Hi Shane and everyone,
This may not be much of a help, but I am an Aussie amateur who has
bought a K2 and KAT100, KPA100 and other accessories from Elecraft. I
have always specified USPS (the US Postal Service) and so far, have not
had a problem, except that in two small parcels a toroid has arrived
broken. Elecraft replaced these promptly
The Australian Customs / Australian Post Office normally do not charge
the 10% GST unless the value of the parcel plus postage exceeds
AUD1000.00 I can not say for certain that this is their absolute policy
- just my experience so far.
USPS air mail options normally get here within 10 business days. This
time includes freight from Aptos, all the security checks at this end
and delivery to my door.
I do not think that the extra charged by the couriers for three day
delivery is worth it.
73
Kevin
VK3DAP / ZL2DAP
Shane White wrote:
For all you guys in the US, I have listed below the alternative shipping
costs for my K3 order which I'll place soon. I live in South Australia.
US Postal Priority Mail International = $131
US Postal Priority Mail International = $164
UPS Worldwide Expedited = $372
UPS Worldwide Express = $410
How risky is it to use the US Postal service? I'm worried about the delivery
taking a month or two and the package arriving in more bits than when it was
sent.
Thanks,
Shane
VK5ABQ
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