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Please click on your country area for shipping Rates and Payment Methods applicable to you. For a full listing of countries that fall under the 'Europe including Eire' category click HERE. All other counties other than those listed fall under the 'Rest Of The World' category.
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UK Payment Options: |
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| Cheques | Made payable to "Quasar Electronics Limited" (with card
number & expiry date written on the back).
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FORM |
| Postal Orders | Made payable to "Quasar Electronics Limited".
ORDER
FORM |
| Cash | You can pay UK bank notes by making an over-the-counter
payment at any UK high street bank deposit to our account. Please complete
a Paying-in Slip (available at any HSBC
branch). Alternatively you can send it to us by Royal Mail Special Delivery
(however we accept no responsibility whatsoever if cash is lost in the post).
ORDER
FORM |
| Credit / Debit Cards & PayPal | We accept most major credit/debit cards including VISA,
MasterCard (Eurocard), American Express, Maestro, Visa Delta, Visa Electron
and Solo. We also accept payment by PayPal (online ordering only). For security
reasons we advise you not to place credit/debit/Amex card orders by email.
Use our secure online ordering system accessible from our
home page. Alternatively, please complete our
ORDER FORM and send it to us by fax
or mail. You can also place your order over the phone by calling 0871 717
7168 and speaking to our Sales Department during office hours or by leaving
a voicemail message at other times. When ordering by phone please be ready
to provide the information requested on our
ORDER
FORM. PLEASE NOTE: A full security check is performed on all internet orders before they are despatched. You must provide the correct registered card holders name and address in the "Billing information" section otherwise the transaction will be declined or delayed. |
| COD (Cash On Delivery) | This service has been discontinued by the Post Office and is therefore no longer available. |
UK Postage & Packing rates (special charges may apply to out lying islands (i.e. Channel Islands, IOM) on parcels over 1.5Kg): |
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| Standard 3-7 Working Day Delivery | GB£3.95 inc. 17.5% VAT per order (from just £1.00 if you order online depending on the weight). Sent by 2nd class post up to a maximum weight 2Kg. Consignments over 2Kg will be quoted prior to despatch. |
| Next Day Delivery | GB£8.95 inc. 17.5% VAT per order (from just £5.95 if you online depending on the weight). Guaranteed next working day delivery to UK mainland (before 1pm for parcels under 2Kg in weight)*. Conditions apply - see map for details. Includes compensation up to GB£250 for lost/damaged items. Signature required on receipt. Maximum parcel weight 20Kg. Consignments over 20Kg will be quoted prior to despatch. * Conditions apply - see Despatch Procedure above for details. |
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PLEASE NOTE that all prices shown on our web site are in British Pounds Sterling. To see how much our prices are in your currency use the THE UNIVERSAL CURRENCY CONVERTER?. Please remember to include the appropriate Postage and Packing charge in your payment. If you live in Europe/ROI we accept (Click for European Country listing): |
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| Credit / Debit Cards & PayPal | We accept most major credit/debit cards including VISA,
MasterCard (Eurocard), American Express, Maestro, Visa Delta, Visa Electron
and Solo. We also accept payment by PayPal (online ordering only). For security
reasons we advise you not to place credit/debit/Amex card orders by email.
Use our secure online ordering system accessible from our
home page. Alternatively, please complete a
ORDER FORM and send it to us by fax
or mail. You can also place your order over the phone by calling 0871 717
7168 and speaking to our Sales Department during office hours or by leaving
a voicemail message at other times. When ordering by phone please be ready
to provide the information requested on our
ORDER
FORM. Your account will be debited in British Pounds Sterling and converted into your local currency on your credit/debit/Amex card statement at the prevailing exchange rate. Product availability can be checked by email, phone or fax prior to ordering. PLEASE NOTE: A full security check is performed on all internet orders before they are despatched. You must provide the correct registered card holders name and address in the "Billing information" section otherwise the transaction will be declined or delayed. |
| Eurocheques | In British Pounds Sterling made payable to "Quasar Electronics
Limited" (available from Banks & Post Offices). Remember to include a minimum
of GB£6.00 Shipping Charge.
ORDER
FORM |
| International Money Orders | In British Pounds Sterling made payable to "Quasar Electronics
Limited" (available from Post Offices). Remember to include a minimum of
GB£4.00 Shipping Charge. We will also accept International Money Orders in US Dollars but you will need to add the equivalent of GB£6.00 to cover currency conversion plus the equivalent of GB£6.00 minimum Shipping Charge. No other currencies will be accepted. ORDER
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| British Postal Orders | In British Pounds Sterling made payable to "Quasar Electronics
Limited" and including a minimum of GB£6.00 Shipping Charge. British Postal
Orders are available from 26 countries world-wide -
see list.
ORDER
FORM |
| Cash | In British Pounds Sterling bank notes and coins including
a minimum of GB£6.00 Shipping Charge. We will also accept the equivalent in US dollars (notes only - no coins please) but you will need to add the equivalent of GB£6.00 to cover currency conversion plus the equivalent of GB£6.00 minimum Shipping Charge. No other currencies will be accepted. Please send cash by registered post - we accept no responsibility whatsoever if cash is lost in the post. ORDER
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| Telegraphic Transfer / Electronic Transfer | In British Pounds Sterling only, paid direct to our bank
from your bank. For our bank account details please email us at:
Sender to pay all bank charges and a minimum Shipping Charge of GB£6.00.
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| Bank draft | In British Pounds Sterling only made payable to "Quasar
Electronics Limited" and drawn on a London Clearing Bank. Sender to pay
all bank charges and a minimum Shipping Charge of GB£6.00.
ORDER
FORM |
| Shipping Charge rates to Europe/Eire are: | |
| EU Standard Airmail | GB£6.95 (inc. 17.5% VAT) per order. Maximum weight 500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be quoted prior to despatch. |
| EU Insured Airmail | GB£14.95 (inc. 17.5% VAT) per order. Includes compensation up to GB£500 for lost /damaged items. Signature required on receipt. Maximum weight 500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be quoted prior to despatch. |
| EU 3-Day Courier Delivery | GB£29.95 (inc. 17.5% VAT) per order. Scheduled courier delivery
(typically 2-3 days to arrive*). Includes
compensation up to GB£150 for lost/damaged items. Signature required on
receipt. Maximum weight 500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be quoted
prior to despatch. This service is NOT available to
destinations outside Europe. * Conditions apply - see Despatch Procedure above for details. |
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PLEASE NOTE that all prices shown on our web site are in British Pounds Sterling (not US or Canadian Dollars). To see how much our prices are in US or Canadian Dollars use the THE UNIVERSAL CURRENCY CONVERTER?. Please remember to include the appropriate Postage and Packing charge in your payment. If you live in the United States or Canada we accept the following payment methods: |
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| Credit / Debit Cards & PayPal | We accept most major credit/debit cards including VISA,
MasterCard (Eurocard), American Express, Maestro, Visa Delta, Visa Electron
and Solo. We also accept payment by PayPal (online ordering only). For security
reasons we advise you not to place credit/debit/Amex card orders by email.
Use our secure online ordering system accessible from our
home page. Alternatively, please complete a
ORDER FORM and send it to us by fax
or mail. You can also place your order over the phone by calling 0871 717
7168 and speaking to our Sales Department during office hours or by leaving
a voicemail message at other times. When ordering by phone please be ready
to provide the information requested on our
ORDER
FORM. Your account will be debited in British Pounds Sterling and converted into your local currency on your credit/debit/Amex card statement at the prevailing exchange rate. Product availability can be checked by email, phone or fax prior to ordering. PLEASE NOTE: A full security check is performed on all internet orders before they are despatched. You must provide the correct registered card holders name and address in the "Billing information" section otherwise the transaction will be declined or delayed. |
| International Money Orders | In British Pounds Sterling made payable to "Quasar Electronics
Limited" (available from Post Offices). Remember to include the equivalent
of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge. We will also accept US dollars International Money Orders but you will need to add the equivalent of GB£6.00 (Five British Pounds Sterling) to cover currency conversion plus the equivalent of GB£10.00 (Ten British Pounds Sterling) minimum Shipping Charge. No other currencies will be accepted. ORDER
FORM |
| Postal Money Orders | Please DO NOT SEND us Postal Money Order's issued by the United States Postal Service as they are not negotiable outside the U.S. |
| Cash | In British Pounds Sterling bank notes and coins including
the equivalent of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge. We will also accept the equivalent in US dollars (notes only - no coins please) but you will need to add US$7.50 to cover currency conversion plus the Shipping Charge (US$9.00 minimum). No other currencies will be accepted. Please send cash by registered post - we accept no responsibility whatsoever if cash is lost in the post. ORDER
FORM |
| Cheques | US personal/business bank cheques ONLY with the amount due
written in US Dollars only and made payable to "Quasar Electronics Limited".
You will need to add US$7.50 to cover bank charges plus the Shipping Charge
(US$15.00 minimum). No other currencies will be accepted. ORDER
FORM |
| Telegraphic Transfer / Electronic Transfer | In British Pounds Sterling only, paid direct to our bank
from your bank. For our bank account details please email us at:
Sender to pay all bank charges and the equivalent of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping
Charge.
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| Bank draft | In British Pounds Sterling only made payable to "Quasar
Electronics Limited" and drawn on a London Clearing Bank. Sender to pay
all bank charges and the equivalent of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge.
ORDER
FORM |
Shipping Charge rates to USA & Canada are: |
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| Standard Airmail | GB£9.95 per order. Delivery normally 5-8 working days (but may take longer if delayed by customs). Maximum weight 500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be quoted prior to despatch. |
| Insured Airmail | GB£14.95 per order. Includes compensation up to GB£500 for lost /damaged items. Signature required on receipt. Maximum weight 500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be quoted prior to despatch. |
| Scheduled Courier Delivery | GB£34.95 per order. Scheduled courier delivery (typically
2-7 days to arrive depending on destination). Includes compensation up to
GB£150 for lost/damaged items. Signature required on receipt. Maximum weight
500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be quoted prior to despatch.
* Conditions apply - see Despatch Procedure above for details. |
USA and Canada
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PLEASE NOTE that all prices shown on our web site are in British Pounds Sterling. To see how much our prices are in your currency use the THE UNIVERSAL CURRENCY CONVERTER?. Please remember to include the appropriate Postage and Packing charge in your payment. If you live outside the European Community, United States or Canada we accept: |
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| Credit / Debit Cards & PayPal | We accept most major credit/debit cards including VISA,
MasterCard (Eurocard), American Express, Maestro, Visa Delta, Visa Electron
and Solo. We also accept payment by PayPal (online ordering only). For security
reasons we advise you not to place credit/debit/Amex card orders by email.
Use our secure online ordering system accessible from our
home page. Alternatively, please complete a
ORDER FORM and send it to us by fax
or mail. You can also place your order over the phone by calling 0871 717
7168 and speaking to our Sales Department during office hours or by leaving
a voicemail message at other times. When ordering by phone please be ready
to provide the information requested on our
ORDER
FORM. Your account will be debited in British Pounds Sterling and converted into your local currency on your credit/debit/Amex card statement at the prevailing exchange rate. Product availability can be checked by email, phone or fax prior to ordering. PLEASE NOTE: A full security check is performed on all internet orders before they are despatched. You must provide the correct registered card holders name and address in the "Billing information" section otherwise the transaction will be declined or delayed. |
| International Money Orders | In British Pounds Sterling made payable to "Quasar Electronics
Limited" (available from Post Offices). Remember to include the equivalent
of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge. We will also accept International Money Orders in US dollars but you will need to add the equivalent of GB£6.00 (Five British Pounds Sterling) to cover currency conversion plus the equivalent of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge. No other currencies will be accepted. ORDER
FORM |
| British Postal Orders | In British Pounds Sterling made payable to "Quasar Electronics
Limited" and including the equivalent of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge.
British Postal Orders are available from 26 countries world-wide -
see list.
ORDER
FORM |
| Cash | In British Pounds Sterling bank notes and coins including
a minimum of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge. We will also accept the equivalent in US dollars (notes only - no coins please) but you will need to add the equivalent of GB£6.00 (Five British Pounds Sterling) to cover currency conversion plus the equivalent of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge. No other currencies will be accepted. Please send cash by registered post - we accept no responsibility whatsoever if cash is lost in the post. ORDER
FORM |
| Cheques | U.S. bank cheques ONLY with the amount due written in British
Pounds Sterling (NOT US Dollars) and made payable to "Quasar Electronics".
You will need to add the equivalent of GB£6.00 (Five British Pounds Sterling)
to cover currency conversion plus the equivalent of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping
Charge. No other currencies will be accepted. ORDER
FORM |
| Telegraphic Transfer / Electronic Transfer | In British Pounds Sterling only, paid direct to our bank
from your bank. For our bank account details please email us at:
Sender to pay all bank charges and a minimum Shipping Charge of GB£6.00
(Seven and a half British Pounds Sterling).
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| Bank draft | In British Pounds Sterling only made payable to "Quasar
Electronics Limited" and drawn on a London Clearing Bank. Sender to pay
all bank charges and the equivalent of GB£10.00 minimum Shipping Charge.
ORDER
FORM |
Shipping Charges for the Rest of the World are: |
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| Standard Airmail | GB£9.95 per order. Delivery normally 5-8 working days (but may take longer if delayed by customs). Maximum weight 500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be quoted prior to despatch. |
| Insured Airmail | GB£14.95 per order. Includes compensation up to GB£500 for lost /damaged items. Signature required on receipt. Maximum weight 500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be quoted prior to despatch. |
| Scheduled Courier Delivery | GB£49.95 per order. Scheduled courier delivery (typically
3-7 days depending on destination)*.
Includes compensation up to GB£150 for lost /damaged items. Signature required
on receipt. Maximum weight 500 Grams. Consignments over 500 Grams will be
quoted prior to despatch. * Conditions apply - see Despatch Procedure above for details. |
General Company Information |
Registered Safer Shopping Site
Quasar Who?Quasar Electronics Limited is a mail order company based in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. We have been trading since 1993 and online since 1995. The company is registered in England (No. 04056125) and is registered for VAT (No. GB 665675980). We bank with HSBC Bank plc., Bishops Stortford Branch. You can call our Sales Department on 0871 717 7168 or send us faxes on (0)7092 203 496. Our postal address is Quasar Electronics Limited, PO Box 6935, BISHOPS STORTFORD, CM23 4WP, United Kingdom. We have a two page advertisement every month in Everyday Practical Electronics, the UK's leading hobby electronics magazine. We are happy to send goods to any destination world-wide. Please refer to the general ordering information below as well as the 'Shipping Rates and Payment Methods' table appropriate to your particular country prior to sending your order. We look forward to being of service to you soon.
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General Ordering Information |
PricesAll prices quoted in our online catalogue, printed catalogue and advertisements
are in British Pounds Sterling (which we have abbreviated to GB£) and are
inclusive of VAT @ 17.5%. The VAT cannot be deducted for EC customers unless
you are registered for VAT and supply us with a written order showing your
VAT/TVA/IVA number. If you live outside the EC you can deduct 17.5% VAT
from all items (apart from shipping/banking charges) by dividing the price
by 1.175. To get an idea of how much our products are in your own currency
you can use THE UNIVERSAL
CURRENCY CONVERTER?. Any import duties applied are the sole responsibility
of the purchaser. Online Price QuotationsIf you would prefer to order goods via post or fax or live outside the
UK and are not sure how much you need to pay you can use our online shopping
facility to generate a quote for you.
Click here for full details. Conditions of SalePrior to ordering please read the information sections
Project Kit Information and
Information About Our Publications.
These contain important information about our returns policy and should
be read in conjunction with our Conditions
of Sale. Kit (KT) or Assembled (AS)?The KT order code products are supplied in kit form. The AS order code
products are supplied with ready assembled and tested. (Most of the pictures
on our website show products in the ready assembled format.)
more Placing Your OrderOur minimum order charge is GB£6.00 plus shipping
charge applicable to your country. There is no minimum order quantity
and only one selling price - you get the best price right from your first
order. Online Shopping FacilityThe easiest way to place your order is to use our online shopping facility and pay by credit/debit/Amex card or PayPal. Click here for help on using the system. PLEASE NOTE: A full security check is performed on all internet
orders before they are despatched. You must provide the correct registered
card holders name and address in the "Billing
information" section otherwise the transaction will be declined or
delayed. Traditional Ordering OptionsFull payment (including shipping charges) must accompany the order. See the Shipping Rates and Payment Methods section below for details of how to order from your country. Simply download a copy of the order form for your country by right clicking on the hyperlink (these can be found under the Shipping Rates section below) and selecting the 'Save Target As...' or 'Print Target' option. Fill in the items you require and post with your payment to the address below. Quasar Electronics Limited
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Despatch Procedure |
DeliveryAll orders are subject to a non-refundable standard delivery charge based
on weight and destination. Express and International delivery options are
available at extra cost. Full details can be found above. Please do not use P.O. Box addresses, as goods will be returned and you will have to pay a further shipping charge. ExportsCarriage will be charged on orders involving Export at the published rates for consignments up to 500 Grams gross weight. We will contact you before accepting any Export order exceeding 500 Grams gross weight with details of shipping options and rates. Product AvailabilityAll despatch times quoted are subject to product availability but we do endeavour to keep all items in stock for immediate delivery. We will not substitute products without the customers prior approval. Product availability can be checked by sending a message to the Sales Team at:
or you can phone us on 0871 717 7168 (international 00 44 1279 467799). Back ordered items are shipped at our expense and will be delivered within 30 days.
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Credit Accounts |
Private Sector OrganisationsWe do not offer automatic account facilities to Companies but we accept payment by most major credit/debit/Amex cards along with PayPal, cheque and postal orders. If you are a company registered in the United Kingdom you can apply for a credit account using our Credit Account Application Form. Public Sector OrganisationsWe will automatically grant credit account facilities to all government establishments, school, colleges and universities based in the United Kingdom. The first order on account will only be accepted when an official purchase order (that shows a purchase order number) is received by fax or post. Subsequent orders on account will be accepted by telephone provided that an official purchase order number is quoted. Written confirmation of telephone orders must be marked 'Confirmation Only' to avoid liability for a duplicate delivery. There is no minimum order value for account customers. Credit Account TermsSettlement terms are strictly net, and all invoices are due for payment within 30 days of invoice date. The risk of loss or damage to Goods delivered shall pass to the customer at the time of delivery. The property in the Goods shall not pass to the Customer until all sums due or owing to Quasar Electronics Limited by the Customer on any account have been paid. If you require any further help please do not hesitate to contact us. |
