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Your purchase at Aran Switzerland compared to other shops – what you need to know
We import original knitwear, bags and lifestyle directly from Ireland to Switzerland. In order to know exactly what to expect during your shopping experience, we explain the most important points about customs, shipping and returns transparently in the following:
1. Ordering directly from abroad
If you order directly from dealers abroad, you will incur additional costs that you will have to bear:
- Customs duties and VAT are mandatory and levied on imported goods in Switzerland.
- Shipping costs will be charged and may vary depending on weight.
- Usually, the return costs also have the be paid by the customer in full.
2. Ordering via Aran Switzerland
If you order through Aran Switzerland, you benefit from significant advantages:
- No customs – these are already taken care of for you.
- No additional shipping costs – delivery within Switzerland is free of charge for purchases over 50 CHF.
- If you wish to pick up your products, you benefit from a 10 CHF discount (for purchases over 50 CHF).
- No or low return fees – if you would like to return an item, you may return it free of charge at our shop or send it back by post at your own expense.
That’s how your shopping experience will be without surprises and hidden fees – transparent, simple and fair.
3. Why is it worth buying from Aran Switzerland?
- Original products directly from Ireland, but with Swiss service.
- Full cost transparency – you see the final price right away. And although we have already covered the fees and shipping costs for you, the final prices at Aran Switzerland are still lower than those of any purchase abroad.
- Secure shopping – no risk with customs or returns.