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U.S. Small Biz Can't Ship to the EU Anymore

62 points · 79 comments · alsetmusic

  1. gammalost · · focus · HN ↗
    I get that it is a shame for you personally. Despite this I think high processing fees are good. First of all, it addresses the issue of people in the EU importing things we really do not need. Secondly, if it is something you really want then it can be imported at a noticible (but managable) premium. If the set of die are special, then paying 3 (or even 10) euro extra would, in my opinion, be fine
    1. xnx · · focus · HN ↗
      > it addresses the issue of people in the EU importing things we really do not need.

      How do you determine what someone does not really need?

      1. guywithahat · · focus · HN ↗
        The determining factor seems to be if customers are willing to pay more for it. I can only imagine in time they’ll find rich people need many things, while the poor could have done without all along. Who knew
        1. gammalost · · focus · HN ↗
          Well yeah that's classic wealth inequality for you. A fee for import can only fix part of the problem.

          Are you arguing for a cap on the amount of stuff a private individual can import instead of a fee? I suppose it would be a bit more invasive, but it could work and be more equal.

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