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Importing Sanitary ware from Germany

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    #32
    tedimc
    Registered Users Posts: 619 ✭✭✭tedimc


    fanzhiyidan wrote: »
    Hi All,
    wondering if anyone has imported sanitary ware / cabinets etc. recently?

    I looked into stuff like Cabinets, Towel Rails, Mirrors, etc. and actually ended up going local for some items. Cabinets & sinks I got in Ikea and Mirrors in local tile shop. Probably better stuff available from the German sites, but very hard to pick items like that from pictures on the web.

    However, I did order some accessories in the last few months - all Grohe stuff at great value and no problem with Delivery.


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    #33
    In the wind
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭In the wind


    lownhard wrote: »
    Got one load from well known German shop. All went perfectly. Got another shipment en route as we speak. They even looked through my order and identified two incompatible parts before shipping, and refunded. Excellent service. Half the price of shops here.

    Would you mind linking to the providers you used please?


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    #34
    tedimc
    Registered Users Posts: 619 ✭✭✭tedimc


    Reuter Shop: https://www.reuter.com/

    If ordering larger items (sanitary ware, etc.) probably worth looking to fill a full pallet.


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    #35
    ebayissues
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭ebayissues


    Has any imported sanitory ware from drench.co.uk. I have checked the prices vs reuters and they are far better.


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    #36
    Energy1
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Energy1


    ebayissues wrote: »
    Has any imported sanitory ware from drench.co.uk. I have checked the prices vs reuters and they are far better.

    Did you order from Drench?

    What is the top of the range brands for sanitory?


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    ebayissues
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭ebayissues


    I have not yet ordered. The reviews I have found sem good. However, savings are eroden due to the Vat paid from purchasing from the UK.


    Crosswater is a good brand.


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    #38
    Energy1
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Energy1


    ebayissues wrote: »
    I have not yet ordered. The reviews I have found sem good. However, savings are eroden due to the Vat paid from purchasing from the UK.


    Crosswater is a good brand.

    Seems ordering from Germany is a cost saver and get better quality products.


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    #39
    ebayissues
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭ebayissues


    I like crosswater brand. Its seem much better than grohe aesthetiscally speaking ofcourse.


    I was looking at this - https://www.drench.co.uk/p/harbour-status-shower-valve-c-head-rail-kit-bv?sku=harbour-status-shower-valve-c300-head-rail-kit-bp


    Grohe seems expensive


    https://www.reuter.com/grohe-grohtherm-smartcontrol-shower-system-with-thermostat-rainshower-310-smartactive-cube-overhead-shower-a628231.php


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    #40
    air
    Registered Users Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭air


    ebayissues wrote: »
    I like crosswater brand. Its seem much better than grohe aesthetiscally speaking ofcourse.


    I was looking at this - https://www.drench.co.uk/p/harbour-status-shower-valve-c-head-rail-kit-bv?sku=harbour-status-shower-valve-c300-head-rail-kit-bp


    Grohe seems expensive


    https://www.reuter.com/grohe-grohtherm-smartcontrol-shower-system-with-thermostat-rainshower-310-smartactive-cube-overhead-shower-a628231.php

    How about:
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001775269427.html


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    #41
    Energy1
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Energy1


    air wrote: »
    How about:
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001775269427.html

    Wouldnt trust that site


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    #42
    air
    Registered Users Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭air


    Haha, the joke's on you, it probably has the most effective buyer protection going, I have been using it years and never had an issue.
    Don't think for a minute that the taps linked from the UK and Germany are made anywhere other than China either.


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    #43
    Energy1
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭Energy1


    air wrote: »
    Haha, the joke's on you, it probably has the most effective buyer protection going, I have been using it years and never had an issue.
    Don't think for a minute that the taps linked from the UK and Germany are made anywhere other than China either.

    Made in China gives it away!! A brand like POIQIHY isn't one id go for


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    #44
    CityBird
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭CityBird


    On a side note, do you Irish experience problems importing stuff from the UK after Brexit? Got myself into serious trouble buying bathroom accessories and taps online from a UK shop. They can’t sent it over to Belgium and still waiting for a refund 4 months after ordering!!! Extremely frustrating.


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    #45
    Merowig
    Registered Users Posts: 413 ✭✭Merowig


    air wrote: »
    Haha, the joke's on you, it probably has the most effective buyer protection going, I have been using it years and never had an issue.
    Don't think for a minute that the taps linked from the UK and Germany are made anywhere other than China either.

    Not true at all
    https://www.villeroyboch-group.com/en/careers/why-work-for-vb/locations.html
    "Production facilities are located in Germany, Thailand, Sweden and other Central and Eastern European countries."

    Hansa is producing their taps in Burglengenfeld (Germany), Kralovice (Czech Republic), Olesno (Poland) and in Rauma (Finland)

    Ideal Standard is producing in Bulgaria, Egypt, Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, UK, France

    Grohe is producing in 3 Factories in Germany, 1 in Thailand and 1 in Portugal.

    If you want to buy from Alibaba Chinese stuff which potentially was produced by minorities or political prisoners it is up to you.
    But do not claim falsely that all are producing in China


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    #46
    air
    Registered Users Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭air


    Fair enough, I stand corrected and glad to see it.


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    #47
    glynf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Hey all,


    Looking at getting a wall hung wc, bath and shower tray from www.reuter.com. Has anyone here that has imported German stuff ran into any issues in relation to different fitting standards for tap/mixer/drain connections?

    I picked up a kitchen sink from a German site before, and it required an adapter for the standard 40mm drain pipe used here.


    Thank you.



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