The Online Shopping Thread

chinmaybaikar · 6th February 2016, 08:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

Good morning.
Myntra is App-only since May2015. This has backfired so much that flipkart (The parent) has shelved its App-only plans. It is also thinking of getting Myntra back on the web.

Flipkart acted smart and developed a neat looking mobile website which is actually better than the app itself. Best part is they didn't put up a start page which asks us to install the app, takes just right to the categories.

riteshritesh · 6th February 2016, 13:37

The fact that you don't get to feel and try something that you plan to buy is in a way disappointing and to further that disappointment, by just watching it on a 5 inch screen is really silly in my opinion.

a4anurag · 6th February 2016, 16:42

Guys,

Was checked industry buying.com and found Hella Curvo (19" & 21").

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The image on the website is of Hella DynaEdge whereas the title and description isn't displaying Curvo.

Has anyone bought wipers from these guys?

meerkat · 7th February 2016, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

Myntra is App-only since May2015. This has backfired so much that flipkart (The parent) has shelved its App-only plans....

How so?! Just the other day I did not complete a 15k purchase on Flipkart because the deal was not applicable on PC !

lambuhere1 · 8th February 2016, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by msdivy

Ordered a powerbank from GearBest. Here is the flow (for reference):

(Tracking via http://directlinktrackedplus.com/)

(Tracking via http://ipsweb.ptcmysore.gov.in/)

It took 3 & 1/2 weeks.

Hi,

Have ordered a product from Gearbest.com and it has been shipped on Feb 3 by Sweden Surface Mail.

Have not been able to track it online.

Can you kindly let us know which is the best method to track the same.

Appreciate your help

msdivy · 9th February 2016, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Hi,

Have ordered a product from Gearbest.com and it has been shipped on Feb 3 by Sweden Surface Mail.

Have not been able to track it online.

Can you kindly let us know which is the best method to track the same.

Appreciate your help

Usually it takes a week's time to list the tracking number on the order page. Once you get the tracking number, you can check on the courrier site or here - https://www.17track.net/en

PS: For Sweden Post, the tracking link for my package was http://directlinktrackedplus.com/mul...ck-client2.php

Spitfire · 9th February 2016, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4anurag

The image on the website is of Hella DynaEdge whereas the title and description isn't displaying Curvo.

Has anyone bought wipers from these guys?

Not bought wipers, but I purchase a bunch of stuff from them. Mostly DIY.

They are not very good with their listings, specifically images. I have purchased based on their title with a wrong/no image. The product has been as described.

You can always return it.

iamahunter · 10th February 2016, 19:11

I had placed a couple of orders for camera accessories on Aliexpress on 14th of Jan.
One order says "Its delivering right now" (its been the same since last 7 days, but nothing has come)
Other is in customs.
And one is not traceable. It opens a Chinese website for tracing.

Shall I wait till the order completes a month or shall I raise a dispute?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

You should wait a bit longer. The Chinese New Year celebrations are going on and the dealers/shippers go on a week long leave. If the consignment has left China, it might be stuck in Kolkata or New Delhi (depending on your location).

What does tracking using this link say?

I tried using the link you gave. It says : No information, please check your item identifier

May be the shipping method is different.

Gannu_1 · 10th February 2016, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamahunter

I had placed a couple of orders for camera accessories on Aliexpress on 14th of Jan.
One order says "Its delivering right now" (its been the same since last 7 days)
Other is in customs.
And one is not traceable. It opens a Chinese website for tracing.

Shall I wait till the order completes a month or shall I raise a dispute?

You should wait a bit longer. The Chinese New Year celebrations are going on and the dealers/shippers go on a week long leave. If the consignment has left China, it might be stuck in Kolkata or New Delhi (depending on your location).

What does tracking using this link say?

TheTeacher · 10th February 2016, 19:38

I tried to buy something from Amazon US. At the very last step of confirming payment, there was a note that I should enter KYC info: either Driver's License #, Voter ID, Aadhar # or PAN #, and that I should edit my shipping address and enter this. Weird thing is, there is no place to enter this info. Any guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

binand · 10th February 2016, 19:50

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Originally Posted by TheTeacher

Amazon US [...] enter KYC info [...] there is no place to enter this info.

If you go to your account manager > manage shipping addresses, you will find the place to enter this. Screenshot attached.

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TheTeacher · 10th February 2016, 21:10

Thank you, binand. I clicked on the edit address link but this additional field was not there. I will do as you suggest first, then add items to the cart and checkout.

Thad E Ginathom · 10th February 2016, 23:23

In my experience, the couriers will contact the buyer with a link to upload this KYC (allways confuse it with KFC!) copies. It's a nuisance, but it seems it has to be done for India customs regulations.

iamahunter · 11th February 2016, 17:36

As I was worried yesterday about my package being delivered from Aliexpress.

The postman dropped in a surprise. One out of three of my packages have been delivered.

Its is here

WindRide · 11th February 2016, 19:27

Planning to buy the xiomi mi pad2 from gearbest.
Is it safe? Any tips regarding shipping options? Any one here bought mi pad from gearbest?

6th February 2016, 13:37	#4547
riteshritesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 551 Thanked: 705 Times	Re: The Online Shopping Thread The fact that you don't get to feel and try something that you plan to buy is in a way disappointing and to further that disappointment, by just watching it on a 5 inch screen is really silly in my opinion.
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6th February 2016, 16:42	#4548
a4anurag BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 12,350 Thanked: 21,411 Times	Guys, Was checked industry buying.com and found Hella Curvo (19" & 21"). The image on the website is of Hella DynaEdge whereas the title and description isn't displaying Curvo. Has anyone bought wipers from these guys? Last edited by a4anurag : 6th February 2016 at 16:43.
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10th February 2016, 19:38	#4555
TheTeacher BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Space-Time Posts: 484 Thanked: 342 Times	Re: The Online Shopping Thread I tried to buy something from Amazon US. At the very last step of confirming payment, there was a note that I should enter KYC info: either Driver's License #, Voter ID, Aadhar # or PAN #, and that I should edit my shipping address and enter this. Weird thing is, there is no place to enter this info. Any guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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10th February 2016, 21:10	#4557
TheTeacher BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Space-Time Posts: 484 Thanked: 342 Times	Re: The Online Shopping Thread Thank you, binand. I clicked on the edit address link but this additional field was not there. I will do as you suggest first, then add items to the cart and checkout.
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10th February 2016, 23:23	#4558
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	Re: The Online Shopping Thread In my experience, the couriers will contact the buyer with a link to upload this KYC (allways confuse it with KFC!) copies. It's a nuisance, but it seems it has to be done for India customs regulations.
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11th February 2016, 17:36	#4559
iamahunter BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 735 Thanked: 3,725 Times	Re: The Online Shopping Thread As I was worried yesterday about my package being delivered from Aliexpress. The postman dropped in a surprise. One out of three of my packages have been delivered. Its is here
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11th February 2016, 19:27	#4560
WindRide BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 682 Thanked: 479 Times	Re: The Online Shopping Thread Planning to buy the xiomi mi pad2 from gearbest. Is it safe? Any tips regarding shipping options? Any one here bought mi pad from gearbest?
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