Last month, I ordered 3 DVDs just for my shelf collection on August 29th, 2009 (GMT-8) from Amazon.com. It’s worth to buy 3 DVDs for the cost of US$29.96 in US dollars. But for me, I’ll be paying them in Brunei dollars which is about BND$43.076. So you won’t think its worth now if you understand the figure I have to pay for three DVDs. Yes, you can say O.M.G too. That’s not all, there’s an extra fees, which we like to call it “International Shipping & Handling fees” or cost.

Standard International Shipping (averages 18-32 days)

Expedited International Shipping (averages 8-16 business days)

Priority International Courier (averages 2-4 days)

For 3 DVDs, on standard shipment (because its the cheapest) cost about US$16.96 or about BND$24.385. So roughly I’ll be charge on my MasterCard for a total of BND68-69 dollars. Talk about worth now? :S

The story of my Amazon is not over yet; when will I expect the delivery to reach me? Since my package was shipped on August 31st, 2009, my delivery estimate was stated between September 25th, 2009 – October 16th, 2009. Wow Alid are you sure it’s worth?

To answer all the “is this worth?” well for me it’s worthy. It’s not easy to get to see these films (movies). I can’t find it at our local (Brunei) stores and also I can’t find it on the internet, in search for download opportunity. So the last resource is to buy these DVDs online.

I know its beyond mentioning how expensive it is. Paying about BND$60+ for 3 DVDs! Well I do have other option, which is to buy it from eBay. But unfortunately my new MasterCard is not yet linked with my PayPal account. Since I was very desperate to get the DVDs, I have no option to wait for PayPal. It would be much cheaper thou buying things at eBay compare buying at Amazon.com.

More things about Amazon.com, a) shipment to Brunei is not always available, especially the items are sold by 3rd party. So make sure your items that you wanted to buy is sold by Amazon, or else sometime (usually) the items can’t be shipped to Brunei’s addresses. Sigh. b) And always check your tracking shipment at your account. It will update you, and now my estimate delivery is on October 9th, 2009.

PS: This is what happen if your a big TV Series (Drama) and a Film (Movie) Fan! And I buy Region 1 DVDs only!