I might have to look into some of that then.
I had a kit for my birthday that needs soldering so I'll have to get myself an iron anyway. Not sure whether to get a cheap one or spend a bit more on a temperature controlled iron.
Get an iron with good reviews. A bad iron will make you think you can't solder and put you off doing anything else.
Well well well...
Hello Ben,
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Thank you again for your interest and we can't wait to see what you will make!
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They don't want you to make a bank deposit to show good faith, by any chance?
Just $500 to cover the bank transfer fees.
I honestly have no idea what I'll do with it if it does turn up!
On the downside, I can't remember what address I put down: if it's to my flat, that'll probably (hopefully) be sold by the time it arrives :(
I have a tracking number!
It's with FedEx, and was last tracked at INDIANAPOLIS, IN.