Amazon Australia has today announced free same-day delivery across Sydney for valued Amazon Prime members, and the mega platform has even employed speed bowler Mitch Starc to help.
The service — which will be available to the majority of Sydneysiders — is available on more than one million items and all eligible orders over the cost of $49.
This means shoppers can now order products as late as midday for delivery before 10pm that day, making it even more convenient to shop on Amazon.com.au — from click to doorstep in just a few hours.
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Whether you need a new dish brush, a last-minute book for your holiday or an SOS delivery of nappies, there’s something for everyone — and the new service will certainly make life easier for Sydney siders.
In honour of the new collaboration, Amazon Australia has enlisted the help of speed bowler and “Chief Speed Officer” Mitch Starc.
The cricketer said in a statement: “As one of Australia’s fastest ‘deliverers’, I know speed matters and that’s why I am proud to come on board as Amazon Australia’s Chief Speed Officer just in time for the launch of Same-Day Delivery in Sydney.
“What sets this service apart, is the range of products available, from the cricket ball for test training to a massage gun for the recovery session.”
Australia’s fastest bowler will be making special deliveries of cricket gear and $1000 Amazon gift cards to a number of lucky Sydneysiders.
Mitch said: “I can’t wait to hit the road with Amazon Australia and deliver an awesome box of cricket loot to two lucky Sydneysiders”.
To be in with a chance to get bowled over with Amazon goodies by the athlete, you can head to Amazon Australia’s Instagram page and share a cricket chant, highlighting why you deserve a speedy delivery from Mitch.
For those wanting to know more about the Prime Same-Day Delivery Service, know that it is available across categories including everyday essentials, electronics, home and kitchen, beauty, video games, books, toys, clothes, shoes and more.
To find items eligible for Prime Free Same-Day Delivery, customers can look for items marked with Prime delivery ‘Today by 10pm’ or the ‘Prime Same-Day’ badge on product detail pages on the Amazon App or website.
Janet Menzies, Country Manager for Amazon Australia, said, “We are focused on getting even faster for Prime members and are thrilled to be hitting a major milestone with the announcement of free Same-Day Delivery across a huge range of products for members in Sydney.
“We know that busy Australians really appreciate the time saved and the reliability of knowing that their order will arrive when we say it will.
“In fact, a report out today shows that faster online delivery times are estimated to have provided nearly $350 million of value to Australian consumers through improved convenience and time-saved over the past decade.”
She added: “Now for Prime members in Sydney, that is as fast as the very same afternoon or evening. We are really proud of the range of products that are eligible for Same-Day Delivery, meaning that you can get everything from a torch for your family camping trip to a water bottle for kids’ footy practice”.
If you’re not a Prime member, you can sign up here for a 30-day free trial to experience the benefits for yourself.
The benefits of membership, which is $9.99 after the free trial period, include free delivery on millions of local and international Prime eligible items, with free same-day delivery on eligible orders in Sydney over $49 and free one-day delivery on eligible orders in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Geelong, Gosford, Newcastle and Wollongong.
For more information, head here now.
To celebrate the launch of Prime Same-Day Delivery, Amazon Australia is giving shoppers $20 off when you spend $79 or more on included items using a special coupon code you can find here.
But you’ll need to be quick, as the code is only valid for 1000 redemptions by Prime Members each day on 21 August, 22 August and 23 August.
To be eligible for the offer you need to be a Prime member and live in one of the postcodes that are eligible for Prime Free Same-Day Delivery. The code is only available for single-use. Terms and conditions apply.
What are some of the best buys eligible for same-day delivery in Sydney?
1. COSRX Snail Mucin Repair Cream, $15.48: It’s the snail-mucin-infused cream Best Picks readers swear by for smooth skin, and it can be in your hands tonight if you want to try it.
2. Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3, $208: Having a party and needing a speaker that will pump the noise? Look no further than this.
3. Echo Show 8, $229: Get your hands on some top home tech with the Echo Show 8, and turn your home into a smart home by tonight.
4. Cocobella Coconut Water, 6 x 1L, $27: You might not have thought about it, but Amazon Australia is a fantastic place to pick up basics and everyday essentials.
5. It Ends With Us, $16.99: Buy top-rated books and have them by this evening like Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us.