$5 Ecuador Shipments with Amazon

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@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

Update: We received our package on the 9th October, delivered via DHL. This took 18 days, 2 less than their estimate. But to be fair, it probably could have arrived 3-4 days earlier if I was monitoring my emails. They sent an email requesting my cedula number - which is a little weird considering I already provided it to Amazon with the order. They ended up phoning me for the cedula number. The other interesting email I received basically said that Amazon had paid my $20 waybill import fee. Amazon is clearly losing money with these $5 shipping deals. Lets hope there is enough competition out there for them to keep subsidizing shipping like they seem to be doing.

@chips1752 2 ай бұрын

it seems the whole project has been cancelled! 5$ flat rate shipping is over and no longer applies on anything

@MarcsontheGlass 2 ай бұрын

That is what I saw today. I spoke to customer service and they couldn’t seem to confirm this, but after looking at around 200 products, I found nothing that was eligible for the flat rate. Also, their official page that describes the $5 flat rate, it only lists Panama and Barbados as eligible countries.

@yapatree9495 2 ай бұрын

@@MarcsontheGlass Thanks for this! I agree, it does appear as though the program is not currently available. I assume it was a test and they now have the data they needed. Maybe it comes back soonish - but perhaps slightly revised (I don't expect the $5 flat fee to be the same).

@Marcus935OS 3 ай бұрын

I ordered 3 products (under the 4X4 provisions). They provided an anticipated delivery date (by 8pm), and a tracking number. The scheduled day of delivery (after 8 pm), there was no product. The website, provided a new "no later than" delivery date, and said if I hadn't received the products by then, I could ask for a complete refund. The products were delivered the day after the original scheduled delivery time. So, not bad! The driver said that if you are not home during the attempted delivery, that they would call your cell phone to reschedule. Over all, a very nice experience.

@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input Marcus. Great to hear your products arrived very close to their expected date.

@dkyeboah1 3 ай бұрын

Very informative video!! Thanks for making it!

@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the appreciation.

@dgdw 3 ай бұрын

With regards to cell phones …. Direct from Amazon in the past I’ve ordered soaps that were rejected at customs as well as items that were interpreted as food that customs WANTED to reject. Rejected items were shipped back to Amazon and they refunded the times that happened …. After I asked them to

@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, whether customs plays nice with these orders is going to be the most important question. Let's hope there isn't too much funny business.

@CharlesDavis-r3z 3 ай бұрын

I am U.S, retired and have lived in Quito 16 years. I found the best, safest for my products and least expensive, is to just order from Amazon and have sent to my Miami hotel that will hold products for me. I fly up, sometimes go to Costco, stay a night or two, pack products in suitcases, and return to Quito with no customs problems and/or charges. Sometimes I can defray the cost of the trip by bringing back items for others and/or expensive in Ecuador items such as computers, smart phones, etc. and selling online in Ecuador. I have actually made money, made a profit, from some trips. I am actually writing this comment on my M1 Mac connected to Apple's best monitor, Bose desk speakers , all bought in U.S. and brought back in suitcases. Also, it seems like one or more of my Ecuadorian wife's extensive family goes to the U.S. several times a year and are not bringing much back; so, I provide an extra, large suitcase and pay whatever airline charge there may be and have them bring back products for me. Best wishes.

@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

Muling is still an option. In my opinion, it's now very hard to justify for many products that are now covered by this $5 shipping option. I still need mules being used for higher value or heavier products. Expats don't tend to be targeted by customs officers when they arrive in Ecuador, but it does happen and that can be a significant issue. If you are caught once, then the gig is up as you will be monitored on your next arrivals.

@rantiksadventure1920 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. I always try to find something here first but if I can’t find it after going to 10 different shops I’m just going to order my smaller things.

@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

Hard to argue with that logic as we do the same. Shopping locally will always be our priority.

@donminecuador6044 3 ай бұрын

I placed an order yesterday and received notification from Amazon that it shipped today. I'm wondering who will be delivering. Servientrega? I think Amazon must be concerned that they are rapidly losing business to Temu which is slated to do several $100 million this year in Ecuador.

@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Don. I also suspect the rise of Temu is a driver for Amazon finally organizing deliveries direct. I'm not sure who does the last mile delivery. I will update here when I get my package.

@friendlyfire7861 2 ай бұрын

Wow, I had no idea. I spent about $60 last year for something that's now free.

@yapatree9495 2 ай бұрын

Hold your horses a little. The $5 shipping appears to be a test that is now over. But, there is likely to be other promotions coming. Right now they do have free shipping on orders over $100 - but on selected products only. I believe there is a filter for "free international shipping" which you can use to help find appropropriate products.

@friendlyfire7861 2 ай бұрын

@@yapatree9495 Thanks--I was looking at some items I had bought, which are now free to ship. However, a second look showed that the price was cheaper then, so the "free" shipping for the same, now more expensive items is EXACTLY the same as the old price plus shipping (within pennies). That was for external flash drives and for Merrels (shoes). So in fact, no discount. But I have to admit the psychology of it had me for a minute 🤣

@friendlyfire7861 2 ай бұрын

@@yapatree9495 Although now with a 3rd look, the price is the same in the US, and you either pay shipping or get prime. So it seems as if the price has gone up in the last year and that the international free shipping on orders over $100 is a legitimate promotion.

@cecilialemire2 3 ай бұрын

Un zapatero hará sus zapatos a su medida. Go to a zapatería, or shoe store, ask him to make a pair of shoes. 👞. You will bring the model and they will make to order.

@MarcsontheGlass 2 ай бұрын

It seems that Amazon has suspended the $5 flat rate shipping to Ecuador

@AndresArosemena 2 ай бұрын

Yes! and also to Argentina and other countries that were included in that flat rate. Don't know what happened. It seems it was too good to last.

@drryanjames93 3 ай бұрын

I have a cedula and a RUC number. Do you know if it makes a difference which I use? I am guessing the annual limit of $1600 per person will apply as well.

@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

Good question Ryan. I haven't looked into the tax implications etc of using my RUC. If I was buying something for the business, then I'd probably go ahead and use my RUC. I do suspect the $1600 yearly limit of the 4x4 program is also in place but can't confirm.

@drakepassage4255 3 ай бұрын

Size 12 shoes not possible in Ecuador.

@cecilialemire2 3 ай бұрын

@@drakepassage4255 Go to a shoe store and tell the zapatero (shoe-maker) to make you a pair of shoes 👟 with the fit of your need.

@gddrift6690 3 ай бұрын

Size 14 wide for me. I prefer Hoka brand as I've found them best for me and walking every day. To be able to ship these via Amazon will be huge!

@jumpinjehoshaphat1951 3 ай бұрын

Isn't Mercado Libre the hot ticket in South America?

@yapatree9495 3 ай бұрын

It can be helpful if looking for products from suppliers already in Ecuador. But, product selection can still be limited and unfortunately it requires a lot of due diligence on behalf of shoppers as you're dealing directly with the suppliers which may or may not be legitimate.