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Shopping with Amazon
This site's hardware shopping facilities are
in association with Amazon.co.uk. I chose Amazon because they provide
the best combination of price and service. You will find many websites
that are cheaper than Amazon. However, often their deliveries are unreliable,
your privacy is not protected, and the returns policy is too limited.
On the other hand you might think of buying from the website of a highstreet
store, because you trust their service and will pay the extra money
for the peace of mind. Peace of mind is always worth investing in, but
in all my experiences with internet orders, no site gives me as much
peace of mind as Amazon. At the same time, as the international market
leader, Amazon's operation is a highly efficient one, minimising the
cost of quality service.
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions
about Amazon.co.uk. If you would like further information, you can contact
me by clicking here.
Frequently Asked Questions |
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What forms of payment
does Amazon accept?
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Is it safe to use a credit
or debit card?
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What about privacy?
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Does Amazon accept
international orders?
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Is it possible to keep
track of the order?
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How much does Amazon
charge for delivery?
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What is the returns policy?
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What forms of payment
does Amazon accept?
We accept the following credit and debit
cards: Visa/Delta, Mastercard/Eurocard, American Express, Switch/Solo,
Visa Electron; postal orders denominated in pounds sterling; or cheques
denominated in pounds sterling and drawn on a UK bank.
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Is it safe to
use a credit or debit card?
Shopping at Amazon.co.uk is completely safe
and every purchase is backed by their security
guarantee. Their secure-server software encrypts information to ensure
that your transactions are private and protected. To learn about ordering
without entering your credit or debit card number, click
here.
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What about privacy?
Amazon is committed to protecting your privacy. It uses the information
collected about you to process orders and to provide a more personalised
shopping experience. It may also use the information to tell you about
changes in Amazon's services or about special offers it think you'll find
valuable. Amazon do not sell, trade or rent your personal information
to others. Amazon may choose to do so in the future with trustworthy third
parties, but you can tell them not to. Simply send a blank e-mail message
to never@amazon.co.uk. For more
details, please read Amazon.co.uk's privacy
policy.
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Does Amazon accept
international orders?
Amazon.co.uk welcomes orders from all over
the world. Ordering internationally will affect delivery time. To learn
more about their delivery policies, click
here.
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Is it possible to
keep track of the order?
You can check the status of your order any time by clicking the "Your
Account" link on the top or bottom navigation bar of each page.
You will then be presented with a menu of options such as "View,
edit or delete an address" or "View or change your subscriptions".
Once you have clicked on one of the options, you'll be asked to enter
your e-mail address and password for security reasons. Proceed to the
Your
Account page to view the status of your orders and to get other account
information.
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How much does Amazon
charge for delivery?
When you fill out your online order form you
will be asked to select a dispatch option. Please note that for deliveries
within the UK, the dispatch option will always be Royal Mail First Class.
Amazon's system then calculates and displays the dispatch charges for
your transaction. For a complete description of the delivery policies,
click
here.
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What is the returns
policy?
Amazon.co.uk want you to be delighted every time you shop with them so
the returns policy is simple. For books, the "no quibbles" guarantee
means that if for any reason you are unhappy with what you have purchased
just return it in its original condition within 30 days and you will get
a full refund for the price of the item. Amazon will also be happy to
refund the delivery charge if the return is a result of its error.
Amazon accept the return of all other items only if they are unopened
and in their original condition. If you return goods, as detailed, within
30 days, you will get a full refund for the price you paid for the item.
This does not affect your statutory rights. Please note that returns
and refunds are only for items purchased from Amazon.co.uk. Click
here to read the full returns policy.
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