Amazon Prime Bargains - Chat Thread

The Continental Op · 09-03-2021 9:11pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Item is VAT exempt in the UK but not in Ireland.

Any link to that? There are no hair products that I can find on any of the VAT exempt lists for the UK?

Looks like CGHE Sales just aren't bothering to do the VAT properly for Ireland. I've discussed that several times with Amazons reps and they say it up to the company supplying the goods even though they are fulfilling them.

09-03-2021 9:39pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

Any link to that? There are no hair products that I can find on any of the VAT exempt lists for the UK?

Change your address to the UK - there is no VAT breakdown like there is when there is UK VAT.

Looks like CGHE Sales just aren't bothering to do the VAT properly for Ireland. I've discussed that several times with Amazons reps and they say it up to the company supplying the goods even though they are fulfilling them.

Incorrect. I would perhaps cut the Amazon reps some slack as you are wrong about VAT quite a lot.

naughto · 09-03-2021 9:43pm

Red Silurian wrote: »

Sneaky, that was £19.50 last month, revolut is calling it €22.02 at the moment so fair enough I guess

Why is there no VAT removed though

I Though it was always better to pay in pounds

The Continental Op · 09-03-2021 10:11pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Change your address to the UK - there is no VAT breakdown like there is when there is UK VAT.

Incorrect. I would perhaps cut the Amazon reps some slack as you are wrong about VAT quite a lot.

That doesn't mean it is a product that shouldn't have VAT charged on it.

There is no VAT exemption for the product that I know of or can find.

If you check other products from CGHE Sales you will find that none have a VAT breakdown when added to your basket for a UK address.

Hence my statement CGHE Sales just aren't bothering to do the VAT properly.

09-03-2021 10:21pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

That doesn't mean it is a product that shouldn't have VAT charged on it.

There is no VAT exemption for the product that I know of or can find.

If you check other products from CGHE Sales you will find that none have a VAT breakdown when added to your basket for a UK address.

Hence my statement CGHE Sales just aren't bothering to do the VAT properly.

My apologies, I misunderstood what you were saying.

enviro · 10-03-2021 11:11am

naughto wrote: »

I Though it was always better to pay in pounds

Might be helpful to some, recent multiple purchases of the same item.

Paid in Euro on amazon €19.86
Paid in sterling, bank €19.45
Paid in sterling, revolut €19.33

Nollog · 10-03-2021 12:22pm

Grumpypants wrote: »

Fire TV cube, refurbished for £64. Not sure if it is much better than the 4k but it does have an IR sender to control other non smart devices with Alexa.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RR6HQ6L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_6XPXK9QWR4E4CSYR986K

I bought this just now. The important part is the 2GB of RAM.
I've been watching it for a while.
https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B07RR6HQ6L
https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B07MNBT68T
Both at historical lows, and refurbished can be delivered directly to Ireland for some reason as well.
Probably a hardware refresh coming...

Marhay70 · 10-03-2021 12:41pm

/\/ollog wrote: »

I bought this just now. The important part is the 2GB of RAM.
I've been watching it for a while.
https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B07RR6HQ6L
https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B07MNBT68T
Both at historical lows, and refurbished can be delivered directly to Ireland for some reason as well.
Probably a hardware refresh coming...

Any benefit in getting this over the firestick?

positron · 10-03-2021 1:05pm

Fire Cube has ethernet port (if your wifi / signal isn't strong enough, especially for 4k streams). It's also an alexa speaker device (like an echo dot).

Rest is all same as the Fire stick 4k.

Nollog · 10-03-2021 1:10pm

Marhay70 wrote: »

Any benefit in getting this over the firestick?

It works as an echo as well, not sure the stick does or even if anyone cares.
It can control your TV but the stick can probably do that too.
It comes with an ethernet adapter is a bit of a plus, but not a deal breaker imo.
With the extra 500mB (or more) of memory it should be speedier in theory.

Sup08 · 10-03-2021 1:25pm

Marhay70 wrote: »

Any benefit in getting this over the firestick?

I have one, purchased it in Argos last year.

Speaker is fine for Alexa but not for music.

It can control a smart TV, mine is LG and turns on and off TV and also volume control with voice. I don't have channels tuned in so don't know if there are anymore options for the TV.
You can control a Sky Q box if you have one. It will change to a channel using voice commands and can scroll up and down.
Unlike the firestick, you do not need to use the remote control for these voice commands. It's completely hands free.

The rest, as above is pretty much the same as a 4k firestick with extra memory and connections including the IR adapter.

The Continental Op · 10-03-2021 1:46pm

Deleted User wrote: »

My apologies, I misunderstood what you were saying.

Another company that does the same and regularly has stuff in Lightening Deals on Amazon is ELEGOO Official - UK. Delivery to a UK address doesn't give a VAT break down and no VAT is removed for an Irish address.

I've chatted a few times to the Amazon Reps about ELEGOO Official - UK deals and thats where I got the info that how they handle the VAT is up to the seller.

I really don't know why I keep following ELEGOO Official - UK deals hoping to get a bargain it obviously isn't going to happen:rolleyes:

The Continental Op · 10-03-2021 2:05pm

Reply to the No Chat Thread

RE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ADA-MAXIMUS-Self-locking-Adjustable-Aluminium/dp/B08B8JD3HX

Lightscribe wrote: »

This is in my basket @ £7.99 but when I go to checkout it jumps to €24.50. Can't figure out why.

Looks like they are sold out or messing Irish customers around your £24.50 is the full UK price + VAT.

So they aren't sold out if you change to a UK address it will go through at the £7.99 deal price.

Looks like another deal that isn't available to Ireland - maybe Amazon charge the seller to much for delivery to Ireland to make it worth their while selling to here.

Grumpypants · 10-03-2021 2:12pm

Marhay70 wrote: »

Any benefit in getting this over the firestick?

I will report back once I get it, but my understanding is it is faster and has better voice controls.

I have 3 4k firesticks and a Google Chrome cast with Google TV around the house. All great, I do love the 4k.

But with a new baby in hand all the time and the kids constantly losing the remotes I'd love to be able to ask Alexa to fire something on when I don't have the hands free.

I couldn't justify the £100 price tag but at this I took the punt.

Wheety · 10-03-2021 2:42pm

positron wrote: »

Fire Cube has ethernet port (if your wifi / signal isn't strong enough, especially for 4k streams). It's also an alexa speaker device (like an echo dot).

Rest is all same as the Fire stick 4k.

Looks to me like it comes with an ethernet adaptor rather than built in ethernet? If so, you can use the adaptor with the 4k Firestick too.

funnydoggy · 10-03-2021 2:43pm

Anyone know if/when they do an Easter sale? Want to get a fire tablet and they always seem to be doing deals. Have a voucher for .co.uk so I can't go to .de or anything unfortunately.

EltonJohn69 · 10-03-2021 5:22pm

Do the kindle covers ever go on sale ? Amazon seem to charge an excessively high price for them, like that’s where the profit is made ?

The Inbetween is mine · 10-03-2021 5:46pm

Just had an alert from 3 .. Amazon Prime Video, Kindle Unlimited & Amazon Music Unlimited free for 3 months

ButtersSuki · 10-03-2021 5:52pm

EltonJohn69 wrote: »

Do the kindle covers ever go on sale ? Amazon seem to charge an excessively high price for them, like that’s where the profit is made ?

I got a brand new one on adverts for €12.50 posted. Try there?

adox · 10-03-2021 5:52pm

EltonJohn69 wrote: »

Do the kindle covers ever go on sale ? Amazon seem to charge an excessively high price for them, like that’s where the profit is made ?

They do. I bought my one the last time a couple of months before getting the kindle. I knew the kindles would go on sale and was waiting to get one but the cases were on sale so bought it and kept it until I got the kindle. It was reduced from £35 down to £26.

Zaph · 10-03-2021 6:23pm

EltonJohn69 wrote: »

Do the kindle covers ever go on sale ? Amazon seem to charge an excessively high price for them, like that’s where the profit is made ?

I've bought several covers on eBay, all perfect at a fraction of the price.

Sheep Shagger · 10-03-2021 7:01pm

funnydoggy wrote: »

Anyone know if/when they do an Easter sale? Want to get a fire tablet and they always seem to be doing deals. Have a voucher for .co.uk so I can't go to .de or anything unfortunately.

Not sure about Easter but sign up for the daily deals email, they come up regularly enough.

feelings · 10-03-2021 9:53pm

Any reason why I'm not getting email alerts for the Amazon no chat thread? Seem to be getting it for other threads. Can't seem to figure it out - wondering if it's some BA forum specific issue.

freshpopcorn · 10-03-2021 9:58pm

feelings wrote: »

Any reason why I'm not getting email alerts for the Amazon no chat thread? Seem to be getting it for other threads. Can't seem to figure it out - wondering if it's some BA forum specific issue.

Look around the bottom of the page for the follow/unfollow button and make sure your following it.
When you click the the follow button it normally gives you a choice of how often you want to be notified.

feelings · 10-03-2021 10:02pm

Yeah i've done that alright. have selected "instant" and nadda, not in spam. Getting other thread notifications fine. Just seems to be that thread.
I have followed this thread just now to see if it's the forum or the thread. Cheers !

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Look around the bottom of the page for the follow/unfollow button and make sure your following it.
When you click the the follow button it normally gives you a choice of how often you want to be notified.

degsie · 10-03-2021 10:03pm

feelings wrote: »

Yeah i've done that alright. have selected "instant" and nadda, not in spam. Getting other thread notifications fine. Just seems to be that thread.
I have followed this thread just now to see if it's the forum or the thread. Cheers !

Did it work?

feelings · 10-03-2021 10:08pm

LOL. thanks... nope, didn't get any email! It's a strange one, i'll message a mod.

degsie wrote: »

Did it work?

degsie · 10-03-2021 10:11pm

Sometimes you have to visit the actual site once you have opened the email. Mails will stop until you do so.

J2CVC · 11-03-2021 11:14am

Can anyone tell me the exact price that the VAT reduction kicks in for Prime members? Looking at something for £23.84 and I don't have Prime at the moment.

11-03-2021 11:17am

£19.13 for March I believe.

timetogo1 · 11-03-2021 11:18am

J2CVC wrote: »

Can anyone tell me the exact price that the VAT reduction kicks in for Prime members? Looking at something for £23.84 and I don't have Prime at the moment.

It's not an Amazon Prime thing (I can check for you if you link to your item as I have Prime).

https://www.avalara.com/vatlive/en/vat-news/eu-2021-ending--22-import-exemption--import-oss-returns.html#:~:text=Currently%20EU%20and%20non%2DEU,be%20subject%20to%20EU%20VAT.

Currently EU and non-EU sellers selling goods online to EU consumers can import the goods into the EU, directly to the consumer, import VAT-free if the consignment of good(s) is valued at €22 or below. This ends 1 July 2021 and all imports will be subject to EU VAT.

The Continental Op · 11-03-2021 11:18am

J2CVC wrote: »

Can anyone tell me the exact price that the VAT reduction kicks in for Prime members? Looking at something for £23.84 and I don't have Prime at the moment.

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/no-vat-on-amazon-uk-orders-under-e22.html

Revenue’s rules mean that €22 Euro is treated as £19.95 GBP for all of January 2021 . (see the end of the page for the method of calculation.)
£19.95 excluding UK VAT, works out as £23.94 inclusive of UK VAT .

GBX · 11-03-2021 11:18am

J2CVC wrote: »

Can anyone tell me the exact price that the VAT reduction kicks in for Prime members? Looking at something for £23.84 and I don't have Prime at the moment.

You could set up a new account and get a free trial.

11-03-2021 11:19am

The Continental Op wrote: »

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/no-vat-on-amazon-uk-orders-under-e22.html

It's £19.13 rather than £19.95 now.

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/vat-and-online-shopping-in-the-uk-after-brexit.html

feelings · 11-03-2021 11:25am

Well, that worked degsie :eek: Started receiving notifications again now. Nice one!

degsie wrote: »

Sometimes you have to visit the actual site once you have opened the email. Mails will stop until you do so.

How will this impact aliexpress etc. deliveries? Is it the end of cheap tat...

timetogo1 wrote: »

It's not an Amazon Prime thing (I can check for you if you link to your item as I have Prime).

https://www.avalara.com/vatlive/en/vat-news/eu-2021-ending--22-import-exemption--import-oss-returns.html#:~:text=Currently%20EU%20and%20non%2DEU,be%20subject%20to%20EU%20VAT.

Currently EU and non-EU sellers selling goods online to EU consumers can import the goods into the EU, directly to the consumer, import VAT-free if the consignment of good(s) is valued at €22 or below. This ends 1 July 2021 and all imports will be subject to EU VAT.

killbillvol2 · 11-03-2021 11:28am

How Much is €22 Euro in Sterling?
Irish Customs use the Sterling to Euro rate of exchange quoted by the Irish Central Bank on the second last Wednesday of each month – for the whole of the following calendar month.

For example –
The exchange rate to be used by customs for February 2021 was 0.88563 – which means that orders under about €19.48 should be VAT free.

For March 2021 the exchange rate to be used is 0.86960 – so €22 is equivalent to £19.13 .

You can see the exchange rates used here on Revenue.ie

J2CVC · 11-03-2021 11:30am

timetogo1 wrote: »

It's not an Amazon Prime thing (I can check for you if you link to your item as I have Prime).

https://www.avalara.com/vatlive/en/vat-news/eu-2021-ending--22-import-exemption--import-oss-returns.html#:~:text=Currently%20EU%20and%20non%2DEU,be%20subject%20to%20EU%20VAT.

Currently EU and non-EU sellers selling goods online to EU consumers can import the goods into the EU, directly to the consumer, import VAT-free if the consignment of good(s) is valued at €22 or below. This ends 1 July 2021 and all imports will be subject to EU VAT.

I know yeah. I know it was about £23.90 in January. Just not sure if it has changed.

The Continental Op · 11-03-2021 11:34am

killbillvol2 wrote: »

How Much is €22 Euro in Sterling?
Irish Customs use the Sterling to Euro rate of exchange quoted by the Irish Central Bank on the second last Wednesday of each month – for the whole of the following calendar month.

For example –
The exchange rate to be used by customs for February 2021 was 0.88563 – which means that orders under about €19.48 should be VAT free.

For March 2021 the exchange rate to be used is 0.86960 – so €22 is equivalent to £19.13 .

You can see the exchange rates used here on Revenue.ie

The calculation includes UK VAT.

So if your item is less than £22.95 (19.13 + 20% UK VAT) then you should get the VAT off it (with Prime).

Grumpypants · 11-03-2021 12:50pm

I'd have zero issue with the VAT even on items under €22. But it's the crazy handling fee that the delivery company charges that makes it silly. Especially since it is very hard to know exactly what it will finally cost.

scudzilla · 11-03-2021 1:46pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Gloss! Gift Box - Premium Bath Set Floralia Collection Scent Lavender, Green Tea and Rose (21pcs) - £13.62

Might make for a cheap but good Mother's Day present.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B079X87DW7?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image

Thanks to Aristotle who posted this little doozy, arrived today, cracking deal, she will love it on Mother's day from the little one, and back up to £54 now

corsav6 · 11-03-2021 4:20pm

scudzilla wrote: »

Thanks to Aristotle who posted this little doozy, arrived today, cracking deal, she will love it on Mother's day from the little one, and back up to £54 now

Mine is not even dispatched yet, what day did you order?

scudzilla · 11-03-2021 4:32pm

corsav6 wrote: »

Mine is not even dispatched yet, what day did you order?

8th March

corsav6 · 11-03-2021 4:38pm

scudzilla wrote: »

8th March

I didn't see the deal until the 9th. Was hoping it would be tomorrow.

Yellow Dog · 11-03-2021 5:49pm

scudzilla wrote: »

Thanks to Aristotle who posted this little doozy, arrived today, cracking deal, she will love it on Mother's day from the little one, and back up to £54 now

£54 now!

degsie · 11-03-2021 6:14pm

Yellow Dog wrote: »

£54 now!

Yes confirmed, £54 now!

marcbrophy · 11-03-2021 6:25pm

marcbrophy wrote: »

Wireless 6 button mouse black for £5.66 delivered

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01ESZJSUK

Other colours available, but dearer.

5 different DPI speeds.
Nice shape!
I think it's a nice price

Just got home to my mouse having been delivered.
Or should I say mice?
Got 2 sent to me, even though I only ordered one :eek:

Anyone else get more than 1?

The Continental Op · 11-03-2021 6:32pm

marcbrophy wrote: »

Just got home to my mouse having been delivered.
Or should I say mice?
Got 2 sent to me, even though I only ordered one :eek:

Anyone else get more than 1?

How was it packed? Was it obvious someone at Amazon had packed two?

From the listing

What is included:
1 X wireless mouse (Battery not included)
1 X USB receiver

marcbrophy · 11-03-2021 6:45pm

The Continental Op wrote: »

How was it packed? Was it obvious someone at Amazon had packed two?

From the listing

2 separate packages, 1 mouse in each.
2 different tracking numbers too.

Sheep Shagger · 11-03-2021 8:53pm

48 Andrex jacks rolls £13.12 delivered.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004OCO20E/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_fabc_QVJADPBBH4KQSPXRA7E2

Citizenpain · 11-03-2021 9:03pm

marcbrophy wrote: »

Just got home to my mouse having been delivered.
Or should I say mice?
Got 2 sent to me, even though I only ordered one :eek:

Anyone else get more than 1?

You probably got mine

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