A&j Cycles

I recently ordered from A&J Cycles a pair of black springs for Ohlins twin shocks for a Thruxton R. A&J were very quick shipping and my experience with them was very good and professional. The shipping costs to the U.K. and import duties were somewhat expensive but unavoidable. The cost breakdown is as follows:
Cost of springs $159.99 = £123.07
Shipping to the UK $35.00 = £26.92
U.K. Import duty £42.12
So total cost of shipping and duty was £69.04 or 36% of the total cost. ...... Ouch !!!
Clinton