while you are correct . the diffrent forms of taxes the government takes basically is just theft and you need to remember that instead of shilling for the uk government  

1. vat on second hand goods really tax already paid when new (theft)

2. all second hand items should face no taxes what so ever 

3, remember taxation is just really theft and the government have not done anything for me to tax to begin with  does not matter if its conservative or labour not a single one has bettered our lifes 

4. import charges i face from overseas is insane they have no right to do this ( again on second hand items ) 

5. anything bellow 12.570 k is not taxable anyway ( unless seller has another job ) 

 i say this as a business account and also have a private account