On 2005-11-06, Philippe Deleye <Philippe.Deleye@blablabla.advalvas.be> wrote:
>
> "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 ???

It's not too big a deal, but you have your attributions a little mixed
up here. It was "Chris" <chris.hopley@gmail.com.z> who made the comment
you have quoted.

Brian.