I'd like to propose a new law---------

[johnelliott]

And that is, that all advertisers in whatever media, if they choose to quote a price then that price must include VAT!

If anyone sells to people from outside the EEC, or to mostly VAT registered businesses, then they can also quote VAT exclusive prices if they wish
I'm tired of hving to get the calculator out when I want to compare prices in motoring magazines.

Perhaps whilst waiting for Mr Blair to consider my request the owners of the media concerned could provide a level playing field for their advertisers by requiring all of them to quote VAT inclusive prices

John

[shadowninja]

wait til you buy a PC or PC equipment

[gnomesmith]

Yes and lets make sure that menus in restaurants also include service charge. I like it in Germany where menu prices include the tax and service charge so what you see is what you pay.

I also get annoyed at Estate Agents and Car Dealers with ideas above their station who advertise on a 'price on application' basis.

[Jarcy]

Yeah, it's rather annoying when after spending the trouble to phone around for the best price, you visit said motor factor and find that they quoted ex-VAT (knowing full well that you're a joe public punter and not in the trade).

[Fatboy]

Or when you phone round for new tyres and they give you what seems like a good quote, then say 'plus fitting and balancing' Really pisses me off, and they're usually not the cheapest who do that anyway....

[shadowninja]

gnomesmith said: Yes and lets make sure that menus in restaurants also include service charge. I like it in Germany where menu prices include the tax and service charge so what you see is what you pay.

I'm not convinced about this tipping idea. I only do it to not embarress my wife/friends/dining companions. i don't get a tip when I provide good service to my clients. but then I do make sure I charge a nice sum

I also get annoyed at Estate Agents and Car Dealers with ideas above their station who advertise on a 'price on application' basis.

I always read that as "don't bother calling" and go elsewhere.

[icamm]

shadowninja said:

gnomesmith said: Yes and lets make sure that menus in restaurants also include service charge. I like it in Germany where menu prices include the tax and service charge so what you see is what you pay.

I'm not convinced about this tipping idea. I only do it to not embarress my wife/friends/dining companions. i don't get a tip when I provide good service to my clients. but then I do make sure I charge a nice sum

Isn't this actually illegal? I don't delieve they can force you to pay a service charge even if it is quoted on the menu.

I also get annoyed at Estate Agents and Car Dealers with ideas above their station who advertise on a 'price on application' basis.

I always read that as "don't bother calling" and go elsewhere.

Same here. They know what they want for it so should advertise it.

The sam with jobs adverts. If they don't include a salary range (just something like "competitive") I wouldn't apply.

On the PC buying front. Oh yeah. Not only do they never include VAT all of the sizes are mis-represented as well.

[big_man]

Watch out if you go to america. I was surprised the first time i bought something when it was dearer than advertised but soon realised it was the tax.

I kept forgettin though and kept thinking i was getting a really good deal which turned out to be just a decent deal!