Order from Adorama via Vpost

yeocolin · 28th October 2004

Hi,
I understand Adorama doesn't accept overseas shipping orders. By using Vpost USA, we can actually get stuff from there now, isn't it?

Royce · 28th October 2004

I have no idea who Adorama are, but the general idea with vPostUSA is that you can order things you wouldn't normally be able to have delivered here.

I've just ordered a PS2 game from Amazon (who won't usually ship games to singapore) using vPostUSA. This is my first try using the service so will see how it goes.

deadpixel · 28th October 2004

Originally Posted by yeocolin

Hi,
I understand Adorama doesn't accept overseas shipping orders. By using Vpost USA, we can actually get stuff from there now, isn't it?

The answer is yes and yes.

I ordered a mico positioning plate from them last Friday (22 Oct) and according to the UPS tracking, it was received yesterday at my vPostUSA address. If everything continues without a hitch, I'll get a vPost notification today and the plate by next Wed/Thu.

Cheers,

Matt

roygoh · 28th October 2004

Some times dealers have strict agreement/contract with manufactures that they will not ship products outside their respective region. If that's the case and the dealer is aware that Vpost is a mail forwarding service to Singapore, they may refuse to ship to a Vpost address even if the shipping address is in USA.

Altezza · 28th October 2004

Adorama and BH do ship to Singapore. But you have to fax over credit card details and address details if you are a first time customer.

Using Vpost just lowers the shipping slightly, and also allows you to deal with some non-overseas shipping (from USA)companies.

But there are also 'non-overseas ORDERS' companies who will not deal with customers outside the USA - eg. If you are using a credit card with a Singapore address or Singapore bank, they will not entertain you no matter where the shipping address is.

bernardsia · 28th October 2004

Due to the way vpostusa works, it could take a pretty long time to reach your doorsteps. So you better make sure you are not in a hurry.

kiama · 29th October 2004

I believe B&H has slightly lower shipping charges, u can try searching for retailers that offer free delivery within US, might save u some $$$. Example "Free shipping within US for orders above US$25..." . If getting items which doesnt need to be package in box, u can try buying from eBay, look for those reputated POWER sellers to be safe.

K C · 29th October 2004

adorama does ship to overseas addresses.
it's usually cheaper to use vpostusa, but they consolidate your shipments once a week, so you need to plan the timing well. add gst for items above S$400.
also consider the exchange rate your card company is charging & whether international warranty is available, to see if it's worthwhile to get it overseas.

28th October 2004	#1
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28th October 2004	#4
roygoh Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 5,042	Some times dealers have strict agreement/contract with manufactures that they will not ship products outside their respective region. If that's the case and the dealer is aware that Vpost is a mail forwarding service to Singapore, they may refuse to ship to a Vpost address even if the shipping address is in USA. __________________ As complexity rises, precise statements lose meaning and meaningful statements lose precision.

29th October 2004	#7
kiama Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,024	I believe B&H has slightly lower shipping charges, u can try searching for retailers that offer free delivery within US, might save u some $$$. Example "Free shipping within US for orders above US$25..." . If getting items which doesnt need to be package in box, u can try buying from eBay, look for those reputated POWER sellers to be safe. __________________ Lensmanfoto.com : Event Photography : Event Photographer

29th October 2004	#8
K C New Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 42	adorama does ship to overseas addresses. it's usually cheaper to use vpostusa, but they consolidate your shipments once a week, so you need to plan the timing well. add gst for items above S$400. also consider the exchange rate your card company is charging & whether international warranty is available, to see if it's worthwhile to get it overseas. Last edited by K C; 29th October 2004 at 10:58 AM.

28th October 2004	#2
Royce Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 537	I have no idea who Adorama are, but the general idea with vPostUSA is that you can order things you wouldn't normally be able to have delivered here. I've just ordered a PS2 game from Amazon (who won't usually ship games to singapore) using vPostUSA. This is my first try using the service so will see how it goes.

28th October 2004	#5
Altezza Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 261	Adorama and BH do ship to Singapore. But you have to fax over credit card details and address details if you are a first time customer. Using Vpost just lowers the shipping slightly, and also allows you to deal with some non-overseas shipping (from USA)companies. But there are also 'non-overseas ORDERS' companies who will not deal with customers outside the USA - eg. If you are using a credit card with a Singapore address or Singapore bank, they will not entertain you no matter where the shipping address is.

28th October 2004	#6
bernardsia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 321	Due to the way vpostusa works, it could take a pretty long time to reach your doorsteps. So you better make sure you are not in a hurry.