Major online retailer announces cut-off dates for last-minute shoppers

Shoppers after last-minute Christmas gifts can place orders as late at December 22 with one of Australia’s largest online retailers.

Amazon Australia today announced last-chance shopping cut-off-dates for hundreds of thousands of products, including electronics, apparel, toys and books.

Shoppers in certain metropolitan and regional areas who are Amazon Prime customers will be able to order select items as late as December 22 and get free delivery.

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Shoppers in certain metropolitan and regional areas who are Amazon Prime customers will be able to order select items as late as December 22, with free delivery. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Customers who are not Prime customers can order as late as December 20 to have their delivery arrive in time for the big day, or they can select a paid shipping option for faster delivery where available.

Amazon Australia country manager Janet Menzies said the dates aimed to allow Aussies to “enjoy the magic without the stress” during the holiday period.

“Fast and reliable delivery across a wide selection of products remains the cornerstone of our customer offering and an enduring priority for us,” Menzies said.

“We have been investing in our operational network across Australia, so that customers can rely on faster, seamless and reliable delivery during the holidays and beyond.”

E-commerce giant Amazon Australia will hire hundreds of people in seasonal roles ahead of festive season.
E-commerce giant Amazon Australia will hire hundreds of people in seasonal roles ahead of festive season. (Supplied)
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The e-commerce giant has also extended its returns window for the remainder of the year, with most items purchased between November 1 and December 31 able to be returned until January 31, 2025.

The cut-off dates apply to shoppers in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Gosford, Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra.

Estimated cutoff dates vary depending on the item, shipping location and Amazon Australia’s network capacity, with expected delivery dates shown at checkout.

An Amazon Prime membership costs $9.90 a month, or $79 annually and includes other benefits including Prime Video.

New members can access a 30-day free trial.

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