When ordering electronics, I love saving money; when it comes down to paying state tax at my local Best Buy I’d rather have items ordered online.
But shipping can be an issue with items ordered online. Very few US-based online retailers offer it, unless the order is in the hundreds of dollars.
The other day, I was looking for a “sandwich” carrying case made specifically for my Nokia phone. I also wanted to maximize its mini SD card to a 2 Gb card. I could find comparable products at Best Buy but not ones made for my phone. Best Buy didn’t carry the SD card either.
Then I discovered this online shop called CellPhoneShop.net
After a little browsing, I found the items I needed, entered a free shipping code that themselves provided and paid using Paypal.
Surprisingly, the confirmation order came from a Hong Kong Paypal address which made me feel a little uneasy. Estimated delivery time was 8 to 10 business days.
After 11 calendar days I was feeling a little nervous about my order but as it was less than $18 the loss wasn’t that much. I simply wanted those two items and could not find them anywhere else.
On Saturday, a small padded package arrived, with a yellow customs declaration sticker in English and Chinese. It was actually shipped from far away Hong Kong.
The items were securely packed in bubble wrap, a receipt was included along with a coupon for 20% discount on my next order. The items were brand new, clean and in full working order. I am 100% pleased and surprised by this first order from the Far East.
At an era when $18 can get you a mediocre generic phone case at Best Buy, it’s amazing to receive both the case and a 2 Gb SD card – shipping included – all the way from Hong Kong.
The store is highly recommended and I will be ordering more items from them soon.
Some Chinese companies are good.
“…a coupon for 20% discount on my next order.”
Smart company!