This page contains step-by-step instructions on how to place your first order.

Find what you want to buy.

If you already know what you want to buy, the easiest way to find it is to type its name in any of the search boxes around the website.

To get more information about a product, click its name to see its product information page. There you'll find:

Add it to your Shopping Basket.

The Shopping Basket is where you store items you intend to buy. You can always delete items from the Shopping Basket . When you find what you want (or what you might want) click the "Add to Shopping Basket" button on the item's product information page.

If you can't see an "Add to Shopping Basket" button, it's because the item is not available. If there's a "New" or "Used" link in the "More Buying Choices" box, click it to access a list of alternative sellers for the item.

When you've added everything you want to the Shopping Basket, click "View Cart" in the top right-hand corner of the page.

To start filling in the order form, click the "Proceed to checkout" button.

You will now be directed through the Amazon Checkout website.

The instructions below outline each ordering step.

Enter your e-mail address, select "I'm a new customer" and click the "Sign in" button. The e-mail address you provide here will be the only e-mail address we can use to communicate with you about your order, so please double-check it. You must use your own e-mail address, even if you're buying something for someone else.

Note: don't fill in the password field--you'll be asked to provide a password later in the process.

Enter a delivery address

Tell us where you'd like us to send your order, and let us know if any of the items are to be gifts (if so, you'll be given a chance to order giftwrap and add a gift note).


Consider how quickly you'd like to receive your order, and choose a delivery method. If the order is for UK delivery, and it qualifies, you will be able to select free Super Saver Delivery as your delivery option. Super Saver Delivery is not the default delivery method because the total delivery time (from when you place your order to when it arrives) for Super Saver Delivery is 2-4 days longer than for First Class delivery. See also Delivery Rates.

If there's more than one item in your order, you'll be given the following delivery options:

• Group my items into as few deliveries as possible
  
  
• I want my items faster. Dispatch items as they become available (at additional cost)
  
  

If you choose the first option, we'll show you the minimum number of deliveries needed to complete your order. If you choose the second option, we'll dispatch items to you as they become available, beginning with those already in stock. You'll be charged for each separate delivery.

The delivery charge for your order will be displayed on the order summary page just before you submit your order.

Provide a password and method of payment

Choose a password for your account. We will not provide the password for you. You'll be able to use your e-mail address and password to make changes to your order and account information any time you like, so make sure you remember which e-mail address and password you used.

Next, let us know how you want to pay for your order. We accept Visa, Delta, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Eurocard, American Express, Maestro, Solo, cheques or postal orders (denominated in Pounds Sterling) and Amazon UK gift certificates as payment. All orders must be prepaid. If you're paying with a credit or debit card, enter the number without spaces or dashes.


Check the information you've provided and make adjustments by clicking the "edit" button next to the relevant information. When you're ready, click the "Place Your Order" button to submit your order. We'll then send you a confirmation e-mail message. We'll also send you an e-mail message when we dispatch the order to you.


After placing your order you can make changes to it, using Your Account right up until we start to process the order. You can also see the estimated dispatch date (when we'll send the order to you) and estimated delivery date (when it should arrive at its destination).

Domestic Shipping Rates U.S. Protectorates Shipping Rates  International Shipping Rates - check out Shiping Info   DOMESTIC SHIPPING RATES Some items offered on our Web site are fulfilled by independent sellers whose shipping rates are different than the rates listed below. The seller of each item in your order will be clearly noted on the View Shopping Cart page How are shipping costs calculated? We charge a single flat fee for each shipment, plus additional, smaller fees for each item in that shipment. The total shipping charge will be displayed on the last page of the order form, before you submit your order. Here is the equation we use to calculate the total shipping cost: (Highest Applicable Per-Shipment Cost) + (All Per-Item Costs) = Total Shipping Fee Note: Per-item costs for some products are a flat rate per unit while for others the per-item cost is based on the product's weight. See rate chart below for details. How are items shipped? We use a variety of carriers for each shipping option. It is not possible to specify a preferred carrier when placing your order. When you select One-Day or Two-Day Shipping, we may use air or ground shipping as necessary to get your items to you within the promised time frame. What about Alaska, Hawaii, or APO/FPO addresses? Some items cannot be shipped to these destinations or shipping method choices may be limited. See our list of Shipping Restrictions or check the item's detail page for eligibility.   Standard Shipping   3 to 5 business days Alaska, Hawaii: Deliveries may take longer; some items cannot be shipped to AK/HI APO/FPO: Deliveries may take up to 21 days; some items cannot be shipped to APO/FPO addresses Most items may be shipped to P.O. boxes Items may be shipped by a variety of carriers Signature upon delivery required for shipments over $400 Target at Amazon shipping and handling charges are based on the delivery option you choose and the weight, size and dimensions of your items. You'll see the shipping cost listed on the "Place Order" page during checkout.   Per Shipment Per Item Apparel, Beauty, Jewelry, Watches, Loose Stones, Shoes, Software, VHS videos $3.99 $0.99 Books* $3.00 $0.99 Music CDs, Cassettes, Vinyl, DVDs $1.99 $0.99 Video Games $3.50 $0.99 Video Game Consoles & Accessories $7.49 $0.99 Toys $3.99 $0.85/lb. Computers $7.99 $0.65/lb Automotive, Baby, Cell Phones & Accessories, Electronics, Furniture, Gourmet Food, Grocery, Health & Personal Care, Kitchen & Housewares, Luggage, Outdoor Living, Sports, Tools & Hardware(Some of these products cannot ship to Puerto Rico) $4.99 $0.59/lb Any combination of the above items Highest applicable per-shipment charge As above *Books with listed availabilities of more than 3 weeks may incur an additional shipping fee of $1.99 per item. Two-Day Shipping 2 business days No weekend delivery; no P.O. boxes or APO/FPO Items may ship using a variety of methods, both air and ground Signature upon delivery required for shipments over $400 Target at Amazon shipping and handling charges are based on the delivery option you choose and the weight, size and dimensions of your items. You'll see the shipping cost listed on the "Place Order" page during checkout.   Per Shipment Per Item Apparel, Beauty, Jewelry, Watches, Loose Stones, Shoes, Software, Video Games $6.99 $1.99 Video Game Consoles & Accessories $10.98 $1.99 Books*, VHS videos $9.99 $1.99 Music CDs, Cassettes, Vinyl, DVDs $4.99 $1.99 Automotive, Baby, Cell Phones & Accessories, Computers, Electronics, Furniture, Gourmet Food, Grocery, Health & Personal Care, Kitchen & Housewares, Luggage, Outdoor Living, Sports, Tools & Hardware, Toys $9.99 $0.99/lb Any combination of the above items Highest applicable per-shipment charge As above Add $10 for two-day shipments to to AK, HI, and PR. *Books with listed availabilities of more than 3 weeks may incur an additional shipping fee of $1.99 per item. One-Day Shipping 1 business day No weekend delivery; no P.O. boxes or APO/FPO Items may ship using a variety of methods, both air and ground Signature upon delivery required for shipments over $400 Target at Amazon shipping and handling charges are based on the delivery option you choose and the weight, size and dimensions of your items. You'll see the shipping cost listed on the "Place Order" page during checkout.   Per Shipment Per Item Apparel, Beauty, Books*, Jewelry, Watches, Loose Stones, Shoes, Software, VHS videos $12.99 $4.99 Music CDs, Cassettes, Vinyl, DVDs $6.99 $4.99 Video Games $10.49 $4.99 Video Game Consoles & Accessories $14.48 $4.99 Toys $16.99 $1.99/lb. Automotive, Baby, Cell Phones & Accessories, Computers, Electronics, Furniture, Gourmet Food, Grocery, Health & Personal Care, Kitchen & Housewares, Luggage, Outdoor Living, Sports, Tools & Hardware $15.99 $1.99/lb Any combination of the above items Highest applicable per-shipment charge As above Add $15 for one-day shipments to to AK, HI, and PR. *Books with listed availabilities of more than 3 weeks may incur an additional shipping fee of $1.99 per item.   - U.S. Protectorates Shipping Rates  We offer two shipping speeds for orders sent to addresses in U.S. protectorates and territories: Standard Shipping and International Priority Shipping. Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery is available for selected items. (Note that if you select International Priority, your shipment will be considered international and may be subject to customs fees and import duties.) We charge a single flat fee for each shipment, plus additional, smaller fees for each item in that shipment. The total shipping charge will be displayed on the last page of the order form, before you submit your order. Here is the equation we use to calculate the total shipping cost: (Highest Applicable Per-Shipment Cost) + (Number of Items x Per-Item Cost) = Total Shipping Fee For more information about total delivery time, click here   Standard Shipping 3 to 5 business days Some destinations may take longer   Per Shipment Per Item CDs, Music Cassettes, Vinyl, DVDs $1.99 $0.99 Books* $3.00 $0.99 Video Games $3.50 $0.99 Software, VHS Videotapes $3.99 $0.99 Toys $3.99 $0.85/lb. Baby $4.99 $0.59/lb. Any combination of the above items Highest applicable per-shipment charge As above *Books with listed availabilities of more than 3 weeks may incur an additional shipping fee of $1.99 per item. International Priority Shipping 1 to 4 business days   Per Shipment Per Item CDs, Music cassettes, Vinyl $31.99 $4.49 Books*, DVDs, VHS Videotapes $31.99 $9.99 Software $32.99 $9.99 Video Games $7.48 $0.99 Any combination of the above items Highest applicable per-shipment charge As above *Books with listed availabilities of more than 3 weeks may incur an additional shipping fee of $1.99 per item. Protectorates and Territories Included in the U.S. Protectorates Shipping Region American Samoa Guam Mariana Islands Marshall Islands Micronesia Palau Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands