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Re:Ask HN: What is the biggest untapped opportunity for star... by TillE on Monday February 06, 2017 @12:45PM (#13581934)
It's amazing how much you pay for UK products in Germany, way way more than the cost of shipping. Of course that particular opportunity will be gone soon, but I'm sure there are other routes.
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Re:Ask HN: What is the biggest untapped opportunity for star... by david927 on Monday February 06, 2017 @01:42PM (#13582563)
The UK is not in the EU (and was never in Schengen), so you pay customs along as well as shipping.
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Re:Ask HN: What is the biggest untapped opportunity for star... by cromulent on Monday February 06, 2017 @01:58PM (#13582717)
The UK is in the EU, so you shouldn't be paying customs.
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Re:Ask HN: What is the biggest untapped opportunity for star... by david927 on Monday February 06, 2017 @05:29PM (#13584893)
Aha, the process of the UK leaving the EU is expected be triggered at the end of next month. Apologies.
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Re:Ask HN: What is the biggest untapped opportunity for star... by dx034 on Tuesday February 07, 2017 @06:48AM (#13588755)
And it won't leave for at least another 2 years, longer with a transitional period.
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