I discovered that using a freight forwarder for my Mode SixtyFive was actually cheaper than buying in Europe

Why I obsessed over the Mode SixtyFive in 2026

I have spent most of 2026 looking for the perfect keyboard, and the Mode SixtyFive kept popping up on my feed. For those of us in France, finding high-end custom mechanical keyboards is usually a struggle. We often have to settle for whatever ISO-FR layouts are left in stock at local distributors, or pay massive markups. The Mode SixtyFive is a different beast entirely. We love it because of the lattice block mounting and the sheer amount of customization. My specific build had a copper bottom and a lilac top, something I simply could not find anywhere in the EU.

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Buy It For Me

I realized quickly that the only way to get the exact configuration I wanted was to buy directly from Mode Designs in the US. However, like many of my friends in the hobby, I was worried about the logistics of getting a heavy, expensive piece of aluminum across the Atlantic.

The myth about shipping electronics to France

I used to believe that ordering from US stores was a recipe for lost packages and hidden fees. We often hear horror stories about items sitting in a warehouse in Roissy for weeks. I found out that the problem isn't the shipping itself, but how you manage the journey. Many US retailers use basic postal services that don't handle French customs efficiently. I decided to take control of the process myself by using a freight forwarder. This gave me a US address to ship to, which changed everything. By using a professional comGateway account, I could ensure my keyboard was handled by premium carriers instead of the standard mail system.

How I used a freight forwarder to get mine

My process was actually very simple. I signed up for a tax-free us address, which meant I didn't have to pay US sales tax on my Mode SixtyFive purchase. When Mode Designs shipped my order, it went straight to my dedicated suite. I was able to use the shipping calculator to see exactly what I would be paying before I committed to the final leg of the journey. We found that consolidating my keyboard with a few extra keycap sets I bought from another US store saved me even more money. The international shipping service was much faster than I expected, with my package arriving at my door in Lyon in just under five days.

Shipping Estimates for the Mode SixtyFive

I want to help you prepare for your own build. Based on my delivery, here are the estimates for a standard Mode SixtyFive kit:

Dealing with French customs and import tax

I know the biggest fear for us in France is the **import tax**. When you ship to France, you should expect to pay the standard VAT of 20% plus some minor administrative fees. I found that even with these costs, my total price was lower than the inflated prices on the secondary market in Europe. We recommend being honest on your customs declaration. Since I used a parcel forwarding service, I had all the documentation ready, which made the clearance process at the French border very smooth. If you are confused about the paperwork, the support team at the warehouse was very helpful in explaining what I needed to provide.

Using proxy shopping for a smoother experience

I noticed that some US keyboard vendors don't always accept foreign credit cards. If you run into this problem while trying to shop us store, I suggest using a proxy shopping service. I used the BuyForMe service for a limited edition set of switches that wouldn't let me check out with my French card. They bought the item for me and added it to my locker. It is a great way to handle the entire purchase if you want to avoid the stress of regional payment blocks. My experience getting the Mode SixtyFive proved that we don't have to wait for local stock anymore; we can just get it ourselves.