Here in the UK Parcel Force handle the customs clearance, not USPS. That is where the considerable delay comes in, a few months ago I had my KPA500 shipped by USPS for the significant saving in shipping cost, I could track the parcel all the way through, the tracking number changed when Parcel Force took control but I could then track it via their web site.
It took approximately one week for the parcel to reach UK customs where it sat for another week... Then Parcel Force did their slow stuff, taking around 2 1/2 weeks "end to end". Here we receive a letter from Parcel Force asking for payment before they will deliver. UPS on the other hand seem to have a bonus to the staff if they can beat some kind of record by getting the parcel to your door step in double quick time. My P3 and second RX for the K3 were at their UK depot (and out of customs) the morning after being picked up in California, unfortunately too late for that days delivery, but it came the next day. 2 days "door to door" including customs clearance isn't bad but the cost is pretty steep. 73 Dave, G4AON >I wonder if USPS or their Belgian partner handles clearing the box through >Belgian customs like UPS does ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
