Shop Taobao 11.11 Singles Day with ezbuy !

Are you ready for the biggest Taobao sales event of the year ?

That's right, mark your calendars! The annual, 11.11 (Affectionately known as 'Singles Day', is the single largest consumer online shopping day in China - akin to the Black Friday in the USA, with discounts up to 90%. 

In 2015, consumers spent up to US$14.3 Billion on this 24 hour (From 00:00 to 23:59 Beijing time) shopping event, which takes place on the 11th November 2016. 

During the last 11.11, i made several purchases, some with really steep discounts off the listed price. For example the 120GB SSD and 32GB Micro SD card only cost approximately SG$ 75 - which was a steal!

I will be looking forward to making more purchases this year!

My 2015, 11.11 loot

I used the Taobao Direct Freight Forwarder, to ship my purchases last year. One of the main gripes i had for the 11.11 sales event was the logistic delays that hit the Taobao direct shipping companies. Due to the overwhelming demand and sales, several of my purchases were delayed up to 2+ weeks before reaching my doorstep.

As you may know, i have been using ezbuy (When they were 65Daigou) and would highly recommend trying out the 1-month trial ezbuy Prime membership, specifically for this sales event. The unlimited shipping fee at only $2.99, regardless the size, weight or quantity would be perfect for bulky and large orders, limiting shipping costs to a fraction otherwise incurred through alternative freight forwarders.

<< Link to a Free ezbuy $10 shopping voucher, no min. purchase. >>

Tips on Choosing a Freight Forwarder

When choosing a freight forwarder, the 4 key points of Pricing, Speed, Options and Service, are most important. To help you make an informed decision on your choice and to streamline your shopping experience on the 11.11, i have designed an infographic to give a quick comparison between Taobao Direct Shipping and Ezbuy.

I personally enjoy the convenience of self-collection, the attractive shipping fee and frequent promotional discounts on offer. Most recently, i also became a satisfied user of the ezbuy Prime.

Why i would recommend ezbuy Prime

- Unlimited shipping fee at only $2.99.
- Ideal for purchasing bulky and heavy stuff like furniture, appliances or bicycles.
- Includes services such as Purchasing, Inspection, Repacking and After-sales support.

- Home delivery costs $8 for bulky (>8kg) items to save the hassle.

Watch out for more ezbuy promotions and enjoy your shopping on the 11th November!  :)

In case you missed it: Our readers get a free $10 Shopping voucher with ezbuy (no min. purchase)!

(Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by ezbuy, but opinions, recommendations and experiences are entirely my own.)

Shipping Amazon Purchases to Singapore using ezBuy (Formerly 65Daigou)

The U.S dollar has weakened slightly from the highs of S$1.45 to about S$1.35 (As of writing of this article). Perhaps it is time to consider making that Amazon purchase that you have always wanted (Don't forget to get your Cashback!). Whilst Amazon does provide shipping to Singapore on certain purchases (e.g Books, Clothing and Shoes), there are also some really good deals on items that do not ship direct (e.g Electronics, Tech. Gadgets and Health Products). 

If you are interested to get a product that does not ship directly to Singapore, you can use a freight forwarding service like ComGateWay, Borderlinx or ezBuy!

In this article, we will explain and provide a step-by-step guide on how to buy and ship an item from Amazon to Singapore using ezBuy.

Our experience with ezBuy has been positive and it has one of the most competitive freight forwarding rates in the USA.

1. Create an ezBuy Account

Create an ezBuy account (if you have not) and select "Ship-For-Me"->"Forwarding Address" to get your unique forwarding address.

This is the address that you would be shipping your Amazon purchases to. 

2. Setup the Address in Amazon

Login to Amazon, Go to "Your Account->Manage Addresses" to setup your ezBuy address (it should look like the screenshot below).

3. Browse for the item

Start Shopping!

Search for the item that is available in Amazon (In this example, the product is unavailable in Singapore and its variant is significantly cheaper if bought from the US/Amazon).

Certain electronics are also comparatively cheaper in the US than in Singapore, Example, this PS4 Slim would typically cost >$450 in Singapore. But buying it on Amazon (On Cyber Monday - US$212) Would likely cost you about $340 inclusive of freight from a forwarder. Do note about the warranty of these products. Some provide global warranties while others are only applicable in the US.

Do note that certain items are eligible for global shipping (direct from Amazon). If that is the case, you can ignore the remainder of this article and ship direct instead of using a freight forwarder.

4. Checkout and select the ezBuy Address

Make your payments and select the ezBuy address that you have just created. The items will be delivered to that address. Once the purchases have been shipped by Amazon, you can proceed to step 5.

5. Inform ezBuy of your purchases

Login to ezBuy and click "+ Submit New Order".

Copy and paste the product URL and Tracking No. This will facilitate the processing of your package when it arrives at the USA Address (Warehouse).

6. Pay and Receive

Login to ezBuy and select "Ship-For-Me -> Arrived".

Under the "USA" tab, you will see the total chargeable weight of the package. The rates (at time of article) are charged at S$ 3.99 per 500g (no base charge).

Choose your preferred delivery method, pay, receive the goods and enjoy!

For more help on the ezBuy purchasing guide.

* This is NOT a sponsored or paid article.