Today's shiny new toy...

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...is a 5mw green laser pointer, which I got for £3.84 including shipment from Hong Kong - in six days! What's more, it's a very solidly built laser, it runs on 2 AAA batteries and the casing is all metal; when it arrived I was surprised that there weren't batteries in it, it felt heavy enough

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[gonzo21]

How much did the postage cost from HK, did it say? I just... am a bit amazed they can still make a profit on it for £3.84.

And where did you get it from? Because I want one! :)

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150434580551

It wasa just a thick plastic envelope around the thing, my guess is a shade under 100g - it does seem amazingly cheap, but it's what they charged me.

[gonzo21]

Thank you kindly. I think I might get one.

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Should say that if you go in from Ebay UK and search on green laser the same item comes up with the sterling price.

[heliograph]

Why not use it to burn your name on the Moon?

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I already did - you're not close enough to see!

[gfieendish]

Hmmmm, That's what I thought...
Still at the cost, it's worth it, so I ordered one off Ebay...