The shopping season is over, but with online shopping snatching customers from brick-and-mortar shops the buying never really stops, does it? If you go online shopping regularly you know that the challenge is not in the buying but in the shipping. We have all been through times when we had to wait for relatives and friends in the United States to bring our purchases for us when they come home to the Philippines, which could mean waiting for weeks on end. I've also known of friends who have made reasonably priced purchases online only to end up spending a hefty price for shipping. Ta-dah! All the supposed savings are made insignificant by exorbitant shipping prices.
The latest game-changer in shopping and shipping
Kango Express recently had its launch in the Philippines, and online shopping has never been so easy and convenient. Creating my Kango account was a breeze and I found the website to be comprehensive and user-friendly. Everything was straightforward -- something that a crazy-busy homeschooling mom like me needs.
A few easy steps and you're done
I needed to replace my old(ish) wallet with a new one {yes, really} and found a beautiful Plemo (pure leather) big wallet at Amazon. The other VERY IMPORTANT thing that I purchased was a Magic The Gathering Booster Battle Packs for Cole (prompted by constant reminders just so I would not forget the alleged "essential" Magic Cards).
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| A thoughtful note that came with the Magic Cards |
When I was ready to have them shipped, I simply had to choose either a US or UK Kango address where my items would be sent to, then they waited for me to authorize the shipment so they could deliver my package at my doorstep. What's good about this is you are in control of the shipment, so you can have it sent on a date when you're sure you're going to be at home. You can also track your package online and not have to worry about it getting lost. We're all familiar with stories about packages getting lost, and this is the last thing you'd have to worry about with Kango Express.
Ways Kango is giving you more
- Everything is reflected on your invoice, so there are no surprises over hidden charges.
- They resize your package for free so you don't pay extra for packaging.
- You get savings even when you buy multiple items online because they consolidate your packages, so instead of paying for different packages you only pay for one.
- You get a $10 credit through their Refer-A-Friend program for each friend who registers (referencing your account number) and makes their first purchase with Kango.
- The customer service is topnotch -- something that's hard to get by these days, ironically in this call center-crazed decade.
I was surprised and very glad when a clerk from LBC, Kango's affiliate courier, called me up to ask what time I wanted my package delivered that day. Boy, that was sure a big leap from the times when I had to wait on my toes for my packages, and had to strike out days from the calendar until my packages came. With a service like this, I have so much less to worry about.
Hmmm. Was that a stoneware butter keeper I just saw at Amazon?
The Kango Express Philippine Launch at Society Lounge in Makati
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| Comedy Cartel's Mike Unson in the house! |
