[jmblanc]

Have any of you ever tried european web stores? I have found plenty of them, but would like to hear from someone who already has experiences with them. Some gear is cheaper there...

Are there any additonal taxes?

Do you know any of these:
www.barrabes.com
www.kibuba.eu
www.globetrotter.de
www.telemark-pyrenees.com

Do you have any other suggestions?

[Adam Lincoln]

Cheaper? With the current exchange rate?

[jmblanc]

So, you recommend US shops? Or should I stick to local ones?

[Adam Lincoln]

So, you recommend US shops? Or should I stick to local ones?

I wasn't recommending anything. I wondered what you were getting cheaper!
Shop local, support your UK climbing stores.

[Jim]

if you buy from the US you will have to pay import tax

[Adam Lincoln]

if you buy from the US you will have to pay import tax

Unless you get the to write gift on the package. Worked loads for me over the years.

[Paul B]

you also have to be very careful about which company you get to deliver. Some add huge charges for paying import tax for you etc. I think DHL are the main culprits.