Although the VAT rate has been cut , we are only going to see prices go up due to the exchange rate, the majority of trials goodies are, i assume, imported in euros or dollars. Two currencies that the pound is now weaker against than a year ago, hence all the parts and frames that we want are costing tarty and co, a lot more to buy in, because of this they have no choice but to up prices. Unfortunately we probably wont start to see things improve for another year at least so I imagine those of us who have bills to pay wont be getting new bits as often as before. Andy B