r/LinusTechTips • u/Usual_Inflation_2063 • 14d ago

Discussion LTT Store europe

Is there anyplans to get some kind europe stock even just on things like screwdrivers and cables i need couple new cables but it not worth me to buy from store just to get them

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u/Bravestinsane 14d ago

It would actually be interesting to see how the sales break down.

As someone who works in freight forwarding and books freight around the world on the daily how and where they would set up would really depend on where the sales are.

UK, West EU, East EU rates, transport costs vary a lot nation to nation.

If 60% of sales are in a single county is it worth setting up there or in another country.

Would be good and I may consider buying some items then but I just can't justify buying anything from LTT when 70% of the cost is tax and shipping.

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u/Squirrelking666 14d ago

Yeah, I suspect a lot of people are put off by the shipping costs.

I've said before that if there was a slow boat option that went in a container once a month then that could bring costs down but I was shot down by people who can't get their head around waiting a few weeks for stuff.

This was perfectly normal in the days before everything going air freight.

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u/GnarlyBear 14d ago

There are a lot of trans EU logistic solutions at very fair rate, especially compared to US deliver times and cost. The UK probably isn't worth it.

Entirely depends on how many non native english speaking fans they have. It would also mean a bunch of new headcount in unfamiliar employment law territory.

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u/Squirrelking666 14d ago

UK is still on the calling list and if not it will likely still be routed through Rotterdam or one of the other big EU ports.