So I just received my first BatchPCB board. I live in the UK so I was prepared to wait but it actually came pretty quickly (even including that pesky volcano!).
However, what was an already expensive board (£27) turned out even more expensive after £8 Royal Mail "international handling fee" and VAT of £4.98. An extra £13 just to get it shipped and imported, ouch!
For VAT the limit is currently £18 (roughly $27USD) but it works out much cheaper with BatchPCB if you order a bunch at a time.
Am seriously impressed with the speed, quality and overall service from BatchPCB. But import duties and that pesky handling charge mean I might start looking around in Europe again for a board house.
However, what was an already expensive board (£27) turned out even more expensive after £8 Royal Mail "international handling fee" and VAT of £4.98. An extra £13 just to get it shipped and imported, ouch!
For VAT the limit is currently £18 (roughly $27USD) but it works out much cheaper with BatchPCB if you order a bunch at a time.
Am seriously impressed with the speed, quality and overall service from BatchPCB. But import duties and that pesky handling charge mean I might start looking around in Europe again for a board house.