Jump to content
bros4life

Online Shopping for Philippines

By bros4life in Philippines

 Share

12 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

bros4life Newbie

bros4life   0

Posted
Timeline
Posted

Hello everyone

I'm a noob and maybe a #######, lol but still getting to know this site. I was wondering if anyone had experience with online shopping to send gifts to the Philippines. My girlfriend has a birthday coming up in a month and i think it would be easy to buy her something and have it delivered. She lives in the providence. Close to Naga City. We've been talking for a year now and I think slow and steady is the way to go with these things. I hope to visit her next year but that's another story lol. If anyone have any advice or experience I will gladly appreciate it. I am not trying to get scammed so thats why I asking people who done this before. The gifts can be flowers or candy like that. Nothing major. Hope to see everyone around here. Bye.

 

Thanks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,005

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

Thread is moved from Off Topic to the Philippines regional forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chris Duffy Experienced

Chris Duffy   1,257

Posted
Timeline
Posted

Naga City?  Well I have been to Naga City in the Bicol Region and there is also a Naga City near Cebu I have traveled thru.

 

I suspect there are a few more Naga cities in the Philippines.

 

Seems like flowers and candy is a rip off, In fact I know flowers are a rip off anywhere in the world.

 

I always find cash to be best, easy to send and let them pick out what they like.  

 

Birthdays in Philippines the person whom is celebrating it gets to buy all the food and treat their guest, I would suspect your friend would be very happy being able to have a nice get together with her family/and or friends and celebrate her birthday with a nice spread of food and drinks.

Just when you think you have TDS eradicate,  a new case shows up.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
AndreaPerkins Apprentice

AndreaPerkins   15

Posted
Filed: AOS (apr) Timeline
Posted (edited)
22 hours ago, bros4life said:

Hello everyone

I'm a noob and maybe a #######, lol but still getting to know this site. I was wondering if anyone had experience with online shopping to send gifts to the Philippines. My girlfriend has a birthday coming up in a month and i think it would be easy to buy her something and have it delivered. She lives in the providence. Close to Naga City. We've been talking for a year now and I think slow and steady is the way to go with these things. I hope to visit her next year but that's another story lol. If anyone have any advice or experience I will gladly appreciate it. I am not trying to get scammed so thats why I asking people who done this before. The gifts can be flowers or candy like that. Nothing major. Hope to see everyone around here. Bye.

 

Thanks.

Since it's her birthday, you could probably order for a cake or food (for family gatherings and parties) from any of these Philippine restaurants: Goldilocks, Shakey's Pizza, Greenwich Pizza, Red Ribbon, Jollibee, Max's, McDonald's, KFC,  among others. Most of these restaurants/food chains do accept pre-payment using a credit card. It all depends on which particular city or area your girlfriend lives. Some of these food chains have limited number of branches in the provinces. You need to have her complete address including the 'barangay,' and her contact number, preferably her mobile number, for delivery purposes.

 

I have placed orders through Goldilock's Philippines for birthdays; I believe it is a Filipino custom for the celebrant to treat friends and family during birthdays so sending food via Goldilock's is really efficient. Just make sure you inform your girlfriend on the exact date and time of delivery.

Edited by AndreaPerkins
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted (edited)
22 hours ago, bros4life said:

Hello everyone

I'm a noob and maybe a #######, lol but still getting to know this site. I was wondering if anyone had experience with online shopping to send gifts to the Philippines. My girlfriend has a birthday coming up in a month and i think it would be easy to buy her something and have it delivered. She lives in the providence. Close to Naga City. We've been talking for a year now and I think slow and steady is the way to go with these things. I hope to visit her next year but that's another story lol. If anyone have any advice or experience I will gladly appreciate it. I am not trying to get scammed so thats why I asking people who done this before. The gifts can be flowers or candy like that. Nothing major. Hope to see everyone around here. Bye.

 

Thanks.

If you want to buy a gift use LAZADA.   For other things I go with the suggestion of ordering a Red Ribbon or Goldilocks cake, or two

Edited by Hank_

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

Picture

 

“LET’S GO BRANDON!”

Link to comment
Share on other sites
javadown2 Community Regular

javadown2   308

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
On 4/21/2018 at 9:22 AM, bros4life said:

Hello everyone

I'm a noob and maybe a #######, lol but still getting to know this site. I was wondering if anyone had experience with online shopping to send gifts to the Philippines. My girlfriend has a birthday coming up in a month and i think it would be easy to buy her something and have it delivered. She lives in the providence. Close to Naga City. We've been talking for a year now and I think slow and steady is the way to go with these things. I hope to visit her next year but that's another story lol. If anyone have any advice or experience I will gladly appreciate it. I am not trying to get scammed so thats why I asking people who done this before. The gifts can be flowers or candy like that. Nothing major. Hope to see everyone around here. Bye.

 

Thanks.

I would try to visit sooner then later...the slow and steady is good but not if you still haven't met her in person. I personally think it's good to visit right away...and then see how it goes after that. 

 

I'm pretty sure you can order flowers online and have them delivered to her location (unless she really is in a remote province). Or contact a friend or relative to pick something up for her. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bros4life Newbie

bros4life   0

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted
14 hours ago, javadown2 said:

I would try to visit sooner then later...the slow and steady is good but not if you still haven't met her in person. I personally think it's good to visit right away...and then see how it goes after that. 

 

I'm pretty sure you can order flowers online and have them delivered to her location (unless she really is in a remote province). Or contact a friend or relative to pick something up for her. 

Thanks. Yes my plans is to visit ASAP. I still research flights, destinations, culture, and other things I need to knows lol

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Chris Duffy Experienced

Chris Duffy   1,257

Posted
Timeline
Posted
15 hours ago, javadown2 said:

I would try to visit sooner then later...the slow and steady is good but not if you still haven't met her in person. I personally think it's good to visit right away...and then see how it goes after that. 

 

I agree, get over and see if you have Chemistry.  

 

Years ago I chatted a cute and nice girl from Davao area, We hit it off,  I was chatting to about a dozen girls and we seemed to make the connection.

 

Long story short, I flew there met her at airport and I just didn't feel it.  I spent almost 3 weeks with her, I stayed at her home at her family house hoping we could connect like we did over Skype.   Finally after week 3 I had to pack my things and go to a hotel, I had a couple girls on back up and then called them in. I was able to save the trip.

 

 

Just when you think you have TDS eradicate,  a new case shows up.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...