Has it happened to you that you find the perfect product and, when you check out, you discover that that store does not ship to your country? It is one of the biggest walls of online commerce: exclusive stores in Europe, the United States or Asia that only deliver to local addresses, or that do not even accept your card. The good news is that buying from stores that don't ship to your country is totally possible: you just need a local address in the store's country and a forwarding service to receive your package and send it to your home. In this guide we explain why it happens, how the solution works step by step and how to do it on Amazon and in any online store, with MDE.
It works for clients in Spain and throughout Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Colombia and more): we give you an address in our network of 10 countries and we take care of the rest.
Why doesn't an online store ship to my country?
It's not something personal or your mistake. There are several reasons why an online store does not ship to your country:
- Limited shipping policy: Many stores only operate within their market (for example, only within the European Union or only within the US) to avoid customs procedures and international returns.
- Costs and logistics: managing shipments to dozens of countries is expensive and complex, so they prefer not to offer it.
- Payment restrictions: the store does not accept cards issued outside of your country or requires a local billing address.
- Regional stock and promotions: certain products, offers or editions are only sold to national customers.
The consequence is always the same: you see the message "we do not ship to your location" and you are left without the product. The solution is not to look for another store, but to look like a local buyer.
The solution: a local address + international forwarding
The method used by thousands of buyers is simple: instead of asking the store to ship to your country (something it doesn't do), you ask it to ship to a local address in the store's country. We give you that address. When your package arrives at our warehouse, we forward it to your country. For the store, you are just another national customer.
With MDE you have real addresses in a network of 10 countries: Spain, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Czechia, Turkey, United States, Hong Kong and China. So you can buy from almost any store in Europe, the US or Asia even if they don't ship internationally.
How it works, step by step
- Register and choose your address. You activate your account and receive a local address in the country you need (for example, an address in Spain or in any of our warehouses).
- Buy locally. You put that address as the delivery destination. The store treats you as a national buyer and you complete the purchase without the "we do not ship to your country" block.
- We receive your package. Your order arrives at our warehouse, where we register it and notify you.
- We consolidate (optional). If you buy from multiple stores, we put everything together in a single shipment and repackage it to reduce volume and weight.
- We forward to your country. You choose how, when and where, and we send it to you with the best combination of carriers according to price, brand or speed.
Can it be purchased on Amazon and shipped to another country?
Yes. It is one of the most frequent doubts, because sometimes Amazon shows the notice "Amazon cannot ship to your address" or does not directly allow you to select your country. This happens especially with products sold by third parties, with items that are only shipped within the country, or when you try to buy from Amazon Spain, France, Italy or Germany from outside Europe.
The solution is the same: you add your local MDE address (for example, in Spain or Germany) as a shipping address in your Amazon account. The product arrives at our warehouse and we forward it to your country. This way you buy from any European or American Amazon even if it doesn't ship to your location.
What if Amazon doesn't accept my card either?
When the problem is not only shipping but also payment (your card is not accepted or they ask for local billing), the Buy for me service comes into play: we make the purchase on your behalf. You send us the link of the product and the price, and we manage it for you.
Buy from exclusive stores that do not ship outside your country
The same method works with stores that only sell within their market: European fashion and outlets, US technology brands, Asian stores, limited editions or regional releases. If the store delivers to an address in your country, you can buy there.
| Your situation | How MDE solves it |
|---|---|
| The store does not ship to your country | You use your local address and we receive the package for you, then we resend it |
| "Amazon cannot ship to your address" | You add your address from Spain, Germany, USA, etc. as destination |
| Your card is not accepted | We buy for you with the Buy for me service |
| International shipping is very expensive | We consolidate several purchases into a single package to save |
| Shopping in several stores at the same time | We put everything together and you pay a single shipment to your country |
Buy in Europe from Latin America
If you are in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile or Colombia and you want to buy in Europe, this is the way. You use your European address to purchase as a local customer, we receive your orders and ship them to your country. As a reference for a 1 kg package: to Mexico and Brazil from about €20, to Argentina from €22, to the USA from €19. The final price depends on the actual weight and destination; calculate yours in the transportation quote.
Customs without surprises
Within Europe you normally do not need an import proforma (except destinations such as the Canary Islands). For shipments outside Europe, a customs proforma is required: you declare it and we review it before shipping, so there are no scares. Check rates and details at precios and in our international parcel service.
Advantages of purchasing with a local address from MDE
- Without geographical limits: buy from any store in Europe, America or Asia even if they do not ship to your country.
- Real savings on shipping: we consolidate and repackage so you pay for what it really weighs.
- Payments resolved: If your card doesn't work, we buy for you.
- Fast and safe: warehouse with 24-hour surveillance and trusted international carriers.
- Personalized attention: we accompany you every step of the process.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn't an online store ship to my country?
Because many stores limit their shipments to their own market to avoid customs procedures, logistics costs and international returns, or because they do not accept cards from abroad. It's not your mistake: the solution is to buy with a local address and forward the package to your country.
Can it be purchased on Amazon and shipped to another country?
Yes. You add a local address from MDE (for example in Spain or Germany) as a shipping address on Amazon, we receive the product in our warehouse and we forward it to your country. Works with Amazon Spain, France, Italy, Germany and the USA.
What do I do if "Amazon can't ship to my address"?
This notice appears when the product is not shipped to your location. Use your local address from our network of 10 countries as the destination: for Amazon you will be a domestic buyer and the order will arrive at our warehouse, from where we will ship it to you.
How do I buy from stores that do not ship to my country?
You get a local address in the store's country, set it as the delivery destination and purchase as a national customer. Your package arrives at our warehouse and we will resend it to you. If the store does not accept your card, we use the Buy for me service.
Can I buy in Europe from Latin America?
Yes. With a European address from MDE you shop locally in Spain, France, Italy or Germany, we receive your orders and send them to Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Colombia or wherever you are.
How much does it cost to receive my purchases?
Depends on the actual weight and destination. For reference, a 1kg package from our warehouses costs from around €19 to the US, €20 to Mexico and Brazil, and €22 to Argentina. Calculate your exact shipment in the cotizador.
Start shopping without borders today
That a store does not ship to your country is no longer a problem. With MDE you get a local address in 10 countries, you buy as a national customer on Amazon and in any online store, and you receive everything at your home.
Create your free account and try the service 14 days with money back guarantee. Do you have doubts? Contact us and we will help you make your first international purchase.
