pschlute

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Gosh Bill....you may need a second run !

Comment by pschlute posted on #TheatresInDanger Book at 10/12/2020 - 12:50

pschlute
Both the lighting and the crop give it a movie-film look. Like it.

Comment by pschlute posted on Portrait of my wife at 10/12/2020 - 05:07

pschlute
Absolutely brilliant idea Bill to benefit your industry. Plus we get to see your lovely photos.

Have just ordered a number of copies......everyone is getting them for xmas xxx

Comment by pschlute posted on #TheatresInDanger Book at 09/12/2020 - 17:41

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1stEverPentax wrote:
However given that the US will be trying to sell as much stuff to us as they can shortly I'm expecting the US dollar to weaken against Sterling making Japanese imports even more attractive.
If the US sell more goods and services into the UK, that by itself will strengthen the US dollar against sterling, not weaken it. Somewhere along the line sterling will have to be sold so that American exporters receive US dollars for their goods.

The level of the trade and services balance may well shift over the coming years, but it is a two way street.

But probably the biggest factors to move the currency will be direct investment into the UK, not trade, and how the markets perceive the UK (and all countries) are going to manage the enormous extra debt they have written during the pandemic.

Comment by pschlute posted on Implications of "B-day" on purchases from abroad at 09/12/2020 - 16:37

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Gwyn wrote:
The issue is price. ......
if SRS, or any other UK shop (photography or otherwise) is cheaper I will use them.
And you will be able to continue too do so, even in the event of "no deal". You will still have to pay the vat although in a more complicated way, through the delivery service (PTT or courier). You may also have import duties to pay. This is no different to how you would pay for goods now bought from Japan or the USA.

Gwyn wrote:

Buying things on Ebay or wherever if they are in Europe will get complicated for you too deal or no. As will your holidays in Europe.
I have bought and sold goods via ebay for many countries outside the EU. It involves one extra form to fill in online. If the cost of goods in Holland is your concern you should take that up with your elected representatives. Ask them to explain why taxes are so high in the Netherlands.

I have also holidayed in many countries outside the EU. Visa's are easy to obtain, usually online or dealt with at immigration in the country concerned.

I voted to remain in the EU, but find the doom-mongering about leaving to be silly.

Comment by pschlute posted on Implications of "B-day" on purchases from abroad at 08/12/2020 - 21:53

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Gwyn wrote:
I just had a long email from Amazon UK telling me all the rules for ordering from them, VAT rates, duties payable etc etc, plus returns will no longer be free. I would have to pay for postage and any duties VAT etc due on whatever I returned. Wasn't keen on Amazon anyway but they are a no go shop for me now, and I expect others, including SRS sadly, will follow.
You live in Holland. Buy locally. I dont see what your issue is.

VAT at the moment is not free on a UK-NL import. After Brexit you will not be charged VAT by the seller but will have to pay it on import. So no real change.

Comment by pschlute posted on Implications of "B-day" on purchases from abroad at 08/12/2020 - 20:53

pschlute
Thanks Rick, appreciated

Comment by pschlute posted on Image Uploads at 07/12/2020 - 19:46

pschlute
No 3 for me. Love misty images.

Comment by pschlute posted on Misty Malverns at 07/12/2020 - 19:45

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The forum "Cambridge in Colour" uses a photo display which I think is called Lightbox. DPR uses a similar one. Both show a smaller image in the forum posts but when clicked will show a larger image with the option of selecting a 100% view.

Comment by pschlute posted on Image Uploads at 06/12/2020 - 22:12

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Cracking shot, very atmospheric.

Comment by pschlute posted on The Steel Works at 06/12/2020 - 13:15

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