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Davey
Apr 4, 2012, 1:03:58 PM4/4/12
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I have an old Bosch cordless screwdriver, whose battery has died of old
age. Bosch can't/won't help, can anyone recommend someone who might be
able to help? Or should I just trash it?
--
Davey.
age. Bosch can't/won't help, can anyone recommend someone who might be
able to help? Or should I just trash it?
--
Davey.
Andrew Gabriel
Apr 4, 2012, 2:00:03 PM4/4/12
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In article <jlhutv$dbv$1...@n102.xanadu-bbs.net>,
Unless there's something special about it, it's unlikely to be
economic to have it repaired unless you can do it yourself and
write-off the time taken.
How old is it, and any idea what type of rechargable battery it
takes? I have replaced the NiCDs in my old B&D a couple of times,
but I really like it and they don't make them like that anymore.
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Andrew Gabriel
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economic to have it repaired unless you can do it yourself and
write-off the time taken.
How old is it, and any idea what type of rechargable battery it
takes? I have replaced the NiCDs in my old B&D a couple of times,
but I really like it and they don't make them like that anymore.
--
Andrew Gabriel
[email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup]
The Natural Philosopher
Apr 4, 2012, 2:27:23 PM4/4/12
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Andrew Gabriel wrote:
> In article <jlhutv$dbv$1...@n102.xanadu-bbs.net>,
> Davey <da...@example.invalid> writes:
>> I have an old Bosch cordless screwdriver, whose battery has died of old
>> age. Bosch can't/won't help, can anyone recommend someone who might be
>> able to help? Or should I just trash it?
>
> Unless there's something special about it, it's unlikely to be
> economic to have it repaired unless you can do it yourself and
> write-off the time taken.
>
> How old is it, and any idea what type of rechargable battery it
> takes? I have replaced the NiCDs in my old B&D a couple of times,
> but I really like it and they don't make them like that anymore.
>
+1 replacing cells is fiddly time consuming and surprisingly expensive.
> In article <jlhutv$dbv$1...@n102.xanadu-bbs.net>,
> Davey <da...@example.invalid> writes:
>> I have an old Bosch cordless screwdriver, whose battery has died of old
>> age. Bosch can't/won't help, can anyone recommend someone who might be
>> able to help? Or should I just trash it?
>
> Unless there's something special about it, it's unlikely to be
> economic to have it repaired unless you can do it yourself and
> write-off the time taken.
>
> How old is it, and any idea what type of rechargable battery it
> takes? I have replaced the NiCDs in my old B&D a couple of times,
> but I really like it and they don't make them like that anymore.
>
The battery is the major cost of a new drill. So unless it is a 'don't
make them like that anymore' just get a new one.
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To people who know too much, it is a sad fact
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Davey
Apr 4, 2012, 5:29:44 PM4/4/12
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On Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:27:23 +0100
The Natural Philosopher <t...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> Andrew Gabriel wrote:
> > In article <jlhutv$dbv$1...@n102.xanadu-bbs.net>,
> > Davey <da...@example.invalid> writes:
> >> I have an old Bosch cordless screwdriver, whose battery has died
> >> of old age. Bosch can't/won't help, can anyone recommend someone
> >> who might be able to help? Or should I just trash it?
> >
> > Unless there's something special about it, it's unlikely to be
> > economic to have it repaired unless you can do it yourself and
> > write-off the time taken.
> >
> > How old is it, and any idea what type of rechargable battery it
> > takes? I have replaced the NiCDs in my old B&D a couple of times,
> > but I really like it and they don't make them like that anymore.
> >
> +1 replacing cells is fiddly time consuming and surprisingly
> expensive. The battery is the major cost of a new drill. So unless it
> is a 'don't make them like that anymore' just get a new one.
>
>
>
It was a bequest, amongst lots of tools, from a friend who died, so
The Natural Philosopher <t...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> Andrew Gabriel wrote:
> > In article <jlhutv$dbv$1...@n102.xanadu-bbs.net>,
> > Davey <da...@example.invalid> writes:
> >> I have an old Bosch cordless screwdriver, whose battery has died
> >> of old age. Bosch can't/won't help, can anyone recommend someone
> >> who might be able to help? Or should I just trash it?
> >
> > Unless there's something special about it, it's unlikely to be
> > economic to have it repaired unless you can do it yourself and
> > write-off the time taken.
> >
> > How old is it, and any idea what type of rechargable battery it
> > takes? I have replaced the NiCDs in my old B&D a couple of times,
> > but I really like it and they don't make them like that anymore.
> >
> +1 replacing cells is fiddly time consuming and surprisingly
> expensive. The battery is the major cost of a new drill. So unless it
> is a 'don't make them like that anymore' just get a new one.
>
>
>
I don't have any attachment to it other than that. It will get recycled.
Thanks for the feedback.
--
Davey.
Muddymike
Apr 5, 2012, 2:52:00 AM4/5/12
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Ingersoll cordless that I converted to corded to run from a car battery.
Mike
Brian Gaff
Apr 5, 2012, 3:15:08 AM4/5/12
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Well, it can be very satisfying to open up a piece of kit to find a bunch of
normal ni cads inside the case and replace them with something more modern
and get it back for a few more years.
Brian
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"The Natural Philosopher" <t...@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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normal ni cads inside the case and replace them with something more modern
and get it back for a few more years.
Brian
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Davey
Apr 5, 2012, 5:35:47 AM4/5/12
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take a photo and send it to you.
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Davey.
Davey
Apr 5, 2012, 5:38:29 AM4/5/12
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On Thu, 5 Apr 2012 08:15:08 +0100
"Brian Gaff" <Bri...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> Well, it can be very satisfying to open up a piece of kit to find a
> bunch of normal ni cads inside the case and replace them with
> something more modern and get it back for a few more years.
> Brian
>
This is a pack, 3.6 volts, that looks as though a replacement could be
"Brian Gaff" <Bri...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> Well, it can be very satisfying to open up a piece of kit to find a
> bunch of normal ni cads inside the case and replace them with
> something more modern and get it back for a few more years.
> Brian
>
made up very easily, if only I knew where to go for such. In the US,
you just look for your local branch of Batteries-R-Us, and they make up
the pack as required, and even install and check it. I haven't found a
local branch here in East Anglia, though....
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Davey.
Dave Plowman (News)
Apr 5, 2012, 6:05:49 AM4/5/12
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In article <jljgps$3n3$1...@dont-email.me>,
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Brian Gaff <Bri...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> Well, it can be very satisfying to open up a piece of kit to find a
> bunch of normal ni cads inside the case and replace them with
> something more modern and get it back for a few more years.
True - but this often costs more than a brand new complete tool.
> Well, it can be very satisfying to open up a piece of kit to find a
> bunch of normal ni cads inside the case and replace them with
> something more modern and get it back for a few more years.
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The Natural Philosopher
Apr 5, 2012, 7:24:44 AM4/5/12
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Three nickel cells.
www.overlander.co.uk is an expensive way to buy cells: there are cheaper
ones.
BUT IIRC quality sub C sized Nicads (it will be nicad if its that old)
will be about 2-4 quid each.
Hmm. they seem to have almost entirely discontinued Nicads.
If the charger is designed for Nicad, it mau not be safe on NiMh..in
which case bin it as you wont be able to find Nicads easily at all.
Muddymike
Apr 5, 2012, 8:46:16 AM4/5/12
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Mike
gri...@gmail.com
Apr 5, 2012, 10:11:18 AM4/5/12
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On Wed, 4 Apr 2012 18:03:58 +0100, Davey <da...@example.invalid>
wrote:
>I have an old Bosch cordless screwdriver, whose battery has died of old
>age. Bosch can't/won't help, can anyone recommend someone who might be
>able to help? Or should I just trash it?
Leaving aside the commments about it being cheaper to buy a new tool,
try http://www.a1-battery.co.uk/POWER_TOOLS_BATTERY/BOSCH/index.htm
wrote:
>I have an old Bosch cordless screwdriver, whose battery has died of old
>age. Bosch can't/won't help, can anyone recommend someone who might be
>able to help? Or should I just trash it?
try http://www.a1-battery.co.uk/POWER_TOOLS_BATTERY/BOSCH/index.htm
Theo Markettos
Apr 5, 2012, 1:50:44 PM4/5/12
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gri...@gmail.com wrote:
> Leaving aside the commments about it being cheaper to buy a new tool,
> try http://www.a1-battery.co.uk/POWER_TOOLS_BATTERY/BOSCH/index.htm
Standard disclaimers about Chinese batteries apply:
> Leaving aside the commments about it being cheaper to buy a new tool,
> try http://www.a1-battery.co.uk/POWER_TOOLS_BATTERY/BOSCH/index.htm
$ whois a1-battery.co.uk
Domain name:
a1-battery.co.uk
Registrant:
3339.com - Golden Spider Network Co., Ltd.
Trading as:
PowerSmart Energy Limited
Registrant type:
Non-UK Corporation
Registrant's address:
Unit B, 8/F, Eastern Flower Centre
22-24 Cameron Road, TST
TST
Hong Kong
00000
Hong Kong
Theo
gri...@gmail.com
Apr 5, 2012, 7:59:06 PM4/5/12
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On 05 Apr 2012 18:50:44 +0100 (BST), Theo Markettos
I didn't seriously expect they'd be made anywhere else, nowadays.
I've had several batteries from them over the past few years and
they're all still going strong. From what I can gather, the
operational unit is staffed and run by Brits (maybe Chinese Brits :)
<theom...@chiark.greenend.org.uk> wrote:
>> Leaving aside the commments about it being cheaper to buy a new tool,
>> try http://www.a1-battery.co.uk/POWER_TOOLS_BATTERY/BOSCH/index.htm
>
>Standard disclaimers about Chinese batteries apply:
<shrug>
>> Leaving aside the commments about it being cheaper to buy a new tool,
>> try http://www.a1-battery.co.uk/POWER_TOOLS_BATTERY/BOSCH/index.htm
>
>Standard disclaimers about Chinese batteries apply:
I didn't seriously expect they'd be made anywhere else, nowadays.
I've had several batteries from them over the past few years and
they're all still going strong. From what I can gather, the
operational unit is staffed and run by Brits (maybe Chinese Brits :)
Andy Burns
Apr 6, 2012, 2:04:28 AM4/6/12
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gri...@gmail.com wrote:
> Theo Markettos <theom...@chiark.greenend.org.uk> wrote:
>
>> Standard disclaimers about Chinese batteries apply:
>
laptop is in flames" recalls have depended on the presence or absence of
made in Japan/China stickers.
> Theo Markettos <theom...@chiark.greenend.org.uk> wrote:
>
>> Standard disclaimers about Chinese batteries apply:
>
> I didn't seriously expect they'd be made anywhere else, nowadays.
Oh I don't know, I think Sony still make some in Japan, various "oops my
laptop is in flames" recalls have depended on the presence or absence of
made in Japan/China stickers.
Rod Speed
Apr 6, 2012, 2:39:21 AM4/6/12
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Andy Burns wrote
Certainly my Sanyo Eneloops are labelled made in Japan.
A.Lee
Apr 6, 2012, 3:05:45 AM4/6/12
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charles
Apr 6, 2012, 3:14:27 AM4/6/12
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In article <-u2dnXXCbdjxGuPS...@brightview.co.uk>,
my hearing aid batteries are "Made in the UK".
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Davey
Apr 6, 2012, 6:13:24 AM4/6/12
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indeed.
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Davey.
John F. Morse
Apr 8, 2012, 4:57:26 PM4/8/12
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phones from the following company:
http://www.emtcompany.com
They arrived in a couple of days and are working as expected.
Far less expensive than Batteries-R-Us, and their like.
Shipping is free.
--
John
Dave Plowman (News)
Apr 8, 2012, 6:17:23 PM4/8/12
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In article <pan.2012.04.08....@xanadu-bbs.net>,
same.
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John F. Morse <j...@xanadu-bbs.net> wrote:
> I just purchased a half-dozen batteries for several cordless and cell
> phones from the following company:
> http://www.emtcompany.com
> They arrived in a couple of days and are working as expected.
> Far less expensive than Batteries-R-Us, and their like.
> Shipping is free.
But they don't appear to do power tool batteries or replacement cells for
> I just purchased a half-dozen batteries for several cordless and cell
> phones from the following company:
> http://www.emtcompany.com
> They arrived in a couple of days and are working as expected.
> Far less expensive than Batteries-R-Us, and their like.
> Shipping is free.
same.
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Davey
Apr 8, 2012, 6:24:45 PM4/8/12
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On Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:57:26 -0500
But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
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Davey.
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Davey.
Davey
Apr 8, 2012, 6:28:32 PM4/8/12
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On Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:17:23 +0100
"Dave Plowman (News)" <da...@davenoise.co.uk> wrote:
> In article <pan.2012.04.08....@xanadu-bbs.net>,
> John F. Morse <j...@xanadu-bbs.net> wrote:
> > I just purchased a half-dozen batteries for several cordless and
> > cell phones from the following company:
>
> > http://www.emtcompany.com
>
> > They arrived in a couple of days and are working as expected.
>
> > Far less expensive than Batteries-R-Us, and their like.
>
> > Shipping is free.
>
> But they don't appear to do power tool batteries or replacement cells
> for same.
>
And for Bosch, they list about 12 batteries, all but three of which are
"Dave Plowman (News)" <da...@davenoise.co.uk> wrote:
> In article <pan.2012.04.08....@xanadu-bbs.net>,
> John F. Morse <j...@xanadu-bbs.net> wrote:
> > I just purchased a half-dozen batteries for several cordless and
> > cell phones from the following company:
>
> > http://www.emtcompany.com
>
> > They arrived in a couple of days and are working as expected.
>
> > Far less expensive than Batteries-R-Us, and their like.
>
> > Shipping is free.
>
> But they don't appear to do power tool batteries or replacement cells
> for same.
>
out of stock.
Fail, John. Nice try, though.
--
Davey.
John F. Morse
Apr 9, 2012, 4:05:26 AM4/9/12
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I'll mosey on out. ;-)
--
John
Davey
Apr 9, 2012, 5:19:57 AM4/9/12
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On Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:05:26 -0500
--
Davey.
"John F. Morse" <j...@xanadu-bbs.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:24:45 +0100, Davey wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:57:26 -0500
> > "John F. Morse" <j...@xanadu-bbs.net> wrote:
> >
> >> On Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:13:24 +0100, Davey wrote:
> >> I just purchased a half-dozen batteries for several cordless and
> >> cell phones from the following company:
> >>
> >> http://www.emtcompany.com
> >>
> >> They arrived in a couple of days and are working as expected.
> >>
> >> Far less expensive than Batteries-R-Us, and their like.
> >>
> >> Shipping is free.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
>
>
> Oh! You're right.
>
> I'll mosey on out. ;-)
>
>
See you back over The Lost Horizons, John!
> On Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:24:45 +0100, Davey wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:57:26 -0500
> > "John F. Morse" <j...@xanadu-bbs.net> wrote:
> >
> >> On Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:13:24 +0100, Davey wrote:
> >> I just purchased a half-dozen batteries for several cordless and
> >> cell phones from the following company:
> >>
> >> http://www.emtcompany.com
> >>
> >> They arrived in a couple of days and are working as expected.
> >>
> >> Far less expensive than Batteries-R-Us, and their like.
> >>
> >> Shipping is free.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
>
>
> Oh! You're right.
>
> I'll mosey on out. ;-)
>
>
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Dave Plowman (News)
Apr 9, 2012, 5:27:25 AM4/9/12
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In article <jlt37d$a9m$2...@n102.xanadu-bbs.net>,
people would use a sig. which says where they are. Even UK ones, when
asking where to buy something.
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Davey <da...@example.invalid> wrote:
> But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
It has quite a few non UK readers, so that doesn't matter. But I do wish
> But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
people would use a sig. which says where they are. Even UK ones, when
asking where to buy something.
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Davey
Apr 9, 2012, 7:27:42 AM4/9/12
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On Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:27:25 +0100
his dropping by. He was probably just surfing his hosted newsgroups.
But I agree with your thinking, I see requests for suggestions for
things or places, and it makes a difference where the poster is. That
said, I use just one sig., which for most purposes does fine without
adding any locality information.
Maybe say that it would help if people were more inclined to
indicate their location when it matters?
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Davey.
> In article <jlt37d$a9m$2...@n102.xanadu-bbs.net>,
> Davey <da...@example.invalid> wrote:
> > But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
>
> It has quite a few non UK readers, so that doesn't matter. But I do
> wish people would use a sig. which says where they are. Even UK ones,
> when asking where to buy something.
>
I know this fella, he hosts my newsreading, so I have no problem with
> Davey <da...@example.invalid> wrote:
> > But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
>
> It has quite a few non UK readers, so that doesn't matter. But I do
> wish people would use a sig. which says where they are. Even UK ones,
> when asking where to buy something.
>
his dropping by. He was probably just surfing his hosted newsgroups.
But I agree with your thinking, I see requests for suggestions for
things or places, and it makes a difference where the poster is. That
said, I use just one sig., which for most purposes does fine without
adding any locality information.
Maybe say that it would help if people were more inclined to
indicate their location when it matters?
--
Davey.
Andy Burns
Apr 9, 2012, 7:32:24 AM4/9/12
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Davey wrote:
> "Dave Plowman (News)"<da...@davenoise.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Davey<da...@example.invalid> wrote:
>>
>>> But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
>>
>> It has quite a few non UK readers
>
> "Dave Plowman (News)"<da...@davenoise.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Davey<da...@example.invalid> wrote:
>>
>>> But you live in Kansas. This is a uk. newsgroup!
>>
>> It has quite a few non UK readers
>
> I know this fella, he hosts my newsreading, so I have no problem with
> his dropping by.
I don't think *anyone* has a problem with non-UK folks dropping by,
> his dropping by.
other than the odd bit of confusion when it turns out that local
differences *do* matter, even then it can be interesting to learn the
differences.
Andy Champ
Apr 9, 2012, 9:00:45 AM4/9/12
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On 09/04/2012 09:05, John F. Morse wrote:
> Oh! You're right.
>
> I'll mosey on out.;-)
Tools work the same whether you're chasing a cow in Kansas, or fixing a
> Oh! You're right.
>
> I'll mosey on out.;-)
tram in NZ. It's only _shopping_ where it gets difficult. And the odd
spelling.
Now, what colo(u)r is that brick road?
Andy
Bill Wright
Apr 9, 2012, 11:09:24 AM4/9/12
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Andy Burns wrote:
> I don't think *anyone* has a problem with non-UK folks dropping by,
Especially those from the USA, the great nation that has saved the world
> I don't think *anyone* has a problem with non-UK folks dropping by,
from despots and dictators so many times in the last hundred years.
Bill
Dave Plowman (News)
Apr 9, 2012, 11:39:45 AM4/9/12
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In article <jluu3k$pkk$2...@speranza.aioe.org>,
Thought Regan and Thatcher were bosom buddies?
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John F. Morse
Apr 9, 2012, 4:10:13 PM4/9/12
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As Davey stated, he knows where I am, but for Dave's information,
I'm located in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. A suburb of Kansas City
(Missouri, the larger, and Kansas, the smaller).
Overland Park is the second largest city in Kansas, following Wichita.
http://g.co/maps/9zsmu
I do occasionally read parts of this group as I find time to scan the
Subjects for interesting items. The users seem to be polite, and quite
knowledgeable. Just the opposite from what I find in the a.o.l.u group.
I am curious though, just how much does it cost someone in the UK to order
from a company in the US? Is there just postage (shipping), or does one or
both countries charge some export/import "tax" on the goods?
--
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When a person has -- whether they knew it or not -- already
rejected the Truth, by what means do they discern a lie?
John F. Morse
Apr 9, 2012, 4:11:51 PM4/9/12
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Andy Burns
Apr 9, 2012, 4:44:31 PM4/9/12
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John F. Morse wrote:
> I am curious though, just how much does it cost someone in the UK to order
> from a company in the US? Is there just postage (shipping), or does one or
> both countries charge some export/import "tax" on the goods?
We have to pay VAT (20%) on all imports plus duty depending on what the
> I am curious though, just how much does it cost someone in the UK to order
> from a company in the US? Is there just postage (shipping), or does one or
> both countries charge some export/import "tax" on the goods?
item is classed as, sometimes you get away with it on small items (and
then ought to pay voluntarily).
But the real killer for a lot of American companies is shipping, it's
not uncommon to see $50 or $75 international shipping even on cheap
items, not always of course.
Rod Speed
Apr 9, 2012, 4:54:36 PM4/9/12
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Andy Burns wrote
Thats because they use a courier service rather than their postal service.
Their postal service is much cheaper than that, but many dont use it at all.
> not always of course.
Their postal service is much cheaper than that, but many dont use it at all.
> not always of course.
The Natural Philosopher
Apr 9, 2012, 5:28:49 PM4/9/12
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Stuff from china comes in parcel post for a fiver. Go figure.
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To people who know too much, it is a sad fact
that they know how little is really possible -
and how hard it is to achieve it.
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Apr 9, 2012, 6:04:06 PM4/9/12
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Dave Plowman (News)
Apr 9, 2012, 7:15:48 PM4/9/12
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In article <qZKdnbIrBPiy1x7S...@brightview.co.uk>,
friend in the US and she posts them on at normal prices. Not had any
problems - so far.
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Andy Burns <usenet....@adslpipe.co.uk> wrote:
> But the real killer for a lot of American companies is shipping, it's
> not uncommon to see $50 or $75 international shipping even on cheap
> items, not always of course.
Indeed - and I've oft wondered why. These days I get things sent to a
> But the real killer for a lot of American companies is shipping, it's
> not uncommon to see $50 or $75 international shipping even on cheap
> items, not always of course.
friend in the US and she posts them on at normal prices. Not had any
problems - so far.
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Rod Speed
Apr 9, 2012, 7:37:15 PM4/9/12
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote
Those are the minimum international courier parcel services.
> These days I get things sent to a friend in the US and she posts
> them on at normal prices. Not had any problems - so far.
That works pretty well, and often the delivery to a US address is free too.
But there is a significant jump in the international postal charge at 1 lb from
memory which means its not economic to buy one of those glass bathroom
scales that way, they are a bit over that 1 lb and so the postage is unviable.
That would apply to the heavier tools too.
> Andy Burns <usenet....@adslpipe.co.uk> wrote
>> But the real killer for a lot of American companies is shipping,
>> it's not uncommon to see $50 or $75 international shipping
>> even on cheap items, not always of course.
> Indeed - and I've oft wondered why.
Its because they dont use their postal service for anything.
>> But the real killer for a lot of American companies is shipping,
>> it's not uncommon to see $50 or $75 international shipping
>> even on cheap items, not always of course.
> Indeed - and I've oft wondered why.
Those are the minimum international courier parcel services.
> These days I get things sent to a friend in the US and she posts
> them on at normal prices. Not had any problems - so far.
But there is a significant jump in the international postal charge at 1 lb from
memory which means its not economic to buy one of those glass bathroom
scales that way, they are a bit over that 1 lb and so the postage is unviable.
That would apply to the heavier tools too.
gri...@gmail.com
Apr 12, 2012, 7:46:19 PM4/12/12
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On Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:09:24 +0100, Bill Wright <bi...@invalid.com>
wrote:
>Especially those from the USA, the great nation that has saved the world
>from despots and dictators so many times in the last hundred years.
Bill, your tongue is showing.
wrote:
>Especially those from the USA, the great nation that has saved the world
>from despots and dictators so many times in the last hundred years.
gri...@gmail.com
Apr 12, 2012, 7:50:54 PM4/12/12
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On Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:10:13 -0500, "John F. Morse"
<jo...@example.invalid> wrote:
>I am curious though, just how much does it cost someone in the UK to order
>from a company in the US? Is there just postage (shipping), or does one or
>both countries charge some export/import "tax" on the goods?
Depends on the size/weight of the item.
<jo...@example.invalid> wrote:
>I am curious though, just how much does it cost someone in the UK to order
>from a company in the US? Is there just postage (shipping), or does one or
>both countries charge some export/import "tax" on the goods?
Largeish items used to be dead cheap and worthwhile getting sent by
USPS Surface Mail - slow boat from NY, I assume. Unfortunately, USPS
stopped that and the cheapest service is now 1st Class International,
which is cheap for small/light items but anything heavier now has to
go by much more expensive and not-worthwhile rate.
Another problem can be the sellers' ignorance of, or reluctance to,
use USPS 1st Class - some are downright obstructionist, while others
are quite flexible - I cite KEH camera dealers as a prime example of
the latter.
gri...@gmail.com
Apr 12, 2012, 7:51:33 PM4/12/12
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On Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:28:49 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
<t...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>Stuff from china comes in parcel post for a fiver. Go figure.
Subsidised China Post.
<t...@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>Stuff from china comes in parcel post for a fiver. Go figure.
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