[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Costs to Australia

[KBG Luxford]

Hi Shane and everyone,

This may not be much of a help, but I am an Aussie amateur who has 
bought a K2 and KAT100, KPA100 and other accessories from Elecraft.  I 
have always specified USPS (the US Postal Service) and so far, have not 
had a problem, except that in two small parcels a toroid has arrived 
broken.  Elecraft replaced these promptly

The Australian Customs / Australian Post Office normally do not charge 
the 10% GST unless the value of the parcel plus postage exceeds 
AUD1000.00  I can not say for certain that this is their absolute policy 
- just my experience so far.

USPS air mail options normally get here within 10 business days.  This 
time includes freight from Aptos, all the security checks at this end 
and delivery to my door.

I do not think that the extra charged by the couriers for three day 
delivery is worth it.

73
Kevin
VK3DAP / ZL2DAP

Shane White wrote:
> For all you guys in the US, I have listed below the alternative shipping
> costs for my K3 order which I'll place soon. I live in South Australia.
>
> US Postal Priority Mail International = $131
> US Postal Priority Mail International = $164
> UPS Worldwide Expedited  = $372
> UPS Worldwide Express = $410
>
> How risky is it to use the US Postal service? I'm worried about the delivery
> taking a month or two and the package arriving in more bits than when it was
> sent.
>
> Thanks,
> Shane
> VK5ABQ  
>