Amazon Australia Launched (Was: Amazon Showing Recommended Products with Prices)

Update: Amazon Australia has turned the switch at around 2AM AEST on 5 Dec 2017. This thread will be used for all discussions related to Amazon Australia's launch event.


Logged into my Amazon Australia account today and noticed their "Your Recommendations" section was showing products + pricing.

From what I can see (not much) - the Nintendo Switch will be $399, Fifa 18 on PS4 will be $39, a white PS4 500gb will be $399.

Screenshot below:
https://i.imgur.com/HN40jBA.png

Anyone seeing anything else?

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Comments

  • +12

    Interesting. The same is showing for me.
    $39.99 for FIFA 18 will be a good way to get people jumping over there no doubt.

  • +2

    F++

  • I dont see it on my amazon acc.

  • Yes, I see it too!! Switch console $399
    PS4 Dualshock controller $78, Dualshock charging station (4) $39.95,
    Xbox One Just Dance 2017 $53.04, Family fun pack 4 games $24, South Park game $69, Wireless Controller Gears of War 4 Crimson Omen Limited Edition $100.95, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 $77.58

    • PC
      Sennheiser GSX 1000 Gaming Audio Amplifier
      $295.61

      Sennheiser PC 373D - 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset
      $328.57

  • +5

    It's been slowly building

    29 Nov
    30 Nov
    01 Dec
    02 Dec

  • +1

    On that note, does anyone know if you have to do anything special to be ready for Amazon coming to Oz? For instance, if you have only bought from US Amazon, do you have to change any settings in your account?

      • +8

        I thought you can simply use the same account as in USA?

      • +3

        "afaik You need a new separate account."

        no you dont
        you can already use the same US based amazon account at amazon uk, de etc etc

        • I seem to recall when I wanted to buy from France Amazon that I had to create a separate account.

          Update: I just logged into Amazon.fr with the same credentials as Amazon.com. So they do work across all the domains of amazon.xx

        • +5

          @swapsey:

          Amazon Japan and India are different. You have to make separate accounts for those. UK, Germany, US, France and Australia can all use the one account.

        • @StrayfireX:

          UK, Germany, US, France and Australia can all use the one account.
          However, gift card balance seems to be country specific. I had some amazon gift card bal in my US account but unfortunately can't use the same for AU site.

        • @ameyas7: Didn't know that! Thanks!

        • @StrayfireX: Amazon Japan is "different" all right. They sell crazy Japanese porn!

    • +2

      Just log into the Aus site with your amazon account from the US it will all work and your delevery details etc will be there.

  • It's looking like tonight is the night.

    Webpage is updated with shipping information. Terms and conditions dated for tomorrow.

    • +1

      Tonight is right for love
      The rain is fallin' and amazon is here
      Let's turn down the lights, turn up the volume and go crazy
      I'll touch your body and soul
      And change the channels with remote control
      'Cause tonight is right for love with dogGunn

  • Amazon.com.au is open for business,time to go x'mas shopping i guess;-)

  • +2

    It's up

  • +5

    Can confirm it's up, and no video card bargains to be found.

    • Scratch that, no bargains to be found.

  • Before everyone goes crazy posting things, note that the site is only open to certain users. Please test the product in incognito mode to see if EVERYONE can see the item and purchase it.

    • +1

      Fair call. There's a thread going on Whirlpool trying to figure out how to access it.

      For me, I just logged in, then went to.my recommendations then clicked something. The whole website then appeared. First purchase made.

      https://i.imgur.com/zTQ9Bzg.jpg

    • Incognito mode working

      • Which link? https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0773PMXPX isn't working.

        • That link works for me when logged in, but when in incognito (not logged in) goes straight back to the home page.

          I just tried creating a new user, and it seemed to work.

        • @DogGunn:

          Weird. It's showing up in IE but not in Chrome. Which browser are you using?

        • Yeah that link works on safari incognito

        • Can browse the whole site on my phone off that link. Was logged in first though.

        • Assumed that clicking a link to a item available would make the whole website appear…I was right.

          So thanks.

    • OK, it appears you need Internet Explorer to actually make purchases or at least not the Chrome browser. Please add a big note if you are going to post a deal.

      EDIT: Ignore that. Seems to be working for everyone.

      • OK, now it's working on Chrome. I have no idea what's going on.

      • +1

        Working in Safari too

  • Cheap cheap, are the prices on stuff there cheap?

    • +1

      Video cards, no.

      Some video games, yes.

    • +1

      I've seen a lot of stuff at standard prices.

    • +2

      Great price on the dewalt drill set

      Maybe a price error. Get in quick!

      • +6

        umm… that's an app.

        • -8

          Nope. It's a dewalt.

        • +2

          I think that was the joke lol

          I lol'd when I clicked on it

        • Probably wasn't the best of timing. A lot of hopes being crushed in this forum. Well, a few negs every now and again are good for the soul my grandma always said.

    • No they are not cheap believe me

  • +3

    Bose QC35 $519, long way from Ebay deals we have seen on OZB.

    • +1

      Amazon AU don't appear to stock QC35. All the ones listed there are marketplace sellers, so the product is sold by another company.

      • you are right… mostly it is marketplace yet.

    • +3

      Conspiracy Plot Twist: eBay secretly owns Amazon Australia and made it more expensive to generate more traffic on ebay itself.

      • +1

        The plot thickens further - Mitch Connor owns both Amazon and eBay…

        • +6

          Nope, my conspiracy handbook says that it is Gerry Harvey that owns them all.

          He's "generating controversy" so that he gets to whine to the media. Something he likes to do even more than run retail stores.

  • +7

    Now all we need is for TA and Cashrewards team to negotiate 6% cashback like it is for Amazon US.

  • +3

    Shipping:
    Free Standard shipping for orders over $45, Prime shipping coming soon
    Expedited shipping $5.99, Priority (next day) $9.99

    • +1

      $49

      • +1

        thanks for that, the minimum for free standard shipping is indeed $49

  • +3

    Whole site is active for me now on both browser and also
    iPhone app.
    Prices seems to be about same as JB Hi-Fi etc. no real savings as I can see.

  • -1

    Good time to be the first to duplicate some spoof reviews

  • Anyone know if camelcamelcamel will support the site

    • +31

      Great opportunity to start up your own site, koalakoalakoala perhaps?

      • +1

        dat acronym… might be misconstrued as a white supremacy website.

  • hmm. so this seller has the cheapest price but their seller profile says

    We are purely an online store and hold no stock so that we can keep our prices as low as possible. We have arrangements with local distributors which gives us access to over 200,000 products from the industries leading brands.

    beware of dropshipping ey?

    • +1

      for someone new to the term why should we be aware of it?

      • +1

        Absolutely no reason at all.

      • +1

        It's where someone makes an online store and copies others sale items at a higher price in the hopes someone purchases through them, where they will then make the purchase from the original sale item using your details, and keep the difference at little expense.

        People get up in arms about the ethics surrounding this, however Amazon does not really care, at least in the US.

        • Well tehy're probably thinking… if its good enough for Jackie Chan's dad…

  • Just posted it but thought I would leave this here as well
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Surround-Sound-Speaker-System-980-…

  • +3

    Disappointed so far. Hope there'll be a fast rampup.

    • +1

      Yeah, apart from some cheapish games I'm pretty under whelmed…but from what I have read at launch time Amazon never comes in cheap bar maybe a few items.

  • Merged from Amazon Australia is LIVE

    So as of 10min ago Amazon Australia went live. Very exciting. Lots of bargains already.
    I would like to ask my ozbargainers the best ways to save in Amazon. That is coupons, ways to find things cheaper, some hacks?

    All appreciated. Can't wait to spend some good Christmas money and would like to know what's the best way to go about it.

    Happy hunting

    • Yep, there are already deals being posted.

      Feedback seems muted for now, limited stock and uncompetitive prices. Worth hunting, I'm sure there will be something good.
      www.Amazon.com.au

    • +7

      Lots of bargains already?

      care to share some?

    • I'll be sticking with JB for DVD's and Blu Ray's based on what I've seen so far. Postage looks to be a flat $7.99 postage for a Blu Ray, whether it's one item or ten, at least to my address.

    • looks like a mixture of stock and inflated pricing so far..hopefully they become more competitive in days to come. I thinkthere are a few deals on gaming

    • So finally all the commercial "news" programs are vindicated after they've been saying every second day for the last three months "Amazon launches tomorrow!"

      • +7

        You can't go wrong when saying something will be on tomorrow and repeating it the next day

  • Agree on the disappointed on the stuff I was looking for. Was thinking about a stasher bag but Anova is still considerably cheaper.

    Will be interesting to see going forward.

  • +7

    everything is expensive, plus you have to pay for shipping. maybe in a year or 2 or 3 it will be better if it survives.

    usa has prime with free 1 or 2 day shipping. usa has lots of choices and way cheaper prices, good thing i have family visiting soon. I'm going to stock up on amazon usa and have them bring it here.

    amazon.au is a huge disappointment, they tried to get started before christmas, but not really ready to open for business.

    • +3

      amazon.au is a huge disappointment

      You dont think that is a little premature? The site only just went live.

      • It really was underwhelming i went on a couple times to compare prices and stuff like bose heaphones and speakers were almost rrp. Ebay prices were way better..

        Edit also now jb has beaten the games prices on cod ww2 and nintendo switch soo much for a game changer

        • I am not really surprised. Would it be a good idea to go live with a massive sale? New site, new warehouse, new order processing, new staff. Get it going, ho hard when you are certain you can fulfill the orders you are taking.

          The thing i think they have been poor at is communication. If what i assumed above is correct, why not just let people know? They seem to be pretty much silent.

    • Amazon.ca was similar to this at launch, took a few years to even become worth considering. Hopefully the AU site doesn't take as long to ramp up.

  • +2

    Compared prices on HP ink E/bay $50.00(original) Amazon $64.00(HP)
    Which is cheaper

  • +1

    Yowsers - checked four or five prices on things I could conceivably buy. Ummm - ebay + 25%, anyone?

    • +4

      Ummm - ebay + 25%, anyone?

      Or Amazon UK + Australia Tax

  • +55

    And the crowd goes mild.

  • +4

    They shouldn't have launched yet if this is what they are offering.
    So much depends on hype, if they aren't impressive eBay wins.

    They are going to have to flip the 30%+ sale switch and enable free shipping at $10 if they want to make a big impression rather than a negative fizzle.

    • But it is Amazon!
      Everybody loves Amazon.

      • +5

        Except the persons working there.

  • +2

    PC component prices are inflated. Hopefully they're still tweaking cos it's cheaper to order from MSY/PCCG/PLE etc at the moment.

  • +1

    Just checked out some glassware I wanted….double the price of some Australian kitchen retailers……weird.

  • +16

    The pricing is really weird. They're not even competitive.

    • +4

      Exactly. Where are all the bells and whistles? Where it the "mind will be blown" away? Where is gigantic price war? Nothing.

      I have searched several departments there and no price was competitive at all. Dishwasher tablets, movies, music, games, board games, gaming,… just disappointing.

      Launching over night on an ordinary Tuesday? How boring.

      • +6

        I think that this is the so called soft launch - they want to have small numbers of orders trickling through the system to iron out bugs in the fulfillment system before they start with the fanfare. Although the company is now new, the Australian operation is and the local staff will still be figuring out how to do their jobs.

        Also the marketplace vendors set their own prices.

    • +1

      Perhaps the whole thing has been a ploy and Gerry Harvey actually bought the rights to the name in Aus?

  • +12

    Probably cheaper to buy from amazon USA

    • +2

      The videocard I'm wanting to pick up is cheaper from amazon in the states, it's crazy

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