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niblettr
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:05 pm 
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Why is it that I can find a set of 4 for £200 (not including delivery) anywhere except in the UK where they are about £350-450 Plus????????

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Nibbles
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 4:38 pm 
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Because they don't run on smoke like British electrics.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:26 pm 
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In fact, especially in Auz, 3sgte specific stuff is WAY cheaper than here in the UK (I'm only going by what I see on ebay..)

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Sirius
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:29 pm 
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Just order them from overseas then.

I do this all the time and never have a problem, I just recieved some sensors that I ordered from Australia last week.

The only thing to keep in mind is the import duty and VAT as well as shipping. If you get stung for these it can massively increase the price.

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TrackToyFour
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:21 pm 
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The sterling to Oz dollar exchange rate is painful at the moment so I'm surprised if parts are cheaper there.

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