Times of the Islands Fall 2016

Started by Richard Chilton in 2009, Island Bargains
has grown to become the #1 online shopping and
shipping service in the Caribbean. It operates in 43
countries, including the Turks & Caicos Islands, which
is currently its fourth largest market, with over 5,500
customers and more signing up every day!
Island Bargains’ services are wide-ranging. Once
you register (it’s free and easy), just order your goods
from any US merchant or on-line supplier and have
the items delivered to Island Bargains’ 20,000 sq. ft.
warehouse in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Staff will handle
all the freight documentation and customs clearance,
and ship your goods to any island, safely and securely.
Island Bargains’ all inclusive rates start at just $10.
Simply collect your packages at your local agent (Air &
Sea Agency) when they arrive on island or choose home
delivery. Whether you are shipping a pair of shoes or an
entire household, Island Bargains has got you covered!
Their shipping model to Providenciales is based
on flat-rate shipping, figured according to cubic size
(ocean freight) or by weight (air freight). On top of
weekly ocean shipments, Island Bargains also offers
two air option services: 1–2 days (Priority) or 1 day
(Expedited).
In addition to shopping with major online retailers,
you can order directly from the Island Bargains website,
where you will find a wide variety of name-brand
groceries, beverages, health and beauty aids, cleaning
and household goods, home, baby, and pet items, and
office supplies, all at great prices. Your order is carefully
packaged in sturdy, double-wall boxes and will
arrive in TCI within the week. This is all included in
your one low price. To make your grocery shopping
experience quick and easy, Island Bargains accepts
international credit cards, wire transfers, PayPal, and
even cash payments on-island.
Especially useful to Caribbean customers who may
not have the time or means to travel abroad, or a US
credit card, is the personal shopping service. You make
the request and for a nominal fee, Island Bargains will
source and procure whatever you need. You then pay
Island Bargains using your TCI credit/debit card, wire
transfer, or cash.
Other valuable services include pickup and delivery,
hazmat certification, warehouse storage, container
loading, and commercial consolidation in South Florida
(perfect for hotels, restaurants and event planners).
Island Bargains also can crate fragile or bulky items
such as motorcycles, TVs, and glass, and prepare the
often-complicated shipping documents for cars, boats,
and even jet skis and golf carts!
Richard Chilton is the energetic, charismatic driving
force behind Island Bargains. After spending time
in the Caribbean, he saw the need for a reliable shop-
JONATHAN TRUJILLO
Island Bargains maintains a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and handles an average of 1,500 packages per day.
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