A plan to save €50 on the 2026 Easter Jellycat Luxe Bunny by shipping from the US to Italy

Why collectors are chasing the 2026 Luxe Bunny

If you have been checking the Jellycat forums lately, you know the buzz around the Jellycat Bashful Luxe Bunny (Easter 2026 Limited Edition) is huge. This year, the designers went with a specific botanical floral pattern inside the ears and on the foot pads that is only being distributed to small-scale US boutiques and high-end department stores. In Italy, these specific prints are nearly impossible to find at retail price.

The Luxe line is already known for having that extra-soft, silky fur compared to the standard Bashful line. Because this is a 2026 seasonal release, once the Easter window closes, these bunnies usually disappear from shelves and end up on resale sites for double the price. Shopping directly from a US boutique and using a parcel forwarding service is often the only way to avoid those massive markups.

The blueprint for shopping US boutiques from Italy

Your first step is finding which stores actually have the stock. Large retailers like Nordstrom or specialized plush boutiques in the US are the most reliable. When you find your bunny, you will notice they usually only ship within the 50 states. This is where you can use a tax-free US address provided by a forwarder to act as your middleman.

By having your package sent to Oregon first, you avoid US sales tax entirely. From there, your items are sent across the Atlantic to your home in Italy. If you are worried about how much the journey will cost, you should use a shipping calculator to see a preview of the costs based on the bunny's weight. Usually, these plushies are light, so the international shipping rates are quite manageable compared to paying a reseller €100 for the same item.

How to handle US stores that block Italian credit cards

One of the most frustrating parts of this plan is hitting a wall at the checkout. Many US boutiques and major brands like Sephora or Nike have strict security filters. They often block orders if they see an international credit card or an address associated with a warehouse. If your order keeps getting cancelled, it is likely because the store's payment processor does not recognize your Italian billing address.

There is a simple way around this called the "BuyForMe" service. Instead of you struggling with the checkout, comGateway buys the item for you using a US-based domestic credit card. You just tell them what you want, and they handle the entire transaction. This is the safest way to ensure you actually get your limited edition bunny before it sells out, as it bypasses the regional payment blocks that usually stop international shoppers. You can find more details about how this works in the support section.

Getting your bunny to Italy with a parcel forwarding service

Once your 2026 Easter Luxe Bunny arrives at the warehouse, you get to decide when it ships to Italy. If you found other Easter goodies or US-exclusive clothes, you can hold them for a few days and ship everything together. This consolidation method is a great way to lower the overall cost per item.

Using a reliable freight forwarder gives you more control over the shipping process than a standard retail international shipping option would. You get tracking updates and can choose different carrier speeds depending on how quickly you want that floral bunny to arrive for the holiday.

Managing Italian customs and import costs

When shipping to Italy, you need to be aware of the local regulations. Packages coming from outside the European Union are subject to import duties and VAT. For a single Jellycat Luxe Bunny, the costs are usually straightforward, but it is always better to be prepared so there are no surprises when the courier rings your doorbell.

Check our guide on the latest customs tax rules for 2026 to see if your total order value falls under any specific thresholds. Generally, paying the VAT is still significantly cheaper than buying from a local Italian boutique that has already factored in their own import costs, overhead, and a healthy profit margin. By following this plan, you can easily save €50 or more on your total 2026 Easter collection.