- cross-posted to:
- BuyFromEU@europe.pub
- cross-posted to:
- BuyFromEU@europe.pub
I made my first order on otto.de a few days ago. I even installed their app, as I had Amazon app before, so it is easy to see my orders and invoices. It worked excelent, I found what I needed. What I was pleasantly surprised with, was that I did not need to enter a payment card. I just made my order, things came in 2 batches, different days, and I have about a month to pay them.
When I went to pay them, you have the option to pay each one, or all of them at once. I chose all, I’ve got a QR code, scanned it with my bank app and made the transfer. Painless and not using anything US made. Well, the phone I am on and the iPad…but you know what I mean, no VISA/Mastercard, etc.
And from what I heard, they have stricter rules of who can be a merchant on their website, compared to Amazon.
I sometimes buy there but until they improve their logistics it’s not really a valid competitor. Prices are always little higher than on Amazon (I can live with that) but real issue is that even with Otto Up there’s just few items with one day delivery. And this really sucks.
One day delivery availability is not an issue for me actually. I used that option on Amazon prime a few times and they never fulfilled their promise. So, I better plan with time, or go to the shops for last minute gifts or whatever I need so urgently. But everyone needs are different. I am glad I have an option for specific things that I cannot just find in small shops in Germany.
For me it’s sometimes important but when it’s not i always check Otto for other reasons. They have nicer UI, i like paying later by bank and I hope they treat their personal better.
Yes, I also hope they treat their people better than amazon…