[ForSale-Swap] [Yaesu] FS; Yeasu FRG-100

[rbethman]

Pete,

Your comment is EXTREMELY valid!

I can ONLY surmise that there are those that do NOT understand "CONUS" 
and "OCONUS" within the Amateur community.

They "really" should say USA only.  That would make it much more 
understandable!

Us old Military AND contractors, (and such), would THEN have a 
reasonable chance in participating.  Further in this regard, would be 
shipment to APOs and FPOs.  Those too are USA territory!  Even though 
they ARE overseas.

Hopefully an open discussion like we are having can start to open the 
eyes of the community!

Best of luck!

Bob - N0DGN



Wokoun, Peter A CIV PHNSY & IMF, 200/C260 wrote:
>  But Alaska and Hawaii are considered overseas and not subject to any of these new rules and regulations.
> I think many sellers don't realize they are excluding a part of this good old USA when they say 'conus only'.  If they were paying the shipping then, yes, it would be an additional charge.  But if they are asking 'plus shipping' then it shouldn't make any difference.  I suggest using the phrase 'US Sales Only' rather than 'Conus'.  
>
> Pete, KH6GRT
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rbethman [mailto:rbethman at comcast.net] 
> Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 7:31 AM
> To: Yaesu; Forsale-Swap
> Cc: Wokoun, Peter A CIV PHNSY & IMF, 200/C260
> Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FS; Yeasu FRG-100
>
> Pete,
>
> The current NEW trade regulations CAN make one run afoul of NEW Federal 
> rules and regulations.
>
> Older technology notwithstanding, it has REALLY become a hot button issue.
>
> Export to overseas has caused providers of part to be classified as 
> Manufacturer's.  Their export fees have gone from $750 per year to over 
> $15,000 per year.
>
> Granted, "most" hams would NOT fall into this GRAY area.  However, the 
> pitfalls ARE there!  And they are real.  *IF* the government takes 
> interest in you, then you are in for a long haul.
>
> Hence, MANY are backing off from ANY chance in getting burned.
>
> Your particular situation MAY be fine being a "MIL" E-mail address, if 
> you are overseas, may make it a wash.  But it is NOT assured.
>
> * Times are changing! *
>
> Bob - N0DGN  (Ret. Sr. NCO)
>
>