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Sending parcels to the EU from UK

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LadyStardust Wed 01-Dec-21 21:15:29

Yes I've heard similar stories Welshwife I suppose this year will be a bit of an experiment and if it all goes pear shaped, I'll have to look at alternative ways of gifting.
BlueBelle I did too when I sent my son a Birthday card. It's crazy isn't it?

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BlueBelle Wed 01-Dec-21 21:06:14

I actually had to put a custom label on a birthday card
recently !!!

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Welshwife Wed 01-Dec-21 20:53:53

I have not had any parcels from U.K. but I see reports that whatever the value, weight etc many people are being charged various amounts - customs etc and delivery charges. Sometimes the charges exceed the value.
I have today ordered a gift from Amazon but from their German site - it will be interesting to see what happens.
I have told our families not to send anything to us.

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LadyStardust Wed 01-Dec-21 20:27:45

Hello. Every Christmas I send a rather large box of Christmas gifts to my son and his wife who live in the EU. I understand that this year things have changed and I can only send £39 of gifts each per person. That bit is fine, its about time I cut down on sending so much! I'm just not sure if I can put up to £39 of gifts for both of them in one parcel? I don't want my son to have charges at his end. I also have to fill in a customs form for the outside of the box stating the contents and the price. Have I got this right? Another concern is, does the £39 include postal costs? I use Parcel2Go usually and it used to be so straightforward! I've transferred money for birthdays this year but Christmas isn't Christmas without a gift or 2 to open is it! Any tips anyone? Thanks.

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