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I'm unclear as to whether V.A.T is applicable on used items, or used records I should say.. Only V.A.T I can think of on second hand items are commercial vehicles?

Smiling here Dave, you've uploaded the pics using label names.

Record arrived this morning. Looks in better condition than described and super quick delivery as only shipped yesterday. Thank you very much.

Got an email back from Steve Calfee this morning and one major thing I'd overlooked was condition - New. Most of the time these records will be used, so no problem. I suppose I should be grateful for those unplayed half dozen Chinatown's I had a few years back without any of these difficulties.

80's spin eh? What label, Raven? The "hey girl" bit comes after "I'm gonna hurt you".

It's always been £400 or thereabouts hasn't it - for years? With these last two going for more than that plus the VAT, tis a bit dear though, they're all slightly off centre as well - well this batch. Killer track on the Lost Soul cd though - 'I'm gonna hurt you - Hey Girl'

Yeah good luck with that mate! Crackin tune btw. I saw you'd Googled it and bumped an old SS Sales thread? Did you see the other one? It's a year old, but you never know - his only reply was him!

I think you'd be okay with PayPal, but might struggle with the Treasury.

About £150+ for vg++ I'd say mate.

I tried that shit this morning mate

That quite freaked me for a sec. My one that turned up this morning was to replace the one a sold a couple of years back that had a chip in the run out groove. That was clearly stated at the time though. I can't remember if it went to Ireland or Spain.

Oh no deffo not the same record mate, yours sound a shit load rarer. Lesson learned for me is to mention this point (before bidding) to overseas sellers that are not dealers or collectors.

Well I contacted the seller direct on Ebay to ask if he had any further copies of this record, when he said he did, I offered $400 and that was accepted. I paid $423.95 + £58.25 VAT & Post Office charges came to £340.19. Now I happen to know 2 copies of this sold on UK Ebay recently, one for £427.99 & one for £439.00. These two buyers will both have had to whack on 20% VAT + £8.00. So at least I didn't pay £531.80!

Sad news, wasn't sure if this was the case over the weekend, R.I.P Micky.

Well an off the cuff offer of $400 has turned into a total cost of £340.13. However, it's here, it's mint and (despite the agg) I'm reet pleased!

Makes sense I spose. Just a bit of a cliff when you've parted with wedge, waited for weeks and then this!

Feck! Was he obliged to list the value do you think? Never paid these kinds of fees from the US before. Is this always the case with dearer items? It was a bit of a bargain, but is turning out less so by the day!

Been waiting for a record from the States for a couple of weeks. Got to work this morning and there is a slip on my desk with "Unfortunately we can't deliver your item because there is a fee to pay" Box checked 'There is a Customs charge' (includes £8 handling fee) Payment due: £58.24. I messaged the seller via Ebay and paid by PayPal paying $23.95 for shipping. Don't see how this can be? Anyone experienced similar? Any advice/help gratefully received.

Seems to be taking longer than it used to Dave. Their postal system is nearly as shite as ours.

Give me strength! Anyone ever tried calling USPS? Tip, don't bother.

Thanks Deidre. Of course the greater the amount paid, the more nervous/twitchy.. I shall phone USPS this afternoon.

How long should one wait for one 45 standard postage these days? I've received them within the week before. This USPS last entry looks like it hasn't even left the States yet - nearly a week ago. Depart USPS Sort Facility February 24, 2013 MIAMI, FL 33112 Any advices, tips warmly welcomed. Concerned of Bishop's Stortford.

She can sing and the backing track is great. Really good. I wanted to buy it from you last year, I was a little light.

Tobbi is the only version. Best dancer.

I'd lean on Mick Smith Mark, with offers of cash & swaps maybe. He's always up for a 'deal'..