Shipping from the United States of America to Europe

[FullMetal]

I guess this is the only right place to post this and I'm not sure if anyone would be up for this. But hopefully it will be possible.

Anyways here it goes. I live in Europe (Belgium to be specific) and I order alot of stuff online/internationally. Everything is good/fine until I (have) to order stuff from the USA. It's not per say the shipping that costs alot (I understand that it costs alot so I don't mind). The fact that you get huge amounts of Customs taxes is a problem. Or, not to mention, people/stores refusing to ship to Europe.

I really regret that this is the case and that there are also alot of "exclusive" things being released in America but never in Europe/rest of the world (especially when it comes to gaming).

So now the big question. Would anyone from the USA (preferrably someone active on the forums who 'is to be considered' trustworthy) be willing to do such a thing for me? Obviously you will be compensated for the effort(s) for each order. But it would be very helpful if anyone from the USA would be willing to order specific items, ship it to their home and later when received actually send it to me as a 'present'. (which would have been paid for in advance/in time before being shipped).

[FranklinsIron]

Order from the UK. We're Americas little clones when it comes to material objects and technology. Every single game comes out here, only day later. Same with tv shows, movies etc.. Only thing were slightly outdated with(depending on your style), is clothes and trainers. Amazon.co.uk. Have a look. Just advice, depending what you're after, cheaper delivery etc

[Fuzzknuckles]

Order from the UK. We're Americas little clones when it comes to material objects and technology. Every single game comes out here, only day later. Same with tv shows, movies etc.. Only thing were slightly outdated with(depending on your style), is clothes and trainers. Amazon.co.uk. Have a look. Just advice, depending what you're after, cheaper delivery etc

Just make sure you do it before the UK pulls out of the EU like a bunch of f*cking retards.

[AlienTwo]

The US government tells us all the time to never do this.

 

I'd be happy to help.

[X S]

The seller has to send it as a "gift" or mark the merchandise cheaper than what its worth.

 

It's illegal, but if someone is sending you one or two items, who's to say it's not a gift? Should be easy.

[Jolly Swagman]

There are companies in the usa set up specifically to do this. Try https://www.shipito.comor just do a bit of googling and you'll find others.

Edited June 16, 2016 by Jolly Swagman

[X S]

There are companies in the usa set up specifically to do this. Try https://www.shipito.comor just do a bit of googling and you'll find others.

 

Yeah, but they can't deceive US customs for the same reason a business can't do the same when sending things internationally. It's illegal.

 

Those services are mostly used for domestic purposes.

[Mister Pink]

I know this isn't what you are looking for but it's a great site to purchase electronics outside of Europe. They're very aware of the tax situation and I've read reports that if customs do get it, they've been known to cover the cost. I've ordered an expensive item from them before and it got through, perfectly.

 

They're in Hong Kong.

http://www.eglobalcentral.eu/

[feckyerlife]

find someone that works at an embassy, they can send it for free in the diplomatic pouch

Edited June 16, 2016 by feckyerlife

[FullMetal]

Thanks all for the replies! Good to see alot of helpful answers and people willing to help out!

Also I do not understand 'why' they do not support this or are more open to ship internationally?

[Jolly Swagman]

 

There are companies in the usa set up specifically to do this. Try https://www.shipito.comor just do a bit of googling and you'll find others.

Yeah, but they can't deceive US customs for the same reason a business can't do the same when sending things internationally. It's illegal.

 

Those services are mostly used for domestic purposes.

Whether it's illegal or not I know that there are numerous forwarding services that do this internationally - they have articles on how to do it and what websites you can use in aussie newspapers/ websites every so often.

 

Fullnetal: if you're looking for some reliable on the forums to do, in happy to vouch for AlienTwo who has offered

Edited June 17, 2016 by Jolly Swagman

[FullMetal]

Superb. There's alot of stuff I want that they don't ship to Europe and for some crazy reason don't sell here in Europe. It will be quite a big list. Cheers, I shall contact you AlienTwo!