Big thank you and I very much appreciate you sharing your experience and brave words of wisdom.... Hope UPS and Amazon UK have taken note.
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:03pm
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Stevec2x wrote on Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:50am:
Hi
If you're in Spain, why would you order from Amazon.co.uk? I've never had a problem with Amazon.es.
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Cheers
Steve
I ordered a new laptop and prefer an English operating system. And instructions.
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:41pm
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Kaneda wrote on Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:03pm:
I ordered a new laptop and prefer an English operating system. And instructions.
Oh I see.
However, it is easy for those with a little knowledge to buy a laptop in Spain and set it up with English language, and you won't need to change the plug!
If you don't fancy DIY, take it to a local computer shop and get them to do it. I know that Mediamarkt offer this kind of service. But this will still leave you with a Spanish-style keyboard.
But then do you actually need a laptop? I gave up on them years ago - android tablets are much better for most things, and can be much cheaper. If you don't like the touch screen keyboard you can get a separate wireless keyboard.
Hope I've helped!
Steve
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 5:31am
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The only delivery company that I have had problems with is SEUR. I use Amazon.es (Prime membership - cheaper than the UK) and their delivery service is excellent - have always had a delivery on the day that they advised. Have never heard of the other delivery company.
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:59am
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Stevec2x wrote on Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:41pm:
Oh I see.
However, it is easy for those with a little knowledge to buy a laptop in Spain and set it up with English language, and you won't need to change the plug!
Read more...
If you don't fancy DIY, take it to a local computer shop and get them to do it. I know that Mediamarkt offer this kind of service. But this will still leave you with a Spanish-style keyboard.
But then do you actually need a laptop? I gave up on them years ago - android tablets are much better for most things, and can be much cheaper. If you don't like the touch screen keyboard you can get a separate wireless keyboard.
Hope I've helped!
Steve
I use a laptop every day and have done so for twenty years, even when on an extended holiday.
No tablets for me.
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If you live in the Campo Amazon will need an address in town like the post office or a postal collection shop. Never heard of Ali delivery service. I live in a town and Amazon deliver direct to my door
3891785 wrote on Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:35am:
If you live in the Campo Amazon will need an address in town like the post office or a postal collection shop. Never heard of Ali delivery service. I live in a town and Amazon deliver direct to my door
Do you use Amazon Spain, and also Amazon Prime?
AliExpress website is: << https://www.aliexpress.com/ >>
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 3:42pm
My only problem with Amazon in the UK, or amazon.es, is avoiding subscription to Amazon Prime.
I ordered a bed from AliExpress which never arrived in the UK.
I ordered a phone cover for myself in Spain and my family in the UK.
Neither arrived. Happy Christmas. Your present is in China.
I got full refunds after about 6 weeks.
Kim007 wrote on Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:12pm:
Do you use Amazon Spain, and also Amazon Prime?
AliExpress website is: << https://www.aliexpress.com/ >>
Use Amazon ES and Prim
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:36pm
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3891785 wrote on Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:03pm:
Use Amazon ES and Prim
I have used Amazon.es a few times. Saves on paying import duty.
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