A new online shopping portal called Big Apple Buddy has been launched to help consumers buy the latest tech items direct from US online stores.
Cross-border shopping is on a steep rise worldwide with eBay one of the go-to companies for global shoppers. Big Apple Buddy aims to offer a new alternative to access the US tech market.
The New York based online shopping concierge takes care of the entire buying process so clients don’t have to deal with the hassles that can arise when buying from online marketplaces.
Big Apple Buddy only buys items through reputable US stores ensuring shoppers receive authentic goods, says co-founder Phillis Chan, a former Australian corporate lawyer who started the online venture with her husband.
“We saw a global demand for items that are only available in the US,” she explains. “Big Apple Buddy is a friendly, responsive and reliable personal shopping concierge that delivers desired items from the US to consumers across the globe.
“Our clients are mostly busy professionals who want the latest tech products, reliably and efficiently. We leave no stone unturned to deliver for them. We advise on products, pass on shopping discounts, and answer questions around the clock.
“Big Apple Buddy has helped clients around the world buy exclusive items, including the very popular Apple Watch, direct from America,” she adds.
Big Apple Buddy has partnered with FedEx, DHL and UPS and already ships products to thousands of clients in over 190 countries worldwide. It has delivered to clients everywhere from the UK and Australia to more remote corners such as Tanzania and Oman.
By Marion Gerritsen
