The good thing I remember about GB is that they give credits/points for every purchase/reviews and we can use the points to deduct the amount of next purchase up to 30%.
I believe you are absolutely right, the increases are not due solely to BG collecting VAT (I live in the Philippines, no required VAT added ATT). It’s interesting to speculate on the real reasons for the increases justified or not. After comparing BG prices to other sellers it seems their price increases and discounts are meant to give buyers the illusion of getting a good deal while BG is maintaining their profit margin.
I believe they have little respect for the intelligence of their buyers.
I also believe we will see more of this type of thing from China.
Anyway, I won’t miss Gearbest at all as I stopped buying from them more then a year ago but I would miss BG as I have very few choices here.
Seems like GB is back?