Save $40 on the Jellycat Espresso Martini and avoid the heartbreak of a cancelled US order

The 2026 Jellycat Espresso Martini hype is real

If you have been scrolling through social media lately, you have definitely seen the 2026 Summer cocktail series from Jellycat. The standout star is undoubtedly the Amuseable Espresso Martini. While collectors in Europe are waiting for a local release, US boutiques have already started stocking these early. This has created a bit of a frenzy because everyone wants to get their hands on one before they sold out or hit the secondary market at double the price.

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I have seen these listed on local resale sites in Brussels for nearly €90, which is honestly a bit much. By looking at us trends, it is clear that buying directly from the source is the only way to keep your collection affordable. If you act fast, you can secure this plushie for its actual retail price rather than paying a massive premium to a local reseller.

Why your order will probably get cancelled by US boutiques

Here is the part where most people get stuck. You find a boutique in New York or Los Angeles that has the Espresso Martini in stock, you add it to your cart, and then—denied. Many of these popular US stores, including big names like Sephora or Apple and even smaller toy boutiques, have strict fraud prevention measures. They often block international credit cards or automatically flag any order that is being sent to a known freight forwarder.

It is incredibly frustrating to think you have secured a rare Jellycat only to receive a cancellation email five minutes later. If you try to brute-force the checkout with a Belgian card, you risk having your funds held in limbo for days while the transaction settles. This is the biggest hurdle for anyone trying to buy from US ship to Belgium.

The BuyForMe service is your secret weapon for difficult stores

This is where the BuyForMe (Assisted Purchase) service from comGateway becomes a total lifesaver. Instead of you struggling with a card the store won't accept, the comGateway team actually buys the item for you. They use a US domestic credit card and a residential-style billing address that these stores won't flag.

You simply tell them what you want to buy, and they handle the checkout process. This is the safest way to guarantee your order doesn't get cancelled at the last second. When you are chasing a high-demand item like the Amuseable Espresso Martini, you don't want to waste time on failed transactions while the stock disappears. Using this service ensures you get your spot in line just like a local US shopper would.

Getting your plushie to Belgium without the stress

Once your Espresso Martini arrives at your tax-free us address, the hard part is over. But you still want to make sure the final leg of the journey is handled correctly. Shipping a single plushie can sometimes feel expensive if you don't plan ahead. I always recommend using the shipping calculator to see exactly what the international leg will cost you.

One pro tip for my fellow Belgian collectors: try to bundle your Jellycat with a few other items. Since the Espresso Martini is light, adding a few more small treats from US stores won't significantly increase your shipping weight, but it will lower the "per item" shipping cost. Using a reliable international shipping service ensures that your package is tracked every step of the way from the warehouse to your door in Antwerp or Ghent.

A quick breakdown of costs and taxes

I promised a number crunch, so let’s look at the math for 2026. A retail Espresso Martini in the US is roughly $35. With shipping and a small service fee, you are looking at a total significantly lower than the €85-€90 prices currently seen on Belgian collector groups. You can easily save $40 by doing this yourself.

However, you must be aware of the local rules. When your package enters Belgium, you will be responsible for import duties and VAT. Since 2021, all items entering the EU are subject to VAT, regardless of value. It is much better to factor this into your budget now than to be surprised by a bill from the courier later. Even with these taxes, the total cost of importing directly from a US boutique usually beats the local markup, especially for early releases that aren't officially available in Europe yet.

Be smart about your shopping this year. Don't let resellers take your hard-earned money when you can use a professional shop us ship international strategy to get exactly what you want.