Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Disgruntled Europeans

2010-01-06 Thread AD6XY
Yes - we are lucky in speaking a similar language to the US. I have imported directly from Japan, but it is more difficult to pay. Currently the exchange rate is very poor, back in 2008 when I ordered my K3 there were over $2 to the pound. At Dayton that year there were a lot of Brits buying stuf

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Disgruntled Europeans

2010-01-06 Thread Ken Chandler
Yes, quite agree Their have been a lot of guys in the uk who would like a uk agent to take on a bulk delivery / order monthy, this would lessen the hassle with rip off parcelforce, etc. The problems I've had with these guys beggers belief. I have sent a lengthy email to Elecraft about this, an

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Disgruntled Europeans

2010-01-06 Thread Geoffrey Downs
Delighted if a way of reducing shipping costs to the UK could be found but I for one would not want an exclusive agent arrangement in the UK that would prevent us dealing direct with Elecraft. I have been very happy being able to order direct and access the support services there and would like