Easy breezy!
By Toni
@toniganzon (72285)
Philippines
September 19, 2017 7:11pm CST
I've been a member of Althea.kr, a Korean online shop for a long time now but I hadn't really actually bought anything until about two weeks ago. I was hesitant to use my credit card online especially in a shop that I have never ever tried before.
However, Althea introduced their COD system recently and i ordered a few items. Free shipping plus COD? I couldn't wait to shop! And the best thing about it is that it was delivered right at my doorstep in just one week.
Have you tried shopping online from another country? Did you encounter some problems?
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14 responses
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
That's good. How long did it arrive to you? Any custom fees?
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
@Lucky15 If you have mentioned Daniel Wellington earlier then I already know they don't have customs fee. When I shop from that site I use cash back so I get cash rebates.
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
@toniganzon Less than a week. no custom fees. :) you can check daniel wellington site, free shipping fee too :)
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
20 Sep 17
I have purchased online from a London record store before. I had no problem.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
20 Sep 17
I have not yet tried shopping online through another country. I have tried online shopping within the country only. If COD option is there, there is nothing wrong in trying.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Sep 17
@toniganzon Yes, you are very right that people are afraid to buy from website of another country. What did you shop from the site?
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
Most people are afraid to shop from another country.
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@Letranknight2015 (51490)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
I did it with ebay when I bought the sims 2 game. But I had to go to the post office to get my package. At least yours got delivered.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
That's why I don't buy from eBay international. Sometimes you have to pay customs fee when you pick it up from the post office.
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
If you're into Korean products and you have a budget for more than 1,000. It's the best choice than buying at stores. Way cheaper.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
@JustBhem Not all are effective. There are cheap Korean products in the market that aren't good at all.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
20 Sep 17
@toniganzon
Wow. It's cheaper indeed and I korean's cosmetics. They are effective.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
Tried this already. I got some watches online. Paid using PayPal. Got the watches in a week. If they had COD, I'll be buying more from them.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
23 Sep 17
@toniganzon true that. Minimizes the risk of you getting ripped off and not getting your package after you've paid for it.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
23 Sep 17
@allen0187 Exactly why I prefer that!
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@tech40 (23128)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
@toniganzon Wow really? Cash on Delivery and Free shipping? Does their company is located on Korea. or they have fulfillment center here in Philippines?
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
No they don't have fulfillment center here at all. It's free shipping for a certain amount you've purchased. I think it shouldn't be less than 1,000 pesos. I always buy more than that amount so it's free shipping.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
@tech40 Nope. They delivered to my house at 6pm already. Althea will email you the tracking number so you could track it on when it would be delivered and the courier will call you on the day they will go to your house. When they say they would deliver within the day it's not only the business hours.
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@tech40 (23128)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
@toniganzon I see now.. so that is why it'll take a week to deliver the package.. and that is for business hours only?
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
I'm sure you'll find something there for your wife.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
20 Sep 17
Not me but hubby shops online from other countries...Mostly the experience is good
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
20 Sep 17
I buy from eBay and Amazon a lot and have gotten stuff from China and England.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
These days, I don't seem to trust eBay anymore and I prefer COD.
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
21 Sep 17
@thislittlepennyearns I know but you see if we buy from eBay we have to check the sellers' background, plus if we buy eBay international we have to pick it up from the post office and pay customs fee.
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
20 Sep 17
@toniganzon why wouldn't you trust ebay they've been around forever.and if,you,use PayPal your purchase is protected
@peachpurple (13880)
• Malaysia
20 Sep 17
I did order a jeans from taiwan and korea, paid by debit card, arrived in a week. Good quality
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
20 Sep 17
Oh that's good for you.
If there's one thing I don't buy online, it's usually clothing especially jeans. And I don't like paying my debit card or credit card for online purchases.
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@peachpurple (13880)
• Malaysia
20 Sep 17
@toniganzon you pay cash on delivery? Yes the jean size is different from reality
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
22 Sep 17
@peachpurple Yes, that's what COD stands for.
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