[sdiy] IC needed (ideally in the UK)

[Colin Fraser]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl]On Behalf Of Paul Maddox
> Sent: 22 August 2001 21:19
> Cc: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: Re: Re:[sdiy] IC needed (ideally in the UK)
>
>
> thanks for the help.. Ideally I need two of these chips and
> in the UK, most
> places wont ship outside the US unless its a fairly large order.

And if they do ship from the US, you might get stung...

I bought 4 ICs from Jameco, at a cost of $17
Shipping by UPS was a ridiculous $30 or so. I was desperate so I paid it
anyway.

UK customs slapped another 11 ukp on the price for tax (nearly 100% based on
the value of the goods - how do they work that out ?)

But the best bit was UPS - they charged another 10 ukp 'brokerage fee' for
charging me the import tax on behalf of UK customs.

What a bloody con - they charge you $30 to ship from the US to the UK, then
charge you an extra hidden fee for actually bringing it into the country.
B*stards !

Rant over...
You've been warned.

Colin f