If you’re an American living in Vietnam, it’s virtually impossible to get physical Amazon orders delivered.
Amazon.com doesn’t send goods to Vietnam, and third-party sellers charge a small fortune for international delivery. It’s so bad that trying to buy a single, $10 item might cost an extra $30 in shipping.
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Additionally, most third-party sellers don’t even ship internationally. Finding somebody who does is often a challenge in and of itself.
It’s pretty frustrating, especially when you’re looking for specialty items that aren’t available locally.
Fortunately, there’s a solution.
Use Amazon.co.uk For International Shipping
If you have an Amazon US account, you’re able to log into Amazon.co.uk automatically.
This is Amazon’s British division, and they’re great. They’ll ship to Vietnam, and so will most of their third-party sellers.
I’ve used them many times for everything from software and headsets to rare books.
They’re prices are very fair, and shipping is reasonable too.
In fact, I recently made a purchase and the shipping was about even with the item’s price.
Not bad for an international order that Amazon.com wouldn’t place.
Plus, many items ship for less. Especially if you’re buying books or smaller sized products.
Final Thoughts On Getting Amazon Orders Delivered In Vietnam
It’s tough to send things to Vietnam. Especially if you’re ordering from the US. This is due to old trade embargoes and post-war tariffs. But, it’s still pointless and needlessly expensive.
These regulations make ordering off Amazon a nightmare.
The main company won’t send stuff to you, and third-party sellers exploit the situation for maximum profit.
Luckily, these regulations don’t apply to other countries so it’s easy to purchase what you want off the Amazon UK branch.
The company sends their orders everywhere, offers reasonable shipping, and has third-party vendors who don’t overcharge their international clientele. This makes them the perfect source for any Western goods you can’t find locally.
Be sure to visit Amazon.co.uk and bookmark it for future orders.