We are proud to announce, that Buyandship has launched a new warehouse! In addition to shopping from our US warehouse, UK warehouse, Japanese, China, and Korean warehouses, you can soon buy and ship purchases from Australian online-shops to our Australian warehouse! And we are here to show you what and where to shop in Australia, so you can save more money! We have listed below some tips you should consider when shopping on Australian websites.
1. Currency And Exchange Rate
To not fall into the money trap, you should keep an eye on currency and exchange rates. Exchange rate: AUD$1 is equivalent to AED 2.59. If the website doesn’t offer prices in your preferred currency, we advise you to use an exchange rate calculator before shopping online. You should also pay attention to any exchange fees that may be charged by the bank.
2. Time Difference
To not miss out on deals and sales, it’s important to keep the time difference in mind. Canberra’s, the capital of Australia, is 6 hours ahead of UAE. But they also have summer and winter time, so Google will be your good friend in time difference matters.
3. Australian Discount Days
Mark two major Australian sales days in your calendar; one of them happens in June but the even bigger one are the BOXING DAY SALES on 26th of December! Keep up to date on our Buyandship Discount Page，and like our Facebook Pageand never miss out on any deals and sales!
4. Free Shipping in Australia
Australia offers higher shipping fees even if delivering nationally. The ranges are from standard AUD$5 up to AUD$15 shipping fees! But often online shops offer Free Shipping when you purchase a certain amount, so always check their Shipping options.
5. Australian warehouse address
You will find the address listed under My Account>> Overseas Warehouse Address, where the other addresses are listed as well. We have shown an example of how to fill in the address below. Please don’t forget to add your Buyandship User ID! Additionally, pay attention to the Postcode “2211” of the warehouse address, as many websites give options to choose between “Padstow” and “Padstow Heights”, remember that the correct answer should be “Padstow”!
6. Payment Options
Most of the Australian online shops accept credit cards, without any restrictions. If you are unable to pay by credit card, many shops also accept paments through Paypal.
7. Declaration of your shipment
It will be the same procedure as with other declarations. As soon as online shopping website has sent out your purchase, please use the provided tracking number to declare your parcel at your Buyandship account. The main courier companies are Australia Post、TNT、Fastway、StarTrack and so on.
Surely you have asked yourself, what is there to shop in Australia? In fact, there are many popular Australian health products that you have heard before, and the prices are 50% cheaper than buying the same product in the UAE! Below we have listed popular products and compared the prices between the UAE and Australia to show you how much money you can save when shopping in Australian online shops.
Australian Price Comparison
*Online prices are constantly changing, the following prices are for reference only
Swisse Women’s Vitality Multivitamin 120 capsules UAE Retail Price AED 134.42Australian Shopping Price AUD$29.99 ≈ AED77.61 equals 42% off
BLACKMORES Evening Primrose Oil 190 capsulesUAE Retail Price AED 197.13Australian Shopping Price AUD$39.99 ≈ AED 103.49equals 47,5% off
Sunwarrior Classic Rice ProteinUAE Retail Price AED AED208.21 (750 g)Australian Shopping Price AUD$64.90 ≈ AED167.95 (1000g)equals 30% off
Australian Goat Soap Goat Milk SoapIndia Retail Price AED30.37（3 Pieces）Australian Shopping Price AUD$9.99 ≈ AED25.85（6 Pieces）equals 57% off