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  • Phoenix
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    • Nov 2002
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    #1

    Has anyone ever shipped a crate overseas? im talking ship sized crate

    One of those big ass ship containers?

    Things are so cheap here im thinking since i know alot of people well here that i might start shipping it over...you can sell anything here for four times the price back home.


    Has anyone tried something like this? I suppose customs etc would be a pain

    Im looking fo costs...of course ill look elsewhere but you'd be suprised at what business people on here have done in the past.
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  • Spunky
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    #2
    Usually they go through customs broker and shipping lines..Air freight is outrageous so by boat is more economical but time restraints and availability etc.What size crate and weight?

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    • Nembrionic
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      • Feb 2003
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      #3
      I had to have a satellite dish shipped over by air from the US to Europe.
      A 3.7m diameter dish which comes in 2 halfs, plus a bunch of other things.

      Costed like 8 grand in USD I believe. (not ENTIRELY sure though). And that was 5 years ago.

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      • Phoenix
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        #4
        Originally posted by spunky
        Usually they go through customs broker and shipping lines..Air freight is outrageous so by boat is more economical but time restraints and availability etc.What size crate and weight?
        well to make it worthwhile..im thinking by ship..and as big as possible...not heavy stuff..lots and lots of small things

        il have to check some shipping companies...i think there are some large ones based in vancouver..thanks
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        • L0stMind
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          are you talking asia to canada?

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          • swedguy
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            Shop around when you are looking for quotes. I shipped 2 pallets (could've been 3 too... don't remember) filled with large size moving boxes from San Francisco to Sweden by boat and I got everything from $500-$2000. Make sure EVERYTHING is included in the quote otherwise you will get hit with a bunch of small fees that some "forget" to include.

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            • Phoenix
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              #7
              thanks guys...yeah im talking from asia to canada...the opportunity is good enough to make me look into it seriously.

              Got trusted people here in Korea...and im on the other side in Canada...so if the shipping and customs costs are not huge..there could be a good amount of margin in it.

              I'm seeing some ridiculously low prices in stores here..so i imagine wholesale prices are even better.
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              • DutchTeenCash
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                Done that a zillion times for my former job, lmk if I can do anything, it it needs to be shipped to EU I can help you out 16 91 547

                edit : asia to canada just saw that sorry just waking up here... k well shouldnt be trouble but go for FOB (free on board) then get an agent to clear customs, make sure its crated ok NOT boxed thats damn expensive, if they have a zero percentage rate (meaning the agent can do customs themselves) Id prefer that
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                • DutchTeenCash
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                  You might wanna check import taxes on stuff AND if its compliant. If youre selling electronics you gotta have English manuals etc, EU has some stricter guidelines for that, but Im sure Canada has them too, re radio transmission guidelines etc. Otherwise youre stuck with a load of shit you cant resell. Check twice my 2 cents

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                  • Phoenix
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by thinkx
                    Done that a zillion times for my former job, lmk if I can do anything, it it needs to be shipped to EU I can help you out 16 91 547

                    edit : asia to canada just saw that sorry just waking up here... k well shouldnt be trouble but go for FOB (free on board) then get an agent to clear customs, make sure its crated ok NOT boxed thats damn expensive, if they have a zero percentage rate (meaning the agent can do customs themselves) Id prefer that

                    thanks man..im going to hit you up once i know more for sure...thx
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                    • WiredGuy
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                      #11
                      You're in Korea? Wow, how long are you gonna be there for?
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                      • Phoenix
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by pornopete
                        Where's back home and what do you plan on shipping?

                        toronto is home...im thinking of shipping general gadgets, small items...nothing name branded of course as i'll have to obey their price laws

                        for example..laser key chains are 2 bucks here...they go for 20-30 bucks in toronto.

                        t-shirts...i can but almost anything and also have some friends with factories here that make knock offs of expensive brand names...not the route i want to take...but their is a huge opportunity here.

                        silver necklaces which i priced in toronto for 100 cdn you can buy for like 12 bucks..the price differences are amazing
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                        • Phoenix
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by WiredGuy
                          You're in Korea? Wow, how long are you gonna be there for?
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                          been here since the 10th....im coming back on the 24th


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                          • WiredGuy
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Phoenix
                            toronto is home...im thinking of shipping general gadgets, small items...nothing name branded of course as i'll have to obey their price laws

                            for example..laser key chains are 2 bucks here...they go for 20-30 bucks in toronto.

                            t-shirts...i can but almost anything and also have some friends with factories here that make knock offs of expensive brand names...not the route i want to take...but their is a huge opportunity here.

                            silver necklaces which i priced in toronto for 100 cdn you can buy for like 12 bucks..the price differences are amazing

                            If you're gonna try a business like this, you should really stick to a few items rather than spreading yourself thing. I'd avoid electronics because of customs but other items like tshirts or jewelery can probably bring in a nice return.

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                            • Phoenix
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by thinkx
                              You might wanna check import taxes on stuff AND if its compliant. If youre selling electronics you gotta have English manuals etc, EU has some stricter guidelines for that, but Im sure Canada has them too, re radio transmission guidelines etc. Otherwise youre stuck with a load of shit you cant resell. Check twice my 2 cents

                              good idea...import export laws shouldn't be hard to find


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                              • Phoenix
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                                #16
                                Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                If you're gonna try a business like this, you should really stick to a few items rather than spreading yourself thing. I'd avoid electronics because of customs but other items like tshirts or jewelery can probably bring in a nice return.

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                                yeah i am seeing prices on t-shirts for like 3 bucks...which could easily sell for 20-30 bucks..the mark up opportunity is huge
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                                • WiredGuy
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                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Phoenix
                                  been here since the 10th....im coming back on the 24th


                                  ill hit you up and say hello
                                  You coming to Montreal in May?
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                                  • ytcracker
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                                    #18
                                    when taylor(phlow) was in thailand he told me that clothes were very cheap and dvds but electronics were pretty similar in cost
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                                    • Phoenix
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                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                      You coming to Montreal in May?
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                                      you know it...im thinking to drive though as im hella sick of planes

                                      been on a plane almost every two weeks for a long time

                                      if i grab a car you want to drive up?
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                                      • WiredGuy
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                                        #20
                                        Getting into the import/export game I imagine is rather tought though, once you find wholesalers who will buy your goods, you need to have a constant supply coming in. Depending on the items I would think the upfront capital involved would be rather large. Of course, I'm just speculating, I really have no experience when it comes to Imp/Exp.

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                                        • WiredGuy
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                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by Phoenix
                                          you know it...im thinking to drive though as im hella sick of planes

                                          been on a plane almost every two weeks for a long time

                                          if i grab a car you want to drive up?
                                          I'm already driving up on the 4th morning/afternoon and coming back on the 8th. My car is in desperate need of milage. Almost 4 years old and under 35,000km still. So I'm definitely driving

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                                          • Phoenix
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                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by ytcracker
                                            when taylor(phlow) was in thailand he told me that clothes were very cheap and dvds but electronics were pretty similar in cost

                                            well..i saw the same sony headphones i bought in canada for 150 bucks for 55 here...but im sure sony wouldnt let me start a price war with them with their own goods...so that market is out.

                                            t-shirts..non brnaded items etc..are super cheap....im going to try this out....helli can sit in a store all day and work porn while my girl works the cash register
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                                            • erehwon
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                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by thinkx
                                              You might wanna check import taxes on stuff AND if its compliant. If youre selling electronics you gotta have English manuals etc, EU has some stricter guidelines for that, but Im sure Canada has them too, re radio transmission guidelines etc. Otherwise youre stuck with a load of shit you cant resell. Check twice my 2 cents
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                                              • baddog
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                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by Phoenix
                                                well to make it worthwhile..im thinking by ship..and as big as possible...not heavy stuff..lots and lots of small things

                                                il have to check some shipping companies...i think there are some large ones based in vancouver..thanks

                                                I have some friends that I helped ship cars and motorcycles in these big containers, and they would fill the card up with Levis, and other things that were cheaper or unattainable back home.

                                                I never asked him how much it cost, but I really don't think it cost more than a couple grand.

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                                                • Rui
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                                                  #25
                                                  You will most likely end up getting your ass raped in customs

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                                                  • Phoenix
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                                                    believe it or not..sat beside two guys who do shipping international..fluent in english and korean

                                                    only $3500 CDN to ship 8000kg from korea....theyy also have guys in korean customs..and toronto...almost seems too good to pass up

                                                    ill bump this thread when i have emptied the first crate....store front space is how im going while always looking to sell to a large multi chain store
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                                                    • WiredGuy
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                                                      #27
                                                      Might be hard to move 8 tons of merchandise, let alone buy 8 tons worth all upfront.
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                                                      • Phoenix
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                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                                        Might be hard to move 8 tons of merchandise, let alone buy 8 tons worth all upfront.
                                                        WG
                                                        buying in lots of 1000...you would freak out if you knew how cheap everything is

                                                        1000 laser keychains..2000USD

                                                        all kinds of stuff like that...im going to fill it up in space before weight..but the cost is the same
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                                                        • WiredGuy
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                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by Phoenix
                                                          buying in lots of 1000...you would freak out if you knew how cheap everything is

                                                          1000 laser keychains..2000USD

                                                          all kinds of stuff like that...im going to fill it up in space before weight..but the cost is the same
                                                          Even if you fill up the whole thing to maximize the shipping, its going to be very expensive to come up with the money to buy all that inventory, let alone pushing it. Of course if you can, that's some great returns you can make.
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                                                          • Phoenix
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                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                                            Even if you fill up the whole thing to maximize the shipping, its going to be very expensive to come up with the money to buy all that inventory, let alone pushing it. Of course if you can, that's some great returns you can make.
                                                            WG

                                                            it will take all of my saved money i was planning on putting towards a rental unit.


                                                            i might take on a partner over in korea as well so i dont have to fly there evry month to buy

                                                            if i sell just 1000 tshirts at 10 dollars profit im laughing

                                                            i bought a superman shirt awesome quality for 8 bucks..wholesale around 5...if i advertised for 15 they wuld be gone in a week....im planning on spending about 40k to bring the stuff over

                                                            have to find more good items...i have a meeting er phonecall setup with the shippers..they are sending me a streamlined info pack on what products i can bring over...and what ones escape duty. the general flow of the deal..i sat beside this guy for 12 hours and racked his brain...and also drank with a mexican guy on the plane, who buys uniforms in korea and sells them to large franchises in mexico, usa, and canada...money money money

                                                            all about getting stuff that is not manufactured here

                                                            keep the comments coming dude...helps me plan
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                                                            • WiredGuy
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                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by Phoenix
                                                              it will take all of my saved money i was planning on putting towards a rental unit.


                                                              i might take on a partner over in korea as well so i dont have to fly there evry month to buy

                                                              if i sell just 1000 tshirts at 10 dollars profit im laughing

                                                              i bought a superman shirt awesome quality for 8 bucks..wholesale around 5...if i advertised for 15 they wuld be gone in a week....im planning on spending about 40k to bring the stuff over

                                                              have to find more good items...i have a meeting er phonecall setup with the shippers..they are sending me a streamlined info pack on what products i can bring over...and what ones escape duty. the general flow of the deal..i sat beside this guy for 12 hours and racked his brain...and also drank with a mexican guy on the plane, who buys uniforms in korea and sells them to large franchises in mexico, usa, and canada...money money money

                                                              all about getting stuff that is not manufactured here

                                                              keep the comments coming dude...helps me plan

                                                              You driving to Montreal or need a ride? I have one seat left in my car. Would like to talk to you more about this.
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                                                              • Phoenix
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                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                                                You driving to Montreal or need a ride? I have one seat left in my car. Would like to talk to you more about this.
                                                                WG

                                                                im renting a car to drive it into the ground..lol
                                                                cheaper and faster then flying if you take the cab and waitng time into play and i just got off a 13 hour plane ride...screw flying

                                                                and i have some stuff to bring there....we will chat..we are pretty much at the hip from 11pm on at evry show..lol

                                                                i want to pick your brain on it as well..fresh perspective
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                                                                • WiredGuy
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                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by Phoenix
                                                                  im renting a car to drive it into the ground..lol
                                                                  cheaper and faster then flying if you take the cab and waitng time into play and i just got off a 13 hour plane ride...screw flying

                                                                  and i have some stuff to bring there....we will chat..we are pretty much at the hip from 11pm on at evry show..lol

                                                                  i want to pick your brain on it as well..fresh perspective

                                                                  Well, I'm driving there on Wednesday early afternoon with Odie and a friend and there's one open seat left. If you want it, icq me. Coming back on Sunday afternoon after checkout from the hotel.
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                                                                  • Phoenix
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                                                                    #34
                                                                    Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                                                    Well, I'm driving there on Wednesday early afternoon with Odie and a friend and there's one open seat left. If you want it, icq me. Coming back on Sunday afternoon after checkout from the hotel.
                                                                    WG

                                                                    hmm sameday and travel times..we should hit the road together....i might have some promo material which will take up room...im going to go up myself as i promised someone id pick them up at the airport

                                                                    thanks though..and lets talk more about this... i value your thoughts on any subject
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                                                                    • psyko514
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                                                                      Phoenix, you might want to check the quality of those laser pointer keychains. Shopper's Drug Mart sells them here for 99 cents each.

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                                                                      • Phoenix
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                                                                        #36
                                                                        Originally posted by psyko514
                                                                        Phoenix, you might want to check the quality of those laser pointer keychains. Shopper's Drug Mart sells them here for 99 cents each.

                                                                        ugh product one gone...99 cents i doubt it..with batteries? i see the same thing for 25.99

                                                                        i will investigate fully though for sure..price points will be what i need to do after montreal
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                                                                          #37
                                                                          Originally posted by Phoenix
                                                                          ugh product one gone...99 cents i doubt it..with batteries?

                                                                          i will investigate fully though for sure..price points will be what i need to do after montreal
                                                                          Yep, I bought a bunch of them (I use them to play with my cats, they love to chase the dot). They're 99 cents, come with 3 batteries and 3 or 5 different lenses to create different shapes with the dots.

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                                                                          • WiredGuy
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                                                                            #38
                                                                            Originally posted by psyko514
                                                                            Yep, I bought a bunch of them (I use them to play with my cats, they love to chase the dot). They're 99 cents, come with 3 batteries and 3 or 5 different lenses to create different shapes with the dots.
                                                                            Are these laser or just a regular red led light? I've some cheap ones before but they were just a regular light, not a laser point.

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                                                                            • Phoenix
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                                                                              #39
                                                                              Originally posted by psyko514
                                                                              Yep, I bought a bunch of them (I use them to play with my cats, they love to chase the dot). They're 99 cents, come with 3 batteries and 3 or 5 different lenses to create different shapes with the dots.

                                                                              ah fuck id have to have like 100,000 of them to make money there

                                                                              tshirts and clothes will be my first thing i guess

                                                                              but gadgets will sell huge if I find the right ones
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                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                                                                Are these laser or just a regular red led light? I've some cheap ones before but they were just a regular light, not a laser point.

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                                                                                To be honest, I wouldn't know how to tell the difference. There is, however, a warning label on them which says "Laser radiation, avoid direct eye exposure", "laser diode" and "Class II Laser Product".

                                                                                It emits a small red dot like any laser pointer I've seen, and has a range of at least 50 metres.

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                                                                                • Phoenix
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                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by WiredGuy
                                                                                  Are these laser or just a regular red led light? I've some cheap ones before but they were just a regular light, not a laser point.

                                                                                  WG

                                                                                  well now i have to go to shoppers drug mart..i might as well hunt out things that are in the 30-40 dollar range..as i can get them for super cheap....i cant believe they have them for 99 cents..fucktards could be sold for 25 bucks
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                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    Originally posted by psyko514
                                                                                    To be honest, I wouldn't know how to tell the difference. There is, however, a warning label on them which says "Laser radiation, avoid direct eye exposure", "laser diode" and "Class II Laser Product".

                                                                                    It emits a small red dot like any laser pointer I've seen, and has a range of at least 50 metres.
                                                                                    sounds similar..sheet
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