Thanks for the great answer Michael :)

I knew it was to do with the EU eurocrats moaning about loosing too much trade to the USA where you don't have VAT, and they complained bitterly and threatened trade embargoes unless the USA started to bill it and collect it. Such a shame really as it gave us europeans a good saving once upon a time. Personally I don't mind paying the VAT, but it goes without saying, if i can avoid doing so then i will.

Martin
(TpwUK)