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In Response To: Re: Help Navigating VAT for a UK-->US Watch Auction Purchase ()

: You can claim the VAT back on the departure side at the airport
: provided you have the watch and the auction receipt with you.
: You don't get the whole amount back - it's something like 75% of
: the VAT. I'm sure you've also realised you're only paying VAT on
: the buyers premium.

thank you everyone for the help- when i finally realized i am only paying VAT on the premium (see above), i had the seller drop it off tonight. ill post pictures tomorrow.

thanks again

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