sourcing your purchases on amazon?

[bungee]

Just a quick heads up for anyone who uses the uk version of Amazon. If like me you're a sucker for buying stuff on Amazon its worth checking the US (.com) version when you have a definite purchase in mind. Even when you include shipping and import tax you can often save a few quid. The delay for shipping doesn't even seem to be to bad - sometimes things I've ordered from the US get here quicker than my Uk orders. As an example, I ordered a quickclot pack today which worked out nearly £3.00 cheaper from the US than ordering the equivalent in the Uk.
It doesn't always work out but it can be worth the extra few minutes to compare and contrast...

[Deeps]

Good shout, my default is amazon, i'll give that a look.

[whenfires]

Thanks for the heads-up. I never think to look at the US site because of the shipping costs even though I know things can be so much cheaper than in the UK.

I have occasionally bought things from US sites when there is no UK alternative and one thing you can get caught out on, and it's a bit hit-and-miss is customs duty and VAT. I think it depends a lot on the value of what you buy and what is declared on the paperwork sent with it.

[bungee]

As far as I can see all import taxes etc are paid with the shipping price. I've not had a problem with anything so far but I guess that could vary depending on what you purchase.

[jansman]

It is a good point. I use Amazon a lot. I recently got another Sawyer water filter and that came from the US but advertised in Sterling. Saved a couple of quid. It got here quicker than some fishing gear from Wigan!

[MissAnpassad]

I mostly use the german Amazon, it's often a lot cheaper than the UK version.

[metatron]

I've seen some insane deals on there for knifes and tools, anyone ordered sharp things from the US?

[bungee]

There are limitations on what you can order from US - certainly via amazon anyway. Firearms, ammunition, crossbows and I'm pretty certain most sharp things will be restricted too. Catapults are on that list as well.

[bungee]

I mostly use the german Amazon, it's often a lot cheaper than the UK version.

I wonder what countries have the cheapest overall prices including shipping?
If I was slightly geekier I would take a list of prepping essentials and research the best Amazon price per country...

[MissAnpassad]

I wonder what countries have the cheapest overall prices including shipping?
If I was slightly geekier I would take a list of prepping essentials and research the best Amazon price per country...

I checked what countries there were that has Amazon after i read your post and my god, things are cheap in India. I didn't look at prepping supplies, but at their fashion, and thankfully I'm broke, otherwise I would have shopped till I dropped.