I finally figured out how to get the A24 Backrooms collection shipped to Switzerland without my order getting cancelled

Why I am so excited for the A24 Backrooms movie drop

I have been following Kane Parsons since his first viral video, and now that A24 is finally releasing the full-length film in 2026, the hype is real. For those of us who collect A24 merch, we know that their capsule collections are legendary. They sell out in minutes, and if you aren't ready at the exact moment of the drop, you basically have to pay triple on the secondary market.

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The A24 Backrooms capsule collection is especially tricky because it features limited edition apparel that seems to be exclusive to their US storefront. I knew I had to find a reliable way to get these items to my home in Switzerland without risking a sell-out or a shipping error.

The annoying reason Swiss fans usually miss out on limited merch

When I tried to buy from exclusive US drops in the past, I ran into a wall that many international shoppers face. Major US retailers and boutique labels like A24 or even giants like Nike and Sephora often have strict security protocols. I have had my orders cancelled simply because I used a Swiss credit card or because the billing address didn't match the US shipping address.

Even if you use a freight forwarder, some stores are smart enough to flag those addresses and decline the transaction immediately. It is incredibly frustrating to see the "Order Cancelled" email hit my inbox five minutes after I thought I had secured my favorite hoodie. This is the invisible barrier that usually keeps the best drops out of Swiss hands.

How I used BuyForMe to guarantee my order went through

To avoid the heartbreak of another cancellation for the Backrooms drop, I decided to use the BuyForMe service from comGateway. This service is a total lifesaver for stores that block international cards or have issues with international billing addresses.

Essentially, I told the comGateway team exactly what I wanted from the A24 store. Instead of me struggling with my Swiss card, they used a US domestic credit card to purchase the items on my behalf. Because the transaction looks like a local US purchase, it doesn't get flagged by the store's fraud filters. We found this to be the safest way to guarantee that my order didn't get cancelled during the high-traffic minutes of the release. If you are tired of your orders being declined at the checkout, this assisted purchase service is the way to go.

Getting the package from the US to Switzerland

Once comGateway secured my items, they were sent to my tax-free US address in Oregon. This is a huge benefit because I didn't have to pay any US sales tax on the initial purchase. From there, I needed to get the gear to Switzerland. I used their shipping calculator to get an idea of the costs before the package even arrived at the warehouse.

I've used their international shipping service several times now, and it’s always a smooth process. They offer a few different courier options, which is great because I can choose between speed or a lower price depending on how badly I want to wear my new gear. Before you ship, I highly recommend checking their list of prohibited items just to make sure your specific items don't have any shipping restrictions, though for apparel, it's usually very straightforward.

What I learned about Swiss import duties and taxes

Shipping to Switzerland is generally efficient, but we do have to be mindful of the local costs. Since the A24 Backrooms collection is coming from outside the EFTA/EU zone, I had to account for import duties and VAT. In 2026, the standard VAT rate in Switzerland remains at 8.1%, and this is calculated on the total value of the goods plus the shipping costs.

I've put together a small table of what I typically expect when importing apparel from the US to Switzerland:

I found that as long as I budget for the VAT and the small administrative fee charged by the courier for customs clearance, there are no surprises. It is a small price to pay for owning a piece of the A24 Backrooms history that most people in Europe can't get their hands on.