Basinski

There will be VAT payable though at our 20% rate, plus a handling charge to the courier. That’s not something that’s applicable at the moment on used items. The government advice is here, it’s also quoted in the Guardian article. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bringing-goods-into-great-britain-from-outside-the-uk-from-1-january-2021

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/28/brexit-customs-duties-to-apply-to-eu-goods-worth-more-than-390

That’s right, you currently pay the local rate of VAT, from January you’ll pay our rate. You’ll probably also pay a handling fee to the courier company for collecting the VAT.

I believe from what I’ve read elsewhere, that the EU/UK relationship with regard to buying and selling anything - including used goods - will be the same as the current UK/rest of the world relationship. So you’ll pay VAT and import duty on anything you buy, as will anyone you sell to within the EU. We become a third country. The VAT rates vary across Europe, you currently pay the local rate - the rate operable in the country of purchase - from January you’ll pay the UK rate, which might be higher. Buying from somewhere like Thomman will be the same, though you’ll probably end up paying import duty on top of the VAT. Couriers will probably charge a little extra too, I know Royal Mail add a handling fee onto purchases from America.

Let him choose them.

They’re useful. They’re better - in my opinion of course - than a pedal, certainly much smaller.

I believe from what I read earlier, courier lorries aren’t going to risk their driver getting stuck in the UK for Christmas. I can’t really say I blame them tbh. There’s thousands of lorries waiting to cross back to Europe, they’re not re-starting crossings until tomorrow. Who’d want to get stuck here over Christmas? I believe those that aren’t stuck on the motorway, are staying in their lorries on lorry parks with one single non-functioning toilet, and no running water.

He might be posting it to you - though I wouldn’t hold my breath - but what about the others that he’s sold it to?

Nobody needs one, they can be incredibly useful though. You need to get away from the thing of playing down and along the neck though, and use the low B notes to play across the strings.

A vaccinated person can still I believe spread it by physical contact - touching a contaminated surface and not washing their hands before having contact with someone who doesn’t have protection. Hopefully getting back to normal won’t also include people forgetting about hygiene. I honestly couldn’t say how many times I’ve seen people leaving a public loo without washing their hands. I usually grip the handle with my coat sleeve.

Have you reported him to the Facebook sales group moderators?

Yes. Click on the three dots in the top right hand corner of their post. That’ll give you several options, one of which is ‘find support, or report post’.

I really think that everyone who’s involved should contact the police. He’s obviously got no intention of refunding the injured parties. There’s how many now?

That’s right, I had to do similar a few years ago. I did get my money back and it didn’t take too long. Make sure to keep a log of all correspondence, and all your messages and emails, the bank will ask for them.

I would tell him he’s got until 6pm tomorrow, then if he hasn’t refunded you in full, then you’re reporting him to the police. Bearing in mind he’s on probation or whatever for a past fraud offence, surely the last thing he wants is to be arrested again for the same crime.

That’s a very kind offer, thank you. Unfortunately it looks like it has sold now anyway.

I’m not excusing the guy, it’s awful ripping people off, it looks - at least according to the newspaper- that he’s got a gambling problem. Whilst I have bought things off here by bank transfer, there’s no way I would for an item on Facebook, unless I did actually know them. I hope you get your money back.

Thank you. I did wonder about the size - especially with it being an ex-school instrument.

It’s always been the case for things coming from America though. Having to for items from the EU will be a new thing, and is likely to catch a few people out.

That’s really useful, thank you. I’m not really after something that’s in pristine condition, as long as it’s playable and sounds OK, I’ll be happy.

I did notice the end pin, not the other things you mention though, so thank you, much appreciated.

I’ve asked him, he doesn’t really know much about it, other than what he’s put on his listing.

I’m looking for a cheapish double bass, I’ve come across this one on eBay. Whilst I do play DB, I’m most definitely not an expert on the actual instrument. Would this be a good purchase, if I can get it for a good price? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-Size-Double-Bass-made-in-germany/203210198507?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Thank you. They look great, my bass has flush-mount strap locks unfortunately, fabulous idea though.

Has anyone any experience of using one of these? https://plexico.co.uk/products/minimalist-guitar-wall-hanger-bracket-universal-fit-perspex-guitar-holder?_pos=2&_sid=f49adbfdc&_ss=r