ivp wrote: >> PS, wow just looked at the price, perhaps not! GBP 9.73 perhaps >> that is inc VAT >> = > > I had a look at the site Alan linked to (thanks BTW). A case that can > hold 2 x AA is GBP 13.92 + 1.73 for contacts + 2.05 for a screw-on > clip or + 7.17 for a lanyard + 0.32 for an eye > > That's NZ$35.40 (belt) or NZ$46.30 (lanyard) > > Ouch. 5 times the value of the electronics inside > > I'm thinking of a phrase. A short phrase. Two words. Small words > = I got a small case with belt clip on ebay for under =807 inc postage (UK = to Ireland). I think it was this http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3D120378896132 It has an alleged PP3 compartment, 2 x AA fit in it and the 2x metal = clips for PP3 battery are in a bag with case screws (hidden under = battery cover) and the option belt clip (screws go from inside case). If the belt clip is not screwed on there are no marks or holes on rear = of case. -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist