[time-nuts] Shipping charges and costs: was => RE: Cheap distribution amplifier

[Collins, Graham]

I haven't had a really close look at these changes but some of the
common threads revolve around lithium batteries and ink and toner
cartridges and that (some or all) of restrictions now extend beyond just
those items.

I have misplaced my references so I will have to dig them out again.

Of late, I have been finding it quicker and more cost effective to buy
by mail from Europe and Asia than from the US even when the US cost is
lower. Many businesses are starting to insist on using Priority mail
services that require a signature on reception no doubt to counter act
the rising occurrences of fraud. This too is having a negative impact as
it quickly doubles the price of a $20 dollar purchase. I have no problem
with paying a fair price for shipping and handling but I am becoming
much more selective in choosing from whom and where I make my purchases
when I can't purchase locally.

Sorry to get off track and Off Topic.

Cheers, Graham 


-----Original Message-----
From: time-nuts-bounces at febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-bounces at febo.com] On
Behalf Of Steve Rooke
Sent: December 2, 2010 08:28
To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Cheap distribution amplifier

Three words... New World Order

On 03/12/2010, David C. Partridge <david.partridge at perdrix.co.uk> wrote:
> But what's the concern about stuff being shipped OUT of the USA?
Homeland
> Security surely doesn't care?
>
> This is really getting silly - the loonies have taken over at the
asylum.
>
> Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: time-nuts-bounces at febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-bounces at febo.com]
On
> Behalf Of Collins, Graham
> Sent: 02 December 2010 13:02
> To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement
> Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Cheap distribution amplifier
>
>
>
> And, it is getting more expensive to buy from the States and have
shipped
> internationally.
>
> I saw the other day a reference to a new $9 charge that will be added
to
> item being shipped internationally from the US that weigh more than
16oz
> (454grams). The charge to help offset the cost of new security
measures.
>
> This will likely have a negative impact on a lot of small businesses
doing a
> lot of mail order.
>
> Cheers, Graham
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: time-nuts-bounces at febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-bounces at febo.com]
On
> Behalf Of Geraldo Lino de Campos
> Sent: December 2, 2010 07:54
> To: time-nuts at febo.com
> Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Cheap distribution amplifier
>
> It is not cheap to ship to Brazil also...
>
>>Pity these things are in the US, it would cost US$150 to ship it to OZ
> :(
>
>>TT
>
> --
> ------------------------------------
> Geraldo Lino de Campos
> geraldo at decampos.net
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