Online shopping Mauritius
myuniversalshop.com : promising but shitty experience right now
If you are unlucky to have your parcel held by the Mauritian Customs, then you will most probably go through the new system, myuniversalshop.com, with which Mauritius Post has decided to partner with.
20 Mar 2023, Yashvin, pages of my life
Using MyUS.com to ship to Mauritius
The last one for 2021… Today, I’m writing about MyUS.com, a popular shipping forwarder which will forward your US & UK parcels to your real address, here in Mauritius. This turns out to be particularly useful for us Mauritians as many sellers (across most e-commerce platforms) around the world have closed their doors on us, making it very difficult to grab things from your wishlist.
21 Dec 2021, Yashvin, pages of my life
Covid-19 online shopping and delivery fees
With the curfew extended till 1st June 2020, the online sales and delivery services have one more month to make themselves a reliable name by proving to be rapid, effective and customer oriented. Once the lock down is removed, most people will return back to their normal routine and purchases, unless they are convinced to...... Continue Reading →
06 May 2020, Yashvin, pages of my life
Applications for ICTA permits/licences/certificates are now online
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 →
30 Sep 2019, Yashvin, pages of my life
Winners’ Click & Collect : Faire commission vine plis fun!
Hello people!We all know how it can sometimes be boring to lose our precious time in supermarkets for our monthly groceries or whenever we need to. End of months queues are even worst. Ever since Winners launched its online shop last year, I always wanted to give it a try and write my experience in...... Continue Reading →
13 May 2019, Yashvin, pages of my life
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...
20 Jan 2017, Yashvin, pages of my life
[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...
07 Mar 2014, Yashvin, pages of my life
Get 10% off your purchase from CleverDodo Boutique
Are you stuck for ideas for Mother's Day, Valentines, a birthday, a wedding anniversary, Christmas or any other special occassion? No need to spend hours trolling the shops to find the perfect gift; browse our catalogue and take your pick.
09 Feb 2013, Yashvin, pages of my life
[Post-budget 2013] – Buying on eBay from Mauritius (Nov 2012)
Previously a customs broker was required to clear out your parcels from the customs if the total amount was greater than Rs10,000. This gonna change now with what was announced in the budget 2013.
12 Nov 2012, Yashvin, pages of my life
What do you think about Mauritian online stores?
The increasing popularity of online stores has encouraged a few Mauritian companies to venture into this shopping trend. Are Mauritians ready to purchase from this local online stores? Let's see...
09 May 2011, Yashvin, pages of my life