I’m looking to buy one of these stools locally in the United Kingdom. Is that unlikely?
Posted by hotmamaspimpdaddies@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 38 comments
Auntie_Cagul@reddit
I have the same style of step but it isn't Hello Kitty.
There is no reason why you can't purchase one of these from abroad, however you will probably need to pay customs duty on it. If it costs under £8 equivalent excluding shipping then you won't need to pay any duty, I believe. (It's been several years since I purchased something from abroad).
FishWithHotLegs@reddit
There's a shop called ARTBOX that stocks sanrio stuff from Japan, it's the kind of thing they sometimes get in
MacSamildanach@reddit
If you're prepared to buy from AliExpress (and I do a lot), you can get them here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007972909999.html
Fine-State8014@reddit
Less than a tenner on AliExpress. Delivery is quite expensive though
chloedarlinggg@reddit
They said locally, they’re obviously trying not to buy it from somewhere like aliexpress
Fine-State8014@reddit
Then they're shit out of luck
random_username_96@reddit
Alternative option: Get a plain / correctly coloured one and buy hello kitty stickers?
giraffe_cake@reddit
Just replying to this. I can cut stuff out on my machine for a design if OP is interested. Vinyl stickers. Or have a look on Etsy for sellers. There's loads of stuff available!
mamafish21@reddit
Get a white one and then wrap it yourself?
palpatineforever@reddit
you can also get cheap pink ones as well, but yeah putting stickers on is the best option.
redwolve378@reddit
If it's just the stool - we bought the same in The Range. There is a low level one and a taller two step version.
a-liquid-sky@reddit
Does it have to be a Hello Kitty one?
Cos I've seen similar folding stools in just about every supermarket or home store.
SpaceCatSociety@reddit
lol yes it does. Sorry I’m not OP but I also want this hello kitty stool.
AmInATizzy@reddit
I too need this stool. I live in a house purely of males, even the cats are male. I need this Hello Kitty stool.
Lady-of-Shivershale@reddit
My husband and both cats are male. I grumble at them a lot when I'm on my period. Especially when the cats jump on my belly.
SpaceCatSociety@reddit
Your cats need it too. It’s important for them to have role models who aren’t insane neighbourhood cats
AmInATizzy@reddit
This is a very good point. They need it more than me, I would be cruel not to allow them use of a Hello Kitty atool
The_Epic_Fail_Guy@reddit
I'm the only male in my house... I got this Hello kitty tattoo I can send, but sadly no stool.
SapphicStoner99@reddit
I would buy a plain stool and contact a sticker maker on Etsy?
himit@reddit
they're everywhere in taiwan but getting them here is another question
IranianAlan@reddit
I am assuming its for a kid so probably
Embarrassed_Park2212@reddit
I'm 53 and have loved Hello Kitty forever. I also want this stool.
SpaceCatSociety@reddit
I’m very much a middle aged woman and I want this
IranianAlan@reddit
Now I want it for my 3 year old lol
AllThatIHaveDone@reddit
Hah, I think you're underestimating fans of Hello Kitty merch. I bet this is for an adult.
thefootster@reddit
I'm sure OP is well aware that the non hello kitty ones are available all over the place.
hdhxuxufxufufiffif@reddit
Having seen some of the questions that get asked on here, I wouldn't be so sure.
Largejam@reddit
Tk max often have non hello kitty versions
Embarrassed_Park2212@reddit
I screenshot the image to look with Google lens. Amazon had them but currently unavailable. I don't know if Ali express still has them as they were listed as a possibility.
pinkprincessmeowxx@reddit
What about Temu xx
SpaceCatSociety@reddit
Don’t shop Temu or aliexpress 😭
Plus_Pangolin_8924@reddit
AliExpress is fine. It’s better curated imo and only had one bad thing from the multiple years of buying from it. Temu is where the true junk goes to be sold to the clueless and should be truly avoided.
SamVimesBootTheory@reddit
Yeah Ali Express isn't amazing but they're still slightly more trustworthy than Temu
thefootster@reddit
Yeah I posted a link to this exact one on Temu but the comment got removed
yourefunny@reddit
A lot of larger towns have a shop that will have Japanese or Asian focused toys and things like these. If you just need the stool, then most large shops will sell them. Think B&M, Quality Discounts etc. But the internet would be the best port of call.
seiraph@reddit
someone’s selling a yellow one on vinted and plain ones are like £12 on amazon if you don’t mind decorating it yourself but even if you do find the exact ones new they’ll still have come from china and will most likely have inflated pricing to account for importing
thefootster@reddit
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