In reply to steve_gibbs:
> Be sure your entire order (I think including shipping costs) is under £135, or you'll get stung.
> If more than that, split across multiple orders, or if buying an individual item worth more than £135, you'd be better to buy it in the UK.
> I've bought from them before and they're reputable.
I've had several shipments from bergzeit and alpinetrek over that value recently no problem (clothes and climbing hardwear).
If the goods are EU origin there shouldn't be any customs due, and if postage is free (which these sites offer below that threshold) import VAT is the same amount as regular VAT.
I think they both use Hermes for delivery, who don't charge customers as they don't accept deliveries where the retailer hasn't paid import duties up front.
I'd assume most retailers who have resumed shipping to the UK would be doing the same?
https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/online-shopping-do-i-have-to...