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| Joules:
I just posted the first of my optical centre punches out. In this case just the body and optic. Thinking it only weighs about 30gm packaged just had loose change when I walked to the Post Office. Stuck it on the scales and asked for 2nd class (I'm in Yorkshire, we don't do First unless it's pre-paid) Then it got the Joke slot test.... Your package won't fit the slot so it's a small package and thats £2.85 !!! WTF To be honest she was really kind and told me I could pop back later with the 15p I was short by :bugeye: I think she was more embarrassed than me. Once home I bagged up another couple and measured them. One on the left 75p, one on the right £2.85. I even said I thought I could repackage it, but no sellotape to be seen and other potential victims inline I took up her kind offer. Now looking on the Mail website I could have boxed 80+ of these and sent them for the same price as they do a great deal, 2kg sent for the same price as 1kg. Oh DHL were 10p cheaper, but not within walking distance. That grumpy guy Up North |
| Manxmodder:
Joules,when you say you've just posted out your first optical centre punches,does that mean you supply/sell these items. If so I may be in the market for one......OZ. |
| Joules:
I hadn't made them with the intention of selling them, more a Thank You for favours done for me. |
| John Stevenson:
Hermes do up to 1kg for 2.75 in vat and for 15p more they will collect from your house. My time is worth far more than £2.90 and having to wait at the post office |
| nrml:
If you don't have any intention of making them commercially, is there any chance you could do a small write up on how to make one? I am sure many here would be interested me included. |
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