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[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1368455765' post='2077261'] VAT is payable on postage but not customs duty as I understand it and if the item value is less than £15.00 it will attract neither. [/quote] Ah - OK. You ended it with 'etc.' and I lumped it in with all that.

I'm not sure I've ever unsubscribed to a thread I started before. Well, there's a first time for everything.

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1368447034' post='2077097'] The postage cost is not taken into account when charging customs duty, VAT etc. [/quote] Yes it is.

I'm just cheap, me.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1368437997' post='2076937'] I would say that anybody who is that upset about him revoking membership from himself is probably only upset because of either his status, or the information and help he could provide to people here. [/quote] Of course. How it all happened leaves a nasty taste, too. It should have been laid to rest ages ago.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1368434253' post='2076890'] Usually for regular contributors though. [/quote] To be fair, there are seventeen gazillion members - you're generally only going to notice those who are regulars or have a profile for some other reason. It would be a shame if GP were to close the door on BC. I wouldn't blame him, though.

This thread is like a microcosm of Basschat at it's worst.

Holy flippen crap! That's a setlist and a half!

At The City Hall later in the year. Did he do Blood On the Rooftops?

Is it just me that's been getting reply notifications for a topic called '2', usually from Marcus Bell? It's been happening for a few months now, and the posts it's referring to are fairly random...

Personally, I'd leave it 'burst. It's a rare colour for the Tele. Also - make sure you're 100% sure re: removing the J pickup. I found my mudbucker Tele to be unusable. Too much mud, not enough buck :-) The J will help with that.

Mr. Nice chap from Lakland replied to say they frequently offer strings to all their UK dealers, but none take them up on it...

[quote name='Left Foot' timestamp='1368090027' post='2072966'] Just admit it, man. You're no better than Starbucks. <--- TROLL IS OBVIOUS [/quote] Troll had tongue firmly wedged in cheek... [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1368089741' post='2072960'] I don't understand the problem. You factor in [i][b]all[/b][/i] costs and decide to buy or not. If one of those costs doesn't materialise then you're ahead. [/quote] It's a fair point. The thread was basically an electronic sigh because my favourite strings have (probably) gone from being very reasonably-priced to 'on the expensive side'.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1368086233' post='2072904'] Yep. And I have no problem paying the costs/taxes for stuff imported from the States, I just like to know in advance whether I will be charged, and how much. Is that a lot to ask? [/quote] Just admit it, man. You're no better than Starbucks.

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1368082637' post='2072854'] Got back late from work but had a play and its truly lovely. Very happy indeed. [/quote] Yay! [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1368082637' post='2072854'] Pics will have to wait, sorry, bit mad at work for next two days! [/quote] Boo!

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1368028544' post='2072254'] Just wondering if any of the contributors to this thread (those wondering how to avoid import tax) were outraged with Starbucks, Amazon etc. for their tax avoidance antics. [/quote] I was.

Cheers, all. I've gone ahead with the order to see what happens. if I get stung.. I'll be on the hunt again. But then I'll have two sets of flats to get through so it'll be about ten years' time.

Thanks, folks!

Hi all My little part-time acoustic-ish trio did a gig up in the wilds of Northumberland a couple of weeks ago, and the chap that runs the gig records it, and videos it. He put one of the clips up on YouTube today and I'm pretty happy with it. The bass is the DI out the back of the Mesa Walkabout. I'm very happy with the sound. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PL3ljEDxSI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PL3ljEDxSI[/url]

Can you let me know what happens, Clarky? Milty - I just asked them that very question. We'll see what they say...

I was overjoyed to discover that Lakland flats are back in stock after being unavailable for a while. I popped my order in a couple of days ago and accepted the usual total of $34. I've just had an email from a nice man at Lakland to say they've been charging the wrong postage all this time - it should be nearer $12 - and did I want to proceed. I reckon that'll push the total into silly import tax charges territory, so I asked for a refund instead. Drat. After the one set I have remaining, nice-but-pricey-and-not-the-same La Bellas, or not-as-good-IMO-Chromes here I come. :-(

The only issue(s) I have with Ashdown are their appalling visual design,comical attempts at marketing and the fact they released the Little Giant and Superfly. Apart from that, I don't hate them.