7 Day Shop and Tax
14 February 2005, 11:06 PM
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7 Day Shop and Tax
Just looking at the 7 day shop and note that it says the Post Office may collect Tax for the item from you upon delivery 
Does this happen at all?? What would the tax be on a £400 Lens? is it 17.5%? Making it £470!
Also, anyone any idea about their warranties - would Canon repair an item bought in the Channel Islands?
Pete
ps. Just seen that the price INCLUDES UK VAT ..... so, what are they on about??
Does this happen at all?? What would the tax be on a £400 Lens? is it 17.5%? Making it £470!
Also, anyone any idea about their warranties - would Canon repair an item bought in the Channel Islands?
Pete
ps. Just seen that the price INCLUDES UK VAT ..... so, what are they on about??
14 February 2005, 11:11 PM
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All Canon lenses have international warranties (unlike the cameras themselves), so no worries on that front.
All goods from the Channel Islands are liable to duty and VAT, perhaps they are offering to pay it
All goods from the Channel Islands are liable to duty and VAT, perhaps they are offering to pay it
14 February 2005, 11:14 PM
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Not thinking of trying to evade your governments lawful well thought out taxes are you? 
In serious answer to your question, no idea
but you could get the answer in the photography forum
In serious answer to your question, no idea
but you could get the answer in the photography forum
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14 February 2005, 11:18 PM
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Import Duty and VAT are seperate Pete. The rates applied depend on a number of things; you can go to the library and consult HM C&E 'Tarrif' but its a nightmare. If you look in your local Yellow Pages youll find a VAT helpline number; theyll be able to advise what, if any, rates apply. For me its quite simple; cars from Japan: 10% Duty with VAT @ 17.5% on the sum, but not everything carries the same rates and different countries hold different status with us too.
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14 February 2005, 11:18 PM
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7 Day Shop have the WORST reputation for online trading and my advice is avoid like the plauge!! Any internet based company that you CAN'T get a phone number for is far too dodgy...
Now I have heard about plenty of happy customers.... but there are just as many hacked off ones!! For the sake of a few quid I'd buy elsewhere
Now I have heard about plenty of happy customers.... but there are just as many hacked off ones!! For the sake of a few quid I'd buy elsewhere
14 February 2005, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
And whats the Queen of E-bay doing here?? I suppose you know all about Taxes and how to avoid them! 
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I suppose you know all about Taxes and how to avoid them! Pete
14 February 2005, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by B-B
[ I suppose you know all about Taxes and how to avoid them!
Pete
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I meant in the posting of goods and such like
Don't start having a go at me missus Pete
14 February 2005, 11:50 PM
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Don't believe it .............. you all KNOW I am not capable of anything except love, especially on Valentines Day
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Originally Posted by Hanslow
Who's the queen of ebay?
He seems to think I am. Hes called me worse!!
He seems to think I am. Hes called me worse!!
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14 February 2005, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Don't believe it .............. you all KNOW I am not capable of anything except love, especially on Valentines Day
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Some web shopping sites offer to payback your tax if you get hit - check their terms.
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Happy Valentines Day lover
15 February 2005, 12:03 AM
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People WILL talk ............. must be the day for lovers - leslie has his on another thread (and I have my own here, awwwwww)
You don't fancy lending me some of your vast wealth to allow me the pleasure of buying a fancy lens do you B-B?
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You don't fancy lending me some of your vast wealth to allow me the pleasure of buying a fancy lens do you B-B?
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15 February 2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
I don't think its just a few quid ..... more like £100 or more!
Its a Camera Lens by the way
Pete
or more!Its a Camera Lens by the way
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I'd seriously look for it elsewhere....
15 February 2005, 09:31 AM
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15 February 2005, 01:19 PM
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Hmmmmmm, comes from Hong Kong .... what about tax there then? What happens if it doesn't arrive? nah, Hong kong is too risky for me.
Anyone else experience a less than perfect service from 7 day shop?? I thought they were one of the good guys?
Pete
Anyone else experience a less than perfect service from 7 day shop?? I thought they were one of the good guys?
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15 February 2005, 03:20 PM
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Pete,
Goods from the Channel Islands such as lenses will only invoke a VAT charge when importing into the UK, not duty.
Typically, duty applies to ****, booze and cars.
D
Goods from the Channel Islands such as lenses will only invoke a VAT charge when importing into the UK, not duty.
Typically, duty applies to ****, booze and cars.
D
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