Woman left stunned after being charged an extra £82 for £200 coat because of Brexit

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A surprised online shopper represented a cautionary tale for some after bargain-hunting turned into a costly ordeal in the post-Brexit economy.

The 26-year-old was told she needed to pay more charges to receive the parcels, from two separate orders – coming to a total of £140 – on the additional customs duties and VAT that now apply to goods sent to the UK from EU countries.

 

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The first out come of BREXIT faced by citizens ? yOU MUST WAIT AND SEE HOW BREXIT WILL CHAGE YOUR LIFE FELLOWS!

You’re saying no one told you about Brexit consequences?

get used to it

Buy British in British stores 🤷🏼‍♀️

Funny that if I look the ad I get 150 € including VAT. If I set the country to UK, I get £173 without VAT.

We were told this would happen, before the vote, during the negotiations- all the way along. Lots of people chose to believe the lies that made them feel nice/supported their ideology

Had the same story....welcome to brexit..

twattax

This is true for export as well. The reduction in trade will impact prices as seen here.

It's not true anyway ... the girl can't even add up , fake news !!

If this ridiculous situation keeps up both the EU and the U.K. will destroy future trade arrangements

I remember how Nigel Farage said people were going to be so much better off under Brexit. 🤔

I am Jack's complete lack of surprise

Forget the Nissan story, this one is big news.

to be expected, why surprised?

Wow 😳 gosh that’s awful! Shop further away like Australia 🇦🇺 you’ll get a good return!! 💰

Bwahahahaha! Brexit is going to destroy everyone who voted for it.

Wow brexit sounds like a real winner

jackdixon24 🤣

If she can afford a £200 coat she is doing pretty during this pandemic.

Gotta love that “control” eh?

Thanks brexit loons!! Can’t buy anything abroad without being hit with 20% customs , really sticking it to the people !

And so it begins ...

Well you got what you voted for, good luck with that!

BS propaganda from the Toilet Roll

Thats what happens when you choose nationalism. Brexit is a disaster.

Just been advised that a delivery of tea from the UK to my stepson in the Netherlands is now subject to EU tariffs tea brexit

Some live in a bubble and have never heard of customs charges.

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