[hpsdr] Apache no longer ship direct to the UK

[Helmut Oeller]

Hi Bill, it’s not that simple. The European countries are no ‚Banana
republics’ and I can’t understand the described problems with customs. In
the 90s I shipped all 4 weeks a 40 feet sea container between Germany and my
subsidiary in the US forth and back without any issues. No, only once we got
a reproof when customs discovered a small barrel of German beer for a
company feast, hi.

I certainly understand Abhi’s stress too, but I’m sure he will lose lots of
possible customers due to this current marketing policy. International
acting forwarders hold all resources available to clear customs for a
reasonable fee, very comfortable for the supplier and the customer. I would
really suggest checking this way.

 

73, Helmut, DC6NY

 

 

Von: hpsdr-bounces at lists.openhpsdr.org
[mailto:hpsdr-bounces at lists.openhpsdr.org] Im Auftrag von William H. Fite
Gesendet: Sonntag, 2. März 2014 14:51
An: Abhi A
Cc: hpsdr at lists.openhpsdr.org
Betreff: Re: [hpsdr] Apache no longer ship direct to the UK

 

Abhi's explanations make perfect sense.  EU hams are frustrated and that
certainly is understandable but they are blaming the wrong people.

 

How many of you Brits who continue to excoriate Apache have written equally
angry letters to Whitehall or Brussels?

 

Don't misunderstand me; my sympathies are all with you.  During trips to
England, I've been appalled at the prices of gear.  I think, however, that
you have the wrong target in your sights.

 

 

 

On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 5:37 AM, Abhi A <abhiarunoday at gmail.com> wrote:

***** High Performance Software Defined Radio Discussion List *****

 

Hi Helmut,

 

The problem with customs was not the documentation, especially with all
radios shipping along with an Invoice (including the harmonised code), a
copy of the CE certificate etc, we did not even receive a notice or request
for further information from the relevant customs authority in most cases
where the consignment was confiscated,

 

There are also those who complained lack of local support, you may look this
discussion up on the list, except for the UK language is a major issue in
the rest of the EU and having a local distributor who can provide local
support makes a lot of sense, 

 

Please keep in mind that Hermes/Angelia ship direct as we have not have a
problem with shipping "kits", 

 

We took a decision which was logical based on the accepted business practice
adopted by most manufacturers, I guess you are damned if you do damned if
you don't, 

 

73s,

Abhi


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