you will see locally for electronics.

Qloxx · « **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2007, 07:12:00 AM »

I need some info i want to order some DVD box sets but i want to know the difference in duties for 1 DVD and a Box set.

vivman1107 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2007, 12:44:45 PM »

From what I remember, you pay 30% customs on stuff like games and DVD's. So you add the price of the item, shipping to your skybox and shipping to Trinidad. Then, you check 30% of that total for customs. So, the difference between a DVD and a box set will depend on the price of the items and also the amount you pay in shipping.

Carigamers · « **Reply #19 on:** March 08, 2007, 12:44:45 PM »

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