It's another lesson in irrational economics.
James' actual expense for shipping is $5.25 - to say nothing of what it
really cost him (trip the post office if nothing else)

Arduino Pro Mini (clone) shipped from Hong Kong for $2.18
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Pro-Mini-atmega328-5V-16M-Replace-ATmega128-Ard=
uino-Compatible-Nano-DX-/251629060328?pt=3DLH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=3Ditem3a=
9642c0e8

Arduino Nano (clone) shipped from China for $2.66
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Nano-V3-0-ATmega328P-5V-16M-Microcontroller-CH3=
40G-board-Fr-Arduino-Kit-TMPG-/151679188973?pt=3DLH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=3D=
item2350c8bfed

16x2 LCD module shipped $2.45
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-1602-Module-Hd44780-Controller-Blue-Blacklight-=
16-X-2-Character-LCD-Display-/261805891008?pt=3DLH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=3Di=
tem3cf4d8ddc0


So basically, it cost more to ship a free part rescued out of the trash
within the US, than it does to _buy and ship_ new product halfway across
the world. It's a funny world we live in.

(admitedly I'm comparing a 16x2 character LCD to a QVGA graphic panel, but
I think there's still a point in there somewhere)

(BTW, this is nothing against James, he's doing a good thing. And doing it
for no personal gain - thanks. But we live in a broken world...)

-Denny
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