Hmm tell me about it. I was thinking about this when I was in the States for
5 weeks last month. Save shipping and hopefully miss VAT and Duty (I would
of done as well).

However due to a new agreement with Davis the US distributors are no longer
allowed to supply the UK spec VP. I have a confirmation e-mail from Davis.
This would of saved me a packet, i.e VP Plus $900 from Scientific Sales =
£511 at todays exchange rate as oppose to £1050

The VP really does suffer, it doesn't even get dollar-pound parity like a
lot of things

Take the new Canon EOS 300D $950 or £800. Not perfect but a step in the
right direction.

No offence to John or any other UK distributor but the whole thing is a
disgrace and I am very disappointed.

What to do? Well I received my La Crosse WS2300 last weekend. OK it is an
inferior piece of kit but at £180 who is arguing... and that includes a data
logger. Happy with it so far... some nice overnight minimums this week :-)

I would still love a VP, maybe one day when the price is right.

Cheers

Paul


"Robin Smith" wrote in message
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Has anyone got a recommendation for UK distributor for the 6160 model. I
cant believe the price premium being charged by the UK resellers ie

US 6160GB = $995
UK 6160GB = $1950

Its the same thing but twice as much. Is this right?

thanks