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Old 29-01-2021, 05:59 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Luddite
... Yes, you'll have to pay UK VAT, (probably to those friendly people at Royal Mail), and maybe import duties too, but you're not going to pay two lots of VAT ...
and the carrier's collection fee, while they hold your stuff for ransom, of course


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Originally Posted by Luddite
... Incidentally, if you buy via an online marketplace, (e.g. eBay, Amazon), and the value of the delivery is under £135, then it's their responsibility to collect and account for the UK VAT, so you pay what you see on the screen and there won't be any additional charges.
Which just means the little guys who offer good service will go under unfortunately
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