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Misso
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Yeh that was a reason I didn't buy any as the seller said she couldn't guarantee it being excepted into aus. Didn't fuss me, since I can get it from my aunties vet clinic. I'm sure it should be okay tocome through!
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Alex
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Sorry to disappoint guys - parcel arrived intact today. Customs allowed it through. $53 inc postage much better than $100+ without postage...
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Cool, so not dissapointed just a realist ...you must have got a good customs agent :D A bargain indeed well done.
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Alex
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Now if I can only get some seed that will actually chit I will be set...
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thats easy , just find a dealer that has a good turn over in there seed , which means it will be fresher and will sprout.as most seed can be a little old , the best way is to buy a small quantity like a kg or less and try to sprout it..... ...pete
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gomer
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Alex wrote:I hope so :?

Its not a prescription item here - avail over the counter etc etc - not a drug and I dont think it is a question of counterfeit so no real reason for there to be a problem beyond maybe them asking 'what is it?'

Was wondereing Alex Is it exactly the same ingrediants and at what rate,As the Aussie stuff.And also what was the expire date on it.
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benrayjay
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just had a look on ebay aus and there it is virkon s, available in all shapes and sizes. cost seems ok as well. here is the link. http://stores.ebay.com.au/lentradirect-2U-aus1
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http://cgi.ebay.com/VIRKON-S-1KG-powerf ... 2a04527438

about $50 with postage from the uk or about $150 from a local seller... makes sense :? :crazy:
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Maybe there was a stuff up in that it was meant to read pounds and not dollars anyhoo grab it while it lasts .
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A few people in the UK use the Mike Fidlar Virkin S methos of soak seed
Mike is highly thought of in the UK & as he made his fortune with chemicals we trust him without doubt

also many people in the UK copy the breeding & feeding Methods of the Belgium Finch Breeder Mr Paul De-Nil
who Boils his seed & freezes it (which although takes away the goodness but make the seeds soft) & adds his own Vitamins that he has had mad for him
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