ACMP-73 +++++Neve 73 CLone - Page 5

MATTI · 11th April 2008, 12:32 AM

Somehow I´d expect the shipment be cheaper than the goods?

Matti

JB872 · 11th April 2008, 12:58 AM

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Well,, for one thing one person would have to be responsible for everyones order. This would also mean the duty, broker fees, dock fees etc. The problem (now that I think about it) is that I have already included these charges (to the USA)in the posted price of the gear!

Well that's not as bad. I didn't know the brokerage and duty were included in the price. So if I understand correctly, the shipping fees we pay cover the shipping from China to the US and then from the US to wherever you live. And any brokerage or duty fees from say US to Canada is the buyers responsibility upon pick up?

pressurepoint · 11th April 2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by anguswoodhead

to Fed-ex - just use regular US postal service international.
I have ordered 1 x pre amp and 5 x mics.
I want mine sent by US Post.
I had an Efx unit sent over to Australia from the US a month ago - cost me US$60 - arrived in about 1 week.
Fed-ex quoted over US$350 - stuff that.
Please please please send my stuff regular US Post.

I'm in too - a few mics and possibly a 73 - still deciding.
Regular US post is perfect - its nowhere near as expensive as FedEx and USPS..
I dont care if it takes 10-14 days to get to me - I'll be waiting long enough anyway!!
Tim..

JB872 · 11th April 2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pressurepoint

I'm in too - a few mics and possibly a 73 - still deciding.
Regular US post is perfect - its nowhere near as expensive as FedEx and USPS..
I dont care if it takes 10-14 days to get to me - I'll be waiting long enough anyway!!
Tim..

Ya, USPS covers the brokerage and duty in the cost of the shipping I believe. The only downside to USPS is that their tracking system has plenty of holes in it and if your package is lost or stolen it can take months before a reimbursment. I'd still rather go USPS

PlugHead · 11th April 2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JB872

Well that's not as bad. I didn't know the brokerage and duty were included in the price. So if I understand correctly, the shipping fees we pay cover the shipping from China to the US and then from the US to wherever you live. And any brokerage or duty fees from say US to Canada is the buyers responsibility upon pick up?

IME, US/Canada import, we're billed GST (5%) PLUS any brokerage fees: UPS is the worst (and I mean STEEP - it'd probably be as much or more than shipping!!!), FedEx not as bad, and USPS has none. Some you pay upon delivery, some they bill you.

I recall Chance writing somewhere that FedEx is the courier, so if this is the case, shipping/broker fees will be fairly steep. Hopefully we can choose delivery speed - if I wait 3+ months for gear to arrive in the US, I can wait another week for it to arrive on my doorstep.

It's not nice to speculate, but if FedEx is the choice, and is shipped as expedited/rush, I expect to pay near "purchase price" again to get all the items to my door...

Brad McGowan · 11th April 2008, 01:35 AM

My assumption is that Fedex delivery in the U.S. will go Fedex Ground which has an equivalent price for those of us in the States to using UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail.

If I were living outside of the U.S. I personally wouldn't not be taking a chance on the shipping costs. Instead just "buddy" up with a fellow slut and have him send you your unit via USPS.

Brad

Tubthumper · 11th April 2008, 01:42 AM

Mercenary Audio use Fedex, and they provide a shipping guide on their website. For a package of between 10 and 15 pounds (which the ACMP pres MAY come in at), the shipping cost to Australia is $174US for a 5 day delivery. Mercenary's on the east coast, whereas Chance is on the west coast. That may bring the ship cost down. Maybe not. Mercenary may get a volume discount from Fedex, so their prices may not be a good guide.

I thought that I'd just get the manufacturer to wrap mine in plastic and throw it into the South China Sea. If I've calculated the current direction and speed correctly, mine should arrive in............ let me see........... Iceland, in ......... hmmm............. August 2019.

anguswoodhead · 11th April 2008, 01:50 AM

Hee hee

Seriously though - what do we do about this fellow Aussie sluts that are buying?
Does someone have an address in the US that we can send to - then get them to forward it on regular USPS?
Or do we just put up with the ridiculous freight costs from FedEx?

MATTI · 11th April 2008, 01:56 AM

Thanks for the Mercenary hint

Matti

Tubthumper · 11th April 2008, 01:59 AM

Angus, maybe we could get ours shipped together and I could drive up to Beerwah or you could drive down to Brisbane. Something to think about.

anguswoodhead · 11th April 2008, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tubthumper

Angus, maybe we could get ours shipped together and I could drive up to Beerwah or you could drive down to Brisbane. Something to think about.

More than happy to do that if it will save us some cash.
I come to BrisVegas at least 2 or 3 times a week.
Anyone else from SEQld taking advantage of this GB?

0417 634 460

Tubthumper · 11th April 2008, 02:25 AM

According to Mercenary's shipping table, a 30 pound package costs $278US to Australia for a 5 day delivery. That's better than $174US x 2 but still X-ie.

You might be right Angus, it might be cheaper to get a go-between in the States to take delivery and then forward to us via USPS. Know anyone?

anguswoodhead · 11th April 2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tubthumper

According to Mercenary's shipping table, a 30 pound package costs $278US to Australia for a 5 day delivery. That's better than $174US x 2 but still X-ie.

You might be right Angus, it might be cheaper to get a go-between in the States to take delivery and then forward to us via USPS. Know anyone?

Maybe - I will be talking to a mate who has a postal address in the US this arvo - so I'll let you know as soon as I do.
Good idea to work together though.

Tubthumper · 11th April 2008, 02:40 AM

Great, talk soon.

pressurepoint · 11th April 2008, 02:51 AM

Would be nice if we at least had some shipping options..
I hate FedEx....

anguswoodhead · 11th April 2008, 02:52 AM

I just got an e-mail from Chance - he is going to see if my order can be sent USPS - I'll keep you updated on that - this would be the best option for us.

JB872 · 11th April 2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by anguswoodhead

I just got an e-mail from Chance - he is going to see if my order can be sent USPS - I'll keep you updated on that - this would be the best option for us.

Same here in Canada.

pressurepoint · 11th April 2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by anguswoodhead

I just got an e-mail from Chance - he is going to see if my order can be sent USPS - I'll keep you updated on that - this would be the best option for us.

Angus,
Can you PM details when you hear back from Chance as well.
I'd like to know also..
Cheers,
Tim..

Tubthumper · 11th April 2008, 02:59 AM

I've had stacks of stuff shipped from the States via USPS. Never a problem.

pressurepoint · 11th April 2008, 03:03 AM

The ACMP73 is approx 4.5 kgs - so shipping would probably be based on 5.5kgs allowing for box/padding for each unit.

anguswoodhead · 11th April 2008, 03:05 AM

Ok- no probs - I will post any details I get from Chance re-postage.
Sounds like every overseas buyer is going to prefer USPS to FedEx - well at least those who are budget conscious.

gsilbers · 11th April 2008, 03:06 AM

hey jazz. im having problems with registration. id PM you.

pressurepoint · 11th April 2008, 03:15 AM

I just did a quick quote on FedEx site for 10.0 kgs from LA (not sure where Chance is based or a zipcode for him) to Sydney.
Between $170 and $220 US for shipping..
Thats say getting a pre and a mic together for example..
Tim..

redddog · 11th April 2008, 03:16 AM

I'm in big time.

Ordered 8 channels - 2 73s and 6 84s.

Talk about a leap of faith.

I'll be bummed if these are disappointing but for some reason, I really don't think they will. We'll see. I guess the idea of having multiple channels of really good Neve copies is just too damn attractive.

Plus Chance and Randy are great dudes who actually seem like they are just doing this(which is a freakin' lot) These guys seem to really do it out of the goodness of their hearts.

Really cool.

Chance · 11th April 2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by anguswoodhead

to Fed-ex - just use regular US postal service international.
I have ordered 1 x pre amp and 5 x mics.
I want mine sent by US Post.
I had an Efx unit sent over to Australia from the US a month ago - cost me US$60 - arrived in about 1 week.
Fed-ex quoted over US$350 - stuff that.
Please please please send my stuff regular US Post.

Somethings wrong or you tried Fed Ex overnight. I just looked at some of my past GB orders that went to Austrailia (Sydney new South Whales 2567) was one ribbon mic and the fedex charge was $31.00. I do know, and you can check this out, but USPS raised their rates as of 2K8. I haven't heard from Fed EX

anguswoodhead · 11th April 2008, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chance

Somethings wrong or you tried Fed Ex overnight. I just looked at some of my past GB orders that went to Austrailia (Sydney new South Whales 2567) was one ribbon mic and the fedex charge was $31.00. I do know, and you can check this out, but USPS raised their rates as of 2K8. I haven't heard from Fed EX

Do you have any past records for 1 x Pre and 5 Mics ?? Hee hee
I would love to get a good idea of freight.
I know this does worry overseas buyers - and who knows - if we could be assured of 'reasonable' rates then we may buy more ????

anguswoodhead · 11th April 2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by redddog

I'm in big time.

Ordered 8 channels - 2 73s and 6 84s.

Talk about a leap of faith.

I'll be bummed if these are disappointing but for some reason, I really don't think they will. We'll see. I guess the idea of having multiple channels of really good Neve copies is just too damn attractive.

Plus Chance and Randy are great dudes who actually seem like they are just doing this(which is a freakin' lot) These guys seem to really do it out of the goodness of their hearts.

Really cool.

First thing I am going to do when I get mine is give them to my local tech to 'fix'. New transformers, tension ribbons, replace valves, whatever to get them sounding 'right'.

Chance · 11th April 2008, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by anguswoodhead

Do you have any past records for 1 x Pre and 5 Mics ?? Hee hee
I would love to get a good idea of freight.
I know this does worry overseas buyers - and who knows - if we could be assured of 'reasonable' rates then we may buy more ????

Not sure if I mentioned this here but pymt request for shipping to you is a ways off yet. A request will be sent after I have the gear here and is boxed and ready to ship (to you) (around 3 months)

pressurepoint · 11th April 2008, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chance

Not sure if I mentioned this here but pymt request for shipping to you is a ways off yet. A request will be sent after I have the gear here and is boxed and ready to ship (to you) (around 3 months)

Chance,
Thanks for the heads-up.
I guess if we knew how much shipping would be we could organise to buy more gear - well, I would!!
Will you be choosing anything other than FedEx once you have the items??
Tim..

anguswoodhead · 11th April 2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pressurepoint

Chance,
Thanks for the heads-up.
I guess if we knew how much shipping would be we could organise to buy more gear - well, I would!!
Will you be choosing anything other than FedEx once you have the items??
Tim..

Yeah what Tim said !!!!

11th April 2008, 01:35 AM	#126
Brad McGowan Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,588	My assumption is that Fedex delivery in the U.S. will go Fedex Ground which has an equivalent price for those of us in the States to using UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail. If I were living outside of the U.S. I personally wouldn't not be taking a chance on the shipping costs. Instead just "buddy" up with a fellow slut and have him send you your unit via USPS. Brad __________________ http://www.myspace.com/lrws Now open to Bay Area freelance engineers

11th April 2008, 01:42 AM	#127
Tubthumper Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 398	Mercenary Audio use Fedex, and they provide a shipping guide on their website. For a package of between 10 and 15 pounds (which the ACMP pres MAY come in at), the shipping cost to Australia is $174US for a 5 day delivery. Mercenary's on the east coast, whereas Chance is on the west coast. That may bring the ship cost down. Maybe not. Mercenary may get a volume discount from Fedex, so their prices may not be a good guide. I thought that I'd just get the manufacturer to wrap mine in plastic and throw it into the South China Sea. If I've calculated the current direction and speed correctly, mine should arrive in............ let me see........... Iceland, in ......... hmmm............. August 2019. __________________ I'm having difficulty reconciling my disdain for materialism with my desire for roomsful of audio and musical equipment.

11th April 2008, 01:50 AM	#128
anguswoodhead Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beerwah, Queensland, Australia Posts: 434	Hee hee Seriously though - what do we do about this fellow Aussie sluts that are buying? Does someone have an address in the US that we can send to - then get them to forward it on regular USPS? Or do we just put up with the ridiculous freight costs from FedEx? __________________ Mackie TT24 Digital Mixer in Roadcase - AU$6000 JLM Audio BAM1 Monitors - AU$4000 Angus Woodhead Pro Mixing & Mastering www.woodheadstudios.com http://www.myspace.com/woodheadstudios "When you gotta go .... you gotta go"

11th April 2008, 01:59 AM	#130
Tubthumper Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 398	Angus, maybe we could get ours shipped together and I could drive up to Beerwah or you could drive down to Brisbane. Something to think about. __________________ I'm having difficulty reconciling my disdain for materialism with my desire for roomsful of audio and musical equipment.

11th April 2008, 02:25 AM	#132
Tubthumper Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 398	According to Mercenary's shipping table, a 30 pound package costs $278US to Australia for a 5 day delivery. That's better than $174US x 2 but still X-ie. You might be right Angus, it might be cheaper to get a go-between in the States to take delivery and then forward to us via USPS. Know anyone? __________________ I'm having difficulty reconciling my disdain for materialism with my desire for roomsful of audio and musical equipment.

11th April 2008, 12:32 AM	#121
MATTI Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 819	Somehow I´d expect the shipment be cheaper than the goods? Matti

11th April 2008, 01:56 AM	#129
MATTI Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 819	Thanks for the Mercenary hint Matti

11th April 2008, 02:40 AM	#134
Tubthumper Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 398	Great, talk soon. __________________ I'm having difficulty reconciling my disdain for materialism with my desire for roomsful of audio and musical equipment.

11th April 2008, 02:51 AM	#135
pressurepoint Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 57	Would be nice if we at least had some shipping options.. I hate FedEx....

11th April 2008, 02:52 AM	#136
anguswoodhead Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beerwah, Queensland, Australia Posts: 434	I just got an e-mail from Chance - he is going to see if my order can be sent USPS - I'll keep you updated on that - this would be the best option for us. __________________ Mackie TT24 Digital Mixer in Roadcase - AU$6000 JLM Audio BAM1 Monitors - AU$4000 Angus Woodhead Pro Mixing & Mastering www.woodheadstudios.com http://www.myspace.com/woodheadstudios "When you gotta go .... you gotta go"

11th April 2008, 02:59 AM	#139
Tubthumper Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 398	I've had stacks of stuff shipped from the States via USPS. Never a problem. __________________ I'm having difficulty reconciling my disdain for materialism with my desire for roomsful of audio and musical equipment.

11th April 2008, 03:03 AM	#140
pressurepoint Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 57	The ACMP73 is approx 4.5 kgs - so shipping would probably be based on 5.5kgs allowing for box/padding for each unit.

11th April 2008, 03:05 AM	#141
anguswoodhead Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beerwah, Queensland, Australia Posts: 434	Ok- no probs - I will post any details I get from Chance re-postage. Sounds like every overseas buyer is going to prefer USPS to FedEx - well at least those who are budget conscious. __________________ Mackie TT24 Digital Mixer in Roadcase - AU$6000 JLM Audio BAM1 Monitors - AU$4000 Angus Woodhead Pro Mixing & Mastering www.woodheadstudios.com http://www.myspace.com/woodheadstudios "When you gotta go .... you gotta go"

11th April 2008, 03:06 AM	#142
gsilbers Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,210	hey jazz. im having problems with registration. id PM you. __________________ MY MUSIC HERE: GJ http://www.myspace.com/gjsilberstein

11th April 2008, 03:15 AM	#143
pressurepoint Gear Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 57	I just did a quick quote on FedEx site for 10.0 kgs from LA (not sure where Chance is based or a zipcode for him) to Sydney. Between $170 and $220 US for shipping.. Thats say getting a pre and a mic together for example.. Tim..

11th April 2008, 03:16 AM	#144
redddog Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,271	I'm in big time. Ordered 8 channels - 2 73s and 6 84s. Talk about a leap of faith. I'll be bummed if these are disappointing but for some reason, I really don't think they will. We'll see. I guess the idea of having multiple channels of really good Neve copies is just too damn attractive. Plus Chance and Randy are great dudes who actually seem like they are just doing this(which is a freakin' lot) These guys seem to really do it out of the goodness of their hearts. Really cool.