In which case I apologise for duplicating the issue, but didn't see another thread. Maybe I've not been here long enough to get the hang of knowing where stuff is.
But, in the absence of the experience of others on the other thread (which I still don't know the location of) it has to be said that a stranger with limited knowledge of Massdrop woud draw conclusions based on the HMRC guidelines regarding what is and isn't liable for VAT...and this item does seem to be liable. And for clarification, I have no desire to pay more tax of any sort than I have to but I suppose must concede that if VAT is due then I can't legitimately try too hard to wriggle out of it.
Where is the thread ?...and do please help me by advising how I could have found it earlier.
Thanks.