There I was thinking ooh that was easy and the board was due for delivery today when up pops an email from FedEx asking for some money due to the VAT and some import fees. Bummer. 😂
Naturally being a suspicious person getting emails like that always raises an eyebrow but it looks legitimate.
The Torro page with the price on it says the price includes 19% VAT though so I may need to check what the heck they are charging extra for as it claims to be included..... hmm.
Checked on the Torro website with the language set to English etc and the items clearly state the price includes 19% VAT (screenshot) so I have emailed Torro to have ask. I'm hoping it's just a cock-up and I get reimbursed but we shall see.
Doh.... Just checked the invoice on the order and all the prices are exclusive of VAT on the invoice so I correctly wasn't charged VAT in Germany and the duties into the UK are correct and expected.
The extra "disbursement" charge of £12.75 and another £4 odd for the FedEx fee (can't see the exact value now) is a bit annoying though.
Plus the currency conversion charged by Paypal pushes the cost up a little more for those in the UK so bare this in mind if you order one.
