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Sending parcels to the EU from UK

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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.

Mamie Sat 18-Dec-21 11:28:02

Also Amazon.de is available in English and they dispatch to France with no problem.

sodapop Sat 18-Dec-21 13:24:11

Amazon fr is also available in English shelflife

I have found sometimes the postage on Amazon de is prohibitive Mamie

Mamie Sat 18-Dec-21 13:26:59

We use .de quite a lot sodapop (their selection of jigsaws is much better). ?
Usually about 4-5€ extra for delivery.

Mamie Sat 18-Dec-21 13:31:46

Just out of interest how do you get amazon.fr in English? I haver seen it.