TactMerc

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Why do I have to pay tariffs for importing the following stuff into the EU now? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] TactMerc@retrofed.com 0 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

As mentioned, the customs value is ¥121,119 for everything. However, the console + game + pro controller & SD card combined is ¥95,715 if I didn't buy the additional accessories or other games. With a package bearing that kind of commercial value, does it mean taxes are higher?

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Why is the Wii U considered a flop? (retrofed.com)
 

At the time of its release, the manner on how it they'd marketed that was confusing as they showcased the Wii U gamepad as if its a portable console (its not) since its rather the main controller for the Wii U console. I was in high school when the console was first revealed, my reaction to that was "WTF?" as I thought the gamepad was portable, as the ads often flex that it can be (or the way they showed it came off as that).

Why do I have to pay tariffs for importing the following stuff into the EU now? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] TactMerc@retrofed.com 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm importing most of this from Japan, where the prices are lower than in the EU. The gripe I have are tariffs before deivery (unless I book a flight to Japan buying this stuff in store, packing all of that into luggage on a return flight home) even then, is that still duty free?

Why do I have to pay tariffs for importing the following stuff into the EU now? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] TactMerc@retrofed.com 1 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I would've paid over 1000€ if I've purchased the same stuff locally, still ain't going to happen.

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Why do I have to pay tariffs for importing the following stuff into the EU now? (retrofed.com)
submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by TactMerc@retrofed.com to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
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I've heard they've rescinded the threshold on allowing duty free imports of 150€ and below (it used to exist). The thing is that I'm a avid Zelda fan and would rather import my Switch than paying 520€ for the console alone (the game is 70€), don't even talk about the pro controller with the stand (that's another 110€, like WTF?).

Now, I've listed the same counterparts upon pre-ordering these things alongside accessories:

  • Zelda Switch 2 (日本語・国内専用): ¥62,980 (~354€)
  • Zelda Pro Controller w/stand: ¥12,980 (~73€)
  • 256GB Micro SD Card (Express): ¥12,000 (~67€)
  • Zelda (OoT) Remake: ¥7,755 (~43€)
  • TotK NS2 Edition: ¥7,264 (~40€)
  • BotW NS2 Edition: ¥7,236 (~40€)
  • Switch 2 Case: ¥3,790 (~21€)
  • Pro Controller Case: ¥2,490 (~14€)
  • Screen Protector: ¥1,598 (~9€)
  • Joy Con Stick Covers: ¥999 (~5€)

It adds up to ¥121,119 in customs value. The import VAT varies based on country, I won't disclose where I reside but let's say I'm importing to Spain where the rate is 21%. (This is after paying shipping costs via a courier).

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I've used a import duty calculator to estimate the quote, again: this is not representative of the real thing. DvQv26usRj2I7hx.png
850€?! ARE THEY INSANE! WHAT A RIP OFF!