Ever wanted to get an item from the US and you discover they don’t ship to this part of the world, yes we have all been there! That is about to change, a new startup by two former corporate Australian lawyers who saw a global demand for items that are only available for US consumers to be shipped out to anyone outside the states.
Big Apple Buddy, is a U.S.-based online shopping concierge, that offers consumers and companies access to the latest tech gadgets direct from the U.S., delivering gifts worldwide in as little as 2-4 business days. With just a few clicks, even Malaysian will be able to get the items which are unavailable in Malaysia, arrive at your doorstep.
The NYC-based company was founded after the two lawyers helped friends and family in Australia to buy the latest gadgets and fashion items from America and sending them back home. They quickly realised that many of the newest tech gadgets and fashion brands were only for sale in America and that there was a worldwide demand for these exclusive items.
The newest technology makes it an excellent choice for the service if you are one of those who cant wait for it to reach you shores. For the Gen-Y, some of the items to consider is like the new Microsoft Band 2 or the Basis Peak Activity Tracker. Or could also consider the Michael Bastian Watch or a fully customizable Moto 360 2nd Gen Smartwatch. The Amazon Echo smart speaker with an inbuilt voice control assistant is also a popular choice for this Xmas season. Mostly of these items are tech products that’s not available in Malaysia at the moment.
The process will normally take just a few minutes on Big Apple Buddy. All costs are set out in a free quote with a minimum service fee of $40 per order. The product cost and shipping charges are passed on without markup. Black Friday sales comes to mind right now.
Big Apple Buddy takes care of the entire shopping process from start to finish, including discount negotiations with the stores, packaging, shipping and providing personalized product and shopping advice, just as your best friend in New York would do. The concept is all about developing personal relationships with customers. “It¹s not uncommon for us to receive selfies from clients sporting the smartwatch we just helped them buy or requests for restaurant recommendations for our client¹s upcoming New York trip,” says Phillis Chan, the founder of Big Apple Buddy.
It looks like the personalized gift shopping from the U.S. is becoming the new trend this year, with Big Apple Buddy doing most of its sales during the pre-Christmas season. The company processed thousands of orders last year in just two months leading up to the holidays. In all, Big Apple Buddy has a growing base of customers in 120+ countries around the world.
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