U.S. online shops
Printed From: OHbaby!
Category: General Chat
Forum Name: General Chat
Forum Description: For mums, dads, parents-to-be, grandparents, friends -- you name it! And you name the topic you want to chat about!
URL: https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164
Printed Date: 05 May 2025 at 6:37am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.05 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: U.S. online shops
Posted By: Nutella
Subject: U.S. online shops
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 1:54pm
|
Anyone have any recommendations? I want to go shopping while the Aussie $ is still going great guns but want to make sure I use reputable stores... ------------- 
 Oct 11
|
Replies:
Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 2:36pm
|
I don't have any recommendations, but I think the difficulty will be finding ones that ship internationally...for some reason they don't really seem to. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
|
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 3:07pm
|
And then the cost on top of the shipping for customs etc for entering Australia. That has put me off getting stuff here from the UK....
------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
|
Posted By: yermasyada
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 3:30pm
Yup the customs thing is a b*gger  Sometimes it's fine but sometimes you can get stung and when you get stung you really get stung
|
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 3:48pm
|
Hmm curious, I have brought stuff from overseas and not had to pay duty? Does it depend on the value of the goods do you think?
Some places have horrendous shipping costs I agree! And no need coz then there are others that are fine...my fav craft shop (well only place I know to buy from actually lol) has really reasonable shipping, not much more than to buy in Aussie and ship. And the price of the goods are about half... -------------
Oct 11
|
Posted By: LouD
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 4:19pm
| Amazon is a US based company? besides that I have no idea and yeah the shipping can be a nightmare |
Posted By: kiwi2
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 4:36pm
| What are you looking for. Kids Clothes wise I like gymboree, old navy. gap, childrens place. Love old navy for mine and the kids clothes. Department stores macy's, dillards, JC Penny. |
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 4:58pm
|
Anything really lol...I will have a look at a few of those stores, haven't heard of old navy? -------------
Oct 11
|
Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 5:52pm
|
I love gymboree they have a lot cute stuff for the kids. I just did a order with them and waiting for it to arrive |
kiwi2 wrote:Posted By: JAFAjaffa
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 5:55pm
|
URBAN OUTFITTERS!!!! For you, not bubs tho! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
|
Posted By: Rainbow
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 6:15pm
|
I think kids clothes are possibly exempt from customs/duty or at least in NZ baby stuff is. Some companies may include the costs in their shipping perhaps? There will be a limit and after that you may need to pay something. Have a look on the customs website for Oz. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
http://lilypie.com">
|
Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 8:02pm
|
The $$ is amazing at the moment. Shame I dont need anything from the US!
I cant think of any shops off the top of my head but I've bought lots of things from both the US and UK with NO customs taxes or duties, so I guess it depends on what you buy and the value. Albeit, most things I've bought are low in value ie cell phones, books, decorations, wedding and baby stuff etc. ------------- Our Angel July 08 Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
|
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 8:14pm
Definately Gymboree - quality is so much better than Pumpkin Patch and the sale stuff is really cheap, plus not every second child will be wearing the same dress/top as yours 
Shipping is high but not too bad if you split postage with someone else wanting to shop, or just buy up several seasons in advance! (and because the seasons are reversed the sale stuff is usually right for our upcoming season) ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
|
Posted By: mollycat
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 8:46pm
|
Amazon.com is a great online place to shop. Old Navy does great casual clothes for you and bubs. The general rule is they won't charge duty unless the goods are over $1000 NZD. I'm originally from the States so do quite a bit of shopping online from there. Just remember if buying clothes for you that the sizing is waaayyyy different. A medium shirt fits a good size 12 over here and a Large would fit a 14/16.
Happy shopping! ------------- http://tickers.cafemom.com"> 
193 |
Posted By: linda
Date Posted: 10 October 2010 at 8:56pm
|
I got clothes from motherhood.com which worked out well and paid no duty. It was a great option because they did larger sizes ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Alex 6 and Harry 8 |
Posted By: ereynolds
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 9:42am
|
Not really baby related, but we have just discovered http://www.bookdepository.co.uk - The Book Depository
They are based in the UK but its free shipping worldwide and our books arrived about a week and a half later. So stoked- managed to get a new release book for half of what we would have paid in NZ. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
|
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 10:34am
|
Ohh some good shops...will have a look today, see if i can find anything exciting. Thanks everyone. -------------
Oct 11
|
Posted By: crafty1
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 10:41am
|
hmmm just looked at the old navy website and the shipping was going to be $118 for 3 items. Maybe not such a good idea. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
|
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 2:11pm
|
Holy smokes, that is crazy. I shop at ohmycrafts.com and they have great postage, last time I paid $15 or something....considering in Aussie almost everywhere has flat rate shipping of $10 it is really reasonable....
I looked at another shop and it was like $50 postage for some craft items that would be nowhere near as large or weigh as much! -------------
Oct 11
|
Posted By: kiwi2
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 9:33pm
| I have found that the shipping is ridiculous. An option is to use a freight forwarding company. Especially if it is free shipping in the US. Then the postage to aus will be the current rate and not a hyped up website rate. I wanted a tube of ointment that I knew was under $10 shipping and they wanted to charge me $40. A regular tube of ointment smaller than ugvita. |
Posted By: kiwi2
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 9:43pm
|
For crafty stuff there is oriental trading. More kids crafts and party favours but I do miss that shop. You have to call them for an international shipping quote.
Also H & M have great clothes. Ebay is always a goody and a way to get stuff shipped internationally when other providers don't. There is usually an equivilent item (non clothing) on there. Don't talk about this exchange rate for me. We have money over there we won't be bringing back anytime soon. Hopefully another few years and we can bring it back. When we left NZ 10 years ago the US dollar was at 40 cents. Now it is 75. If it gets down into the 60's we will be happy as I think the days of 40 cents are long gone. |
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 11 October 2010 at 10:38pm
|
Lol, I am loving it at the moment with almost $ for $.....not sure if hubby is tho!
I can't believe how cheap some things are, ie this is totally nerdy but I am buying craft stuff and items that cost $10 here are like $3.80 or something....so even with postage saving on the stuff. I think Australian retailers are gonna have to reduce prices to compete soon..... -------------
Oct 11
|
Posted By: kiwi2
Date Posted: 12 October 2010 at 9:46pm
|
Don't get me started. I am like the grinch that stole christmas everytime I go into a shop here and it is three times the price I paid in the US. I think every retailer in the waikato is sick of me moaning about the prices of things. lol.
ie paint. I just bought paint. Daylight robbery. I got a 8 litre and a 4 litre and it was over $220. In the states a gallon (just under 4 litres) is $29 (good paint too) and there is no charge for tinting. My tinting was over $36. I used to have a man come and paint the room and supply paint for $200. Ba hum bug. lol Another example is the roller sleeve for a painting roller I have. In the states they were $3.80 here they are $22.95. They are special roller sleeves that you have to buy for this painting system. Anyway enough of my moaning. |
Posted By: muminthesun
Date Posted: 14 October 2010 at 10:01am
| Jafa yeah I LOVE urban outfitters! I miss going to their store in Tempe Az, such styley things for like $10-50... Also karmaloop is a good online store similar to UO, but again for you not the baby! |
Posted By: muminthesun
Date Posted: 14 October 2010 at 10:03am
| Jafa yeah I LOVE urban outfitters! I miss going to their store in Tempe Az, such styley things for like $10-50... Also karmaloop is a good online store similar to UO, but again for you not the baby! |