VAT being added to my fixed price items?

[leesbian]

I’m a private seller, and have been selling quite a lot of things on eBay recently as I’m having a huge house and garage clear out 

I sell most of my items at fixed price, and in the past few days have noticed that some items are appearing for significantly more than I’ve listed them. A motorcycle satnav for instance, listed at £80 is appearing at £99 

When I look into the price details, it shows an item price of £96 and £3 or so for the buyer protection fee

it seems that 20%, which I assume is VAT, is being added to my listings by ebay

My questions are 

1) why?

2) why does the listing not state that VAT has been added? This is a legal requirement 

3) why?

[john1297576]

 Are you using this ID to sell, as I cannot see anything listed or sold.  It would help to see the listings!

Had to use a different route to find your items.

[john1297576]

There is something seriously wrong with your account, prices are showing in £ and $.

It shows overseas shipping as free, there is no mention of buyer protection or selling fees. There is nothing on listings to show whether you are a private or business seller.

I think for some reason your account is being treated as overseas, which is why VAT is being added.

If you should get an overseas buyer it will cost you a lot of money.

I think you need to speak to ebay to find out what is wrong.

[leesbian]

Thanks

i’ll go through my account settings today and see if something is amiss. I do have a USA delivery address set up for a freight forwarding company when I buy from USA and the seller won’t ship directly here… maybe that’s causing an issue?

otherwise, I’ll give eBay a call on Monday to get it sorted out

[jckl1957]

I have had a look at your listings and they look ok to me.

Your account is UK and items are located in Peterborough.

This listing (for example) seems right.

I guess you listed at £75 and Ebay have added 4% BPF of £3 + 72p.

Skagen Men’s Ancher SKW6432 Grey / Black Stainless Steel Battery Watch

£78.72