[Elecraft] Elecraft : Thinking of buying a K2

[David Pratt]

You should not have to pay duty, Martin, as Elecraft use a customs code 
that exempts the package from duty. But you likely will have to pay UK 
VAT at 17.5% plus a fee of a few pounds that Royal Mail charge for 
collecting the VAT.

These days, you will probably get a card put through your door by your 
regular postman to say that the package is awaiting collection at your 
local sorting office.

Good luck with your K2.  You will not be disappointed.

73 de David G4DMP

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<OF773CBA95.BB86A10B-ON80257257.003EA783-80257257.003F6ACC at simoncarves.co
m>, Martin.Evans at simoncarves.com writes
>
>Hi guys and happy new year to you all. I built a K1 about 3 years ago now
>(my first rig in fact) and it has been in regular use since. I am more than
>satisfied with the K1 but feel the need for the big brother to give me more
>coverage, quicker band switching and SSB capability. I intend to get the
>basic K2 and add the SSB module at a later stage. Does anyone know the
>latest situation with shipping to the UK. Last time I had to pay duty and
>VAT.