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Miniatures Adventure => Pulp => Topic started by: Andy in Germany on 02 March 2022, 08:54:31 PM
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I'd like to get a couple of packs of pulp figures, but I'm a bit cautious now that the UK and EU are in different customs zones: I've heard of people getting stung for customs charges for comparatively inexpensive items, and the charges doubled or tripled the costs once handling fees were added.
Does anyone have experience and/or advice in this areas, if, for example I'm buying something like Pulp Figures would it make more sense to order them from Canada?
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The import charges that are being applied will apply for imports from Canada as well as the UK -anywhere outside the EU.
The possible advantage in buying from the UK might be that the VAT is removed by the supplier so you aren't playing it twice (in effect) - I don't know if Pulp figures are 20% cheaper in Canada?
Mike
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Each country in the EU has its own duty and tariff charges, they are not standardised. You will have to ask the local agents what the liability is.
I am in Spain and really struggle with anything from UK, I am still waiting for "customs clearance" on orders placed during Black Friday week. 6 weeks is my minimum "expected" delivery currently with a fixed €16 handling charge plus whatever VAT is levied on the purchase cost plus shipping charge.
Buying from USA or Canada I am finding small packets (size and value) are not being stopped despite Spain having a €0/free liability threshold. Inter EU shipments are fine as long as the seller completes the customs documentation.
Minimum shipping for a blister or 2 from UK to Spain is about £9 arriving in 6 to 12 weeks, from the States it is $13 arriving in 6 to 12 days.
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It also depends of the companies. For example, I'm in France, I have bought few minis from Eureka Miniatures UK and haven't paid the VAT. You should check the conditions of every manufacturer, of course, only the biggest ones can offer that.
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You could have a look at miniaturicum.de; not all codes are in stock but maybe the ones you're looking for are.
https://www.miniaturicum.de/?k=508&lang=eng
DJ
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Hi Andy,
There is already a list of producers and distributors here in the EU. Unsurprisingly, a lot of the major manufacturers now have stockists.
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=129459.0
As for ordering from the UK. Expect to pay a lot in Vat and collection fees. The last things we ordered/had sent over incurred a minimum 6€ fee from DHL+VAT. One parcel, this combination was nearly 50% the cost of the original items.
Best,
Ed
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No problem to buy Pulp Figures in Germany. I buy all my Pulp Figures at Battlefield Berlin. If the code you are looking for is not listed yet, write them an email and they will order for you.
https://shop.battlefield-berlin.de/katalog/showarticles/1243/1/pulp-figures
Miniaturicum stock as well
https://www.miniaturicum.de/Pulp-Figures
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Thanks @nandrin. I'll have a look...
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Forgot to say thanks for this: I've ordered some figures from Miniaturicum, who are very quick and helpful, if anyone else is reading and wondering where to order figures. They also seem to have a good range in stock most of the time...
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Forgot to say thanks for this: I've ordered some figures from Miniaturicum, who are very quick and helpful, if anyone else is reading and wondering where to order figures. They also seem to have a good range in stock most of the time...
Can second Miniaturicum for service and selection. Never had any trouble with them - and I'm in Canada.
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2 more sellers from Spain that may help.
https://www.atlanticajuegos.com/en/
https://banduawargames.com/en/