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one of the biggest/best, VAT threshold is £120(?)

What VAT / customs are levied on orders from Europe?

Under £135 the shop will collect UK VAT at 20%, so you have nothing to worry about. Above that, the shop won't charge VAT but UK customs will, and you'll probably have to pay the carrier a fee for acting as HMRC's agent.

There is a third way where the sender makes arrangements with a UK agent to pay the tax, so as the end recipient you don't have to go through the hassle of paying the carrier before they release your consignment.

They are legit, and are a good company, but they have a minimum order for UK deliveries of 165 Euros so that they don't have to pay the VAT, you do. You'll pay VAT at 20% plus customs duties at whatever percent plus a Parcelforce handling fee of £12. It soon adds up.

I ordered an Abbey Tools HAG from them a while back because they were one of the few places with one in stock. The cost was 216 Euros, the VAT/duty/handling charge was £60.66. Spenny.