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

LSparroHawk on 04/12/2017 - 13:43
Last edited 05/12/2017 - 14:12 by 2 other users

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

  • smashed on 04/12/2017 - 13:49
    +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.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/12/2017 - 14:09
    +2

    F++

  • Sangsta28 on 04/12/2017 - 14:32

    I dont see it on my amazon acc.

  • Kirsada on 04/12/2017 - 14:43

    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

    • Kirsada on 04/12/2017 - 14:44

      PC
      Sennheiser GSX 1000 Gaming Audio Amplifier
      $295.61

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

  • argonide on 04/12/2017 - 17:27
    +5

    It's been slowly building

    29 Nov
    30 Nov
    01 Dec
    02 Dec

  • swapsey on 04/12/2017 - 17:42
    +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?

      • foxmulder on 04/12/2017 - 19:07
        +8

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

      • SBOB on 04/12/2017 - 20:49
        +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

        • swapsey on 04/12/2017 - 22:28

          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

        • StrayfireX on 05/12/2017 - 20:34
          +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.

        • ameyas7 on 06/12/2017 - 01:00

          @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.

        • StrayfireX on 06/12/2017 - 01:13

          @ameyas7: Didn't know that! Thanks!

        • jonathonsunshine on 07/12/2017 - 01:08

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

    • pjcook on 05/12/2017 - 09:36
      +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.

  • DogGunn on 04/12/2017 - 23:38

    It's looking like tonight is the night.

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

    • [Deactivated] on 07/12/2017 - 14:04
      +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

  • Ausbargain007 on 05/12/2017 - 00:20

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

  • Odin on 05/12/2017 - 00:24
    +2

    It's up

  • DogGunn on 05/12/2017 - 00:26
    +5

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

    • Kangal on 08/12/2017 - 09:16

      Scratch that, no bargains to be found.

  • Moderatorneil on 05/12/2017 - 00:38

    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.

    • DogGunn on 05/12/2017 - 00:42
      +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

    • Pricebeat on 05/12/2017 - 00:43

      Incognito mode working

      • neil on 05/12/2017 - 00:44

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

        • DogGunn on 05/12/2017 - 00:49

          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.

        • neil on 05/12/2017 - 00:49

          @DogGunn:

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

        • Pricebeat on 05/12/2017 - 00:59

          Yeah that link works on safari incognito

        • GiggidyGoo on 05/12/2017 - 00:59

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

        • Atazoth616 on 05/12/2017 - 01:02

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

          So thanks.

    • Moderatorneil on 05/12/2017 - 00:53

      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.

      • neil on 05/12/2017 - 00:56

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

      • HuskyActual on 05/12/2017 - 01:14
        +1

        Working in Safari too

  • grog on 05/12/2017 - 00:55

    Cheap cheap, are the prices on stuff there cheap?

    • DogGunn on 05/12/2017 - 00:59
      +1

      Video cards, no.

      Some video games, yes.

    • tin tin on 05/12/2017 - 01:10
      +1

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

    • OldBugger on 05/12/2017 - 01:34
      +2

      Great price on the dewalt drill set

      Maybe a price error. Get in quick!

      • HuskyActual on 05/12/2017 - 01:42
        +6

        umm… that's an app.

        • OldBugger on 05/12/2017 - 01:54
          -8

          Nope. It's a dewalt.

        • DogGunn on 05/12/2017 - 14:26
          +2

          I think that was the joke lol

          I lol'd when I clicked on it

        • OldBugger on 05/12/2017 - 20:25

          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.

    • x2r9ypbj on 06/12/2017 - 08:22

      No they are not cheap believe me

  • Hits on 05/12/2017 - 01:05
    +3

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

    • DogGunn on 05/12/2017 - 01:08
      +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.

      • Hits on 05/12/2017 - 01:17

        you are right… mostly it is marketplace yet.

    • montorola on 05/12/2017 - 13:04
      +3

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

      • BargainCowboy on 05/12/2017 - 14:35
        +1

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

        • peteru on 05/12/2017 - 23:14
          +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.

  • Hits on 05/12/2017 - 01:15
    +7

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

  • HuskyActual on 05/12/2017 - 01:30
    +3

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

    • jimbobaus on 05/12/2017 - 01:32
      +1

      $49

      • HuskyActual on 05/12/2017 - 01:35
        +1

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

  • jimbobaus on 05/12/2017 - 01:31
    +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.

  • fastnbulbous on 05/12/2017 - 01:42
    -1

    Good time to be the first to duplicate some spoof reviews

  • fastnbulbous on 05/12/2017 - 01:44

    Anyone know if camelcamelcamel will support the site

    • PinzVidz on 05/12/2017 - 02:30
      +31

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

      • Gnosh on 06/12/2017 - 20:00
        +1

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

  • HuskyActual on 05/12/2017 - 01:48

    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?

    • furys12 on 05/12/2017 - 09:32
      +1

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

      • omgitzrick on 05/12/2017 - 11:21
        +1

        Absolutely no reason at all.

      • fratzhaus on 05/12/2017 - 21:31
        +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.

        • Baghern on 06/12/2017 - 09:55

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

  • sc00terMcTav on 05/12/2017 - 03:57

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

  • mattythecapybara on 05/12/2017 - 07:18
    +3

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

    • Tardvark on 05/12/2017 - 09:42
      +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.

  • monkeydo on 05/12/2017 - 07:21
    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

    • Sage on 05/12/2017 - 07:29

      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

    • [Deactivated] on 05/12/2017 - 07:43
      +7

      Lots of bargains already?

      care to share some?

    • sparkles on 05/12/2017 - 07:57

      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.

    • ExtraSalt on 05/12/2017 - 07:59

      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

    • Flying Ace on 05/12/2017 - 08:00

      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!"

      • CyberMurning on 05/12/2017 - 08:16
        +7

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

  • try2bhelpful on 05/12/2017 - 07:28

    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.

  • Hugh G Rection on 05/12/2017 - 07:40
    +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.

    • Duff5000 on 05/12/2017 - 18:40
      +3

      amazon.au is a huge disappointment

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

      • solidussnake on 06/12/2017 - 08:11

        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

        • Duff5000 on 06/12/2017 - 10:45

          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.

    • ethan961 on 06/12/2017 - 11:54

      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.

  • x2r9ypbj on 05/12/2017 - 08:16
    +2

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

  • mrwoo on 05/12/2017 - 08:52
    +1

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

    • ThirdRonnie on 05/12/2017 - 09:54
      +4

      Ummm - ebay + 25%, anyone?

      Or Amazon UK + Australia Tax

  • alexeiw123 on 05/12/2017 - 09:00
    +55

    And the crowd goes mild.

  • joelmuzz on 05/12/2017 - 09:20
    +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.

    • teasatotalling on 05/12/2017 - 09:30

      But it is Amazon!
      Everybody loves Amazon.

      • PictureMeBroken on 05/12/2017 - 10:46
        +5

        Except the persons working there.

  • Jorkus on 05/12/2017 - 09:38
    +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.

  • Fergy1987 on 05/12/2017 - 09:46
    +1

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

  • thisispants on 05/12/2017 - 09:56
    +16

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

    • PictureMeBroken on 05/12/2017 - 10:46
      +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.

      • trongy on 05/12/2017 - 20:11
        +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.

    • joelmuzz on 05/12/2017 - 11:12
      +1

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

  • smashed on 05/12/2017 - 09:59
    +12

    Probably cheaper to buy from amazon USA

    • Pigfarmermc on 05/12/2017 - 11:07
      +2

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

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