Have you joined in May Madness and grabbed a bargain yet? There are only a few days left to check out the offers on our May Madness page and make the most of the deals.
All offers are only valid for orders placed before COB on 31 May - this Saturday - so get it now!
A little while ago we added Pirrella to our listings, and we think its pretty cool!
Not only do these fan blade covers save you work and time as the blades won’t need cleaning, they also keep you off ladders and chairs which is much safer. We also love the fact that fewer people will use [...]
When shopping online, expect to pay delivery costs. If an online store includes delivery in their prices, expect the prices of your purchase to be higher than buying it at the local shopping centre.
Many online stores base their delivery costs on rates at Australia Post and so the costs will vary depending on where you [...]
I’m sure many of you have heard this phrase with regard to Real Estate, however it also applies to online businesses, especially online shops. One of the first things many consumers look at is where an online store is located. There are many reasons for this, including the cost of shipping, ease of contacting the [...]
The fact is that we humans have made a huge impact on our planet, and now is the time to do seomthign to at least reduce that damage. That’s what being green is all about - conserving our resoucres, protecting our planet and keeping Earth a beautiful place for us, our children and our children’s [...]
Christmas is over and the post-Christmas sales have begun. Now is the time to stock up on your wrapping paper, Christmas cards, decorations, and all things Christmassy while they are on special. Often these items are less than half price, so it is worth shopping around and stocking up - and it will save you [...]
There is still time to order things online and have them delivered. Just remember to check delivery times listed on the site and allow for distance - a site based near you will need less delivery time than one on the other side of Australia!
Look for sites with quick payment processing too - if you [...]
Shopping online is very convenient and easy, but before you start shopping think about which site you buy from.
Unless it really is a unique product, shop around and compare potential stores by asking the following questions:
does the site look credible
location clearly specified
delivery charges clearly specified and easy to find
do they answer any queries promptly
read some [...]
Buying from overseas is easy with the internet - possibly too easy for those unaware of the implications of it.
Before buying something from overseas, consider the following:
currency conversion - a $10 item may not be such a bargain once you convert it to AUD
bank charges for currency conversions - banks usually have a fee for [...]
When shopping online, you may decide to purchase something from overseas. If so, it will be useful to know the tax names for the relevant country.
Some of the most popular countries to buy from include:
Australia - 10% GST
New Zealand - 12.5% GST
United Kingdom - 17.5% VAT
Canada - 6% GST - changing ti 5% GST on [...]