I was kind of up for building a PCR machine (AKA the maker mentality) just so I could learn some of the underlying technology and principles. But you are right, the cost is rather prohibitive, which is why I was looking to maybe share the cost with Dr Brian, or anyone else that might be interested?
Having said that, beyond building my own kit, I would be interested in any deals on cheap lab equipment (including PCR, centrifuge and anything else for that matter). As far as I understand it, the main hurdle will be import duty/VAT at 20% in the UK. For reasons I don't understand, depending on the shipping company, they might charge another £15 dollars per shipment for handling too for all items shipped from the USA. If things could be shipped from Europe, this would not be an issue however.
-- Having said that, beyond building my own kit, I would be interested in any deals on cheap lab equipment (including PCR, centrifuge and anything else for that matter). As far as I understand it, the main hurdle will be import duty/VAT at 20% in the UK. For reasons I don't understand, depending on the shipping company, they might charge another £15 dollars per shipment for handling too for all items shipped from the USA. If things could be shipped from Europe, this would not be an issue however.
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