[Elecraft] K3 Shipping options to UK

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Dave, 

You should have suggested to Lisa that she use "Global Express 
Guaranteed."  Assuming the $103 quote represents a 20 pound 
(19 kg) package without the insurance, the same package would 
have been $155 with GXG.  GXG permits insurance to $2499 for a 
maximum insurance fee of $18.00 

When I last checked, GXG transport was handled by FedEx.  I do  
not know if FedEx also does the clearance and final delivery or 
if the parcel is turned over to the national Postal Authority 
in the delivery country but the paperwork leads me to believe 
GXG is handled by FedEx from the Postal Routing Center in the 
US to its final destination. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 



   

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave G4AON
> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:37 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping options to UK
> 
> 
> Dear patient Elecrafters
> 
> I received the pre-shipment e-mail from Lisa this morning 
> (order placed 
> 30th April). I originally indicated the lower cost option of shipping 
> via the "US Postal Service Express Mail" which is quoted at $103.00 
> (K3/100 modular kit, ATU, TCXO and one extra filter). Lisa 
> pointed out 
> the post office only allows a maximum of $650.00 for insurance for 
> parcels sent to the UK. For full insurance they would need to 
> ship via 
> UPS. That cost is considerably more, but is fully insured and has 
> tracking capability. The cost is $171.00.
> 
> UPS would appear to be the only safe option and may be quicker.
> 
> 73 Dave, G4AON