Tesco Online (Jersey)

[jon1968]

Has anyone ordered anything from Tesco Jesey?

I was in the process of buying a DVD online and at the checkout it gave me the option of buying it from Tesco Jersey instead and saving the VAT. How can this be?
It's under �18 (the threshold apparently) and the VAT saving covers the normal postage if I was to buy it from the normal Tesco online 'shop'.
It's a discounted DVD (�5.86) but would I be charged the VAT on the RRP(�22.99) if HM customs want to get involved?

[spacechimp]

odd.

[paddy_36]

This doesn't answer the question, but there's a similar thing with amazon now - amazon jersey is one of the marketplace sellers, and you get the item cheaper than with amazon.

I think what you actually pay for the item is what matters for customs, not what the RRP is. Maybe someone can verify or otherwise...

[PatriciaH]

I bought a sewing machine and a playstation game from tesco jersey, both arrived quickly, its a good way of saving money... go for it .my sewing machine was �50 plus? i havent paid any "extras" eg- tax

[spacechimp]

Is this a way of exploiting the Royal Mail's nationwide delivery obligation?

[Mudman]

Don't ask.. Take the money.

[spacechimp]

What do you mean take the money?

[Mudman]

oops.. didn't read it properly.

I get a bit exited when i read about money. sorry

[morg_monster]

Jersey have imposed restrictions on amazon and tesco doing this, they won't be able to do it forever, Jersey thinks it is unfair that they use their jammy tax rules but don't actually contribute anything to the island's economy, or employ many Jersey inhabitants. The treasury also loses a lot of money from taxes via this loophole. see this bbc link to the stories.

Play.com is based in Jersey, and this is why they also have such cheap prices. They won't be subject to the new restrictions because they are based on the island, and stock and store their goods there before selling. Play.com also don't charge extra for post and packaging - bonus!

[jon1968]

Thanks Morg_Monster, Paddy & Patricia, think I�ll give it a go while I still can - was just dreading getting a VAT bill based on �22.99 because that�s beyond the threshold (and nearly as much as the DVD!!)
Thanks again.

[clareg73]

I have bought many items from tesco jersey and I think I know the answer to this as I've had the same and when looking into it found jersey only stock limited items and the most upto date, and if the item you select they do not have they automatically send you to tesco uk, thats why you notice the vat charge. Hope this helps