We are drifting way off topic here and know that Prodata has some very valid points for the UK, as dealers can only source supplies from the Official UK Importer. However, I believe that it is the cosy arrangements made by overseas manufacturers and Official importers, to attempt to stifle direct retail sales from overseas to the UK, that is compounding the problem. This does not just apply to Wx Stns but a whole host of other products as well. The same cosy arrangements seem to exist in just about all other overses markets. Usually, it is the product “guarantee” that is not upheld, or made extremely difficult in some way or other. This topic is endless 
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