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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭ Darc19


    Suckit wrote: »
    Does this look right?

    Item is priced €24.02 - shipping is free but they included it, then added tax and then removed it.
    So I would have thought tax or import fees should be zero, as they are below negligible amount with free shipping.

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    That is correct as the free shipping still has a cost even if you are not being charged


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 14,298 Mod ✭✭✭✭ whiterebel


    Suckit wrote: »
    Yeah thanks, that's mainly why I was querying the price. I got it for €15 delivered with code last time - the code was under the listing. So I wouldn't fancy paying around twice that for it now.


    Thanks, hadn't realised that. Any idea why was that scrapped?
    They should update the revenue.ie site.

    Ah... Hadn't realised that either, so that is obviously the reason why. Nice of amazon to be so concerned about other countries taxes.. :rolleyes:


    Thanks all..

    Amazon have a legal obligation to Revenue to do it correctly. They pay the necessary tax in Ireland. Revenue tidied up a lot of pages, if you query it with them it will probably be removed straight away.


  • Registered Users Posts: 33 theWebAdvisor


    Suckit wrote: »
    Does this look right?

    Item is priced €24.02 - shipping is free but they included it, then added tax and then removed it.
    So I would have thought tax or import fees should be zero, as they are below negligible amount with free shipping.

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    The 24.02 is Amazon UK's price including UK VAT, however they are delivering directly to Ireland, the end customer is not UK based. Certainly I would have thought it would be 24.02 minus 20% UK VAT and then calculations apply. Previously did Amazon not change the final amount to reflect Irish VAT.
    If my interpretation is correct it is a nice margin enhancement for someone.
    I did run a couple of test orders below any duty rates on a Amazon business account with VAT broken down and showed both UK VAT and then "import fees" being applied as the order was below duty rates VAT was the only item due to Irish revenue. I stuck to free shipping so all fulfilled by Amazon.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭ antimatterx


    This isn't correct right?

    Amazon aren't removing the Uk vat a checkout, and they're then adding irish vat.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MM4V7NR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3QGNG67LYQEJK&psc=1


  • Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭ user302243


    This isn't correct right?

    Amazon aren't removing the Uk vat a checkout, and they're then adding irish vat.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MM4V7NR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3QGNG67LYQEJK&psc=1

    It is. Sold by third party with no UK VAT to be removed.


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  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 14,298 Mod ✭✭✭✭ whiterebel


    Not sold by Amazon?


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,054 ✭✭✭ The Continental Op


    This isn't correct right?

    Amazon aren't removing the Uk vat a checkout, and they're then adding irish vat.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MM4V7NR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3QGNG67LYQEJK&psc=1

    Most sellers that have their stuff fulfilled by Amazon take the VAT off, however some don't show the VAT separately in the price (the invoice shows no VAT) in which case the VAT doesn't come off.

    I had this, needed the item anyway so went ahead then contacted the seller after it arrived and got a refund of the UK VAT but can't be sure if all sellers will do that. I contacted Amazon first and they said VAT or any refund was up to the seller and to contact the seller.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • Registered Users Posts: 3,283 ✭✭✭ davetherave


    The 24.02 is Amazon UK's price including UK VAT, however they are delivering directly to Ireland, the end customer is not UK based. Certainly I would have thought it would be 24.02 minus 20% UK VAT and then calculations apply. Previously did Amazon not change the final amount to reflect Irish VAT.
    If my interpretation is correct it is a nice margin enhancement for someone.
    I did run a couple of test orders below any duty rates on a Amazon business account with VAT broken down and showed both UK VAT and then "import fees" being applied as the order was below duty rates VAT was the only item due to Irish revenue. I stuck to free shipping so all fulfilled by Amazon.


    No, that doesn't seem right. The item price is the item price before VAT is charged. If they are at the "Buy in GBP" stage then they have selected an address and payment card. The €24.02 is just the item price.

    smile.amazon.co.uk/GL-iNet-GL-MT300N-V2-Converter-Pre-installed-Performance/dp/B073TSK26W

    Same item: Going to a Belfast address with HMRC getting their cut.

    Amazon.co.uk Order Summary
    Items: GBP 21.57
    Postage & Packing: GBP 0.00
    Total before VAT: GBP 21.57
    Estimated VAT: GBP 4.31
    Order Total: GBP 25.8


    Going to a Dublin Address with Revenue getting their cut.
    Order Summary
    Items: GBP 21.57 (EUR 24,82)
    Postage & Packing: GBP 0.00
    Import Fees Deposit: GBP 4.96 (EUR 5,71)
    Order Total: GBP 26.53 (31,18)


    Same item price, different vat amounts.


  • Registered Users Posts: 32 stevetalk


    Just bought something off English Amazon and it had the option for economy delivery to keep the price under the customs threshold. No delivery date was given, anyone have any idea when I can expect it? I'm guessing 2+ weeks


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭ Suckit


    stevetalk wrote: »
    Just bought something off English Amazon and it had the option for economy delivery to keep the price under the customs threshold. No delivery date was given, anyone have any idea when I can expect it? I'm guessing 2+ weeks
    I can't imagine economy delivery from the UK would take 2 weeks unless they are using it as a reason for you to use an alternative paid delivery in the future, which could be a possibility.

    Slow economy delivery I would expect to take a week - 10 days at most.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 32 stevetalk


    Suckit wrote: »
    I can't imagine economy delivery from the UK would take 2 weeks unless they are using it as a reason for you to use an alternative paid delivery in the future, which could be a possibility.

    Slow economy delivery I would expect to take a week - 10 days at most.

    Got an email today. 17th June. I said **** it and paid the extra fiver to get it next week. Economy delivery seems to be about 5 weeks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,171 ✭✭✭ 1huge1


    Unusual, I though most economy deliveries came within a week.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭ Suckit


    stevetalk wrote: »
    Got an email today. 17th June. I said **** it and paid the extra fiver to get it next week. Economy delivery seems to be about 5 weeks.
    Maybe it's coming from Europe? Seems a bit mad otherwise.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭ VG31


    Suckit wrote: »
    Maybe it's coming from Europe? Seems a bit mad otherwise.

    I highly doubt it. I've had Amazon orders shipped from Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Spain and France in the last month and none have taken more than 5 days.

    They probably just take ages to dispatch it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 318 ✭✭ EarWig


    stevetalk wrote: »
    Got an email today. 17th June. I said **** it and paid the extra fiver to get it next week. Economy delivery seems to be about 5 weeks.
    Maybe that's your problem. I never pay for delivery and it still comes in a few days. You've shown you care about speed of delivery. I don't.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭ Suckit


    VG31 wrote: »
    I highly doubt it. I've had Amazon orders shipped from Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Spain and France in the last month and none have taken more than 5 days.

    They probably just take ages to dispatch it.
    Same as that. I meant maybe coming from Europe to UK warehouse and then to be shipped out. Far more likely coming from USA or China, which maybe why they are asking for payment for faster delivery.
    I got a phone from Spain on the way and the fast shipping was only €1 more than the slow, and the slow was estimated 12 days.
    No idea why economy would be 5 weeks from the UK. Presumably not dispatched by Amazon.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,647 ✭✭✭ Caranica


    Another S&S big delivery month (building stockpile before July 1st). Every item dispatched individually via An Post. 99.9% of my other deliveries come via Amazon Logistics so I don't get why this stuff comes in the post, some of it is quite bulky e.g kitchen roll


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,316 ✭✭✭ pgj2015


    anyone having problems getting items dispatched from amazon uk? I ordered a football pump but after 3 weeks it hadnt been dispatched so i canceled it. then i ordered another pump on 15 may from a different seller, it hasnt been dispatched yet either. what is going on?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,068 ✭✭✭ NewbridgeIR


    My issue with Amazon UK at moment is the unavailability of new music releases (CDs, vinyl, multi disc sets). They're just listed for pre-order and are already "temporarily unavailable" if you're ordering from outside UK. Some of them become available closer to release date but others have to be obtained from elsewhere. It's affecting more than Irish customers as I see online discussion from people in other parts of Europe not being able to order items. All of this is down to Brexit. For some reason, DVDs and BDs are not affected.


  • Registered Users Posts: 612 ✭✭✭ Rael


    I haven't ordered from Amazon.co.uk since the end of December, just before Brexit. I ordered a beard trimmer (in-stock and fulfilled by Amazon) on Sunday and just got a delivery date of 18 July. I have Prime and it's shipping via priority delivery.

    Can anyone explain what is going on and why it'll take so long?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 5,054 ✭✭✭ The Continental Op


    Rael wrote: »
    I haven't ordered from Amazon.co.uk since the end of December, just before Brexit. I ordered a beard trimmer (in-stock and fulfilled by Amazon) on Sunday and just got a delivery date of 18 July. I have Prime and it's shipping via priority delivery.

    Can anyone explain what is going on and why it'll take so long?

    It will probably arrive before that but what can happen is that the stock is in a warehouse that doesn't ship directly to Ireland (could even be in Germany or France) so they either eventually get around to shipping from the EU or wait till its back in stock in a nearer fulfillment center.

    But I'm open to other suggestions.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • Registered Users Posts: 612 ✭✭✭ Rael


    It will probably arrive before that but what can happen is that the stock is in a warehouse that doesn't ship directly to Ireland (could even be in Germany or France) so they either eventually get around to shipping from the EU or wait till its back in stock in a nearer fulfillment center.

    But I'm open to other suggestions.

    Thanks for the explanation. Overall situation seems mad.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,035 ✭✭✭ Wabbit Ears


    Getting real tired of amazon now, Would jump to a competitor in a heartbeat if they offered a similar service due to the amount of sellers refusing to ship to ireland at all. its ridiculous, id even pay for shipping but Nope..


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,171 ✭✭✭ 1huge1


    In fairness, I haven't had much issues to be honest (bar January and February when Brexit made a mess of everything but that has passed). All items usually delivered within 48hrs.

    If anything, I've made some nice savigns with VAT not being charged for most goods under £22. Not good for the Irish revenue service of course.

    It will inprove further when the fulfillment centre in West Dublin opens early next year.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,316 ✭✭✭ pgj2015


    Getting real tired of amazon now, Would jump to a competitor in a heartbeat if they offered a similar service due to the amount of sellers refusing to ship to ireland at all. its ridiculous, id even pay for shipping but Nope..



    Is there not a service an post offer to get around the issue of sellers not shipping to Ireland? address pal?


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭ Suckit


    pgj2015 wrote: »
    Is there not a service an post offer to get around the issue of sellers not shipping to Ireland? address pal?
    Think you are charged their fee + vat on whatever it is and a possible service fee. So for example a €50 item might cost €69.50 + €3.50 service fee.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,316 ✭✭✭ pgj2015


    Suckit wrote: »
    Think you are charged their fee + vat on whatever it is and a possible service fee. So for example a €50 item might cost €69.50 + €3.50 service fee.



    oh right. parcel wizard used to just charge 3.85. better times.:)


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 5,431 Mod ✭✭✭✭ Sheep Shagger


    pgj2015 wrote: »
    oh right. parcel wizard used to just charge 3.85. better times.:)

    Pre brexit times....


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,159 ✭✭✭ NATLOR


    Had a banner offering me student prime 6 months free then half price. Clicked it to see, and all I had to do was enter a finishing date and it activated!
    I'm not a student


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  • Registered Users Posts: 14 Don keebals


    There's a company in belcoo county Fermanagh offering an address service , it's called parcel motel I pass by the shop regular , they also have a Facebook page......I have no experience using these guys as i use my mother-in-laws northern address. .... Edit..... apologies it's called border parcel motel.


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