Prices, VAT, and Duties

The prices you see depend on where you are. The shop automatically shows prices for your region, but you can manually switch to another region if you want to view prices elsewhere.

However, when you check out, the final price and currency are determined by the shipping address. Orders are always processed in the currency set for the destination country—you cannot overwrite or change this.

How Prices Are Set

I set all prices manually to keep them clean, simple and easy to understand. That means you won’t see odd numbers caused by automatic currency conversions. I apply this approach both inside and outside the EU.

Inside the EU

Prices within the European Union are calculated including VAT.

While VAT rates vary slightly between EU countries, I use a single rounded price across all EU markets. So the price you see already includes VAT, regardless of which EU member state you're buying from.

Outside the EU (including the UK and Switzerland)

For destinations outside the EU, I manually set prices to reflect the fact that VAT isn’t included.

These prices do not include any local taxes, import duties or handling fees.

These are additional costs are charged by your local customs authorities when the parcel arrives and are the sole responsibility of the customer (you).

Why? In practice, you’re importing goods from the EU into your own market, and your local authorities will apply their own tax rules. Every shipment I’ve sent to the UK and Switzerland so far has been charged accordingly.

But because prices outside the EU don’t include European VAT (as much as 25%), the amount you pay at checkout is lower to begin with. 

I cannot refund or reimburse any customs duties, local taxes or handling fees that you may be charged upon delivery.

If you’re unsure about how this applies to your order, just reach out before you buy—I’ll be happy to help. Contact me here.

Why Prices Differ Between Regions

Prices differ between regions because of VAT and local tax rules. EU prices include VAT; prices outside the EU do not.

You might notice a change in price or currency when you switch region—that’s simply the system matching the right market.

When you check out, your final price always reflects the market and tax rules for your shipping address. You can’t “shop” in another region’s store to avoid local VAT or duties—the checkout automatically adjusts to match your destination.

Returns from Outside the EU

If you return an item from outside the EU, clearly mark the parcel as a return.

Any import charges or duties billed back to me because of incorrect labelling will be deducted from your refund.

Customers are responsible for ensuring all return paperwork and declarations are completed correctly to avoid re-import fees.

Read more about returns and exchanges here.