I have got myself into an unfortunate state of affairs. I won an auction for a computer with good specs for £300 GBP. It didn't come with an operating system, but I thought fine, I'll just buy one (about £50). I go to pay for the computer through paypal and they have added 17.5% V.A.T to the final payment making it £385. The computer isn't worth this much, especially without an OS and I can't actually afford it now. It was stated at the bottom of the listing that VAT would be added (it's actually just plain, unnecessary greed as far as I can see) but I foolishly hadn't considered it. Is there anything I can do? I really can't afford to have the account closed. I am an idiot, yes. Any ideas welcome. Many thanks!

[This message has been edited by Kiv (edited 08-14-2007).]

contact your seller and explain your error..He may be willing to release your bid and accept the next bidder below you..

As it is stated above communication with the seller might resolve this. Even if it does not (which I doubt) you shouldn't have to worry about acount closure. I think all you might get is a little bad feedback. May be a warning. Not the end of the world.

cheers,

[This message has been edited by 3351 (edited 08-14-2007).]