Parcel or Postal Services in German border

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Hi, I've searched the forum for advice on which postal or packages services are available near Zurich, for example in Waldshut or so, but I couldn't find anything.

I need to be able to receive packages from Germany for example from crocs.eu or amazon.de and ship them to a postal service in Waldshut or any other place near Zurich and get an email with the alert that I received something.

I found this provider: https://www.deutsche-lieferadresse.com/

But their website is all in German. I would prefer to have all the information in English so I can clarify all my doubts.

Do you have experience or can recommend other postal services that offer this? Any advices?

Thanks a lot for your comments and help!

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I use grenzpacket.de

The website it in German but it's relatively easy. You register for free on the website choosing the branch you want to use. I use the Jestetten one. They email you when your parcel arrives. You pay an amount in chf or € depending on your preference. You sign a form saying you have received the goods from grenzpacket.

That's it.

I think Mandy Klein's website is in English but she is in Konstanz.

I was a bit nervous the first time I used the service but it works really well and I'm happy with it.

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Thanks for your feedback, we just come back from a long lunch in Waldshut and took note of two others:

- Swiss Paket: http://www.swiss-paket.de/

- Euro Paket Shop: http://www.europaketshop.ch/

We are going to research a bit.

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Im using Swiss Packet and Im very happy about service.

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I have used europaketshop for the last year and I am very happy with the service. The prices are good and their location is great. They notify you as soon as they receive a package under your name. Highly recommended!

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Was trying to find a company I came across a few years ago, something like Eurotour but can't find them (yet).

Came across this though:

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/saving-m...order/30470210

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Found it:

http://euroretour.ch/

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Do any of these services also forward the parcel to you (instead of waiting for you to come and get it) from a Swiss address?

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This one ships but used to charge the difference between German and Swiss VAT:

https://meineinkauf.ch

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Actually they claim back German VAT, pay Swiss VAT and duty and keep the difference plus charge for delivery.

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If you order delivery to a German address from a French seller, is French or German VAT applied? Or does does it perhaps depend on the actual rate and the higher of the two is applied, whichever that is?

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They've mentioned in their website that German VAT is not deducted since the reiver of the package is a German entity.

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No any packages sent within EU the seller's vat applies.

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I would in that case love to know how they pay customs and clearance on a 700 Euro computer and only charge 14.90 to deliver it. They say you have no right to a refund of German VAT, not they .

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Yes you're right. I had misunderstood the text.

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Depends on the product. Source

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Well I went to Jestetten Germany to pick up my parcel. A desolate German town-not even a coffee shop. Once an hour a train to Zürich. And the only road going through the place full of cars. Never again. Konstanz is the best even though its longer with the train.

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Ah so you failed to find the main street lined with shops and at least three cafes!

BTW, the Chinese restaurant opposite the station is very good.

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that was the main street with no cafes. Just cars cars and more cars

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Maybe because it was dark? Yes, it has a couple of café ́s and restaurants, a DM, an Aldi, a big Edeka etc etc (and my favourite dentist)