Month: December 2024

Are vintage and second-hand items within the EU regulated by the GPSR?

All vintage/second-hand items that haven't been listed for sale to the EU prior to Dec. 13th, 2024 are be subject to the GPSR unless they are antique, art (designed to be art pieces, so nothing that "doubles" as art), and collectibles (rare and with historical and/or scientific value).

Do individuals fall under the scope of the GPSR?

Yes. Whether or not you have a registered business doesn't matter. In fact, you can have a large business but be exempt from the GPSR, but that's too complicated for this video.

Does the GPSR apply even though I live outside of the EU?

Yes, you almost certainly do. As the GPSR is written, it's more so the products that are regulated, not the individual. What matters most is whether or not the product was "targeted" to residents of the EU.