Good guy...I made the mistake of not sending a blend pot which he quickly reminded me that it wasn't enclosed. Even though it wasn't necessarily part of the preAmp assembly. But he's incredibly gracious and gently indicated that it was needed to complete the project.. Wish he was in the states as he's a really great guy and not from one of my favorite cities in Canada. Yep I'm gonna find myself shipping clearly to the CONUS only as the costs are astronomical Elsewhere. That's my vent please don't take it personally.