Re: [NTLK] Shipping Cost and The $150 Newt Adventure begins

From: Cees witsen (cees_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Jan 09 2002 - 02:55:43 EST


Dear Fellow members

>Just to elaborate on my previous reply/post, it may appear as though
>foreigners (in this case people not living in the USA) may miss out
>on the Newton Deal. I'd be really disappointed if that happened, I
>was assured in good faith that shipping would not be a problem,
>however UPS at $100 US would probably be a bit steep for most.
>
>Some list members have previously stated a willingness to do bulk
>shipments to their individual countries, that's an arrangement that
>could be looked at, obviously someone in each of those destinations
>is going to have to take the lead in this.
>
>I can't make any promises but I may ( and I stress the may bit) be
>able to do a bulk shipping order for my fellow Aussies but I would
>need to have the money up front I'm afraid, it would still make it a
>rather convoluted way of doing things, but let me know if there's
>any interest.
>
>Furthermore I will also investigate doing the above bulk shipping or
>a variation there of for other foreign members, I have a very good
>relationship with the Principal of a local Exporter/importer (Sydney)
>whom I'll discuss this with in the next 48 hrs to see if it's cost
>effective to do this through his company.
>
>Cheers
>Cees
>
>PS Please let me know your feelings on this matter. go easy on the
>abuse though:)

> >G'Day Brian
>
>I've just received an eMail from Jerry Brown stating that the
>response has been overwhelming,he has one very major headache
>concerning OS shipping the cost is way high, he's been quoted by UPS
>@ $ 100 US, that's one of the reason's he's been slow at replying
>to some of the lists mail.
>You can appreciate the work load when my figures suggest that the
>NewtonTalk members have put their collective hands up for close to
>200 units, whether they all actually turn into buy orders, your quess
>is as good as mine.
>
>PLEASE Note anyone reading this I have to go out for now but will
>post some info and pose a suggestion for the OS buyers.
>
>Cheers
>Cees
>

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