How to take the shine off? Easy - ship them!
I just went through the order process, with the intention of ordering 20 scope kits and having them shipped to Australia.
20 x US$15 for the scopes - US$300 (AU$465 - or AU$23.30 ea)
Shipping - US$305 - which brings each scopes landed cost to US$30.30 or AU$46.90
Hmm.. then you have to make a slight profit for your club or organisation...not so attractive any more.
