Charged VAT for no reason

Just before Christmas 2024. I purchased a power bank. It seems good value. There were discount codes to also apply the Cost making the cost to me £232.78  eBay added VAT making the purchase cost £284.28. adding £51.50 VAT. This even takes it over the eBay Price Guarantee!!   Price elsewhere about £264 . There seems to be absolutely no way to notify eBay of their error.  VERY DISSAPOINTED.  Been a long time member. Perhaps now I need to look around for another platform. Shame as its been good for me to re-cycle by items and to purchase good value items , but if cheaper on Amazon or other platforms. NO more eBay purchases....... Guess this is a Technical issue - 😞  Perhaps The eBay Ai is just not that smart. Can't  handle eBay balance, top-up- payment, and voucher codes all at the same time. So randomly adds VAT 😞

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Charged VAT for no reason

papso22
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I doubt it was an error, you probably bought from a Chinese entity with a UK warehouse where ebay has to charge you VAT.

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Charged VAT for no reason

Thanks for the quick reply - If this is the case  - Why is this NOT clearly shown on the listing page?

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Charged VAT for no reason

It might have been and you just didn't see it, but it would have been shown before you paid.

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