[Elecraft] [K3] Disgruntled Europeans

[Geoffrey Downs]

Delighted if a way of reducing shipping costs to the UK could be found but I 
for one would not want an exclusive agent arrangement in the UK that would 
prevent us dealing direct with Elecraft. I have been very happy being able 
to order direct and access the support services there and would like to 
continue to do so. If Elecraft set up an agent arrangement in the UK we 
might well have reduced shipping costs and less hassle with Parcelforce 
(although my experience with them has not been too bad) but other costs 
would easily arise to take their place because of the agent's premises, 
stock, employees, overheads, currency risk, warranty and service costs etc 
etc - see Eric's recent posting about the arrangement with the Japanese 
agent. And with a manufacturer who is so responsive and open it would be a 
backward step to have to communicate with them at second hand.

73 to all

Geoff
G3UCK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Chandler" <g0orh at sky.com>

> Yes, quite agree Their have been a lot of guys in the uk who would
> like a uk agent to take on a bulk delivery / order monthy, this would
> lessen the hassle with rip off parcelforce, etc.
> The problems I've had with these guys beggers belief.
> I have sent a lengthy email to Elecraft about this, and they are fully
> aware of our problems.
> Someone ( I have no connection with the company, just excellent
> service) like Ron, at VINE Antenna's,  would handle that with no
> problem.