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Zara Israel Imposes Delivery Fee, Driving Shoppers to Cheaper European Options
Zara has introduced a 14.90 shekel delivery fee for online orders in Israel, prompting consumers to seek cheaper alternatives abroad. A Ynet report revealed significant price differences, with items in Greece costing substantially less than in Israel.
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What happened
- 01Zara Israel now charges 14.90 shekels for online delivery, ending free shipping over 199 shekels.
- 02Ynet reported Zara items in Greece are significantly cheaper than in Israel, sometimes nearly half the price.
- 03A men's cashmere cardigan costs 859 shekels in Israel versus about 450 shekels in Greece.
- 04Israeli shoppers can use services like ShipTanbul to forward purchases from Greece.
- 05Forwarding costs include a Greek address fee and international shipping, plus potential VAT refunds.
- 06Ordering from abroad offers access to items unavailable or sold out in Israel.
Israeli shoppers can use forwarding services like ShipTanbul to order from Greece, factoring in local delivery, international shipping, and potential VAT refunds. This method allows access to a wider range of products and can lead to considerable savings, especially during sales events.
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