small part frustrating situation, Glad I have M&R machines that don't break but when they do what a pain.
All I can say when there is only 2 distributors in the Largest country in world ( by area
) they have you by the short and curlies.
$11.50 spring with quote from my dist. of $11.50 USD ( no problem ) have one in stock + shipping ( not to me , from M&R to him I'm sure he placed a bigger order than 1 spring with them ) +
brokerage ( can you say crap shoot) have had UPS at my door looking for $60.00 brokerage on a $120.00 item.
I can go direct to M&R no problem but shipping will make it a crazy situation. I guessing I could spend up to $80-100 for 1 sping by the time I get it.
A dist. should have a stash of basic parts.