Shopping in the US with GlobeShopper
Citibank Malaysia recently announced that all its credit card holders will get to use GlobeShopper to shop at US online stores. What this means is that we would be able to widen our shopping options to include stores that only shipped to US addresses before.
Of course, you’d still have to pay the shipping charges but it’s an option you could consider if you really really wanted a particular item.
How it all works:
- Register for GlobeShopper and get your own US address.
- Shop online at your desired US online shopping sites.
- Make your online shopping payment with your Citibank Credit Card and get it delivered to your assigned US address.
- Consolidate your purchases by repeating steps 2 and 3; or release your shipment. Your shipping charges will be charged to your Citibank Credit Card.
- Wait comfortably for your shipment to be delivered to you by our assigned friendly DHL expert, right to your doorstep!
Of course I had to find out what the shipping and tax charges are, and my, are they exorbitant! For a 2kg package of clothes worth USD200, I’d have to fork out about USD53 for shipping and taxes! Of course you have the option of Standard or Express shipping.
I did like the fact that the cost calculator showed both the rates in USD and RM, just so we could see the price conversion. But for that amount, I don’t think I would be willing to order stuff through this channel. What about you? Would you do it?
June 4th, 2009 at 7:49 am
an alternative service that can ship internationally for you is http://www.BongoUS.com
great website technology and a lot of retail partners
June 16th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
nice! checked it out on their website and i like the idea of able to consolidate more stuffs. at least i will still save as compared to my single shoppings i make. in the long run, one will still save