UK e-book prices to rise from 1st January 2015 - Page 14

pdurrant · 12-30-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

As you post about the 50% discount, it's already over.

The 31st is tomorrow. 23 hours before the offer expires.

JSWolf · 12-30-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

The 31st is tomorrow. 23 hours before the offer expires.

My mistake. I misread. Sorry,

Anyway, I did go to the site and I see nothing about a 50% discount. Not even in the cart do I see such.

BearMountainBooks · 12-30-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

My mistake. I misread. Sorry,

Anyway, I did go to the site and I see nothing about a 50% discount. Not even in the cart do I see such.

You have to enter the discount code.

Little.Egret · 01-01-2015, 06:55 AM

The Amazon.co.uk Kindle store prices seem the same.

However the email for a book bought just before midnight has a new item

After Order Grand Total: I see
Note: Customers located in the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein - please find your invoice here.

Which takes you to Your Account > Your Orders > Order Summary #Dnnnn with the VAT (still at 3%).

pdurrant · 01-01-2015, 07:00 AM

I've just bought a book. My email invoice shows the ex-VAT price, and clicking on the link shows me an invoice with the VAT inclusive price, and it is 20% VAT. (£3.49 book = £2.91 + £0.58 VAT)

BearMountainBooks · 01-01-2015, 10:12 AM

Smashwords just sent us an email telling us (authors/publishers) to decide whether to pass on the tax or eat it. It's 25 percent in some countries! It's opt in to all or opt out of all. I opted in. In the past, I was "paying" the tax, but there was also no choice in the matter.

It was also mentioned that if we didn't opt in, Amazon might note the lower price and match it--causing havoc and probably lost earnings.

No notice from Kobo or B&N so I'm still not certain how they are handling it. For my own site I hope no one admits they are from the UK when buying...

Terisa de morgan · 01-01-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

Smashwords just sent us an email telling us (authors/publishers) to decide whether to pass on the tax or eat it. It's 25 percent in some countries! It's opt in to all or opt out of all. I opted in. In the past, I was "paying" the tax, but there was also no choice in the matter.

It was also mentioned that if we didn't opt in, Amazon might note the lower price and match it--causing havoc and probably lost earnings.

No notice from Kobo or B&N so I'm still not certain how they are handling it. For my own site I hope no one admits they are from the UK when buying...

Kobo has been adding the taxes for a lot of time, and B&N only admits US customers...

BearMountainBooks · 01-01-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Terisa de morgan

Kobo has been adding the taxes for a lot of time, and B&N only admits US customers...

B&N has a UK branch. I opt into it via their uploading. But that is the only other country listed.

It's been my understanding that Kobo has been adding the taxes. A note would have been nice to clarify, but I'm flexible. I'll roll with the punches.

Josieb1 · 01-02-2015, 04:05 AM

I went to buy an ebook yesterday that sells at $6.99 on all sites, this is roughly £4.34 on Amazon UK. From yesterday its now $6.99 + $1.40 Vat = $8.40 and on Amazon today it's now appeared and its £5.36. The reality of this will hit authors and readers hard. I am a prolific buyer and purchase on a whim but that will stop now.

I was looking at book three in a series, they are all $6.99 but now Amazon shows

£4.34 for book 1
£5.21 for book 2
£5.36 for book 3.

thewitt · 01-02-2015, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Josieb1

I went to buy an ebook yesterday that sells at $6.99 on all sites, this is roughly £4.34 on Amazon UK. From yesterday its now $6.99 + $1.40 Vat = $8.40 and on Amazon today it's now appeared and its £5.36. The reality of this will hit authors and readers hard. I am a prolific buyer and purchase on a whim but that will stop now.

I was looking at book three in a series, they are all $6.99 but now Amazon shows

£4.34 for book 1
£5.21 for book 2
£5.36 for book 3.

You need to talk to your government. A 20% VAT tax on eBooks is just insane.

Josieb1 · 01-02-2015, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by thewitt

You need to talk to your government. A 20% VAT tax on eBooks is just insane.

Tell us about it. We would talk but they won't listen.

HarryT · 01-02-2015, 04:48 AM

It has little to do with our government. VAT rules are set by the EU, not national governments.

Our 20% VAT rate is in the mid-range. Some are lower, some are higher, but 20% is typical.

Fbone · 01-02-2015, 05:12 AM

Kobo UK prices have also started to increase by 16.5%. For me this will most likely curtail my spending there. In addition to the UK 20% VAT, I have to add 7% state sales tax.

Add: Prices were sometimes lower in the UK especially during promos. Now I'm not so sure.

HarryT · 01-02-2015, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Fbone

Kobo UK prices have also started to increase by 16.5%. For me this will most likely curtail my spending there. In addition to the UK 20% VAT, I have to add 7% state sales tax.

Add: Prices were sometimes lower in the UK especially during promos. Now I'm not so sure.

If you're buying from outside the EU, you shouldn't have to pay VAT at all.

Fbone · 01-02-2015, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

If you're buying from outside the EU, you shouldn't have to pay VAT at all.

In order to browse and purchase from the UK store one must give a UK address in the payment detail page. Remember geo restrictions.

01-01-2015, 06:55 AM	#199
Little.Egret Wizard Posts: 3,168 Karma: 37800000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G, Kindle Fire 2, NOOK ST, Kindle HDX, Fire 7"	The Amazon.co.uk Kindle store prices seem the same. However the email for a book bought just before midnight has a new item After Order Grand Total: I see Note: Customers located in the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein - please find your invoice here. Which takes you to Your Account > Your Orders > Order Summary #Dnnnn with the VAT (still at 3%). Last edited by Little.Egret; 01-01-2015 at 06:58 AM.

01-02-2015, 04:05 AM	#204
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,100 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra 2, Clara BW	I went to buy an ebook yesterday that sells at $6.99 on all sites, this is roughly £4.34 on Amazon UK. From yesterday its now $6.99 + $1.40 Vat = $8.40 and on Amazon today it's now appeared and its £5.36. The reality of this will hit authors and readers hard. I am a prolific buyer and purchase on a whim but that will stop now. I was looking at book three in a series, they are all $6.99 but now Amazon shows £4.34 for book 1 £5.21 for book 2 £5.36 for book 3. Last edited by Josieb1; 01-02-2015 at 04:08 AM.

01-02-2015, 05:12 AM	#208
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,313 Karma: 103930826 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Kobo UK prices have also started to increase by 16.5%. For me this will most likely curtail my spending there. In addition to the UK 20% VAT, I have to add 7% state sales tax. Add: Prices were sometimes lower in the UK especially during promos. Now I'm not so sure. Last edited by Fbone; 01-02-2015 at 05:15 AM.

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pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,433 Karma: 318076944 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	I've just bought a book. My email invoice shows the ex-VAT price, and clicking on the link shows me an invoice with the VAT inclusive price, and it is 20% VAT. (£3.49 book = £2.91 + £0.58 VAT)

01-01-2015, 10:12 AM	#201
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	Smashwords just sent us an email telling us (authors/publishers) to decide whether to pass on the tax or eat it. It's 25 percent in some countries! It's opt in to all or opt out of all. I opted in. In the past, I was "paying" the tax, but there was also no choice in the matter. It was also mentioned that if we didn't opt in, Amazon might note the lower price and match it--causing havoc and probably lost earnings. No notice from Kobo or B&N so I'm still not certain how they are handling it. For my own site I hope no one admits they are from the UK when buying...

01-02-2015, 04:48 AM	#207
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	It has little to do with our government. VAT rules are set by the EU, not national governments. Our 20% VAT rate is in the mid-range. Some are lower, some are higher, but 20% is typical.

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