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Edited by Pennamania.it, 07 January 2014 - 05:53 PM.
Posted 07 January 2014 - 05:52 PM
Hi to all,
Edited by Pennamania.it, 07 January 2014 - 05:53 PM.
Posted 07 January 2014 - 09:17 PM
Actually that 22% is the VAT (in Italy), it should not be due in the case of a transaction between private individuals, while it has to be paid in the case of the seller being an enterprise (don't know if this is the correct term, sorry). And this is valid also if the buyer is outside Italy.
P.S. I'm not an affiliate, just an Italian with some experience with VAT, therefore I have nothing to say about the site.
Posted 07 January 2014 - 09:18 PM
Hi Paul,
I think that the VAT only apply to the 3% fee paid by sellers to the site, so as it is not something which concern the buyers. This is compulsory by EU regulation, and it is certainly applied also from ebay (although, since ebay is located in Luxembourg, the VAT is probably less).
Moreover this should apply only to EU sellers, so as sellers outside EU will not pay the VAT on the fee.
For example if a EU seller sell a pen for 100E, then
if a US seller sell a pen for 100E, then
This is what I've understood from the site and my knowledge of the EU regulations.
Alfredo
P.S. I'm not affiliate with PMauction.
Edited by alfredop, 07 January 2014 - 09:32 PM.
Posted 07 January 2014 - 09:28 PM
A quick look at the 'about us' area is enough to put me off. It tells me nothing about who is behind this venture, but it does state that they will automatically apply a 22% tax on all European Union customers!
Even ebay do not apply this
Posted 07 January 2014 - 09:43 PM
Hi Paul,
I think that the VAT only apply to the 3% fee paid by sellers to the site, so as it is not something which concern the buyers. This is compulsory by EU regulation, and it is certainly applied also from ebay (although, since ebay is located in Luxembourg, the VAT is probably less).
Moreover this should apply only to EU sellers, so as sellers outside EU will not pay the VAT on the fee.
For example if a EU seller sell a pen for 100E, then
- The buyer pay 100E. + shipping cost (if they are due)
- The seller pay (3 +0.22*3)E. as fee
if a US seller sell a pen for 100E, then
- The buyer pay 100E. + shipping cost (if they are due)
- The seller pay 3E. as fee
This is what I've understood from the site and my knowledge of the EU regulations.
Alfredo
P.S. I'm not affiliate with PMauction.
Posted 08 January 2014 - 05:15 AM
How many buyers is one putting the auction in front of relative to eBay's audience.
Presumably fewer. But, everything starts somewhere.
I would like to see a pen-oriented auction site that caters to serious buyers and sellers, so I wish the this new place well.
Whether it can stand in the face of Ebay's "beelions of customers", time will tell...
regards
david
Posted 08 January 2014 - 09:37 AM
we do not want to compete directly with ebay. We want make a pens and watches oriented.
David if you want a pen oriented site, PMAUCTION is the answer. Maybe it's a young site but after one day run well.
Posted 22 January 2014 - 10:19 PM
Some new items on PMAUCTION
WATERMAN'S 42 SET TWO TONE TWIST GALLERY PATTERN ORIGINAL BOX
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100542
50 Original Pressure Bar For Button Filler Pen - 68mm lenght
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100532
PARKER 75 CISELE PEN & BALLPOINT STERLING SILVER SET N# 6603 GUARANTE N#6603 ORIGINAL BOX
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100540
Waterman Special edition Swarovski
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100485
30 Original Pressure Bar For Button Filler Pen - 68mm lenght
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100530
Omas OMAS Extra Ogiva Oversize - 1990 early version
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100565
Aurora Platiridio Steel Nibs - 4 Nibs
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100547
MONTBLANC PENCIL RED BURGUNDY RESIN BOX & PAPER
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100559
PELIKAN 400NN GREEN STRIPED BARREL ORIGINAL 14KT BROAD NIB
http://www.pmauction...ction_id=100555
Posted 25 January 2014 - 11:48 AM
Some New Items on www.pmauction.net
PELIKAN 140-piston filler-gold nib EF-1950
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
Waterman Special edition Swarovski
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
AURORA STILO E SFERA HASTIL LAMINATA ORO
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
Delta We Limited Edition Red & Black
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
Montblanc Le Grand 146 Meisterstuck Extra Fine Nib
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
1990Ca Montblanc 144 Meisterstuck Burgundy
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
PARKER Perlè Pens & Ballpoint
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
MONTBLANC MEISTERSTUCK LE GRAND Ballpoint
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
RARE MONTBLANC n° 246-1948
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
Posted 25 January 2014 - 11:06 PM
Jump on www.pmauction.net and see the Store PPS - Pen Parts Supplies for vintage fountain pens
http://www.pmauction...63,user_id,shop
Some items from PPS - Pen Parts Supplies online store
5 Original New Old Stok Button Filler
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
10 Original New Old Stok Button Filler
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
10 Original New Old Stock Pressure Bar For Button Filler 65mm Lenght
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
20 Original New Old Stok Pressure Bar For Button Filler 65mm Lenght
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
30 Original New Old Stok Pressure Bar For Button Filler 65mm Lenght
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
40 Original New Old Stok Pressure Bar For Button Filler 65mm Lenght
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
50 Original New Old Stok Pressure Bar For Button Filler 65mm Lenght
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
1937 5 Flexor Alfa Stainless Steel Nib By Aurora - New Old Stok Never Used
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
1937 5 Aurea Lusso Stainless Steel Nib Manufactured By Aurora - New Old Stok Never Used
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
1937 5 Washington Extra Stainless Steel Gold Plated Nib - New Old Stok Never Used
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
1935 5 ABT Monviso Stainless Steel Nib - New Old Stock Never Used
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Pelikan EF Stainless Steel Gold Plated Nib - New Old Stok Never Used
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Etc...
Posted 26 January 2014 - 08:43 PM
Hi,
I've taken a look and see that it follows the same layout as martiniauctions, which is a bit dissapointing as I believe that interface is confusing. Some items are displayed first, but then, if you scroll down find a list of other items. What are those items featured first? highlighted items? randomly selected items?
Best regards
Posted 27 January 2014 - 06:21 PM
Yup, I find the interface very difficult to use. It is hard to see all the auctions ending soon. And despite doing a search saying "open auctions only" I still end up with tons of closed auctions cluttering things up. :\
I like the idea of an eBay alternative, but the interface is just not helping.
(That and auctions longer than 9 days annoy me incredibly. That's so glacial it isn't even interesting to me.)
Posted 27 January 2014 - 07:57 PM
Hi,
I've taken a look and see that it follows the same layout as martiniauctions, which is a bit dissapointing as I believe that interface is confusing. Some items are displayed first, but then, if you scroll down find a list of other items. What are those items featured first? highlighted items? randomly selected items?
Best regards
Only randomly selected items
Posted 27 January 2014 - 08:17 PM
Yup, I find the interface very difficult to use. It is hard to see all the auctions ending soon. And despite doing a search saying "open auctions only" I still end up with tons of closed auctions cluttering things up. :\
I like the idea of an eBay alternative, but the interface is just not helping.
(That and auctions longer than 9 days annoy me incredibly. That's so glacial it isn't even interesting to me.)
I don't know when you keept and eye on www.pmauction.net but serching work fine and results of open auctions only are not polluted from tons of closed auctions. Maybe you try to work on website in a moment of maintenance (as ebay all friday pmauction go to manteinance mode for some hours).
Auction longer than 9 days is a seller choice. Also ebay allow it.
Posted 01 February 2014 - 10:45 PM
Some new pens recently listed on PMAUCTION
Morrison The Tourist Big Red
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Conklin Endura Set
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Conklin Endura Azurite
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Waterman Expert II Ballpoint
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
Waterman Swarowski Special Edition
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
Columbus Extra Desk Set
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Omas Extra 556 Desk Set
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Rapid GZ Safety Filigree by Ancora
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Ancora Safety Baby
http://www.pmauction...auction_details
Aurora Cellini Hong Kong Limited Edition
http://www.pmauction...0&item_type=all
Posted 02 February 2014 - 11:23 AM
I wish this site all the success in the world, this is an example of the more the merrier, but I am just wondering what this site has to offer to both buyers and seller that can be viewed as a competitive advantage when compared with ebay or the Pen forums..... and so far I don´t see any clear advantage.
In my analysis :
- price - Lower that ebay but higher than any pen forum
- Safety - a lot lower than Ebay and the same when compared to all the pen dedicated forums
- Exposition - extremely reduced when compared to Ebay and lot lower than any of the pen forums.
Why should I has a seller sell there and as a buyer buy there?
Well I can see advantages for the buyers as reduced exposition of the website will decrease competition and therefore drive the prices lower. But that will make the sellers to define reserve prices and increase initial price and therefore reduce sales a lot and keep buyers off and that can be a vicious cycle hard to break...
Volume and exposition is key and I hope you can grow a lot as with those prices I don't feel abused like many times in Ebay. It can be interesting venue if you achieve a large audience, gain muscle and add safety for both sellers and buyers you can be on the right track, but your main competitor will be the forums not Ebay in my view.
Hope you succeed.
All the best
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