USB memory stick sized SDR receiver from Amsat UK for ~$165

[Chip Fetrow]

Export buyers, like those of us in the US, do NOT pay VAT.

In fact, if you buy it IN the UK, and take it to the airport with you  
for your return flight you can have the VAT refunded.

--chip

On Aug 19, 2011, at 11:29 AM, tacos-request at amrad.org wrote:

> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:02:29 +0000
> From: Mark Whittington <markwhi at gmail.com>
> To: tacos at amrad.org
> Subject: Re: USB memory stick sized SDR receiver from Amsat UK for
>
> They can also be ordered directly from the creator here:
> http://www.funcubedongle.com/?page_id=286
>
> The US is apparently "Zone 2" which means ?99 + 20% VAT + ?13.16  
> shipping,
> for a total of ?134.60, or ~$225 USD.
>
> VAT sucks.