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gausseyphka
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Oct 29, 2016
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For non-Brit customers the costs are about the same due to international shipping rates, but ordering directly from Diamine increases the quality of the purchase: Massdrop doesn't ship until December 2nd while Diamine ships much sooner; and on Diamine's online website -- http://diamineinks.co.uk -- I can choose five 30 mL ink samples among MORE color options than Massdrop, PLUS receive a bonus 5mL sample. In comparing costs, Massdrop lists in US Dollars Subtotal = $23.49 , Shipping = $3.75 , and Taxes = $2.08 for a total cost of $29.82; while Diamine lists costs in British pounds (GBP) as Subtotal = 11.12 , Vat Deduction = 2.23 , Delivery to Rest of World = 10.00 for a total cost of 23.35 GBP or $28.46 USD. Google shows the value of the GBP versus the US dollar has significantly dropped in the last two years, which makes me wonder if Massdrop negotiated with Diamine pegged to a fixed GBP rate awhile back when the exchange rate was much higher.
Oct 29, 2016
Myridium
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Oct 31, 2016
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gausseyphkaThanks for sharing this. I guess the GBP drop has really affected things here. Unfortunately I've already ordered, but will know better next time.
Oct 31, 2016
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