Al Krow

Well if you do decide that the VTDI is surplus, I'm sure you'll have no trouble shifting it - they don't seem to hang around at all in the FS and it still seems to be one of the most (if not the most) popular Tech 21 pedals. I'm guessing for good reason!

Congrats. Loving the fact that Mooer, Hotone and Boss are keeping Zoom and Helix on their toes in 'mid range' multifx's. For less than the cost of many single pedals you're surely going to have a lot of fun! I'm really looking forward to what virtual NAMM 2021 has in store for us!

That's a great price for a CMD 121P, particularly if it was practically brand new!

@bassbooty So you're basically fickle, right? (And I hope you noticed my attempt to be US friendly by deliberately mis-spelling favourite?) 😁 I had a Corvette $$ 5'er - and loved the Warwick growl. I couldn't hack the neck dive though...but I think I'd probably take that in my stride now with a decent Minotaur strap, and am much more used to 5ers. Am mulling getting a Thumb NT5, but nothing as posh as @Kev's - which is seriously lush!

It was this one: Minotaur Bass Strap Black – Thomann UK

This one for sure and just about any fretless, surely?

Ah yes! I did dip into that thread but got distracted by some dude from Leicester hogging the limelight 😁 Btw - no question at all that it sounds better with rounds! (And it sounds great!)

Nice! What's the story with this one?

So in keeping with the spirit of the thread, do have a favorite of the three 😊

Great, looks like we're sorted then. PJ get a move on, mate...😁

Interested in understanding this point a bit more, Steve, as you've mentioned it a couple of times. In terms of the tax technical bit is being "in business" different to "trading with the intention of making a profit" (whether or not you actually are making a profit)? And when does a hobby become a business? If we're not registered for VAT in practice are we not effectively treated as a private end user as we can't reclaim the VAT on purchases?

Just a couple of items on it so far, for when PJ decides to move these on...😁

Worth bearing in mind the £390 duty free allowance for kit that we bring to the UK ourselves for personal use. But if you go above the £390 limit my understanding is that you pay duty and VAT on the whole amount not just the excess over £390. This is not going to solve the issue of used goods that are posted from abroad or for more expensive items we bring back.

That's a wondrous wad of Warwicks! Are you a purely a Warwick man these days or perchance originally a Spector lover who has been led astray? 😁

On a less serious note: mods - why does donkey get caught by the profanity filter but willies entirely escape? 😁

That's a very good question. I'm guessing the correct answer is it should be governed by the VAT "tax point", which should be the earliest of the invoice and payment date, but I have no idea how delivery of items straddling the 1 Jan date will impact. I would hope HMRC would take a lenient / generous approach not least given that they have a ton of systems issues to be sorting!

Seriously guys - that really does give Steve a voice on this topic that we would be very foolish to ignore.

That's a shame Steve. I can see the commercial rationale for not wanting to push this message as it will make EU <--> UK private sales a whole bunch less attractive and obviously the FS is the lifeblood of the forum from a commercial perspective. It does seem to me to be a quirk in the system in that there are now effectively two layers of VAT on EU <--> UK private sales which is going to make it much more attractive for second hand sales to occur UK --> UK OR EU --> EU.

I've summarised the key take-aways in the OP for ease of reference. All those GAS inducing basses (and other gear) in the FS from EU based BC'ers are going to be 20% more than their listed prices...

Splendid additions to your PB! So was he just running late then?

They are! Good question and not necessarily a straightforward answer! Some like their 434s as much as their P34s and some even prefer the more budget model. My comparison experience was holding onto my 1025 in preference to a P35. The P35 edged in on quality but the 1025 was a little bit lighter and in the end that was more important in the context of playing 2 x 1 hour sets. If it were me, I'd get a 434 to start with and then "try before you buy" with the P34.

Outstanding fretless! What a lovely retirement present! Any big plans for how you're going to be spending your new found freedom?