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Amazon Prime Bargains - Chat Thread

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    #302
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,520 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    Basq wrote: »
    Sorry, but I can't resist anymore.

    This place is a goddamn mess..

    .. no chat allowed in a bargains thread, and now we're chatting about VPN's in a chat thread meant to discuss Amazon bargains.

    And this is the exact reason these stupid dedicated threads for bargains don't work!

    /feedback

    :rolleyes:

    We need you back as an overlord of our unruliness ðŸ˜


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    #303
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,855 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Marhay70 wrote: »
    Well, to be fair, the chat is not about VPNs exactly but how they might or might not be effective with Amazon Prime. Some people have had better experiences than others.
    Well, to be fair, it is completely off topic and there are dedicated threads for those discussions.

    Maybe post an Amazon Prime bargain now.


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    #304
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,855 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Basq wrote: »
    Sorry, but I can't resist anymore.

    This place is a goddamn mess..

    .. no chat allowed in a bargains thread, and now we're chatting about VPN's in a chat thread meant to discuss Amazon bargains.

    And this is the exact reason these stupid dedicated threads for bargains don't work!

    /feedback

    :rolleyes:
    If things were properly moderated the threads would be brilliant.


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    #305
    gussieg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭gussieg


    this is relevant, seems the vat is not being taken off anymore


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    #306
    [Deleted User]
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    gussieg wrote: »
    this is relevant, seems the vat is not being taken off anymore

    It is. You are likely ordering something that is VAT exempt in the UK or above the threshold.


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    #307
    gussieg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭gussieg


    yes, i just checked again on something else, but was trying to buy a bike seat that was vat free yesterday, but today is full price
    doh, it had gone back to uk address.


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    #308
    [Deleted User]
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    gussieg wrote: »
    yes, i just checked again on something else, but was trying to buy a bike seat that was vat free yesterday, but today is full price

    Likely now over the threshold or now being sold by a 3rd party seller.


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    #309
    gussieg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭gussieg


    well this is a bargain to me, holland and barret charge 28 here for this, comes to 15 sterling via amazon, which is about 17.31
    subscribe and save, which can be cancelled right after
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weleda-Organic-Wild-Rose-100ml/dp/B000K9CEGO/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=weleda+wild+rose+oil&qid=1614440620&sr=8-2


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    #310
    Sup08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭Sup08


    newincity wrote: »
    with 10%

    of S&S it comes to £8.47
    Did price increased now?

    No chat in the Amazon No Chat Thread.

    As I said. The price was for me.
    But if go to checkout, you should get the VAT reduction.


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    #311
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,529 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    S&S

    I’ve never used it yet but is it as simple as click it, get the saving and once paid for, go back in and cancel the subscription?


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    #312
    Gumbo
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    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Yes

    Thanks.
    Another Q.

    Where the coupon code people talk about? The women’s nivea for example?


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    #313
    Gumbo
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    OmegaGene wrote: »
    When you look at the item there should be options to sign up to sub and save and that’s the coupon - first time subscribers normally get 30% off so make it worthwhile

    Thanks. Must have missed it. Just getting the 10% discount.


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    #314
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,855 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Gumbo wrote: »
    Thanks.
    Another Q.

    Where the coupon code people talk about? The women’s nivea for example?
    On the item description page where it mentions the 30% off (beside the pic) there's a little box you tick and the code is automatically applied at checkout.

    I got that offer for 3.86 euros :)


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    #315
    jharr100
    Registered Users Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭jharr100


    Any mens electric shaver deals at the moment ? Thanks


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    #316
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,032 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    muffler wrote: »
    On the item description page where it mentions the 30% off (beside the pic) there's a little box you tick and the code is automatically applied at checkout.

    I got that offer for 3.86 euros :)

    Yes that's how I got the offer, it's amazing. I realised I was running out yesterday and I'd normally stock up in Dealz but then I remembered someone had posted the male shower gel during the week so went looking for a female equivalent. Very impressed with the value on S&S household basics. Will be stocking up on what I can while the VAT is still being removed.


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    #317
    ChoppersX
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭ChoppersX


    Seen on HotUK TP-Link 5 port switch,

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VWB347G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_V5DWST4XYPR5MC4Z520E

    Roughly €9.71 delivered


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    #318
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    Trying to buy a pair of Bluetooth sunglasses, the 'import charge' is being added equivalent to our VAT, fair enough, but the UK VAT isn't being taken off, not fair enough

    Are Bluetooth sunglasses VAT free in the UK?


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    #319
    Sheep Shagger
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    jharr100 wrote: »
    Any mens electric shaver deals at the moment ? Thanks

    Deal: Philips New Series 3000 Wet or Dry Men's Electric Shaver with A 5D Pivot & Powercut Blades, Shiny Black -S3233/52 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZQH4VSC/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_fabc_dlT1_0HW15JVM2FK37WTJK5PK


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    #320
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    Red Silurian wrote: »
    Trying to buy a pair of Bluetooth sunglasses, the 'import charge' is being added equivalent to our VAT, fair enough, but the UK VAT isn't being taken off, not fair enough

    Are Bluetooth sunglasses VAT free in the UK?

    Link to the item?


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    #321
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Red Silurian wrote: »
    Trying to buy a pair of Bluetooth sunglasses, the 'import charge' is being added equivalent to our VAT, fair enough, but the UK VAT isn't being taken off, not fair enough

    Are Bluetooth sunglasses VAT free in the UK?

    Link to the item?

    There sure is

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FKY56XY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_6597K9ZVMWWPJ9P254JX

    Also applies to

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FK5935G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_EVRFRDEQHC4K3VF6H45T


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    #322
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    killbillvol2 wrote: »
    They're over the threshold for VAT exempt.

    I didn't realise there was a threshold for the removal of UK VAT, I know I've had it removed on products worth more than that in the past


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    #323
    [Deleted User]
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    OmegaGene wrote: »
    You’re getting confused

    U.K. vat will always be removed but once it reaches the threshold then Irish vat applies so it’s no longer vat free

    I think you're getting confused. He's asking why for these items he is being charged both UK VAT and Irish VAT (as an Import Fees deposit) and not just Irish VAT.

    For example, this desk correctly costs £59.99 to be shipped to a UK address (£49.99 + 20% UK VAT)

    The same desk correctly costs £60.49 to be shipped to an Irish address (£49.99 + 21% Irish VAT as an Import Fees Deposit).

    However, these sunglasses cost £29.99 to be shipped to a UK address (£24.99 + 20% UK VAT)

    They should cost £30.24 to be shipped to an Irish address (£24.99 + 21% Irish VAT as an Import Fees Deposit), but he is instead being charged £36.29 (£24.99 + 20% UK VAT + 21% Irish VAT as an Import Fees Deposit) and he is wondering why that is.


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    #324
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    You’re getting confused

    U.K. vat will always be removed but once it reaches the threshold then Irish vat applies so it’s no longer vat free

    That's how I thought it worked

    The reason I'm getting confused is because usually something on Amazon for £30 would show in the checkout at £25 (20%VAT removed) and then the import fee would come to £5.25 (21% Irish VAT)

    The sunglasses shown above are £30 at checkout and an import fee of £6.30 - which would be the equivalent of 21% added to £30


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    #325
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I think you're getting confused. He's asking why for these items he is being charged both UK VAT and Irish VAT (as an Import Fees deposit) and not just Irish VAT.

    For example, this desk correctly costs £59.99 to be shipped to a UK address (£49.99 + 20% UK VAT)

    The same desk correctly costs £60.49 to be shipped to an Irish address (£49.99 + 21% Irish VAT as an Import Fees Deposit).

    However, these sunglasses cost £29.99 to be shipped to a UK address (£24.99 + 20% UK VAT)

    They should cost £30.24 to be shipped to an Irish address (£24.99 + 21% Irish VAT as an Import Fees Deposit), but he is instead being charged £36.29 (£24.99 + 20% UK VAT + 21% Irish VAT as an Import Fees Deposit) and he is wondering why that is.

    Thank you yes exactly!

    The only thing I can think of is if the UK has a 0% VAT rate on Bluetooth sunglasses, therefore the price would be (£30 - 0% UK VAT + 21% Irish VAT) - anybody able to confirm this?


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    #326
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    Red Silurian wrote: »
    Thank you yes exactly!

    The only thing I can think of is if the UK has a 0% VAT rate on Bluetooth sunglasses, therefore the price would be (£30 - 0% UK VAT + 21% Irish VAT) - anybody able to confirm this?

    That's not the reason. :)


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    #327
    gussieg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭gussieg


    might possibly be that whoever is selling them is not vat compliant or whatever?


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    #328
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    That's not the reason. :)

    It happens for every pair of sunglasses I put in the basket though, Bluetooth or otherwise


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    #329
    [Deleted User]
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    Red Silurian wrote: »
    It happens for every pair of sunglasses I put in the basket though, Bluetooth or otherwise

    Not for me, e.g. these one reduce to £9.


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    #330
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Not for me, e.g. these one reduce to £9.

    Yeah they reduce to £10 for me (which would be a correct reduction for something that's £12 with UK VAT)


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    #331
    [Deleted User]
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    gussieg wrote: »
    might possibly be that whoever is selling them is not vat compliant or whatever?

    Any items that are fulfilled by Amazon are supposed to have the UK VAT removed before applying the Import Fees Deposit.
    For deliveries of goods sold or fulfilled by Amazon to the Republic of Ireland, Amazon.co.uk will remove UK VAT from the item price as listed on the detail page and calculate the applicable VAT and Import Fees during the checkout process based on the delivery address.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GCXL3PUGPE5UU8PD


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