[Elecraft] K3 parts delivery in UK

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Ken,

A method that has worked well for me for several years is to use the 
tracking number given me by the US supplier of the goods, and then follow 
the progress of the shipment through UK Customs to Parcel Force's depot 
which serves this area. When the shipment is reported as reaching our local 
PF's depot in Perth I call the depot by 'phone quoting the tracking number, 
and use my bank card or credit card to settle any outstanding payment. PF 
then delivers the shipment on the next working day.

Most of the components that I buy from the US are shipped using FedEx, 
chosen by the supplier(s)..

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD


Ken Chandler <g0orh at sky.com> wrote on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:16 AM:

> Ok thanks everyone for the comments.
> I was afraid parcel force would raise it's ugly head!
> I have had past experiences with this rip-off company, I really don't
> know how they can get away with it.
> My k3 was delivered to the door by UPS who I guess had it released
> from customs.
> I paid at the door the customs VAT charges etc.
>
> QUESTION
> Who decides on which company handles our parcels from Elecraft once it
> reaches the UK!!!
> Is it the postal service used in the USA that determins who handles
> our goods, if it is, then can Elecraft use a company that goes to UPS
> when it hits the UK for delivery.
>
>
> Ken..G0ORH