At buycycle, all fees are displayed upfront during checkout before you pay. This includes the buycycle Buyer Protection, taxes & customs (if applicable), and shipping fees.
For a complete breakdown of all fees on a country level, check the full details here.
buycycle Buyer Protection
With buycycle's Buyer Protection, all transactions are secure, giving you peace of mind when buying secondhand. Your payment is fully protected, as we hold your money until your order is successfully delivered. If the item doesn’t match the description, we’ll assist in resolving the issue.
Summary:
- Secure payments with a certified provider
- Covered if the item is not as described
Learn more here.
Pickups
No fees when you pick up the bike directly from the seller.
Just keep in mind: buyer protection doesn’t apply to local pickups, so make sure to check the bike thoroughly from all angles before you confirm the pickup.
You can learn more about pickups here.
Taxes/customs fees
Orders imported from outside the EU/USA may incur import/export duties, which are clearly shown at checkout. No taxes for purchases within Europe or the USA and no additional customs fees after your purchase.
Summary:
- No taxes for domestic EU/USA purchases
- Import/export duties for bikes from outside the EU/USA
- Customs fees displayed at checkout
Shipping fees
Shipping costs vary depending on your location but are clearly shown during checkout.
Here is what to expect:
Buyers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Austria pay €79 for shipments within Europe.
Buyers in all other EU countries pay €129 for shipping.