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What is Buyandship?

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Wow, that’s so much cheaper than buying in Singapore! How many times have you uttered this very sentence while you’re browsing international online shopping websites? We’re sure you’re no stranger to disappointments when it comes to international shipping. Some online stores don’t ship to Singapore directly and even if they do, most of them cost an arm and a leg! Are you looking for a more affordable alternative to international shipping? Then you’ve come to the right place! Let Buyandship blow your international shipping woes away with our forwarding service. We help you shop from all over the world without paying through your nose to ship them back to Singapore. Where can I shop from? The world is your oyster with Buyandship. Shop from the US, UK, Australia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Thailand, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with ease. Send your online shopping to the closest overseas warehouse address and they..

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What to expect if your Buyandship shipment gets taxed by Singapore Customs?

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When you’re shopping online overseas, one of the top concerns is getting taxed by Singapore Customs. Buyandship suggests for our members to be aware of the general rule of thumb for import tax and duty. According to the Singapore Customs’ website, for goods imported by post or air, shoppers can get GST relief for amounts up to S$400 per shipment. 1. Customs will likely tax shipments over S$400 in value The value of your shipment will determine if your Buyandship delivery will be taxed. The value is not determined just by the total price of your purchased items; it also includes the Buyandship shipping fee from Hong Kong to Singapore, plus other chargeable costs and the duty payable (if applicable). 2. How much will I have to pay for tax and duty? In general, the import tax rate in Singapore is 7% for shipments valued over S$400. There are some instances..

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(Revised) Lunar New Year: Warehouse Service Arrangement

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Due to the Lunar New Year of some Asian countries, our HK warehouse and some overseas warehouses will be closed during the public holidays, as shown in the table below. Please note that no parcel will be received, checked in or sent out during the closure of the warehouses. Thank you for your patience and consideration. The Service Arrangement of our warehouse is as follows. Warehouses Service Arrangement Hong Kong warehouse January 25th – 28th: Closed January 29th: Resume normal services China warehouse January 17th – 31st: Closed February 1st: Resume normal services Taiwan warehouse January 23rd – 29th: Closed January 31st: Resume normal services ＊Before the CNY holidays, the last cut-off date of sending from the Taiwan warehouse will be on Jan 20th. Korea warehouse January 23rd – 30th: Closed January 31st: Resume normal services Japan warehouse US warehouse UK warehouse Australia warehouse Italy warehouse Thailand warehouse Normal services..

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Chinese New Year 2020 Shopping Tips

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The Chinese New Year is an auspicious occasion that many of us celebrate and prepare for. That means new clothes, new shoes, new home decor and even things like dining ware! The whole affair sounds like it’s going to be an investment, so why not be a smart shopper and shop for all your Chinese New Year needs overseas? There are plenty of choices to choose from, with retailers and brands from countries like the US, UK and Australia always offering deals and sales. But did you know that you can also get more bang for your buck (as well as more CNY-themed items) when you shop from Asian platforms from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong? This is the perfect opportunity to shop for fashion and accessories, home and dining ware, as well as tech products. Is this your first time shopping overseas for Chinese New Year? We have some..

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Chinese New Year 2020 Masterlist

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🛍️ Chinese New Year 2020 🛍️ We will welcome another New Year this January. The auspicious Chinese New Year is an occasion that many of us celebrate and prepare for. That means new clothes, new shoes, new home decor and even things like dining ware! The whole affair sounds like it’s going to be an investment, so why not be a smart shopper? Save more and shop for all your Chinese New Year needs overseas?

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Announcement: Buyandship x eBay Hong Kong promo to end 31st December 2019

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We know how much Singaporeans love hunting for bargains and great deals on eBay US, but all good things must come to an end. The Buyandship x eBay Hong Kong free shipping promo will run until 31st Dec 2019. To be eligible for the promo, all eBay US orders shipped via Buyandship must be placed before or by 31st Dec 2019, 11:59 PM (SGT). There’s still some time for you to take advantage of the promo, be sure to add your eBay US purchases to cart and checkout as soon as possible. Thank you for your continuous support and using Buyandship for all your overseas shopping needs. For more information, read our full terms and conditions or contact our Customer Service representative.

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(Revised) Christmas/ New Year Holiday Closure on Warehouses

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Christmas is coming to the town! Due to the public holidays of Christmas and the New Year’s Day, our overseas warehouses will be closed on the dates listed below. Please note that no parcel will be received, checked in or sent out during the closure of the warehouses. The Holiday Closure Schedule is as follows. Warehouses Closure 　Japan warehouse＊ Jan 1st, 2020 (WED) – Jan 3rd, 2020 (FRI) Hong Kong warehouse UK warehouse Australia warehouse Italy warehouse Dec 25th (WED) Dec 26th (THU) Jan 1st, 2020 (WED) US warehouse Dec 25th (WED) Jan 1st, 2020 (WED) China warehouse Korea warehouse Taiwan warehouse Jan 1st, 2020 (WED) Thailand warehouse Dec 28th (SAT) – Dec 31st (TUE) Jan 1st, 2020 (WED) ＊For the Japan warehouse, the last cut-off date before the holidays will be on December 28th (SAT), and the next date of sending will be on January 4th, 2020 (SAT). For..

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Announcement: Warehouse Storage Arrangement for December 2019

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Thank you for your support during Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Due to the influx of shipments arriving at our central warehouse in Hong Kong, Buyandship is temporarily revising its free storage duration from 30 days to 14 WORKING DAYS. The aforementioned is effective immediately and will be in effect until the end of December 2019. We strongly advise for Buyandship members to declare your shipments accurately and consolidate/checkout your shipments as quickly as possible to avoid being charged for storage. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have any further queries, please drop our customer service representative a message.

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Online Shopping Tips with Buyandship – Price Comparison Tool

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When you’re doing online shopping, how many times did you blindly browse a single website to view the items and immediately checked-out without making any price comparison with other sites? If your answer is “too many times”, we have a solution for you to do just that. The Buyandship Price Comparison Tool is an extension on Google Chrome that will auto-generate a price comparison list while you’re browsing for an item at selected online shopping sites. The extension can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store. You can instantly compare prices across Amazon, Walmart, Target, and much more to find the best price for what you’re planning to buy. It is a very nifty tool to have while you’re doing some online shopping! Say you’re looking for a new Xbox One gaming console from eBay. You have the tool installed in your browser. As soon as you landed on the..

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