--- In TekScopes@..., "peterwalker1999" <yahoo@...> wrote:
Ali
I purchased several items from a Go-Dove Auction based in UK (I am in UK).
It was a smooth transaction, and everything was exactly as described, and stated.
However some issues to be wary of!
In the UK all final prices attracted a "buyers Premium" of 16%, plus our VAT (Sales Tax) of 20%.
All items need collecting (business hours only, though I did manage to arrange a weekend collection), or they can be shipped, but in my case they were asking ?180 shipping for four old TTI Quad mode PSU's! They were going to put them on a pallet, and send it comercial road freight! Of course I collected!
Basically this is targeted at businesses, and not really "individual" friendly. I think this company is more interested in the high value items sold to businesses, than low value items sold to individuals. E-mail enquiries also went unanswered!
Just read the Terms and conditions for each auction very carefully, and if you are totaly happy with them then give it a go!
Peter
Thank you for sharing your experinece and thoughts. I contacted them regarding VAT and apparently they waive VAT for non-EU buyers. They also make you to use their recommended logistics service for pick up and shipment.
As you mentioned, I am convinced now that it is unlikely to make economical sense for individuals like me to purchase on this site.
Regards,
Ali
