Ordered & Paid on-line now got VAT invoice?

Helscakes

Back in May I ordered some Jubilee medals on-line from the Royal Mint. As normal I paid the full amount along with delivery charge. The items arrived promptly with no problems.

A few weeks ago I received a letter from the Royal Mint, it was an invoice for VAT???

I assumed i'd been charged the full amount when I made the on-line purchase and i'm surprised to now receive an invoice for VAT as no mention was made of it not being charged at the time of the order. Is this legal? As I paid by card, can the Royal Mint just take the amount out of my bank account using the details i'd previously given them?

shaun_from_Africa

The Royal Mint (or any other business) won't sell items exclusive of VAT and charge for this at a later date.

Are you sure that what you have received isn't just a detailed VAT invoice for the purchase showing what you have already paid?

maninthestreet

The Royal Mint obviously think they have a licence to print money...

somethingcorporate

Is it actually a demand for more money? I agree with shaun, it would seem more likely to just be a VAT receipt. Weird that it turns up so much later but these things do happen!

Helscakes

Hi thanks for the replies.

It's definitely an invoice stating VAT 7.48, amount due 7.48

Hintza

I would ignore in the first instance and see where they go with it. If they start chasing then ask them to explain themselves. Sounds strange to me.

Hintza

7. Price and payment

7.1 Subject to the clause 7.2 below, the price of any Products purchased via our website will be as quoted on our website from time to time, except in cases of obvious error (being a manifest or clerical error/typographical error). Subject to clause 7.2 below, the price of any Products purchased via telephone or post will be as advertised from time to time (such prices correct at the time of printing), except in cases of obvious error (being a manifest or clerical error/typographical error). These prices include VAT (if applicable) but exclude delivery costs, which will be added to the total amount due as set out in our invoice. Delivery costs shall be as quoted on our website or advertisements (whichever is applicable) from time to time, except in cases of obvious error (being a manifest or clerical error/typographical error). Where you are purchasing Products from outside of the UK, you will be responsible for payment of any and all sales taxes or equivalent due and payable in the jurisdiction in which the Products are ordered and/or delivered.

http://www.royalmint.com/legal-pages/termsandconditions

I really can't see it being your problem.

Helscakes

Thank you! :T