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Pololu 12v 12 JRK

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by AceOfSpies, Apr 7, 2014.

  1. AceOfSpies

    AceOfSpies Living the Dream!

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    AceOfSpies, Apr 7, 2014
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  2. Barry

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    1 question Mike. Did you get hit with the customs fees? I was going to order 3 but it said my fees would be an extra $90.
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  3. AceOfSpies

    AceOfSpies Living the Dream!

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    Hi @Barry I just had it delivered 10 minutes ago in the post. No customs fees!
    My two previous boards, bought here in the UK cost over £100, so this is good value!
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    I'm trying to process the checkout on ebay but it's just adding the import fees on to the total automatically.
    I might try the pololu site direct to see if it's a better price. The fees on the postage can be hit and miss, but obviously not if I have to pay for them right at the checkout.
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  5. AceOfSpies

    AceOfSpies Living the Dream!

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    Hi @Barry
    I'm sorry, but you're correct. The checkout now adds import duties. Guess I was just lucky. :(
    AceOfSpies, Apr 7, 2014
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    I just bit the bullet and bought 3 from Pololu direct. Postage was $34 with Fedex so the price was pretty good thanks to the exchange rate at the minute.
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  7. AceOfSpies

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    Good stuff.
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    Need a hand setting them up guys , just scream help , and Im there.
    For some of my mates, I buy them from pololu with no imports when the Aussie dollar is high and post them internationally to them, saves them a couple of dollars, but really what your paying for is a powerfully little bugger that's worth every dollar.
    And yes its the ONLY close to plug and play unit you will find. 7 wires and nice friend app to set it up and test with.
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    eaorobbie, Apr 8, 2014
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