"Chris" <chris.hopley@gmail.com.z> wrote in message
news:1131212353.19845.0@echo.uk.clara.net...
> Brian wrote:

> I wanted to add 5 euros to my account to take advantage of the free
> calls to the free destinations, but ended up paying 5 euros + VAT = EUR
> 5.80. That's OK if you realise that the 5 euros quoted is exlusive of
> VAT, but that's not made clear until you get to the checkout. Aren't
> people selling to consumers under an obligation to quote prices
> inclusive of VAT?

SIPDiscount is not a UK service provider, neither are their users just in
the UK alone
How could they possibly quote prices VAT included? I assume in the EEC, the
VAT rate depends on the country of the Purchaser (not the Seller), therefore
it can only be added during the transaction ...
I guess if you would have mentioned your country being outside EU (e.g. USA)
you may not have been charged VAT. However they may check on your credit
card, thus you may have to use a US credit card to get VAT excemption ???

rgds
Philippe
Belgium