[Milsurplus] Cost of parts these days

[wf2u at ws19ops.com]

Ben,

They're probably quoting shipping by a freight company like DHL or  
FedEx or UPS.

I'm sure a US Postal Service parcel would cost much less...

Would you like me to find out?

73, Meir WF2U

Quoting Military1944 at aol.com:

> Wow !!
>
> I just tried to buy 6 miniature BCD push wheels from a supplier in US.
> Part Total: $ 17.70  (£12)
> Freight Charge: $ 30.50   (£20)
>
> $30 to put 6 little plastic things in a bag and stick a stamp on the
> envelope.
>
> No wonder the economy is shot. Seems repairing these sets is getting too
> expensive.
>
> Anyone know of a supplier of miniature BCD push wheels that can stick a
> stamp on ?
>
> Ben. G4BXD
>
>