Why Jordanian customers use Selectido لماذا تختار سيليكتيدو
Jordan's online shopping has come a long way — Amazon.ae ships in, Jumia operates locally, MarkaVIP for fashion — but US-only categories still don't make it across easily. Sephora US prestige skincare, Whole Foods organic supplements, Apple Store US pricing, Costco bulk Kirkland, baby formula brands restricted to US shelves — these all need a real shopper on the ground in the States.
Selectido fills that gap. A US-based specialist opens a live video call from inside the store, you point them at exactly what you want, they pay with the company card, and the package ships to Amman or any other Jordanian city. No subscription. You only pay for the items plus a transparent shopper fee shown before booking.
Top US stores for Jordanian customers المتاجر الأمريكية الأكثر طلباً
Selectido vs. Aramex Shop & Ship المقارنة مع أرامكس شوب آند شيب
Aramex Shop & Ship is the household name in Jordan — it's headquartered down the road in Amman. The two services overlap on package forwarding but solve different problems. Here's where each one wins:
| Capability | Aramex Shop & Ship | Selectido |
|---|---|---|
| US shipping address | Yes | Yes (free with Suite ID) |
| Online order forwarding | Yes | Yes ($14.99/shipment) |
| Live video shopping at a US store | No | Yes ($75/hr) |
| Stores that block forwarders (Apple, Costco, Whole Foods) | Often blocked | Specialist shops physically — never blocked |
| Item curation (sizes, comparisons) | You decide before ordering | Real-time on video call |
| Halal-conscious shopping | You verify | Specialist reads ingredient labels |
| Membership fee | JOD 35/yr Saver / JOD 70 Plus | None — pay per booking |
Short version: use Aramex Shop & Ship for online orders you've already decided on. Use Selectido when you need a real person at the store — for forwarder-blocked stores, item curation, or beauty consultation on camera.
Shipping & Jordan customs الشحن والجمارك
Personal-use imports — GST & duty summary
Personal-use threshold: approximately JOD 50 (~USD 70) per shipment — items under this often clear without duty.
Above the threshold: 16% GST on most imports, plus customs duty (typically 0–30% by category — most consumer goods 0–10%). Couriers (DHL, FedEx, Aramex) clear automatically and bill at delivery — figure quoted before the courier hands over the box.
Selectido marks customs accurately — never under-declared. We include the original receipt for fast clearance through Queen Alia Airport, and split orders over the threshold when economically sensible.
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الخدمة باللغة العربية Arabic-language service
دردشة الفيديو المباشر — الإنجليزية والعربية
دردشة الفيديو المباشر مع المتسوق متاحة بالإنجليزية، لكن لوحة الدردشة في التطبيق تترجم الرسائل بشكل فوري بين العربية والإنجليزية. التطبيق بأكمله، الفواتير والدعم متاحة بالإنجليزية مع ترجمة عربية للرسائل الرئيسية.
The live video call is in English with a US specialist — but the in-call chat panel translates messages live in both directions. Type in Arabic, the specialist sees the English translation instantly. Reply translates back. (Selectido's full Arabic UI is on the roadmap — sign up now and it ships in your account when ready.)
One session + free forwarding for the month
Book any $75+ live shopping session in a calendar month and the $14.99 forwarding service fee is waived for that month — you only pay actual carrier shipping.
Frequently asked questions الأسئلة الشائعة
Aramex Shop & Ship (HQ in Amman) gives you a US address and forwards online orders. Selectido has a specialist physically shop at US stores on a live video call — useful for stores that block forwarder addresses (Apple, Costco, Whole Foods, Best Buy). Selectido also offers package forwarding for $14.99/shipment.
Jordan charges 16% GST on most imports plus customs duty (typically 0–30% by category — most consumer goods 0–10%). Personal-use shipments under JOD 50 (~USD 70) often clear without duty. Selectido marks accurately and includes the original receipt for fast clearance through Queen Alia Airport.
Yes. Personal-use quantities of US baby formula (Similac, Enfamil, Kirkland Signature, Bobbie) ship routinely to Amman and other Jordanian cities.
Yes. Specialist gender preference can be set when booking — useful for fitting-room/clothing or modesty-conscious shopping.
DHL Express (4–6 business days, most common for Amman), FedEx International Priority (4–6 days), Aramex US-handoff (6–10 days, popular with Jordanian customers given Aramex's local presence), and Jordan Post via USPS (12–18 days, cheapest).
All major cities — Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Aqaba, Salt, Madaba, Karak, Mafraq, Ma'an, Jerash — and beyond.
You're charged in USD. Most Jordanian banks issue cards that auto-convert to JOD at the prevailing rate (1 USD ≈ 0.71 JOD as of 2026). Wallet top-ups via Stripe support all major Jordanian-issued Visa/Mastercard.