Earlier today, I stumbled upon a communiqué from the ICTA. From what one can read, the ICTA will now have a web site from which all import applications (permits / type approval certificates) need to be made. They will also cater for document uploads to support your applications. Until now, this process required the importer... Continue Reading →
Shop online, save your precious money!
Nearly 10 years since I started shopping online! Although prices are now competitive in the island, some people do not hesitate to put exorbitant price tags for items which can be purchased directly online.
A guide to become lazy with wifi-enabled switches
As promised a few days back, here's the post which I wanted to write since quite some time. While browsing on AliExpress several months back for some timer-based lights, I stumbled upon some interesting wifi-enabled switches which allows you to control your lights and any other electrical devices differently. On top of being able to... Continue Reading →
[Online shopping] Exemption raised to Rs3000 for imports following the Budget 2017 – 2018
That's indeed a good news for those who spend their time and money on online shopping platforms such as eBay, Amazon or Alibaba!
17Track for locating your parcels
Hello everyone! Just a quick post for those who regularly need to track the location of their parcel, especially when there's this constant fear that our parcels might land in Mauritanie instead of Mauritius. 17track.net is the only web site you need to use, whatever shipping carrier you are using. On top of automatically being able to pull... Continue Reading →
Online shopping – More info about the CCS fee applicable when shipping
You probably came across the above communiqué during the past days and as usual, you didn't give a damn about it (just like you did not when scrolling down!). No worries now that you are reading this post. As you probably know, all parcels shipped to Mauritius go through a set of procedures and paper-works before... Continue Reading →
A 5 digits postal code for every Mauritian
Hello everyone! The mystery of the Mauritian post / zip code has finally been solved! Initially introduced on a pilot basis in early 2012 for the regions of Lallmatie, Bon-Accueil and Brisée-Verdière, the Mauritius Post has officially announced the Mauritian Post Code some months ago. Although the word "ZIP" code is sometimes wrongly used, it is worth mentioning... Continue Reading →
[Online shopping] – Existing ICTA regulations more strictly enforced henceforth
Most online shopping addicts have been surprised by the ICTA's Communique published yesterday. I must admit that I was confused too and I immediately mailed ICTA so that I could get in touch with someone before I post anything on my blog. Without getting any reply to my mail, I gave them a call today...
Price of watches in Mauritius
Before finalizing the purchase on eBay, I wandered a bit in some shops to have a look and also, to see if it was really worth to pay some extra bucks by grabbing it from Mauritius itself
Getting refunds through eBay and Paypal
You have been happily shopping around on eBay but what happens when a seller needs to send you a refund?