I maybe having a moment but don't understand it or why?
seller 1: !! Store prices outside EU are without 21% taxes and PayPal: high costs
!!
Seller 2: outside EU buyers pays extra 25 % on bricks and sets my shop cause
of some technical reasons used/new definition. - but always happy to assist -
my livingway !!! and my life !
TIA
seller 1: !! Store prices outside EU are without 21% taxes and PayPal: high costs
!!
Correct!
Export from EU you guys have our prices without VAT (21%); be happy?
I don't know what you mean by "and Paypal".
Seller 2: outside EU buyers pays extra 25 % on bricks and sets my shop cause
of some technical reasons used/new definition.
Wrong! Report this shop!
It can't be justified to add an extra 25% for any reason.
Thanks for your replies
Both stores have the above on their terms pages
2nd store is reported
1st store, that is writtten on their terms pages, I did a quote in the first
store, and in additional charge column was the amount equalling 21% 12.50Euro,
of total cost of order, I asked what is it for, and the reply was paypal, nothing
else bit steep.
I am a B2B buyer
thanks
seller 1: !! Store prices outside EU are without 21% taxes and PayPal: high costs
!!
Correct!
Export from EU you guys have our prices without VAT (21%); be happy?
I don't know what you mean by "and Paypal".
Seller 2: outside EU buyers pays extra 25 % on bricks and sets my shop cause
of some technical reasons used/new definition.
Wrong! Report this shop!
It can't be justified to add an extra 25% for any reason.
Thanks for your replies
Both stores have the above on their terms pages
2nd store is reported
1st store, that is writtten on their terms pages, I did a quote in the first
store, and in additional charge column was the amount equalling 21% 12.50Euro,
of total cost of order, I asked what is it for, and the reply was paypal, nothing
else bit steep.
21% additional charge? Are they in Belgium for example?
That more corresponds to their VAT they are not allowed to charge you! It cannot
be PayPal fees, that'd be a ridiculous amount.
Please explain better what you encounter (and the numbers), I've difficulty
to understand what happens here, sorry.
seller 1: !! Store prices outside EU are without 21% taxes and PayPal: high costs
!!
Correct!
Export from EU you guys have our prices without VAT (21%); be happy?
I don't know what you mean by "and Paypal".
Seller 2: outside EU buyers pays extra 25 % on bricks and sets my shop cause
of some technical reasons used/new definition.
Wrong! Report this shop!
It can't be justified to add an extra 25% for any reason.
Thanks for your replies
Both stores have the above on their terms pages
2nd store is reported
1st store, that is writtten on their terms pages, I did a quote in the first
store, and in additional charge column was the amount equalling 21% 12.50Euro,
of total cost of order, I asked what is it for, and the reply was paypal, nothing
else bit steep.
21% additional charge? Are they in Belgium for example?
That more corresponds to their VAT they are not allowed to charge you! It cannot
be PayPal fees, that'd be a ridiculous amount.
Please explain better what you encounter (and the numbers), I've difficulty
to understand what happens here, sorry.
Ty and yes from Belgium
here it is
copy of quote
Request Date:
Jan 2, 2026 04:03
Payment By:
PayPal (Onsite)
Payment In:
Euro
Quote Status:
Cancelled
Changed:
Jan 2, 2026 17:51
Total Items:
5
Unique Items (Lots):
5
Quoted:
Jan 2, 2026 12:35
Shipping Method:
Envelope outside EU
If the envelope goes lost(rarely) I can't give a repayment, sorry. I can
only go up to 2,5 CM thickness.
Item Total:
EUR 36.78
Shipping:
EUR 9.75
Insurance:
EUR 0.00
Additional Charges 1:
EUR 12.50
Additional Charges 2:
EUR 0.00
Credit:
EUR 0.00
Grand Total:
EUR 59.03
Seller's VAT ID:
BE0838826997
Quote in this Store:
1
This from their terms page:
!! Store prices outside EU are without 21% taxes and PayPal: high costs !!
! If you buy outside the EU or from the UK please understand that 21% taxes have
to be calculated in the final price + paypal fees. This means a higher total
price unfortunately. You can always ask by uploading a quote. !!
See additional charges 1, amount of 12.50Euro,
I did ask her, and she said that is for paypal fees, which is B/S, as paypal
fee would be about 3-4 euro.
Rob
seller 1: !! Store prices outside EU are without 21% taxes and PayPal: high costs
!!
Correct!
Export from EU you guys have our prices without VAT (21%); be happy?
I don't know what you mean by "and Paypal".
Seller 2: outside EU buyers pays extra 25 % on bricks and sets my shop cause
of some technical reasons used/new definition.
Wrong! Report this shop!
It can't be justified to add an extra 25% for any reason.
Thanks for your replies
Both stores have the above on their terms pages
2nd store is reported
1st store, that is writtten on their terms pages, I did a quote in the first
store, and in additional charge column was the amount equalling 21% 12.50Euro,
of total cost of order, I asked what is it for, and the reply was paypal, nothing
else bit steep.
21% additional charge? Are they in Belgium for example?
That more corresponds to their VAT they are not allowed to charge you! It cannot
be PayPal fees, that'd be a ridiculous amount.
Please explain better what you encounter (and the numbers), I've difficulty
to understand what happens here, sorry.
Ty and yes from Belgium
here it is
copy of quote
Request Date:
Jan 2, 2026 04:03
Payment By:
PayPal (Onsite)
Payment In:
Euro
Quote Status:
Cancelled
Changed:
Jan 2, 2026 17:51
Total Items:
5
Unique Items (Lots):
5
Quoted:
Jan 2, 2026 12:35
Shipping Method:
Envelope outside EU
If the envelope goes lost(rarely) I can't give a repayment, sorry. I can
only go up to 2,5 CM thickness.
Item Total:
EUR 36.78
Shipping:
EUR 9.75
Insurance:
EUR 0.00
Additional Charges 1:
EUR 12.50
Additional Charges 2:
EUR 0.00
Credit:
EUR 0.00
Grand Total:
EUR 59.03
Seller's VAT ID:
BE0838826997
Quote in this Store:
1
This from their terms page:
!! Store prices outside EU are without 21% taxes and PayPal: high costs !!
! If you buy outside the EU or from the UK please understand that 21% taxes have
to be calculated in the final price + paypal fees.
If that's in Terms, it's very bad, it's 100% a fraud subject to both
criminal and fiscal sanctions.
As being Export for the seller, VAT 21% should be absent from the price (it's
automatically removed by BrickLink) and should NEVER NEVER be added back, one
way or another.
1) Report this shop.
2) Send an e-mail to BrickLink support showing the Seller's Terms (screen
copy) and explaining they add VAT back for export.
I'll send you PM the e-mail address.
This is also bad for the community, buyers may quit because of deceptive practices...
And in your case you may have to pay your import taxes on taxes which have been
wrongfully invoiced to you
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