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UK-only delivery workaround through Northern Ireland?

17-01-2022 11:24pm

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HairySalmon

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I'm looking to buy a piece of furniture from a retailer who only delivers within the UK. Is there any parcel motel-like equivalent I can use to get around their UK-only shipping? And if so, would customs charges be placed on it? The item is around EUR1,100.

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#2 18-01-2022 3:51pm

stronglikebull

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I don't believe there are any companies doing this, nor will they ever likely be again, as Brexit has effectively made this particular business model illegal.

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#3 18-01-2022 4:13pm

GerardKeating

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058228582/uk-only-delivery-workaround-through-northern-ireland

Address Pal still operate with an address actual in England, but the maximum weigth is 20KG, so i reckon your item too big.

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#4 18-01-2022 4:14pm

GerardKeating

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118495062#Comment_118495062

Not lllegal, just too complicated/expensive.

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#5 18-01-2022 4:15pm

Atlantic Dawn

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Double check the delivery conditions, most UK operators shopping large high value items are only delivering to mainland UK, excluding NIRL.

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#6 18-01-2022 10:00pm

VG31

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I've used this place before and found them good https://www.forward2me.com/
It will probably end up costing you a fortune though.

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#7 19-01-2022 9:28am

silver2020

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As it's unlikely that it is made in the UK and value at €1100 you have the following
Goods - 1100
Shipping - €120 assuming it fits on one pallet
Duty - €130 (EST 10% of price Inc shipping)
Customs clearance €40
Vat - 23% on all of above. €350

Total approx 1750

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#8 22-01-2022 7:32pm

zell12

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https://www.deliverme.ie/ also provide a service

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