[Elecraft] Re: Ordering form PA

[pa3gyu]

Sjoerd,

> > I am seriously considering ordering a K2, but before i do that i would
> > like
> > to know what the 'extra costs' are before the kit is in my shack.
> > I think 19% tax , but are there more costs??
> >
> > Tnx in advance..
> >
> > Sjoerd
> >
> > PE2SVN

We've ordered two K2's a year ago, with identical bells and wisthles. From 
my notes: the K2's were EUR 2172 (Elecraft list price including transport). 
On top of hat came EUR 413 'invoerrechten' and EUR 10 'Inklaringskosten'.

Now this EUR 413 is 19% of 2172, which is the going VAT-rate (BTW), so I 
figure there are no other duties to pay.

Two notes:
1. I seem to recall that this was a cheaper route then buying from Germany, 
but do check for yourself.
2. I seem to vaguely recall that we asked Elecraft to mark the package as 
'transmitter', with a special customs-code. I can't recall exactly which 
code that was, but may be able to retrieve it from an e-mail archive (that 
is currently on another computer). Contact me directly if interested.
Then again, I'm not certain that it made any difference. I've only once 
ordered from them.

So mine cost me just under EUR 1300, that's a K2, KSB2, KNB2, K160RX, KAT2, 
KIO2, KAF2, MH2, KBT2 and an additional BATT.

Well worth it.

Best, Bart de PA3GYU