[Elecraft] Disgruntled Europeans

[ab2tc]

Hi,

It's been an interesting discussion. As a naturalized US citizen I am fully
aware how privileged we are in this country buying equipment of any kind,
imported or not. I just went through the motions of ordering the VX-8R from
Universal Radio except the final step of actually placing the order. My
final price shipped UPS ground (5 days typical) to my New York home is
$369.90. There is a 9.95$ shipping charge but then there is currently a $20
coupon applied by Universal. No sales tax since Universal does no business
in NY. Even in the few cases where sales tax applies, it's a "mere" 7-9%. I
do feel bad for my fellow hams in most other  countries who are not as
fortunate.

AB2TC - Knut


Julian, G4ILO wrote:
> 
> It's really a dream. There are so many hid of all sortsden costs that much
> of the saving gets eaten up by the time the product gets here. I just did
> a quick example of a Yaesu VX-8R, listed by Universal Radio at $379. Add
> on say $50 for international shipping. That comes to GBP 268 (£1 = $1.60)
> You'll be charged 17.5% VAT on arrival here plus a GBP 13 tax collection
> fee bringing the total to GBP 328. Nevada Radio is selling the EU version
> (VX-8E) for GBP 338. So ten quid gets you the EU version plus a locally
> supported warranty.
> <snip>
> 

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