Recent ebay buys

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

Just got some stuff lately ebay is like an addiction, I cannot resist a bargain.

These two should be looked at together
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271427859735? ... 1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151256280397? ... 1439.l2649

And I couldn't resist trying this, but if I don't think it is better than my Sony Macca has 1st dibs.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151253376099? ... 1439.l2649

I always watch these, a very underated arm but still go normally for over £100.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261419549672? ... 1439.l2649

[southall-1998]

Mr big (ish) spender...

S.

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

Only when I know I will at the least get my money back. I seem to be getting an arm collection, I like old arms :?

The gem in that lot for value is the Decca arm and cart, to get that combo in nigh perfect condition for under £300, absolute bargain. And that is the best cart Decca have ever made, better than the Londons. Now what is it going on, shall I keep the Garrard 401, well maybe. But maybe something I have my eye on at ebay at the moment

[Macca]

Technics SL6 - clean, tidy and working! Arrived Friday last but I forgot about it and left it at work.

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

I am a ferkin' daft eediot.

I forgot I was buying this Techy SLP1210 from Switzerland, who are outside the EU. So I now have letter from Parcelforce demanding £96 from me

[Andrew]

I've been there too but how the feck can an EFTA member country be subject to Moore duty?

Edit: according to some forums, you should only pay VAT plus a handling charge. They recommended using this duty calculator. Given that I don't trust either Parcelfarce's honesty or competence,MIT might be a good idea to double check.

http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-impor ... lculation/

[zebbo]

Yes, sounds a lot to me too. I recently bought some kit for my bike from China that cost me £120. I paid £10 VAT and £10 admin charge.

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

Customs duty £27.65
Import VAT £63.75
Clearance fee £8.00

Total £99.40

[Yomanze]

Halide Bridge USB to SPDIF converter, the most natural and glare-free implementation I've used: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Devilsound-Ha ... 1070220646
Awesome 12W 0.6mm tip weller, perfect for small PCBs: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221361334430?var=520235570210
...and an Aerobie Aeropress, which is the best way I've experienced at home to do single cups of Americano / long coffees: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aerobie-Aerop ... 0359591907

[Andrew]

I really shouldn't have, but I always wanted one in this finish. I've also had a slight "pink" dabble, although it's not here yet.