Online Holiday Shopping Question ASAP

PaperTiger · 12-17-2009, 09:09 PM

I really want to buy my brother a waffle iron for a wedding/Christmas present. Thing is, I really think my wife's idea about buying from G-Market or some other Korean site just means we're going to get screwed on the price of the item AND the delivery.

Is there a way to buy it from an American online shopping site...buy it from the States and just have it delivered from there?

Also, can anyone suggest a good brand for a Belgian waffle maker? I wouldn't know a good one from a bad one, but apparently the one my brother got as a wedding gift doesn't work worth a shit.

Biscuits_Alive! · 12-17-2009, 09:35 PM

In answer to the first question, yes, it's easy. Well, kind of - it's easy once you've found a site that will deliver internationally and will accept whatever card you have. I ordered some stuff for my fiancee two weeks ago and it arrived Tuesday. I had to pay $15 dollars for delivery, mind you. A waffle iron will definitely set you back on that count.

You know, G-Market isn't necessarily a bad place to buy kitchen appliances. I got a food processor a few months ago that was very reasonably priced and delivered almost immediately. Compare prices with US sites - it may well be that once you factor in delivery, you may as well be shopping with G-Market.

rawley · 12-17-2009, 10:39 PM

check myus.com, they're a place that will help ship orders overseas that aren't allowed (like electronics) it may be worth it, it may not.

Another point to remember is time, can an overseas order make it in time?

Plus, if you buy an American (or Canadian) waffle iron, you need to buy (or make sure he has) a transformer, otherwise it'll be a lousy present if he can't use it.

Draz · 12-18-2009, 04:44 AM

I'm pretty sure his brother is in America guys.

This is how I dealt with Christmas this year, I can say that I had absolutely no problem using my Canadian credit card on Amazon.ca to send packages to the address on my credit card.

I don't know about using a Korean credit card on Amazon.com or anything.

What brand does he have now?

Biscuits_Alive! · 12-18-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draz

I'm pretty sure his brother is in America guys.

This is how I dealt with Christmas this year, I can say that I had absolutely no problem using my Canadian credit card on Amazon.ca to send packages to the address on my credit card.

I don't know about using a Korean credit card on Amazon.com or anything.

What brand does he have now?

Ah! Well spotted, Draz. I misread it and thought he was buying it for his brother-in-law. However, I've now re-read it and I note that he actually said 'brother'. Therefore, please forget everything I said earlier.

I don't see what's so difficult - you can use your Korean credit card on an American site and get it sent straight to him. Job done.

(Assuming, that is, that you have a Korean credit card. If you do, then your luck is in. If you don't, then your luck is out.)

Draz · 12-18-2009, 08:43 AM

I ordered stuff off a different website, and South Korea, Korea, and Republic of Korea, were all missing from its list of approved countries' credit cards. Using a Korean card is not something to take for granted. Definitely check whatever website you use first.

Biscuits_Alive! · 12-18-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draz

I ordered stuff off a different website, and South Korea, Korea, and Republic of Korea, were all missing from its list of approved countries' credit cards. Using a Korean card is not something to take for granted. Definitely check whatever website you use first.

Now, in theory, if they accept Visa / Mastercard then they should accept them from any country that issues them. That's part of the raison d'etre of Visa and Mastercard. Merchants can't discriminate against issuing banks because Visa International (or Mastercard) have effectively pre-approved and guaranteed any transaction that is made, so if a site genuinely is refusing to accept Visa cards issued in Korea then you should make a complaint to your issuing bank who in turn should make a complaint to Visa International. Merchants can however refuse to ship to certain countries, but if the waffle iron is being sent to somewhere within the US from within the US then it shouldn't be a problem at all.

rawley · 12-18-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

I'm pretty sure his brother is in America guys.

Jeez, I should have paid attention to that. I was also thinking it was his brother in law. I'm a

Mister Monkey Bear · 12-18-2009, 02:35 PM

sighs.. wtf.. why do I have to think of everything?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5969523

Merry x-mas to your bro dude..

Biscuits_Alive! · 12-18-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan The Chainsawman

sighs.. wtf.. why do I have to think of everything?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5969523

Merry x-mas to your bro dude..

I declare this Xmas shopping quandary to be officially...

Mister Monkey Bear · 12-18-2009, 02:40 PM

I'm starting to like this new meme.

Biscuits_Alive! · 12-18-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan The Chainsawman

I'm starting to like this new meme.

It's nice, in't it? It just needs a 'rubber stamp' sound effect to go with it.

Mister Monkey Bear · 12-18-2009, 02:44 PM

hmm... I wonder...

oh btw.. the one I posted above is out of stock..

try this one:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr

12-17-2009, 09:09 PM	#1
PaperTiger Mine's a pint of the black stuff. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cavemen with Mobiles Democratic Republic Posts: 1,853 Gender: Sexuality: Status: Total Awards: 4 Total Points: 0	Online Holiday Shopping Question ASAP I really want to buy my brother a waffle iron for a wedding/Christmas present. Thing is, I really think my wife's idea about buying from G-Market or some other Korean site just means we're going to get screwed on the price of the item AND the delivery. Is there a way to buy it from an American online shopping site...buy it from the States and just have it delivered from there? Also, can anyone suggest a good brand for a Belgian waffle maker? I wouldn't know a good one from a bad one, but apparently the one my brother got as a wedding gift doesn't work worth a shit. __________________ Duane: See Tim, that's the difference between you and I. Organization. Careful thinking. Forward planning. And that is why I sleep in the arms of a beautiful woman and you spend your evenings alone in your bedsit. With cheap porn. Tim: It's not a bedsit. It's a flat. [Shoots Duane in the groin]

5 Lastest Threads by PaperTiger
Thread	Forum	Last Poster	Replies	Views	Last Post
"No Solicitors or Church Assholes" sign?	Life in Korea	Tarkaan	7	59	09-09-2010 11:10 AM
Job Sites...more? Better?	Job Tips & Visa Advice	keithinkorea	6	79	09-08-2010 11:38 AM
Making cheese in Korea?	Gourmands & Gluttons	hüffdaddy	7	64	08-30-2010 09:52 PM

12-17-2009, 10:39 PM	#3
rawley Internet Toughguy Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,578 Gender: Sexuality: Total Awards: 3 Total Points: 0	check myus.com, they're a place that will help ship orders overseas that aren't allowed (like electronics) it may be worth it, it may not. Another point to remember is time, can an overseas order make it in time? Plus, if you buy an American (or Canadian) waffle iron, you need to buy (or make sure he has) a transformer, otherwise it'll be a lousy present if he can't use it. __________________ To clarify, by gay I meant "Will and Grace gay", that is, dumb-as-a-bag-of-dildos and gay, not "John Waters gay" (fucking awesome and gay) or "Ellen Degeneres gay" (gay and bland).

12-18-2009, 02:35 PM	#9
Mister Monkey Bear banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Xi'an Posts: 7,063 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Status: NFL Team: Total Awards: 7 Total Points: 0	sighs.. wtf.. why do I have to think of everything? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5969523 Merry x-mas to your bro dude.. __________________ Up, Up, and Away! I'll be right back, after these messages.

12-18-2009, 02:40 PM	#11
Mister Monkey Bear banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Xi'an Posts: 7,063 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Status: NFL Team: Total Awards: 7 Total Points: 0	I'm starting to like this new meme. __________________ Up, Up, and Away! I'll be right back, after these messages.

12-17-2009, 09:35 PM	#2
Biscuits_Alive! knows where you live. Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,354 Total Awards: 3 Total Points: 0	In answer to the first question, yes, it's easy. Well, kind of - it's easy once you've found a site that will deliver internationally and will accept whatever card you have. I ordered some stuff for my fiancee two weeks ago and it arrived Tuesday. I had to pay $15 dollars for delivery, mind you. A waffle iron will definitely set you back on that count. You know, G-Market isn't necessarily a bad place to buy kitchen appliances. I got a food processor a few months ago that was very reasonably priced and delivered almost immediately. Compare prices with US sites - it may well be that once you factor in delivery, you may as well be shopping with G-Market.

12-18-2009, 04:44 AM	#4
Draz RANGRANGRANG Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,772 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Total Awards: 3 Total Points: 0	I'm pretty sure his brother is in America guys. This is how I dealt with Christmas this year, I can say that I had absolutely no problem using my Canadian credit card on Amazon.ca to send packages to the address on my credit card. I don't know about using a Korean credit card on Amazon.com or anything. What brand does he have now?

12-18-2009, 08:43 AM	#6
Draz RANGRANGRANG Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,772 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Total Awards: 3 Total Points: 0	I ordered stuff off a different website, and South Korea, Korea, and Republic of Korea, were all missing from its list of approved countries' credit cards. Using a Korean card is not something to take for granted. Definitely check whatever website you use first.

12-18-2009, 02:44 PM	#13
Mister Monkey Bear banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Xi'an Posts: 7,063 Gender: Sexuality: Sock: Status: NFL Team: Total Awards: 7 Total Points: 0	hmm... I wonder... oh btw.. the one I posted above is out of stock.. try this one: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ndingMethod=rr __________________ Up, Up, and Away! I'll be right back, after these messages.