Order from Dangdang
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KELLY2009:
Must check. I tried ordering some clothes/other non book items but couldn't finish the transaction. Reason being they don't accept international credit card; you can try bank transfer or if you can ask a local (with local credit card). Perhaps those are concessionaires so they rather go without the risks of going international.Hi
Anyone order clothings from dang dang beside books? Could you share your experience on the purchase. Thanks in advance. -
Sigh...my fren went to china and I happily confirmed with her hotel that they would accept parcels sent from dangdang on her behalf and ordered. Days BEFORE she arrived, dangdang website showed that the goods were/would be dispatched (multiple orders lah), and I was happy to think that she would be able to collect on my behalf.
Many days later, my fren then emailed to tell me she did not receive any parcels; neither did the hotel. Upon checking with dangdang then I realised that the courier company was holding the parcels as they were unable to reach the receipient. I had provided a SG mobile phone (ok, they obviously won't want to call that) and the hotel phone number. Anyway, to cut the story short. After 2 days of emailing and even calling dangdang, my orders still weren't sent to the hotel and my fren returned to SG without my books.
Morale of the story. Anyone who is going to China for holiday and wants to order. Once you see that the order has been 'delivered', please call the courier company and ascertain that they did or will be sending the parcels to the hotels. NEVER assume - I did that for Amazon/US hotels and it was fine.
:stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
Still very upset that the courier co is so responsible as to \"TRY\" to contact the receipient before sending out the parcels.
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hquek:
Oh dear.....So now your order how? Was it a COD?Sigh...my fren went to china and I happily confirmed with her hotel that they would accept parcels sent from dangdang on her behalf and ordered. Days BEFORE she arrived, dangdang website showed that the goods were/would be dispatched (multiple orders lah), and I was happy to think that she would be able to collect on my behalf.
Many days later, my fren then emailed to tell me she did not receive any parcels; neither did the hotel. Upon checking with dangdang then I realised that the courier company was holding the parcels as they were unable to reach the receipient. I had provided a SG mobile phone (ok, they obviously won't want to call that) and the hotel phone number. Anyway, to cut the story short. After 2 days of emailing and even calling dangdang, my orders still weren't sent to the hotel and my fren returned to SG without my books.
Morale of the story. Anyone who is going to China for holiday and wants to order. Once you see that the order has been 'delivered', please call the courier company and ascertain that they did or will be sending the parcels to the hotels. NEVER assume - I did that for Amazon/US hotels and it was fine.
:stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
Still very upset that the courier co is so responsible as to \"TRY\" to contact the receipient before sending out the parcels. -
hquek:
Oh no! Have you paid for the books yet? :scared:Sigh...my fren went to china and I happily confirmed with her hotel that they would accept parcels sent from dangdang on her behalf and ordered. Days BEFORE she arrived, dangdang website showed that the goods were/would be dispatched (multiple orders lah), and I was happy to think that she would be able to collect on my behalf.
Many days later, my fren then emailed to tell me she did not receive any parcels; neither did the hotel. Upon checking with dangdang then I realised that the courier company was holding the parcels as they were unable to reach the receipient. I had provided a SG mobile phone (ok, they obviously won't want to call that) and the hotel phone number. Anyway, to cut the story short. After 2 days of emailing and even calling dangdang, my orders still weren't sent to the hotel and my fren returned to SG without my books.
Morale of the story. Anyone who is going to China for holiday and wants to order. Once you see that the order has been 'delivered', please call the courier company and ascertain that they did or will be sending the parcels to the hotels. NEVER assume - I did that for Amazon/US hotels and it was fine.
:stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
Still very upset that the courier co is so responsible as to \"TRY\" to contact the receipient before sending out the parcels.
It seems I better drop that idea then coz I was thinking of getting some books while going for a holiday at Beijing. -
yap_susan:
Bras Basah Complex selling at around $30 for the whole setI bought my si wu kuai du from ebay. It costs $41.50 for the whole set. If you wish to buy locally, this is another way.
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Anyone can adivse on the shipment charges?
I understand that shipment charge is 50% of the book listed price. Is that true?
For example I order 3 sets of books
Set 1
当 当 价: ￥14
定 价：￥20
Set 2
当 当 价: ￥18
定 价：￥40
Set 3
当 当 价: ￥10
定 价：￥25
So the shipping charge will be 50% of (￥20 + ￥40 + ￥25) = ￥42.50?
Is there any discount for combine shipment? -
laughingcat:
Paid using my credit card - I know they will give me refund; but so fed up that they are so straight. kept telling them this is a hotel, and they will accept and pass to me. Sigh...I think I talk to wall easier.
Oh no! Have you paid for the books yet? :scared:
It seems I better drop that idea then coz I was thinking of getting some books while going for a holiday at Beijing.
Anyway, I will continue to go to them; but next time grow smarter a bit and call the courier company to ask them to deliver. Honestly, the bookshops in China is way below Dangdang's level. -
daddy2007:
your calculation is correct, but note, there is min shipment charge of RMB50. So if that's all you are ordering, get more becos they will round it up to RMB50.Anyone can adivse on the shipment charges?
I understand that shipment charge is 50% of the book listed price. Is that true?
For example I order 3 sets of books
Set 1
当 当 价: ￥14
定 价：￥20
Set 2
当 当 价: ￥18
定 价：￥40
Set 3
当 当 价: ￥10
定 价：￥25
So the shipping charge will be 50% of (￥20 + ￥40 + ￥25) = ￥42.50?
Is there any discount for combine shipment? -
daddy2007:
which bookstore from the complex is selling the set?
Bras Basah Complex selling at around $30 for the whole setyap_susan:
I bought my si wu kuai du from ebay. It costs $41.50 for the whole set. If you wish to buy locally, this is another way.
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windows:
which bookstore from the complex is selling the set?[/quote]Hi
Bras Basah Complex selling at around $30 for the whole setdaddy2007:
[quote=\"yap_susan\"]I bought my si wu kuai du from ebay. It costs $41.50 for the whole set. If you wish to buy locally, this is another way.
Sorry that I remember wrongly. It is about $50 @ Maha Yuyi
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