Waterstones - Dreadful Prices

[Over]

Originally Posted by HarryT

They don't know what country you're in until you check-out, so they cannot reasonably know whether or not you're liable for VAT until that time.

Usually, when a count is created, the localization is defined there, so as long as the costumer is logged in, the prices should reflect the respective tax.

On the other hand, why should someone from country X pay X's taxes when he is buying from country Y?

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by Over

Usually, when a count is created, the localization is defined there, so as long as the costumer is logged in, the prices should reflect the respective tax.

True, but it depends at what point in the process the user "logs in". On many sites, that only happens during the checkout process.

On the other hand, why should someone from country X pay X's taxes when he is buying from country Y?

The rules for VAT are that you pay the VAT rate that prevails in the SELLER'S country - unless the seller is registered for VAT in YOUR country (in which case you pay your VAT rate). That's generally only the case for large multi-national companies.

[PieOPah]

Originally Posted by HarryT

The rules for VAT are that you pay the VAT rate that prevails in the SELLER'S country

Another reason why it would be good for WHSmith to show the prices VAT inclusive...
Oh, and from what I can see, they only seem to do this for Ebooks. Their DVDs, CDs and games all come with a VAT inclusive price!

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by PieOPah

Oh, and from what I can see, they only seem to do this for Ebooks. Their DVDs, CDs and games all come with a VAT inclusive price!

Well, that IS wierd, I agree!