Shopping from India while staying abroad can be stressful due to several uncertainities like high shipping costs, lack of proper customer support, payment issues, shipping delays, and no return assistance. This post talks about how one can shop from India while residing in the USA hassle free by utilizing a personal shopping service that offers parcel forwarding and international shipping.
How to shop from India to the USA?
If you want to shop from India to the USA, here are the steps you can follow:
- Find a reliable personal shopping service that operates in India and offers international shipping to the USA. The most popular option is Shoppin – Your Personal Shopper
- Visit the personal shopping service’s website Shoppin, contact them over WhatsApp, and provide the required details, such as your name, address, and payment information.
- Provide the personal shopping service with the details of the product(s) you wish to purchase, including the name, brand, size, and color. You can shop for a range of products like ethnic wear (lehengas, shararas, suits, kurtas, sherwanis), snacks (murukku, biscuits, chips), sweets (kaju barfi, laddoo, peda), pickles, podis, god idols, wall art, ayurvedic medicines, cookware (pressure cooker, mixy, kadai, pans), pooja mandir, pooja items and much more from local stores or online e-commerce websites.
- The personal shopper will then purchase the product(s) on your behalf, consolidate them and ship them to your USA address. You will need to pay for the product(s) and any additional fees, such as the personal shopping service’s commission, shipping, and handling fees.
How to shop from Amazon India and ship to the USA?
If you want to shop from Amazon India and ship to the USA, here are the steps you can follow:
• Visit Amazon India’s website and browse for the product(s) you wish to purchase. Make sure to check the product details, including the price, shipping charges, and delivery time.
• Provide the personal shopping service Shoppin with the details of the product(s) you wish to purchase, including the name, brand, size, and color.
• The personal shopper will then purchase the product(s) on your behalf, consolidate them (if there are multiple purchases) and ship them to your USA address. You will need to pay for the product(s) and any additional fees, such as the personal shopping service’s commission, shipping, and handling fees.
Shoppin will handle all aspects of the purchase, including communication with the seller, providing recommendations, payment, and shipping. They will also provide you with a tracking number so you can track your shipment. Once your package arrives at your USA address, inspect it for any damage or defects. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can contact the personal shopping service to initiate a refund.
Finally, it’s important to note that you may have to pay customs duties and taxes on your purchase when it arrives in the USA. The amount you pay will depend on the value of your order and the customs regulations in your country. In case of any query, Shoppin‘s customer service will be able to provide you information regarding the fees.
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