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"manatbandq@hotmail.com" <manatbandq@hotmail.com> writes:

>Jane Sullivan wrote:
>> In message <4274C0F2.9020905@cia.com.au>, Lambing Flat
>> <bullack@cia.com.au> writes
>> >G'day all :-)
>> >
>> >Ron received the first test shots of the 620/720 class 2 car diesel
>> >body recently and after hurriedly assembling some of the parts a
>couple
>> >of shots have been posted on the web site.
>> >
>> >More to come when they are fully assembled and painted.
>> >
>> >James McInerney
>> >Eureka Models Webmaster: http://eureka.m.bigpondhosting.com/
>>
>> Is there any reason why Eureka models will not appoint a UK agent?
>I'm
>> certainly interested in the Beyer-Garratt model (with DCC and sound)
>but
>> I don't really want to go through all the hassle of paying import
>duty
>> to the Post Office before they'll deliver a package from Australia.
>It's
>> much easier for us in the UK to buy overseas models from a UK
>supplier.

>But it's hardly a great hassle, is it? The PO send a card saying they
>have a parcel with duty owing. You ring the number and pay the duty by
>credit card, or send them a cheque. They deliver the parcel. You can
>even request delivery to your local PO to guarantee you do not miss the
>delivery, for the princely sum of 50pence!

Would be nice if Australia Post had a facility to do that - Australian
Customs won't accept credit card payments so you've got to go to the post
office where the parcel is held, pay over the counter, and get the goods.

But it still doesn't answer the question of a local distributor in the UK.
8-) And that's what Jane was asking about initially.

Craig.-- 
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