Buying stuff from international websites is now a complicated affair.

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So I was trying to order a cover for my tablet from iBhejo. After the order was successful I was thrown to this page where we need to upload POI and POA and literally sign in a space provided using the mouse for the so called KYC stuff for customs. @chromaniac says this was there since a long time already. I came across it just today.

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I then causally checked Amazon.com for the same product. Incidentally the product could be shipped to India. But there too it needed similar details for KYC.

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Jai ho Modi! :rolleyes:
 
these services already pay duty and shipping on your behalf. so kyc does not change anything to the best of my understanding.
 
How reliable are these forwarding services? I am planning to get a cover too, but the cost may not be justified as compared to getting it from an Indian e-commerce website...
 
They're pretty reliable. Sushubh has used it couple of times and he's happy I guess. I'm using iBhejo for the first time. Have used eBay GEB twice previously and it all went fine without any hiccups.
 
I have been shopping using http://ishopinternational.com atleast for last 5 years never had any hiccup or delivery issue. I even returned my non functional item once which they sent to original seller and got my refund (-reshipping chargers). AFAIK, they have got 3 cargo aircrafts flyin in and out everyday and shipping stuff for allmost all known courier companies. There name is "Bombay Courier", the support is also very transparent....and I trust them.. personally. ....

ps:- I am not affiliated to connected to ishopinternational or bombaycourier.... the views are mine personal based on previous experiences.


Nishant said:
So I was trying to order a cover for my tablet from iBhejo. After the order was successful I was thrown to this page where we need to upload POI and POA and literally sign in a space provided using the mouse for the so called KYC stuff for customs. @chromaniac says this was there since a long time already. I came across it just today.

blNn9aZ.jpg


AAhqY9c.jpg


I then causally checked Amazon.com for the same product. Incidentally the product could be shipped to India. But there too it needed similar details for KYC.

jXLhxoI.jpg


Jai ho Modi! :rolleyes:
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never had a problem with ishop. thankfully i have not had to return anything till now.
the only problem is that their website sucks. it can never track my orders properly so i do not get any loyalty discount. plus they keep on calling me if i ask a quote and do not place an order.
 
yeah rite,... they do a follow up very aggressively and also the site ....at times feel like IRCTC.... but overall ... the support is cooperative.

IRCTC here has been as an adjective for S#!T. ;)
 
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