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    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    No I just shook my head.. I've payed UPS hundreds at the door.. And they take CHECKS only! So i have to go find the damn checkbook! One...
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    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    Well at least I finally got a refund check yesterday from ups for the multiple $40.00 pay on arrival tariffs.
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    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    Yep I just ordered 5 unassembled boards last night from JLC. Board total was $10.50 Final total with DHL shipping $60. global standard...
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    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    I’ve had multiple tarrif charges from UPS where they come to the door to deliver my package (after I’ve already paid shipping) and tell...
  • Sideburn
    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    $59.00 order is the threshold for the low cost global standard shipping... once past that you have to use DHL ($40 + bucks). PCBWay...
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  • Sideburn
    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    yes thats the kicker.... after you do that X 5 boards your price is past the cheap shipping / duties threshold
  • Sideburn
    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    My boards were small only about 50mm.. it was the assembly that drove them up to $20 per board and then forced to use DHL.
  • Sideburn
    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    Well.. one thing is they (PCBWAY) kept dropping the ball and then waiting for me to respond when i already had so i think at least 3 or...
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    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    Here’s the same order (after board revisions) but ordered from PCBway instead. It’s a bummer cuz I prefer JLCPCB and EasyEda makes...
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    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    Here’s the receipt from my last order. Same order was $60 something at PCBway.
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    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    If the boards you order (assembled in my case) are over $50.00 I think it is then you are forced to use DHL shipping (JLCPCB makes that...
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    Sideburn replied to the thread Lead Time for JLCPCB Order?.
    JLC is pretty fast but if in USA the duty fees are insane.. and $80.00 order cost me $180. PCB way cheaper but its been two months and...
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    OK just need to make a decision on wether to do a drop in button / controller board or just keep it like it is where you have to cut the...
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    A complete kit with EVERYTHING would be about $200. MY COST... I am basically not making any side money building them at a $250.00 price...