[access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:37:55 -0000
Hi Gena
I bought from the Belfast shop. This is frankly ridiculous that VAT
exemption differs across stores. I am pretty sure Apple have checked their
facts on this, but they really ought to be notifying all company staff of
its existence.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Georgina Joyce
Sent: 22 December 2012 23:40
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
Hello All,
This is very interesting. I saw it on the viphone list too. As my sister was
about to make a purchase she asked about VAT Exemption. She told me that she
couldn't get it. But I can't be sure who she spoke to. I rang my nearest
Manchester's Arndale branch. They just referred me to the RNIB. As I want to
make a purchase I need to find out about a store that offers this. I know
the other list mentioned 2 London stores but we probably need to share those
that do and those that don't.
Jackie what store are you referring to? My sister is in Northampton.
Gena
On 19/12/2012 16:11, Scott Cunningham wrote:
> Hi Jackie,
>
> I actually bought mine on line a year ago from amazon, do you know if
> they would refund?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns
> Sent: 18 October 2012 11:44
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
>
> You're not kidding Mo, Santa Claus was suddenly looming large at my
> elbow yesterday! (smile).
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Jackie Cairns
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> On Behalf Of Mobeen Iqbal
> Sent: 18 October 2012 11:37
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
>
> Hi.
>
> Yes, if a business has applied for a VAT exemption certificate if
> selling to the blind, then yes they'd be able to supply the product to
> you without charging you VAT. It wouldn't surprise me if apple
> continue to provide this very useful exemption, makes their products all
the more appealing to some.
>
> Mo.
>
>
> On 18/10/2012 11:33, Jackie Cairns wrote:
>> Hi Sam
>>
>> I have no idea to be honest. I went into the store yesterday with my
>> son, who is staying with us for a few days. It came as a complete
>> surprise to
> me
>> when the very helpful assistant told me of Apple's stance on this.
>> It had never occurred to me we would be entitled to VAT exemption
>> because their products come with VoiceOver, but she assured me I
>> could let people
> know.
>> But how they work it if you buy online is anybody's guess. They
>> didn't
> ask
>> me for proof of being blind as they realised I couldn't see and had
>> my
> long
>> cane anyway.
>>
>> When we got to the store and asked for assistance, the girl knew all
>> about VoiceOver, and turned it on in the iPad I wanted to see. I
>> played with
> Siri
>> for a while which was a whole load of fun. When the girl
>> disappeared, I just assumed she was serving someone else and carried
>> on playing with the iPad. But she then returned and told me she had
>> checked up before mentioning to me that any VoiceOver product carried
>> VAT exemption. I got the impression this was a new Apple thing. I'm
>> sure Apple will have
> checked
>> it out, but I didn't argue!
>>
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>>
>> Jackie Cairns
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Howie, Sam
>> Sent: 18 October 2012 10:54
>> To: 'access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
>>
>> Hi Jackie
>> How would this work if you were buying online?
>> Thanks
>> Sam
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns
>> Sent: 18 October 2012 09:51
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; 'BCAB Discussion List'
>> Subject: [access-uk] VAT exemption on VoiceOver products
>>
>> All,
>>
>> I had the opportunity of visiting the Apple store in Belfast yesterday.
>> While there, I discovered that people who are registered as blind,
>> deaf or deaf-blind are entitled to receive VAT exemption on VoiceOver
> products.
>> That is to say, the Mac range, iPad, iPhone, and iPod range. This
>> does
> not
>> include any accessories. All you need to do is take some kind of
>> proof if your impairment is not obvious, and complete and sign the
>> VAT exemption
> form
>> a store staff member will give you. You can then purchase your
>> VoiceOver product there and then.
>>
>> This information was offered to me without my even thinking about
>> asking
> as
>> I had absolutely no idea Apple products come under VAT exemption.
>>
>> I thought you might like to know.
>>
>> Kind Regards,
>>
>> Jackie Cairns
>>
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