Ciaran Algar Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Hi everyone, Barleycorn Concertinas have been selling a lot of instruments recently (and I've seen some happy customers on here, so thank you as always for choosing us!), but that's left us with a fair number of empty spaces on the shelves. As a result, we're looking to buy as many instruments as possible at the moment. We have a handy little form on our website - https://concertina.co.uk/sell-your-concertina/ or alternatively, send some pictures and a brief description to barleycorn@concertina.co.uk Obviously there may be some things we already have a number of so this is by no means a guarantee that we'll buy everything and anything, but if you've got a spare instrument lying around gathering dust then we'd love to make a deal with you and get it to somebody looking for their next dream instrument! We always pay as fair a price as possible and will be completely transparent about what we'd be selling the instrument for ourselves. We'll of course make a donation towards CNet for any things that we buy through this- make sure you tell us you saw this post on here if you get in touch so we know which instruments need a donation! Hope this is okay to post here! Ciaran 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Coles Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Ciaran, I'm sure I speak for the boss when I say it is fine to post this. There is another thread on the new VAT challenges (or confusion) shipping from the US to the UK but we won't let that discourage anyone on the west side of the pond from getting in touch. I'm sure you are used to dealing with that. Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) Hello Ciaran, as Ken mentions the thread about the new rules regarding duties and VAT, perhaps you could give us your thoughts especially with regard to cross border sales UK to EU. It has been suggested by someone who has read the new regulations for imports into Ireland that duties and VAT could amount to 33% of the value of the goods!! We can assume a similar burden being imposed by other European countries and going back into the UK. Edited February 6, 2021 by Geoff Wooff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Algar Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 8 hours ago, Geoff Wooff said: Hello Ciaran, as Ken mentions the thread about the new rules regarding duties and VAT, perhaps you could give us your thoughts especially with regard to cross border sales UK to EU. It has been suggested by someone who has read the new regulations for imports into Ireland that duties and VAT could amount to 33% of the value of the goods!! We can assume a similar burden being imposed by other European countries and going back into the UK. Hi Geoff, We're still very much figuring it all out at the moment too, and my Dad is much more aware of it that I am. As far as I know, our sales to EU countries mean that we don't pay VAT on them, but the buyer has to pay their country's duty and VAT. These rates seem to vary across EU countries, and there is always a difference in rate for antique (100 years old or more) instruments. We're still figuring out the best way of selling to the EU- most likely a reduction in the price of an instrument to an EU buyer to go towards covering their import costs and due to the fact that we wouldn't be paying VAT on it. As always, the big disclaimer that I could have got some of that wrong- it's all massively confusing to me and there still don't seem to be any clear guidelines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Husmann Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Hello, I’ve already contacted your dad and packed one but still hesitating as I haven’t understood the new regulations yet... Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Thanks for your reply Ciaran. It is looking a little uncertain at the moment. Of course sending goods abroad VAT exempt is the main starting point but how will all this affect incoming goods and part exchanges ? Oh, I don't expect an exact answer and realize this must be a dreadful headache for you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Geoff Wooff said: Thanks for your reply Ciaran. It is looking a little uncertain at the moment. Of course sending goods abroad VAT exempt is the main starting point but how will all this affect incoming goods and part exchanges ? Oh, I don't expect an exact answer and realize this must be a dreadful headache for you guys. To be exact UK exports are zero-rated for VAT, not exempt. that might not seem much of a difference. However, it means they have the power to change the rate without changing the status from exempt to taxable. Also suppliers sending zero-rated items can recover VAT on related costs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza12 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/5/2021 at 11:31 PM, Ciaran Algar said: Hi everyone, Barleycorn Concertinas have been selling a lot of instruments recently (and I've seen some happy customers on here, so thank you as always for choosing us!), but that's left us with a fair number of empty spaces on the shelves. As a result, we're looking to buy as many instruments as possible at the moment. We have a handy little form on our website - https://concertina.co.uk/sell-your-concertina/ or alternatively, send some pictures and a brief description to barleycorn@concertina.co.uk Obviously there may be some things we already have a number of so this is by no means a guarantee that we'll buy everything and anything, but if you've got a spare instrument lying around gathering dust then we'd love to make a deal with you and get it to somebody looking for their next dream instrument! We always pay as fair a price as possible and will be completely transparent about what we'd be selling the instrument for ourselves. We'll of course make a donation towards CNet for any things that we buy through this- make sure you tell us you saw this post on here if you get in touch so we know which instruments need a donation! Hope this is okay to post here! Ciaran Hi Ciaran. Have you looked at my advert for a Lachenal 48k Tutor? Model (c1906) on the site. I would be willing to discus the price. Regards Bazza12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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