wmeugene
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IIRC Cogs takes care of it. I believe it comes out of the proceeds along with the Cogs fees. But you definitely don't need to make a separate payment.
Discogs - Help, Tricks, Secrets And Tips
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The Denmarkian Wonder
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What the bird said. Discogs will include the sales tax in your monthly invoice.
The Denmarkian Wonder
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How do you adjust the shipping cost? Being a new year, the postal service has as usual upped the cost so i need to adjust the cost accordingly but i can't seem to find where i do this.
BazookaTooth
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i havent sold stuff for a while, just put something up the other day, its strange to wake up and the money is allready there and theres no back and forth about the invoice .
Selaws
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I have a question for you UK/EU folk. I have a buyer interested in a record for £55 plus postage. The issue is that he is asking if he will face import fees as I am sending it from the UK to Europe. I have seen something online to say that business items over £135 will have a fee, but then also that gifts worth more than £39 will have a fee.
I'm actually happy to add the value at a tenner or something if that helps.
I'm actually happy to add the value at a tenner or something if that helps.
Tortured Diaper Baby Dept
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Don't need help, tricks, secrets, or tips. I would, however, like to share something that gave me a light chuckle:
I received a message that Radiohead "OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997-2017 was up for review for removal. I usually ignore those emails. I know some get paranoid about things getting merged, deleted, etc. from their cogs and I get it; but I usually figure some attrition of my collection there is beyond my control, so therefore I put it out of my mind.
I did click on the link for voting/discussion though because of the reason the person put for removal:
"already own it"
I was like, "Is the person suggesting to remove it from the database BECAUSE they own it?!"
I was thoroughly perplexed for all of the 2 seconds it took to link to the discussion page. One, the vote was already concluded and there would be no removal. Second, the first two comments summed it all up:
"What does “already own it” mean? This is not your wantlist (haha)"
"I think the other user attempted to remove this from Discogs overall rather than from their own collection."
I received a message that Radiohead "OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997-2017 was up for review for removal. I usually ignore those emails. I know some get paranoid about things getting merged, deleted, etc. from their cogs and I get it; but I usually figure some attrition of my collection there is beyond my control, so therefore I put it out of my mind.
I did click on the link for voting/discussion though because of the reason the person put for removal:
"already own it"
I was like, "Is the person suggesting to remove it from the database BECAUSE they own it?!"
I was thoroughly perplexed for all of the 2 seconds it took to link to the discussion page. One, the vote was already concluded and there would be no removal. Second, the first two comments summed it all up:
"What does “already own it” mean? This is not your wantlist (haha)"
"I think the other user attempted to remove this from Discogs overall rather than from their own collection."
AnthonyI
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A question for any US members who sell on Cogs, I never have but in looking at what I might be able to grab from Cogs (After posting to the PIF thread) is more than I could get in trade, they're marginal albums at best, but if I can get $5+, it'll be better than the local trade-in value.
Anyway, how do taxes work on Cogs, I know they add tax automatically for the states indicated, what happens at tax time? I know they report to the IRS, do you need to as well? Is there a max dollar amount for the year, like having to report total sales over $5k?
I'm not anticipating big numbers here, but also don't need IRS head aches over a few dollars, lol
Thanks in advance.
Anyway, how do taxes work on Cogs, I know they add tax automatically for the states indicated, what happens at tax time? I know they report to the IRS, do you need to as well? Is there a max dollar amount for the year, like having to report total sales over $5k?
I'm not anticipating big numbers here, but also don't need IRS head aches over a few dollars, lol
Thanks in advance.
They pay the tax. You get the money from the seller through PayPal and then it is added to your monthly bill from cogs. I sold a record to someone in New York myself last week and it confused me so I asked the question lol!
GentleSenator
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this kind of ridiculousness happens all day, every day. being a contributor/unpaid discogs enthusiast that helps "monitor" the database really can feel like the worst unpaid internship in the world at times.
Ethos99
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Discogs handles the calculations for the tax and disbursement to the states.
You, on the other hand, will have to claim income tax. Paypal sent me my 1099-k already for 2020 and I assume discogs will as well.
Gavaxeman
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I wondered why the odd record disappears now and then! I know all my Vinyl has been catalogued into discogs over the years but the odd one disappears ....
The Denmarkian Wonder
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Someone in the UK bought a record from me last week (Friday) and paid right away. I wrote him Sunday to ask if he wanted me to ship it with full value or lower value. Still no reply. I don't know if i should just go ahead and ship it?
GentleSenator
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i'm certain it's because you're not selling the actual item but rather just part of it.
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AnthonyI
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Looking at some of the albums I have listed on Cogs, nothing earth shattering by any means and what they might bring trading in locally if they don't sell, I'm honestly better off just keeping them in my collection........once run through the PIF thread of course 
I don’t give the option, always declare full value. Cant make a claim to the post office here if it’s lost and underdeclared!
I was hoping you all could help me out. I recently started selling, and I have my first complaint from a buyer. I sold a copy of Leon Bridges/Khruangbin - Texas sun that was still sealed, for $55 shipped.
I got the below message from the buyer just now:
"Hello,
I just opened the package, and I am disappointed in that the spine has a major split (See link below)) so the sleeve is not Mint, I am a collector and I would have not purchased this in this condition. what can we do about this situation.
There was definitely no issue when I packaged it, and I wrapped in bubble wrap and used a whiplash.
What do you think my best course of action is?
I got the below message from the buyer just now:
"Hello,
I just opened the package, and I am disappointed in that the spine has a major split (See link below)) so the sleeve is not Mint, I am a collector and I would have not purchased this in this condition. what can we do about this situation.
There was definitely no issue when I packaged it, and I wrapped in bubble wrap and used a whiplash.
What do you think my best course of action is?
waruv
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That's a tough one. I know some sellers remove from the shrink before sending to avoid this phenomenon.
Not a frequent seller at all so I'd defer to those whole sell more often, but I'd probably offer a full refund for a return. The tone of the email doesn't suggest that s/he's just looking for a discount due to condition and regardless of any job you did, it got to him/her in less than the condition promised. I can see other arguments though
Edit: TLK says the other option I would think is valid.
Not a frequent seller at all so I'd defer to those whole sell more often, but I'd probably offer a full refund for a return. The tone of the email doesn't suggest that s/he's just looking for a discount due to condition and regardless of any job you did, it got to him/her in less than the condition promised. I can see other arguments though
Edit: TLK says the other option I would think is valid.
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TenderLovingKiller®
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See if you can negotiate an acceptable price for a partial refund, if the buyer is willing or, have him return it and issue a refund. Those are your only real options.