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Complete Guide to Buying on Amazon

02/24/2025
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Step-by-step guide for Israeli shoppers: registration, product search, payment, shipping and money-saving tips.

Step 1: Creating an Amazon Account

Signing up takes about 2 minutes. One account works for all Amazon sites worldwide.

  1. Go to amazon.com
  2. Click "Account & Lists""Start here"
  3. Enter your name, email and password
  4. Click "Create your Amazon account"
  5. Confirm your email

After registering, add your Israeli delivery address and a credit card — this lets you see the final price (including taxes and shipping) before you commit to buying.

Step 2: Amazon Global — What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Amazon Global is Amazon's international shipping program — relevant for most purchases from Israel.

Key benefit: the price you see is the final price, including shipping, VAT, customs duties and all fees. No surprises at the door.

⚠️ Important:

  • Electronics from Amazon.com (USA) run on 110V — you'll need a voltage converter
  • Electronics from European Amazon sites (Germany, France, Italy, Spain) run on 220V — compatible with Israel ✅
  • Amazon.co.uk (UK): voltage is compatible (240V), but you'll need a plug adapter (UK type G → Israeli socket)

If Amazon overcharged you on taxes — it automatically refunds the excess within 60 days. Didn't receive it? Contact customer support.

Step 3: Searching and Buying

How to search:

  1. Type a product name in the search bar
  2. Use left-side filters: price, rating, brand
  3. Found something? Click for full details

💡 Want advanced search? Use our search engine to filter by price, discount, seller and more.

Before buying — check:

  • Is the seller Amazon itself (more reliable) or a third party (check their rating)
  • Does it show "Ships to Israel" in delivery info
  • Is the "Add to Cart" button available — some products ship to US only

Checkout process:

  1. "Add to Cart""Proceed to Checkout"
  2. Select your Israeli address
  3. Choose shipping method (standard / express)
  4. Choose payment currency — read our tip first
  5. "Place Your Order" — you're done!

Popular Categories — Great Value

🎧 Electronics & Accessories

Headphones, chargers, smart home devices — significantly cheaper than Israeli retail. Search on Amazon

👶 Baby Products

Strollers, car seats, accessories — sometimes up to 50% cheaper than Israeli stores. Search on Amazon

🏠 Home & Kitchen

Cookware, appliances, storage solutions — a huge selection. Search on Amazon

👗 Clothing & Shoes

International brands at direct prices, without local retail markups. Search on Amazon

More Guides — Everything Else You Need to Know

🆓 Free Shipping

Conditions for free shipping to Israel ($49 threshold), delivery times, and how to filter eligible products. Read guide

💳 Shekels or Dollars?

How to choose payment currency and save on conversion fees. Read guide

📦 Free Returns

How to return items for free via DHL, deadlines, and key details. Read guide

🏷️ Taxes & Customs

When you pay VAT (over $130), customs (over $500), and how Amazon protects you. Read guide

⭐ Amazon Prime

Which Prime benefits apply in Israel and how to use the free trial. Read guide

Ready to shop? Head to Amazon's homepage and find what you're looking for!