is this dodgy or what (ebay item)

**PercyBigun** · 10-09-2004, 18:48

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=2489014341

its says the seller has reduced VAT from 17.5% to 10% on items - hmmm just seems like a scam to add 10% to the price of everything they sell to me? and he wants £13.50 postage. i've posted bigger heavier stuff and it has cost half that.

**mk2escortmadman** · 10-09-2004, 19:02

but then doesnt that make the VAT 20% which is 2.5% more than normal doesnt sound right to me

Frank

**RS Yod** · 10-09-2004, 19:05

I saw this and also commented on another post too, report it to ebay and see what they so or call em and ask for there VAT no.

Yodi

**Dermot** · 10-09-2004, 19:10

A trader cannot alter the VAT rate. That's fixed by the Government.

He's just messing with his prices. His price should also be VAT inclusive. Check this with ebay.

Having said all that his feedback rating is good.

**PercyBigun** · 10-09-2004, 19:18

just pisses me off, why cant people advertise things at the price that has to be paid? i agree the price should be VAT inclusive. anyway i want one of those pipes in that auction if anyone knows where i can get one!

**IanLorenc** · 11-09-2004, 22:39

He's charging £13.50 for Parcelforce 48?

We offer that postal option on our website at work, and it's £8.10 up to 30kg...and I don't think that weighs 30kg.

**bobb1** · 12-09-2004, 22:11

Just read ebays rules looks like he's ok to do it?
VAT
Laws and regulations dealing with VAT on sales transactions are complicated. These laws and regulations address, for example, whether a seller?s business should be registered for VAT, whether a seller is required to charge VAT on sold items, and, if so, how much VAT should be charged on those items.

For this reason, a seller should consult an independent tax advisor and/or local tax authority to determine what laws and rules apply, including whether a business should be registered and whether and how much VAT is required to be charged on an item.

For UK sellers, as a first research step, a seller may find it useful to consult the HM Customs and Excise Web Site, which addresses certain aspects of VAT and VAT registration.

As an online marketplace, eBay leaves the decision to the seller as to whether and how VAT should be charged on an item. eBay however does require the seller to adhere to all applicable VAT laws and regulations in listing an item on www.eBay.co.uk.

Also, in the item description, the seller should set out clearly the amount or percentage of VAT that will be charged.

If there is no mention of VAT in the item description, the seller should not add VAT to the final item price. In such a case, if VAT is legally due, the seller bears the responsibility of paying that VAT to the appropriate authorities according to any applicable laws and regulations. Again, if there is any question as to the seller?s VAT responsibilities, the seller should consult an independent tax advisor and/or local tax authority.