It's a used lens, that's not manufactured anymore by the original manufacturer, so there's no way to get VAT on a new product. Also, if it's a legitimate nikon

It's a used lens, that's not manufactured anymore by the original manufacturer, so there's no way to get VAT on a new product. Also, if it's a legitimate nikon lens, then there is no trademark abuse. It's just big companies being assholes to their customers (until customers figure it out, and stop buying it... btw, never buy HP printers!)