The root of the problem is that they mixed the Amazon retail storefront (aka The Amazon people know) with the Amazon Marketplace used by the third party sellers. So when you buy something the whole thing works automatic and invisible to get the “best price”
Unless you make your own choice and going deep into the purchasing options you will end up in one of the 3 scenarios
- Product sold and shipped by Amazon
- Product sold by third party but shipped by Amazon
- Product sold and shipped by third party
I have never had a problem with the first category but the other two are always problematic, especially the third. You are on Amazon.de > you can end up buying from the US, UK, or China (so outside of the EU). Not just you will get hit by customs but good luck enforcing the mandatory 14 day return law.
I had issues with the first category too because of the commingle inventory perhaps. Counterfeit SD card sold and shipped by Amazon. Seems like a very common issue.
Unless you make your own choice and going deep into the purchasing options you will end up in one of the 3 scenarios
- Product sold and shipped by Amazon
- Product sold by third party but shipped by Amazon
- Product sold and shipped by third party
I have never had a problem with the first category but the other two are always problematic, especially the third. You are on Amazon.de > you can end up buying from the US, UK, or China (so outside of the EU). Not just you will get hit by customs but good luck enforcing the mandatory 14 day return law.