[Elecraft] US Postal Service Express Mail to UK - rubbish!

[Stephen Prior]

Hi Dave

That's pretty much exactly my experience too, about 10 days (longer in one
case where it was close to a US vacation).  Last time though, it sat with UK
customs for 3 days!  I've never tried UPS.  I'm about to order some bits for
my new K1, so it'll be interesting to see how long that takes.  As for the
K3, not ordered yet, but I have a feeling that the elecraft family here is
set to grow!  Got to get the XYL used to one thing at a time, and then claim
I've actually had it lying around for ages collecting dust at work!  I'm
sure she's onto me though....

73 Stephen G4SJP


On 29/10/07 18:21, "Dave G4AON" <elecraft at astromag.co.uk> wrote:

> Recently I ordered an item from the USA and specified USPS International
> Express Mail, I'm sure I've used that service in the past for Elecraft
> bits and kits. One memorable occasion resulted in a delivery four days
> after placing the order. Sadly, it seems the system has deteriorated as
> follows (from USPS tracking):
> 
> Attempted Delivery Abroad, October 27, 2007, 9:25 am, GREAT BRITAIN
>  Out of Foreign Customs, October 26, 2007, 5:11 am, GREAT BRITAIN
>  Into Foreign Customs, October 23, 2007, 5:33 pm, GREAT BRITAIN
>  Arrived Abroad, October 23, 2007, 5:13 pm, GREAT BRITAIN
>  International Dispatch, October 18, 2007, 2:18 pm, O'HARE APT/CHICAGO
>  Processed, October 18, 2007, 11:49 am, CHICAGO, IL 60666
>  Processed, October 17, 2007, 6:35 pm, DETROIT, MI 48242
>  Electronic Shipping Info Received, October 17, 2007
> 
> I don't know what "attempted delivery abroad" on Saturday 27th means, no
> attempt to deliver here and nothing so far on Monday by 1720 hours local
> time. I might have to alter my K3 order to UPS delivery at this rate!
> 
> 73 Dave G4AON
> 
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