For the UK it is the mail order equivalent of Gamages. In rural areas Amazon has no competition. Where I live delivery is never to the door.
It will either be the local post office or a shop providing a courier drop off facility. The nearest sizeable town is offers limited choice, a long expensive drive, and outrageous parking fees. Amazon will always tell me if the item is available, if it can be imported, the cost, the delivery charge and tracking details.