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  I'm so annoyed I can't think of a snappy subject line
 
This is a whinge. Feel free to ignore, or offer very constructive help. I know a lot of this is my own fault for not checking things out... Some parts I need. Log on to brickbay. Cool, there they are. Hm, minimum order $10.00, well OK. Add postage (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.au)
 
  Re: I'm so annoyed I can't think of a snappy subject line
 
If the seller takes PayPal, find someone in AU with a PayPal account to pay on your behalf, and you can pay the AU seller with $AU. -Brad (who has done this for people in the past and also hates high minimum orders) (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.au)
 
  Re: I'm so annoyed I can't think of a snappy subject line
 
(...) Yeah, any $#!@ currency conversion at the $#@! bank costs. First int'l money wire I sent, I filled out all the forms with the amount I wanted to send, and the recipient emails and says "Got the money, but it's $xx short!" - I hadn't read the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.au)
 
  Re: I'm so annoyed I can't think of a snappy subject line
 
Hi, The very best way is to find someone who can charge direct to your credit card. No costs at all, just the purchase price. The second best way is to have a friend who runs a store in the US. They can send paypal, money order, etc. for next to (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.au)
 
  Re: I'm so annoyed I can't think of a snappy subject line
 
(...) Bummer, and double bummer.... gotta love paypal. If you ever come across this, email me, I'll paypal the person for you (if they can recieve it). Thanks Mel (23 years ago, 18-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.au)
 
  Feeling happier, but still can't think of a snappy subject line
 
(...) It's good to have friends! Mel: I emailed you about this. Thanks for the offer. James (who wonders about the usefulness of a credit card...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.au)
 
  Re: Feeling happier, but still can't think of a snappy subject line
 
(...) Glad to see a cheaper method has been found. Excuse my curiosity, but that still seems to be a lot for a horse saddle... out of interest, what colour is it? Chrome? Cheers Richie Dulin (23 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.loc.au)

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