I built a step by step plan to get the limited Sabrina Carpenter Short n' Sweet vinyl to Belgium

March 12, 2026

It is March 2026 and my social media feed is still dominated by Sabrina Carpenter. Her album Short n' Sweet has achieved legendary status, but for collectors like me in Belgium, the real challenge is getting the physical media. Specifically, the limited edition 'Bonanza' and 'Picture Disc' variants are only available through US-based retailers. I noticed that these specific pressings have become some of the most sought-after us trends among vinyl enthusiasts lately.

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Because these editions are limited, they sell out fast. If you are like me and want a piece of pop history, you cannot just wait for a local record store in Brussels or Antwerp to stock them. They usually never do.

The US exclusive store problem

I tried to buy the vinyl directly from some major US retailers, but I ran into a wall. Many US stores do not ship internationally, and even worse, many do not accept Belgian credit cards. This is a common hurdle when you try to shop us store websites from overseas. I knew I needed a better approach than just crossing my fingers at checkout.

My shipping strategy using a freight forwarder

My first step was to secure a tax-free us address. I used comGateway because they provide a dedicated suite in Oregon, which means I do not have to pay US sales tax on my purchase. When you use a freight forwarder, you are essentially giving the store a local destination, which solves the international shipping block immediately.

Shipping estimates and specs for vinyl records

Before I committed, I needed to know what I was getting into regarding costs. I used the shipping calculator to get a rough idea. Here is the data I used for my plan:

Metric Estimate
Box Weight Approx. 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg) including the protective mailer
Box Dimensions Small (Typically 13x13x1 inches for a single LP)
Volumetric Warning Vinyl records are thin but wide. While they aren't usually subject to heavy volumetric charges, adding multiple records to one box can increase the width and cost.
Battery Check No batteries. Vinyl is safe to ship without checking the prohibited items list for hazardous materials.

The BuyForMe solution for tricky US stores

I found that some stores, like Target or even Sabrina’s official US shop, sometimes flag and cancel orders if the billing address is international or if they recognize a parcel forwarding service address. This is where I used the "BuyForMe" service.

The problem is simple: US stores often block international payment methods to prevent fraud or protect regional distribution. The solution provided by comGateway is to have their US team buy the item for me using a domestic US credit card. I just sent them the link to the 'Short n' Sweet' vinyl, and they handled the transaction. This is the safest way I have found to ensure my order actually gets processed instead of being cancelled five minutes later.

Bringing it home to Belgium

Once the vinyl arrived at my US suite, I received a notification. I chose to ship it to Belgium via DHL for speed, as I didn't want the record sitting in a hot warehouse for too long. If you have questions about how the process works once the package reaches Europe, you can always check the FAQ for details on customs and handling.

For my fellow Belgians, remember that you will need to pay VAT upon arrival, but by using a package forwarding expert, I saved enough on the initial US sales tax to offset some of those costs. My blueprint for this purchase was simple: use a proxy buyer for the exclusive store, ship to a tax-free address, and then forward packages home safely. It worked perfectly for my Sabrina Carpenter collection.

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