Buying figures in Germany/the EU

[Andy in Germany]

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?

[black hat miniatures]

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

[robh]

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.

[Kourtchatovium104]

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.

[Drunkendwarf]

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

[LazyStudent]

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

[nandrin]

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

[Andy in Germany]

Thanks @nandrin. I'll have a look...

[Andy in Germany]

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...

[FramFramson]

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.

[rumacara]

2 more sellers from Spain that may help.

https://www.atlanticajuegos.com/en/

https://banduawargames.com/en/