same thing here in Belize C.A, even though i showed proof that is was for free.. they charged us $38.50..

and this is only for the Cds, now we are waiting for the SFD package..

On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 11:28 AM, Ingeniero Forigua <ingeniero.forigua@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all
> I met a guy from TNT courier service today, he came to my home demanding
> approximately 45 USD for Custom charges that were put on the value of the
> Ubuntu CDs pack I was supposed to get as a part of my SFD package.....I had
> ordered the max possible quantity of CDs that was possible while
> registration, and the CDs weigh about 6.7 KiloGrams....My friend in another
> state of India, also organizing SFD, received 60 CDs but did not get charged
> any custom fee!
> Are these charges even meant to be paid by us?
> Now, will SFD people reimburse me for this amount? Since we are college
> students and a bit tight with the budget, moreover we have already spent
> most of our money on booking a good venue for our SFD celebrations. The TNT
> guy said that if I do not pay him, then say goodbye to packages!
>

In Bogota colombia the ubuntu cds cost 17 USD :/


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