offer query

[honiebel]

Hi, I've recently had an offer accepted on an Item I wish to buy, which is coming from America. When I go to 'pay now', the price increases. I've tried to discuss this with the buyer but they are not clearly understanding of my issue with this purchase.

Contacting ebay does now options to choose on getting this resolved.

[*vyolla*]

The price increase is the import fees you'll pay.

You're importing an item into the UK, so import taxes will apply. eBay collect this and pass it on to HMRC if the item is below £135.

[honiebel]

Hi,

How do I know if the import fees are correct?

[tobiasd4]

Seller does not collect import fees.

Ebay will collect VAT on behalf of HMRC. 

If sold through GSP, you also pay international postage.

If seller sends direct, you pay them international postage. 

UK carrier will collect any import fees (if item over £135) before delivery.

[honiebel]

Hi,
The offer accepted by the seller is under £135, does this mean there should
be no import fees added?

I'm aware of international postage.

[*vyolla*]

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@honiebel wrote:
Hi,
The offer accepted by the seller is under £135, does this mean there should
be no import fees added?

I'm aware of international postage.

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There are always import fees if you import an item.

Import fees will be added in the form of VAT at 20%.

If an item is over £135 Customs Duty is added.

[honiebel]

Am I correct in thinking that 20% vat will be added on top of the offer
that was accepted? Or should it be included in the offer that was accepted?

[tobiasd4]

VAT is added to sold price.

As I said, seller does not get this, ebay collect on behalf of HMRC. 

[honiebel]

Sorry, may I just clarify, as I'm getting a little confused, the offer
price that is accepted will already have the VAT included?

[*vyolla*]

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@honiebel wrote:
Sorry, may I just clarify, as I'm getting a little confused, the offer
price that is accepted will already have the VAT included?

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No.

20% will be added at checkout.

If you want to let us have the listing number we'll be happy to take a look and check this for you.

[papso22]

No it won't.   The price at checkout will.

[honiebel]

Thank you, that would be greatly appreciated.

The item number is as follows:
388071438163

[tobiasd4]

Listing shows seller uses GSP.

So invoice you receive will include item cost, postage & any VAT & import fees.

It also says seller is away until 18 October, so there will be a delay in posting, but it still gives estimated delivery dates.

[honiebel]

Ok thank you. All your help & advice is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your day.