{"id":37378,"date":"2026-01-08T18:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T16:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/?p=37378"},"modified":"2026-02-11T20:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:45:56","slug":"purchased-from-amazon-to-bansko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/purchased-from-amazon-to-bansko\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping from Amazon.de to Bansko: A Complete Practical Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<article style=\"max-width: 850px;margin: 0 auto;font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;color: #333;line-height: 1.6\">Do you live in Bansko and want to order electronics, bicycles or other bulky items from Amazon.de? This article provides a complete practical guide on how to do it with your <b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"149\">shopping from <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Amazon.de\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/?tag=vbansko-21\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon.de<\/a> to <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/for-bansko\/\" title=\"Bansko\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4459\">Bansko<\/a><\/b> You can save a significant amount of money by using a German address instead of ordering directly to your address in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2980b9;border-bottom: 2px solid #2980b9;padding-bottom: 10px\">Why Amazon.de instead of Bulgarian sites or direct delivery?<\/h2>\n<h3>Prices and selection<\/h3>\n<p>When you enter a German address in <strong>Amazon.de<\/strong>, you get access to the full catalog of the German market \u2013 often for the same product there is competition from a dozen different sellers. When you use a Bulgarian address, the number of sellers who deliver to our country is reduced to three or less. This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower prices:<\/strong> Many German traders offer highly competitive prices for the local market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More choice:<\/strong> You find products that are not available for direct delivery to Bulgaria at all.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free shipping in Germany:<\/strong> Amazon.de offers free shipping to an address in Germany on orders over 49 euros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fdf2f2;border-left: 5px solid #e74c3c;padding: 20px;margin: 20px 0\"><strong>The problem:<\/strong> Many German sellers do not have a shipping option to Bulgaria or the cost of transportation is unreasonably high if you order directly to Bansko.<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2980b9;border-bottom: 2px solid #2980b9;padding-bottom: 10px\">The Solution: Referral Service (GGBG.bg)<\/h2>\n<p>There are specialized logistics companies that provide you with their own warehouse (address) in Germany. You order to this address, and they transport the shipment to Bulgaria at much lower prices.<\/p>\n<h3>Option 1: GGBG.bg \u2014 Forwarding from Germany<\/h3>\n<p>GGBG.bg is an established Bulgarian company that provides a German address and regular transport services to Sofia and the country.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0;background-color: #fff\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #2980b9;color: white;text-align: left\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\">Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\"><strong>Address in Germany<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\">Maerkische Allee 193, Abt 9, 12681 Berlin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\"><strong>Truck schedule<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\">They leave every Friday, arrive on Wednesday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\"><strong>Shipping cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\">About 3 BGN per kilogram<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\"><strong>Opening hours (Berlin)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;border: 1px solid #ddd\">Mon-Fri: 09:00 \u2013 17:30 (Thurs until 18:00), Sat: 09:00 \u2013 13:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2980b9;border-bottom: 2px solid #2980b9;padding-bottom: 10px\">Practical tips for Bansko<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e8f4fd;border-left: 5px solid #3498db;padding: 20px;margin: 20px 0\"><strong>Tip for bulky goods:<\/strong> For large items (electric bikes, white goods), use the GGBG address in Germany. For small and light shipments, check whether direct delivery from Amazon.de is more advantageous.<\/div>\n<h3>1. Choice of delivery in Bansko<\/h3>\n<p>Once your shipment arrives in Sofia via GGBG, you have two options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick it up in person from their office in Sofia.<\/li>\n<li>Order a courier (Econt or Speedy) to deliver it to Bansko.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Notifications<\/h3>\n<p>You will receive three key emails from the carrier:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The package has arrived at their base in Berlin.<\/li>\n<li>The package is loaded and traveling to Bulgaria.<\/li>\n<li>The package is available for pickup in Sofia or has been handed over to a local courier.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2980b9;border-bottom: 2px solid #2980b9;padding-bottom: 10px\">Real examples from the community in Bansko<\/h2>\n<p>Many foreigners and locals in Bansko are already successfully using this scheme:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spencer Norman:<\/strong> Receive a garden barbecue (35 kg) directly to your home without any hassle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paul Chapman:<\/strong> He ordered a compact washing machine and had to pick it up from the Speedy office in Bansko because the courier had difficulty accessing the address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Johnny Sutton:<\/strong> It is recommended that large shipments be addressed to a Speedy\/Econt office in Bansko upon request to avoid delivery problems to small streets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2980b9;border-bottom: 2px solid #2980b9;padding-bottom: 10px\">Shopping on Amazon.de step by step<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Register at <strong>Amazon.de<\/strong> (you can translate the site into English or through the browser).<\/li>\n<li>Register at <strong>GGBG.bg<\/strong>, to get your unique customer number.<\/li>\n<li>On Amazon, add the new shipping address (the one in Germany) by including your customer number in the name or address field.<\/li>\n<li>Follow your shipment via Amazon tracking number until it reaches Berlin.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for confirmation from GGBG and select a delivery method to Bansko.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff9db;border-left: 5px solid #f1c40f;padding: 20px;margin: 20px 0\"><strong>Important for taxes:<\/strong> Since Germany and Bulgaria are in the EU, there are no customs duties for orders up to EUR 300. VAT is usually included in the Amazon price.<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2980b9;border-bottom: 2px solid #2980b9;padding-bottom: 10px\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: What if Amazon doesn&#039;t even deliver to Germany?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: GGBG offers a \u201cWe Shop for You\u201d service where they make the purchase on your behalf.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I return a product?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Yes, but the return shipping costs from Bulgaria to Germany are at your expense. Please check the seller&#039;s policy carefully.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #2980b9;border-bottom: 2px solid #2980b9;padding-bottom: 10px\">Useful links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon.de<\/a> \u2013 The German online store.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ggbg.bg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GGBG.bg<\/a> \u2013 Transport service from Germany.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speedy\/Econt Bansko<\/strong> \u2013 Local offices for final delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;font-style: italic;margin-top: 30px\">Shopping from Germany to Bansko is now more affordable than ever. Save money and enjoy quality goods with this proven method!<\/p>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0416\u0438\u0432\u0435\u0435\u0442\u0435 \u043b\u0438 \u0432 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u0438 \u0436\u0435\u043b\u0430\u0435\u0442\u0435 \u043b\u0438 \u0434\u0430 \u043f\u043e\u0440\u044a\u0447\u0430\u0442\u0435 \u0435\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043d\u0438\u043a\u0430, \u0432\u0435\u043b\u043e\u0441\u0438\u043f\u0435\u0434\u0438 \u0438\u043b\u0438 \u0434\u0440\u0443\u0433\u0438 \u043e\u0431\u0435\u043c\u043d\u0438 \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043c\u0435\u0442\u0438 \u043e\u0442 Amazon.de? \u0422\u0430\u0437\u0438 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u0438\u044f \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u044f \u043f\u044a\u043b\u0435\u043d \u043f\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0442\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u043a\u0438 \u043d\u0430\u0440\u044a\u0447\u043d\u0438\u043a\u00a0 \u043a\u0430\u043a \u043f\u0440\u0438 \u0432\u0430\u0448\u0435\u0442\u043e \u043f\u0430\u0437\u0430\u0440\u0443\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0435 \u043e\u0442 Amazon.de \u0434\u043e [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":37379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1073,1074],"tags":[7697,8485,195,9037,9045,9047,9043,9041,9039,9049],"class_list":["post-37378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pazaruvane-i-lokalen-biznes","category-polezni-magazini-i-pazari","tag-amazon-de","tag-ggbg","tag-bansko","tag-dostavka-ot-germaniya","tag-evtina-dostavka","tag-elektronika-ot-germaniya","tag-kurierski-uslugi-bansko","tag-nemski-adres","tag-pazaruvane-onlajn","tag-spestyavane-ot-amazon"],"cubewp_post_meta":[],"taxonomies":["\u041f\u0410\u0417\u0410\u0420\u0423\u0412\u0410\u041d\u0415 \u0418 \u041b\u041e\u041a\u0410\u041b\u0415\u041d \u0411\u0418\u0417\u041d\u0415\u0421","\u041f\u043e\u043b\u0435\u0437\u043d\u0438 \u043c\u0430\u0433\u0430\u0437\u0438\u043d\u0438 \u0438 \u043f\u0430\u0437\u0430\u0440\u0438","amazon.de","GGBG","\u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e","\u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u043a\u0430 \u043e\u0442 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f","\u0435\u0432\u0442\u0438\u043d\u0430 \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u043a\u0430","\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043d\u0438\u043a\u0430 \u043e\u0442 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f","\u043a\u0443\u0440\u0438\u0435\u0440\u0441\u043a\u0438 \u0443\u0441\u043b\u0443\u0433\u0438 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e","\u043d\u0435\u043c\u0441\u043a\u0438 \u0430\u0434\u0440\u0435\u0441","\u043f\u0430\u0437\u0430\u0440\u0443\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0435 \u043e\u043d\u043b\u0430\u0439\u043d","\u0441\u043f\u0435\u0441\u0442\u044f\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0435 \u043e\u0442 Amazon"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37378"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37378\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41779,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37378\/revisions\/41779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}