An online store that’s a real treeet

No, that’s not a typo in the heading; it’s the name of a new online store that is positioning itself to be the ‘Australian Amazon’: Treeet.com.au

Drawing on the market might of magazine distributer Gordon & Gotch, Treeet.com.au offers an average discount of around 15% on books, magazines, music, TV and movies, and games, which can be searched by category, title, author or ISBN.

There are currently around 2 million items for sale on the site, which change all the time, and only those in stock are listed. New features will be added to the site in 2010 including track lists for CDs, downloadable music and e-books and because the site is currently in beta suggestions on how it can be improved are welcomed.

You will find many of the items on the site cheaper elsewhere online, but not all under one roof as you will here; this is a one-stop shop for all entertainment needs, hence the three ‘e’s in the site’s name, which stand for ‘entertain’, ‘enrich’ and ‘enjoy’.

Where the site does set itself apart from competitors is in its firm commitment to customer service with 24/7 access to real live people (via email or a free 1300 number), delivery guarantees (guaranteed delivery no later than the date stated on the order confirmation or shipping costs are refunded), and payment of postage costs for returns within 30 days (some conditions apply).

If you’re stuck for a gift idea, you can buy gift e-vouchers here, and if you buy an item from the site, for just $5 you can have it gift wrapped and sent directly to the recipient — no invoice is enclosed, so they won’t know how much you’ve spent.

Shipping costs a flat rate of $6.50 for standard postage ($2.95 for single CDs) and orders over $90 will be shipped free — some items also have an express post option. However, the site is offering free shipping for the month of November to celebrate its launch.

You can sign up for site membership for free, which lets you keep track of your purchases and post reviews of items for sale, plus you’ll receive regular email newsletters with special member offers.

Treeet.com.au