Thread. People wonder why I am anti Brexit. Because it wrecked my business almost overnight. I am a U.K. based art dealer who sells to thousands of customers across the EU. 99% of my customers are EU based and before #brexit it was no issue. Like selling to a customer in Hull. 1/
But after #brexit, it fell apart. Instead of taking 4 days from U.K. to customer receiving in, say, Naples, it takes up to 4 weeks. Instead of sticking on a label and posting, I have to fill out multiple invoices and customs declarations. A parcel costing £14 inc VAT to Italy 2/
before #brexit now costs £22 with no VAT. Instead of a customer receiving it and hanging it on their wall, they receive a customs notification demanding import duty, handling fee and 20% VAT before they get it. Approx €230 extra for a €1000 item. Before #brexit they paid 3/
nothing. So I have long delays to customer and a mightily p*ssed off customer at the other end. Customer says they love my paintings, but never, ever again will they buy from U.K. Lost customer and nothing I can do. To those who say I have the world…I always have had. 4/
#Brexit has wrecked small businesses trading with Europe. Why on earth would an EU citizen buy from a U.K. business when it entails extra expenses and delays? #Brexit has made trading with our closest customers extremely challenging and I am sure I am one of many thousands 5/
Who have had the heart ripped out of what was once and very successful and lucrative small business. Shame on those that think #Brexit is going to be a success. #BrexitHasFailed #Brexitisntworking #BrexitShambles
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