Few conclusions from a major ferreting expedition over the last few days (to be revealed soonish)
A) A lot of EU stores won't ship to the UK any more, period - citing Brexit.
B) Still more have paused shipping temporarily for a few days.
C) Many seem unaware of the new VAT rules.
A) A lot of EU stores won't ship to the UK any more, period - citing Brexit.
B) Still more have paused shipping temporarily for a few days.
C) Many seem unaware of the new VAT rules.
They're having to deal with:
- Coronavirus-related shipping issues
- Delivery firm changes because of Brexit
- Queue fears
- New customs declarations and other paperwork
- New VAT processes
- No more LVCR on orders under £15
None of the above apply to their remaining EU markets!
- Coronavirus-related shipping issues
- Delivery firm changes because of Brexit
- Queue fears
- New customs declarations and other paperwork
- New VAT processes
- No more LVCR on orders under £15
None of the above apply to their remaining EU markets!
Plus, some don't seem to have updated their pages to account for the Brexit deal yet - perhaps unsurprising since it was only announced on 24 December and finalised on 31 December, and there were Christmas and New Year holidays in between.
One thing is certain: thousands or perhaps tens of thousands of firms across the EU27 have had to dedicate serious time, money and effort into thinking about Brexit.
It is unlikely any of them will see an extra penny as a result, though the effort may let them *keep* business.
It is unlikely any of them will see an extra penny as a result, though the effort may let them *keep* business.
At the end of the day, that's all Brexit really is: a giant damage limitation exercise. It's about how relatively unscathed you can emerge from it - because it is not going to help you to thrive!
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