Uh oh, invoice from FedEx...

[Member X 91]

Well, another first in my repworld experiences!

 

I've received an invoice from FedEx, for "Disbursements out of the scope of EU VAT", with an Admin Charge on top (grrr).

 

On the second page it gives a whole load of text that seems to refer to the package details, then has some "Tax code Information".

 

It would seem that they've charged me 'Deferred Revenue' under 'Tax Type B00'?

 

It's not a massive amount so I don't mind paying it, I just think it's a bit weird...

 

US to UK is always fine, or so I thought...

 

 

Any recommendations? I don't see how I can get out of paying it but just worry a little about going on a list! lol

 

Cheers all.

[speedzmaster 0]

Walk into the FedEx office with your arms held high in the air and quietly turn yourself over to the FedEx cops. :(

Edited July 12, 2010 by speedzmaster

[Luthier 1]

Ski mask, shotgun 12 gauge, simple English with East European accent.

[Brightlight 0]

B00 is VAT. A quick Google should tell you that.

 

Fedex and DHL admin charges are quite reasonable compared with what you get charged if Parcelforce get their hands on it!!

[greg_r 83]

I tend to avoid FedEx wherever possible as they ALWAYS charge VAT + handling.

[GC 4,517]

Ski mask, shotgun 12 gauge, simple English with East European accent.

 

Luthier... I may have some work for you in the future mate.

 

It's hard to find good back-up these days... and I like your style :(

[speedzmaster 0]

Walk into the FedEx office with your arms held high in the air and quietly turn yourself over to the FedEx cops. :(

 

I forgot to mention the Uzi taped to your back.

[narikaa 129]

Go to a secluded place

 

Sit quietly and let your attention fall onto the movement of your breath

 

As your mind stills and thoughts become fewer - gently introduce this mantra:

 

" Never,never, never use FedEx, DHL or any other thieving independent carrier"

 

Keep repeating it, & if spurious thoughts interrupt dont worry, just gently come back to the mantra.

 

Gradually over an extended time of this practise it will become part of your sub concious and you wont fall foul again.

 

 

 

 

 

As an aside the sure fire answer to these 'after the fact' invoices is to have the shipment made in another's name c/o your address

 

Then when the invoice eventually comes you ring them up and tell them 'John Doe was a lodger who left - owing you rent - not long after his overseas parcel came. Now believe hes off backpacking in Northern India, but should you find him I'd appreciate it if you'd get my (insert figure) owed rent'

 

Cheers them up no end

 

 

 

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[Member X 91]

lol

 

Thanks for all your useful replies

 

I'll cough up then. It's only nominal!