Wo1f Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Ordered a new toy from gunfire and got a message from Royal Mail saying I owe Vat on it. When have you ever had to pay for something from the EU? Last time I checked we’re still handcuffed to the turd of a continent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Nope, never. You sure Gunfire didn’t drop ship it from somewhere outside Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommikka Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 It could have been dropshipped from anywhere, (the card does show the sender being in Germany, that does not guarantee the package wasn’t sent from elsewhere) Another issue could be that German VAT has not been charged. Freedom of movement in the EU means that you should not incur taxes twice. Sometimes a company exporting won’t charge local taxes. If that’s the case then import VAT would apply Check your order details for VAT and then query with Royal Mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveocee Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Wo1f said: Last time I checked we’re still handcuffed to the turd of a continent. I think that was a joke but wasn't sure....You're aware "The EU" is different from the continent Europe right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I thought Gunfire was Polish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wo1f Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 It is polish @Immortal. Just figured it had passed though there. Ive double checked my gunfire order and it states the free shipping is with UPS, so it should have nothing to do with RM phoned Royal Mail who were even less help than you can imagine. She couldn’t tell me who sent the package or where it came from. She just kept repeating ‘it’s because it’s from another country.’ And not comprehending the fact you don’t have to pay Import duty from an eu country. So ive come to the conclusion it’s not my gunfire order and I haven’t ordered anything else to my knowledge.. I received the message from Royal Mail in the same text thread as I always do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Must be the leather Lederhosen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wo1f Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 35 minutes ago, Steveocee said: I think that was a joke but wasn't sure....You're aware "The EU" is different from the continent Europe right? I am aware that the European Union is not the same thing as the continent of Europe. 1 minute ago, Immortal said: Must be the leather Lederhosen... I suddenly remember 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveocee Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 @Wo1f It's not just a random but exceptionally conveniently timed phishing message is it? The pops had something extremely similar recently, was awaiting something from a courier and he received a text from a different courier asking him to click to pay a delivery charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wo1f Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, Steveocee said: @Wo1f It's not just a random but exceptionally conveniently timed phishing message is it? The pops had something extremely similar recently, was awaiting something from a courier and he received a text from a different courier asking him to click to pay a delivery charge. I thought that at first, but it fell in the same text message thread as my other, genuine rm messages so it’s from the same recipient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Tackle Posted November 27, 2019 Supporters Share Posted November 27, 2019 I'd call RM back, if you get another dope who can't comprehensively explain why there are charges for an item sent within the EU, then ask to speak to someone "higher" up the chain to resolve or clarify it. Don't mention "drop shipping" , they may not be aware & you don't want to give them an excuse to cling to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted November 27, 2019 Supporters Share Posted November 27, 2019 Sight unseen, I'd guess that Gunfire haven't ticked the "VAT paid" box, and no amount of explanation on your part is going to fix that. However, I'd note that they're already playing fast and loose with slapping extra fees on PayPal payments, so I'd be a tiny little bit concerned that shenanigans are afoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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