Questions about an online purchase from overseas company

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:51 am

Has anyone here ever made an online purchase from a site based in another country? I am looking for something for Trixie, and a place that has them is based in the UK. They accept major credit cards, so that is not an issue...but does the credit card company do the money conversions? They also accept Pay Pal.

Any guidance would be appreciated. It is not definate I am going to buy the product..would rather keep looking for a local store that sells it.

Post by **spot** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:56 am

Many times, Marie, and it's no different from a local purchase, it just takes longer to arrive.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:59 am

Thanks, spot. Another question..is there somewhere I can figure out the currency conversion? I just want to be able to compare prices. The item I am looking at is L6.50 UK

Post by **spot** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:00 am

http://investing.reuters.co.uk/Investin ... &WT.srch=1

Or, simply, multiply by two to get US dollars.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:02 am

Thanks again, spot. I am about to sign off...battery on laptop needs a charge. But I will check later.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:17 am

Ive recieved overseas products with ease. Im not sure Id trust the English though.

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 4:11 pm

I use http://www.lastminute.com/ to book my flights.

I found out if you use the British site (not the US) and when you search for flights, click flight near top then click the multi-stops option. You have to click the multi-stops as the only options without it checked are for England ONLY and not US cities.

You only have to put in a round trip when you search.

Why do I use them?

.......$$$$$$$$$$$$

I save about 40-60% on flights compared to cheapflight.com, Orbit.com or any of the other online booking agencies.

So yes I do shop overseas companies with no problems and save too.

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 4:13 pm

Nomad;501291 wrote: Ive recieved overseas products with ease. Im not sure Id trust the English though.

Are you serious????

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:48 am

Nomad;501291 wrote: Ive recieved overseas products with ease. Im not sure Id trust the English though.
Why not?

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:49 am

Marie, if in doubt you should use Paypal.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:29 am

abbey;501889 wrote: Why not?

You know how they are. They get their grubby little hands on a couple of dollars and they start cackling and rubbing their hands together. They bury their loot in the dirt floor, theyre known for hoarding. Also they steal pies.

VickiChan · Post by **VickiChan** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:09 am

I think that almost persons don't like topurchase from a site based in another country. So that there are so many international trade and suppliers, procurement representative from all over the world. Sometime, there is websites called whatyouwant.cn, which is free for International Purchaser to publish information of purchase. It is a good choice for buyer. Good luck.

VickiChan · Post by **VickiChan** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:03 pm

In additional, I agreed with the Nomad. Don't fall into the trap. Before the deal, it is necessary to know more about the product.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:26 pm

I bought a yacht from England... got here in one piece. Online purchase . I've bought loads of stuff from India and America.