[Elecraft]Elecraft Shipping time to UK

[Trevor Jacobs]

Just out of curiosity sake, have you guys tried FEDEX? Might be cheaper...

73 Trev K6ESE

Phil Wright wrote:
> True Tim, but their prices are very significantly higher than the US.
>
> I always check qrpshop prices but even adding in the VAT and postage buying
> from the US direct is always much cheaper.
> Bear in mind that there is no duty to pay on amateur radio kits anyway - so
> that does not enter into the equation.
>
> As an example - a bare K2 now costs $620 from elecraft plus say $63 for
> shipping. That is $692 which translates to £348.
> Now add 17.5% VAT and £8 clearance fee = £417 in round numbers.  Now buy the
> same item from Germany - 769 euros including VAT. Add 20 euros for shipping
> and that's 789 euros or £531. That's over £100 more!  As I say, much better
> to go straight to the US and buy there.
>
> Phil, G8JQH
>
> For the benefit of UK buyers, have you looked at this site
> http://www.qrpshop-international.de/index.htm, 
>
>
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