Hi Kathleen,
Thank you for your feedback — we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
As a small business, we do our best to be transparent about international shipping policies. Due to Brexit, VAT is automatically removed when a delivery address outside the UK is selected, including Ireland. This results in additional customs duties or local taxes depending on the destination country’s regulations.
We do include a notice at checkout stating: “For international orders, you will not pay VAT — the checkout will amend the prices in your basket. Please note: The recipient will be responsible for paying all duties/customs fees.” This information is also detailed in our terms and conditions, as well as on our delivery page.
We understand that these unexpected fees can be frustrating, and we’re always looking at ways to improve communication and clarity around this process. Thank you again for your order and for highlighting this — your input helps us do better.
Warm regards, Christine - Brolliesgalore