[hpsdr] Apache no longer ship direct to the UK

[William H. Fite]

I understand what you are saying, Helmut.  But the implication of your
remarks is that Apache is deliberately not doing the shipping correctly.  I
find that hard to believe.


On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Helmut Oeller <dc6ny at gmx.de> wrote:

>  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.
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> 73, Helmut, DC6NY
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> *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
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> Abhi's explanations make perfect sense.  EU hams are frustrated and that
> certainly is understandable but they are blaming the wrong people.
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> How many of you Brits who continue to excoriate Apache have written
> equally angry letters to Whitehall or Brussels?
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> 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.
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> On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 5:37 AM, Abhi A <abhiarunoday at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi Helmut,
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> 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,
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> 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,
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> Please keep in mind that Hermes/Angelia ship direct as we have not have a
> problem with shipping "kits",
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> 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,
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> 73s,
>
> Abhi
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