Thread: Stung by Royal Mail
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23-03-2017 #1
Here's a cautionary tale.
My 3D printer was leaking plastic from one of the hotend heating blocks and when I dismantled for the clean and refit, I damaged the bit stuck in the ali block.
It was a three piece all metal upgrade. As the nozzle was OK, I thought I would just buy the other bits. The cost was about £25 including shipping from USA, which was about £10 cheaper than the new kit from these guys :-
https://www.technologyoutlet.co.uk/c...tal-hotend-kit
However UK Customs added £7.39 and Royal Mail topped it up with a further £8 handling charge. Thus completely f***ing up the saving.
I am justifiably mad with myself for being so daft, but it is a lesson learnt.
I, of course, realised that this will be the case for all EU imports very soon, but it will be the least of the problems Brexit will bring.
Have a better day tomorrow !
Cheers,
RobLast edited by cropwell; 23-03-2017 at 12:11 AM.
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