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Accessing sites outside UK

Hi! I can never browse sites abroad (i.e. in USA) because I am automatically redirected to the UK version (where everything is AT LEAST a 50 % more expensive. I had discovered a tool: http://www.evade123.com/
which allowed me to evade this. But I was trying to use it now and I get a notice that says "the site you are going to use has malware that may steal your paswords, bank details, etc" or something like that. I was going to a well known clothing brand site so nothing outward in that.
I'd really appreciate some help since I'd like to order a few garments from the USA. Many thanks!
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  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    Use another browser.

    Opera Beta would be a good choice.
    Once installed, switch on it's Off Road function.

    Off-road-mode-opera-next.png

    then browse to the website that you want, as per normal.
  • Nikiya wrote: »
    I'd really appreciate some help since I'd like to order a few garments from the USA. Many thanks!
    Assuming the site will ship to UK...have you taken into account the higher delivery charges and possible import tax and fees? Might not be as cheap as you think.
  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    There's no point, even if you can view the sites, they'll probably refuse to sell you anything. Especially if as you say, they have a UK site too.
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  • Neil49
    Neil49 Posts: 3,254 Forumite
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    edited 27 December 2014 at 5:24PM
    You could take a look at Borderlinx.com. They have been mentioned in the Dailly Telegraph a couple of times recently and basically, they act as an intermediary when purchasing goods from the USA.

    Obviously they have to charge something for doing this but it can still work out profitability even with taxes at this end.

    https://www.borderlinx.com

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/money-saving-tips/11257298/12-new-ways-to-save-money-in-2015.html

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  • I_have_spoken
    I_have_spoken Posts: 5,051 Forumite
    edited 28 December 2014 at 3:53PM
    Plenty of free VPNs like justfreevpn will let you browse US websites, but you'll need to factor in not owning a US registered CC, sale tax, no/costly intl shipping, import taxes, ...
  • KxMx
    KxMx Posts: 10,813 Forumite
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    To be honest with shipping fees (if they will even ship to the UK), customs duty and the RM handling fee of £8 (applied to all packages where customs is payable), I don't know if it's going to be worthwhile.
  • Nikiya
    Nikiya Posts: 547 Forumite
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    Thanks! I am not buying to deliver to the UK. Perhaps I should have clarified that. I am buying for the USA, from here.
  • Zenmate is the free daddy when it comes to hiding/changing your location.

    https://zenmate.com/
  • Nikiya
    Nikiya Posts: 547 Forumite
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    Hello Marco: I have added zenMate but there is absolutely no difference. I even created an account with my email and a password....still nothing has changed and I keep been reverted to UK sites when I want to browse the USA ones....The point is, every time I open the ZM page it offers me AGAIN to add it for free... which I've done about 20 times. I do not understand...
  • Nikiya
    Nikiya Posts: 547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Well guys it seems I cannot download justfreevpn or ZenMate. It tells me "I do not have enough permission" or something like that.... I have Windows 7..... any clues? TIA!
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