I’ve heard they’ve rescinded the threshold on allowing duty free imports of 150€ and below (it used to exist). The thing is that I’m a avid Zelda fan and would rather import my Switch than paying 520€ for the console alone (the game is 70€), don’t even talk about the pro controller with the stand (that’s another 110€, like WTF?).

Now, I’ve listed the same counterparts upon pre-ordering these things alongside accessories:

  • Switch 2 (日本語・国内専用): ¥62,980 (~354€)
  • Zelda Pro Controller w/stand: ¥12,980 (~73€)
  • 256GB Micro SD Card (Express): ¥12,000 (~67€)
  • Zelda (OoT) Remake: ¥7,755 (~43€)
  • TotK NS2 Edition: ¥7,264 (~40€)
  • BotW NS2 Edition: ¥7,236 (~40€)
  • Switch 2 Case: ¥3,790 (~21€)
  • Pro Controller Case: ¥2,490 (~14€)
  • Screen Protector: ¥1,598 (~9€)
  • Joy Con Stick Covers: ¥999 (~5€)

It adds up to ¥121,119 in customs value. The import VAT varies based on country, I won’t disclose where I reside but let’s say I’m importing to Spain where the rate is 21%. (This is after paying shipping costs via a courier).

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I’ve used a import duty calculator to estimate the quote, again: this is not representative of the real thing. DvQv26usRj2I7hx.png
850€?! ARE THEY INSANE! WHAT A RIP OFF!