Elektron Musical Instruments

Hi,

Wanted to get some information on the MachineDrum as am probably
planning on getting one very shortly.

From what I've seen the majority of people seem very happy with it, 
minus the occasional horror stories.

All the reviews I've read certainly speak highly of it.

And my (1) personal experince with it certainly stood it in good 
stead.  That was at the Frankfurt Musikmesse earlier this year and I 
left wanting 3 bits of kit; the MachineDrum being one of them.

So, the questions: (btw: I live in Australia)

1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with the shipping? As I 
understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier service.  Has anybody 
been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they deliver? Don't want to 
have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra fees before I even 
get it.

2) Has anybody had any experience with the Australian customs? You 
only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there additional fees on top 
charged by customs?


Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD; $1,100 US is a good 
wack of money at the best of times, it's even a bigger hit over here 
in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is covered.

Basically want to know what I'm getting myself into, and what the 
absolute TOTAL cost will be for me. 

MachineDrum + any courier fees + any custom fees + ??? = ???

Thanks,
Rusty

> 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with the shipping? As I
> understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier service.  Has anybody
> been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they deliver? Don't want to
> have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra fees before I even
> get it.

I think they've moved to UPS exclusively now. and the price includes all
shipping fees (they ship international priority, which is really fast).
and you will be charged no shipping fees when it arrives. however (see
below)...

> 2) Has anybody had any experience with the Australian customs? You
> only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there additional fees on top
> charged by customs?

yes. at least here in the US, Elektron customers get the privelege of
paying the customs fee when their toys arrive.  I'm not sure how UPS does
it, but Fed-Ex will pay it for you, then send you a bill (plus a $5
"convenience charge" for paying your bill up front).  I think UPS is the
same.

if you will have to pay customs, Elektron will notify you of this during
the online ordering process. they calculate what you should expect to pay
given the current currency exchange, etc. so you'll see the estimated
charges before you place your order.

> Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD; $1,100 US is a good
> wack of money at the best of times,

agreed. but it's well worth it :-)

> Basically want to know what I'm getting myself into, and what the
> absolute TOTAL cost will be for me.

sorry I can't give you Australia specifics. but if you go through the
order process, doing everything up until the final step (the point of no
return), you should see the estimate I mentioned.

Joe.

Hey Rusty,

I live in Melbourne and just recently bought a beta Monomachine.

In short, all shipping is covered by the $1100; howeve UPS charged me a $50 customs 
brokerage fee, as well as 10% GST. 

Regarding the GST, I could be totally wrong but I had the impression they only bothered 
if the item was valued above $2000AU including postage (MD is about $1600AU now) so 
you may escape having to pay GST. 

However, I should explain that I personally suffered an absolute horror story with UPS; I 
ordered the Mono on Thursday (I think) and it arrived at UPS Melbourne on Monday 
morning... sans invoice (according to tracking page). 2 days later, they call me and let 
me know this ("No, we can't look inside the box for an invoice") so I faxed them a copy of 
the checkout invoice from monomachine.com. 2 days later, they are ready to release the 
package to me, and call to ask for... $350. I am dubious and that GST looks too high. 
Turns out they want to charge me GST on what I paid for the Mono (which included 
shipping) as well as GST on $500 or so of UPS shipping. After much speaking to 
managers etc, it became apparent that to prove that shipping was included in the $1400 
paid for the Mono would take weeks. Remember, this is all because the invoice wasn't on 
the package...

Finally, I admit defeat, pay the $350 and drive to UPS's warehouse on the other side of 
Melbourne ("It'll be at least Monday before we can courier it out to you...") and pick up 
my beautiful, glorious Mono... including the original Sweden invoice, signed by elektron, 
in triplicate, taped to the outside of the box (including proof that the shipping was 
already taxed). 

This is of course a blatant breach of their Worldwide Express Guarantee (what you are 
paying 3-400 of your MD price for); which can only be refunded to the shipper. So I am 
now in contact with Elektron (havn't heard anything for 3 weeks) trying to get them to 
get the refund from UPS and split it with me on a MD. 

BUT! Assuming my UPS experience was a one-off freak accident, you should recieve the 
MD within 5 days and pay $50-$200 extra. The good news is, the Mono is good enough 
for me to want an MD as well, so it certainly is worth it.

Hope that helped somewhat.

Angus.
puretokyo@...





--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "crvenazvezda91" <crvenazvezda91@y...> 
wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Wanted to get some information on the MachineDrum as am probably
> planning on getting one very shortly.
> 
> From what I've seen the majority of people seem very happy with it, 
> minus the occasional horror stories.
> 
> All the reviews I've read certainly speak highly of it.
> 
> And my (1) personal experince with it certainly stood it in good 
> stead.  That was at the Frankfurt Musikmesse earlier this year and I 
> left wanting 3 bits of kit; the MachineDrum being one of them.
> 
> So, the questions: (btw: I live in Australia)
> 
> 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with the shipping? As I 
> understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier service.  Has anybody 
> been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they deliver? Don't want to 
> have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra fees before I even 
> get it.
> 
> 2) Has anybody had any experience with the Australian customs? You 
> only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there additional fees on top 
> charged by customs?
> 
> 
> Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD; $1,100 US is a good 
> wack of money at the best of times, it's even a bigger hit over here 
> in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is covered.
> 
> Basically want to know what I'm getting myself into, and what the 
> absolute TOTAL cost will be for me. 
> 
> MachineDrum + any courier fees + any custom fees + ??? = ???
> 
> Thanks,
> Rusty

Holy shite! I ordered the MD and it is being shipped
to me here in the US. I knew about the extra $50 but I
hope to hell that I don't have to pay another $200 or
$300 to get my MD. If I would have known about this I
might not have bought the MD. Can anyone ease my mind
from this? 

-Auto

--- puretokyo2002 <puretokyo@...> wrote:
> Hey Rusty,
> 
> I live in Melbourne and just recently bought a beta
> Monomachine.
> 
> In short, all shipping is covered by the $1100;
> howeve UPS charged me a $50 customs 
> brokerage fee, as well as 10% GST. 
> 
> Regarding the GST, I could be totally wrong but I
> had the impression they only bothered 
> if the item was valued above $2000AU including
> postage (MD is about $1600AU now) so 
> you may escape having to pay GST. 
> 
> However, I should explain that I personally suffered
> an absolute horror story with UPS; I 
> ordered the Mono on Thursday (I think) and it
> arrived at UPS Melbourne on Monday 
> morning... sans invoice (according to tracking
> page). 2 days later, they call me and let 
> me know this ("No, we can't look inside the box for
> an invoice") so I faxed them a copy of 
> the checkout invoice from monomachine.com. 2 days
> later, they are ready to release the 
> package to me, and call to ask for... $350. I am
> dubious and that GST looks too high. 
> Turns out they want to charge me GST on what I paid
> for the Mono (which included 
> shipping) as well as GST on $500 or so of UPS
> shipping. After much speaking to 
> managers etc, it became apparent that to prove that
> shipping was included in the $1400 
> paid for the Mono would take weeks. Remember, this
> is all because the invoice wasn't on 
> the package...
> 
> Finally, I admit defeat, pay the $350 and drive to
> UPS's warehouse on the other side of 
> Melbourne ("It'll be at least Monday before we can
> courier it out to you...") and pick up 
> my beautiful, glorious Mono... including the
> original Sweden invoice, signed by elektron, 
> in triplicate, taped to the outside of the box
> (including proof that the shipping was 
> already taxed). 
> 
> This is of course a blatant breach of their
> Worldwide Express Guarantee (what you are 
> paying 3-400 of your MD price for); which can only
> be refunded to the shipper. So I am 
> now in contact with Elektron (havn't heard anything
> for 3 weeks) trying to get them to 
> get the refund from UPS and split it with me on a
> MD. 
> 
> BUT! Assuming my UPS experience was a one-off freak
> accident, you should recieve the 
> MD within 5 days and pay $50-$200 extra. The good
> news is, the Mono is good enough 
> for me to want an MD as well, so it certainly is
> worth it.
> 
> Hope that helped somewhat.
> 
> Angus.
> puretokyo@...
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com,
> "crvenazvezda91" <crvenazvezda91@y...> 
> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Wanted to get some information on the MachineDrum
> as am probably
> > planning on getting one very shortly.
> > 
> > From what I've seen the majority of people seem
> very happy with it, 
> > minus the occasional horror stories.
> > 
> > All the reviews I've read certainly speak highly
> of it.
> > 
> > And my (1) personal experince with it certainly
> stood it in good 
> > stead.  That was at the Frankfurt Musikmesse
> earlier this year and I 
> > left wanting 3 bits of kit; the MachineDrum being
> one of them.
> > 
> > So, the questions: (btw: I live in Australia)
> > 
> > 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with
> the shipping? As I 
> > understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier
> service.  Has anybody 
> > been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they
> deliver? Don't want to 
> > have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra
> fees before I even 
> > get it.
> > 
> > 2) Has anybody had any experience with the
> Australian customs? You 
> > only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there
> additional fees on top 
> > charged by customs?
> > 
> > 
> > Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD;
> $1,100 US is a good 
> > wack of money at the best of times, it's even a
> bigger hit over here 
> > in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is
> covered.
> > 
> > Basically want to know what I'm getting myself
> into, and what the 
> > absolute TOTAL cost will be for me. 
> > 
> > MachineDrum + any courier fees + any custom fees +
> ??? = ???
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Rusty
> 
> 


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Hey Auto,

easing your mind:

#1 That 200-300 dollars is Australian money which is like peanuts to you 
(1US=1.5AU).
#2 I don't think you guys have a Goods Tax like ours (blanket 10% tax on all goods 
and services sold in Aus)

So you should be fine...

Angus.
puretokyo@...


--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, Automatic Panic <thesoundzoneinfo@y...> 
wrote:

>  Holy shite! I ordered the MD and it is being shipped
> to me here in the US. I knew about the extra $50 but I
> hope to hell that I don't have to pay another $200 or
> $300 to get my MD. If I would have known about this I
> might not have bought the MD. Can anyone ease my mind
> from this? 
> 
> -Auto
> 
> --- puretokyo2002 <puretokyo@h...> wrote:
> > Hey Rusty,
> > 
> > I live in Melbourne and just recently bought a beta
> > Monomachine.
> > 
> > In short, all shipping is covered by the $1100;
> > howeve UPS charged me a $50 customs 
> > brokerage fee, as well as 10% GST. 
> > 
> > Regarding the GST, I could be totally wrong but I
> > had the impression they only bothered 
> > if the item was valued above $2000AU including
> > postage (MD is about $1600AU now) so 
> > you may escape having to pay GST. 
> > 
> > However, I should explain that I personally suffered
> > an absolute horror story with UPS; I 
> > ordered the Mono on Thursday (I think) and it
> > arrived at UPS Melbourne on Monday 
> > morning... sans invoice (according to tracking
> > page). 2 days later, they call me and let 
> > me know this ("No, we can't look inside the box for
> > an invoice") so I faxed them a copy of 
> > the checkout invoice from monomachine.com. 2 days
> > later, they are ready to release the 
> > package to me, and call to ask for... $350. I am
> > dubious and that GST looks too high. 
> > Turns out they want to charge me GST on what I paid
> > for the Mono (which included 
> > shipping) as well as GST on $500 or so of UPS
> > shipping. After much speaking to 
> > managers etc, it became apparent that to prove that
> > shipping was included in the $1400 
> > paid for the Mono would take weeks. Remember, this
> > is all because the invoice wasn't on 
> > the package...
> > 
> > Finally, I admit defeat, pay the $350 and drive to
> > UPS's warehouse on the other side of 
> > Melbourne ("It'll be at least Monday before we can
> > courier it out to you...") and pick up 
> > my beautiful, glorious Mono... including the
> > original Sweden invoice, signed by elektron, 
> > in triplicate, taped to the outside of the box
> > (including proof that the shipping was 
> > already taxed). 
> > 
> > This is of course a blatant breach of their
> > Worldwide Express Guarantee (what you are 
> > paying 3-400 of your MD price for); which can only
> > be refunded to the shipper. So I am 
> > now in contact with Elektron (havn't heard anything
> > for 3 weeks) trying to get them to 
> > get the refund from UPS and split it with me on a
> > MD. 
> > 
> > BUT! Assuming my UPS experience was a one-off freak
> > accident, you should recieve the 
> > MD within 5 days and pay $50-$200 extra. The good
> > news is, the Mono is good enough 
> > for me to want an MD as well, so it certainly is
> > worth it.
> > 
> > Hope that helped somewhat.
> > 
> > Angus.
> > puretokyo@h...
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com,
> > "crvenazvezda91" <crvenazvezda91@y...> 
> > wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > 
> > > Wanted to get some information on the MachineDrum
> > as am probably
> > > planning on getting one very shortly.
> > > 
> > > From what I've seen the majority of people seem
> > very happy with it, 
> > > minus the occasional horror stories.
> > > 
> > > All the reviews I've read certainly speak highly
> > of it.
> > > 
> > > And my (1) personal experince with it certainly
> > stood it in good 
> > > stead.  That was at the Frankfurt Musikmesse
> > earlier this year and I 
> > > left wanting 3 bits of kit; the MachineDrum being
> > one of them.
> > > 
> > > So, the questions: (btw: I live in Australia)
> > > 
> > > 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with
> > the shipping? As I 
> > > understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier
> > service.  Has anybody 
> > > been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they
> > deliver? Don't want to 
> > > have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra
> > fees before I even 
> > > get it.
> > > 
> > > 2) Has anybody had any experience with the
> > Australian customs? You 
> > > only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there
> > additional fees on top 
> > > charged by customs?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD;
> > $1,100 US is a good 
> > > wack of money at the best of times, it's even a
> > bigger hit over here 
> > > in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is
> > covered.
> > > 
> > > Basically want to know what I'm getting myself
> > into, and what the 
> > > absolute TOTAL cost will be for me. 
> > > 
> > > MachineDrum + any courier fees + any custom fees +
> > ??? = ???
> > > 
> > > Thanks,
> > > Rusty
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
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Thank You! I can handle peanuts :) Now I can't wait
for my MD to get here so I can finish some more music!
Thanks Angus! :)


--- puretokyo2002 <puretokyo@...> wrote:
> 
> Hey Auto,
> 
> easing your mind:
> 
> #1 That 200-300 dollars is Australian money which is
> like peanuts to you 
> (1US=1.5AU).
> #2 I don't think you guys have a Goods Tax like ours
> (blanket 10% tax on all goods 
> and services sold in Aus)
> 
> So you should be fine...
> 
> Angus.
> puretokyo@...
> 
> 
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, Automatic
> Panic <thesoundzoneinfo@y...> 
> wrote:
> >  Holy shite! I ordered the MD and it is being
> shipped
> > to me here in the US. I knew about the extra $50
> but I
> > hope to hell that I don't have to pay another $200
> or
> > $300 to get my MD. If I would have known about
> this I
> > might not have bought the MD. Can anyone ease my
> mind
> > from this? 
> > 
> > -Auto
> > 
> > --- puretokyo2002 <puretokyo@h...> wrote:
> > > Hey Rusty,
> > > 
> > > I live in Melbourne and just recently bought a
> beta
> > > Monomachine.
> > > 
> > > In short, all shipping is covered by the $1100;
> > > howeve UPS charged me a $50 customs 
> > > brokerage fee, as well as 10% GST. 
> > > 
> > > Regarding the GST, I could be totally wrong but
> I
> > > had the impression they only bothered 
> > > if the item was valued above $2000AU including
> > > postage (MD is about $1600AU now) so 
> > > you may escape having to pay GST. 
> > > 
> > > However, I should explain that I personally
> suffered
> > > an absolute horror story with UPS; I 
> > > ordered the Mono on Thursday (I think) and it
> > > arrived at UPS Melbourne on Monday 
> > > morning... sans invoice (according to tracking
> > > page). 2 days later, they call me and let 
> > > me know this ("No, we can't look inside the box
> for
> > > an invoice") so I faxed them a copy of 
> > > the checkout invoice from monomachine.com. 2
> days
> > > later, they are ready to release the 
> > > package to me, and call to ask for... $350. I am
> > > dubious and that GST looks too high. 
> > > Turns out they want to charge me GST on what I
> paid
> > > for the Mono (which included 
> > > shipping) as well as GST on $500 or so of UPS
> > > shipping. After much speaking to 
> > > managers etc, it became apparent that to prove
> that
> > > shipping was included in the $1400 
> > > paid for the Mono would take weeks. Remember,
> this
> > > is all because the invoice wasn't on 
> > > the package...
> > > 
> > > Finally, I admit defeat, pay the $350 and drive
> to
> > > UPS's warehouse on the other side of 
> > > Melbourne ("It'll be at least Monday before we
> can
> > > courier it out to you...") and pick up 
> > > my beautiful, glorious Mono... including the
> > > original Sweden invoice, signed by elektron, 
> > > in triplicate, taped to the outside of the box
> > > (including proof that the shipping was 
> > > already taxed). 
> > > 
> > > This is of course a blatant breach of their
> > > Worldwide Express Guarantee (what you are 
> > > paying 3-400 of your MD price for); which can
> only
> > > be refunded to the shipper. So I am 
> > > now in contact with Elektron (havn't heard
> anything
> > > for 3 weeks) trying to get them to 
> > > get the refund from UPS and split it with me on
> a
> > > MD. 
> > > 
> > > BUT! Assuming my UPS experience was a one-off
> freak
> > > accident, you should recieve the 
> > > MD within 5 days and pay $50-$200 extra. The
> good
> > > news is, the Mono is good enough 
> > > for me to want an MD as well, so it certainly is
> > > worth it.
> > > 
> > > Hope that helped somewhat.
> > > 
> > > Angus.
> > > puretokyo@h...
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com,
> > > "crvenazvezda91" <crvenazvezda91@y...> 
> > > wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > > 
> > > > Wanted to get some information on the
> MachineDrum
> > > as am probably
> > > > planning on getting one very shortly.
> > > > 
> > > > From what I've seen the majority of people
> seem
> > > very happy with it, 
> > > > minus the occasional horror stories.
> > > > 
> > > > All the reviews I've read certainly speak
> highly
> > > of it.
> > > > 
> > > > And my (1) personal experince with it
> certainly
> > > stood it in good 
> > > > stead.  That was at the Frankfurt Musikmesse
> > > earlier this year and I 
> > > > left wanting 3 bits of kit; the MachineDrum
> being
> > > one of them.
> > > > 
> > > > So, the questions: (btw: I live in Australia)
> > > > 
> > > > 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal
> with
> > > the shipping? As I 
> > > > understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier
> > > service.  Has anybody 
> > > > been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they
> > > deliver? Don't want to 
> > > > have the MD delivered and have to fork out
> extra
> > > fees before I even 
> > > > get it.
> > > > 
> > > > 2) Has anybody had any experience with the
> > > Australian customs? You 
> > > > only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there
> > > additional fees on top 
> > > > charged by customs?
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD;
> > > $1,100 US is a good 
> > > > wack of money at the best of times, it's even
> a
> > > bigger hit over here 
> > > > in Australia, so I want to make sure
> everything is
> > > covered.
> > > > 
> > > > Basically want to know what I'm getting myself
> > > into, and what the 
> > > > absolute TOTAL cost will be for me. 
> > > > 
> > > > MachineDrum + any courier fees + any custom
> fees +
> > > ??? = ???
> > > > 
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Rusty
> > > 
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> > __________________________________
> > Do you Yahoo!?
> > The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product
> search
> > http://shopping.yahoo.com
> 
> 
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hey, I live in Perth, and got my MD a couple of months ago, so 
hopefully I can answer your questions for you.

> 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with the shipping? 
As I 
> understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier service.  Has anybody 
> been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they deliver? Don't want 
to 
> have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra fees before I 
even 
> get it.

As far as I remember, FedEx didn't charge me extra. They may have, 
but it would have only been a very small amount, nothing too much to 
worry about - definately less than $AU 100.

> 2) Has anybody had any experience with the Australian customs? You 
> only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there additional fees on 
top 
> charged by customs?

I only had to pay the 10%, nothing more.

> Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD; $1,100 US is a good 
> wack of money at the best of times, it's even a bigger hit over 
here 
> in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is covered.

You're luckier than I was. I got my MD when the exchange rate was 
about $US 0.62 ish, now its almost $US 0.70 , so you're getting a 
better deal than I did, :). It is a lot of money to spend on one bit 
of gear, but I'm sure you'll be glad you did spend it!! Good luck 
with it.

I live in Canada and had to pay some $270 when my machinedrum 
arrived.  It was brutal and unexpected, especially since I contacted 
customs prior to ordering and they said it wouldn't be that much.  
Just be careful, but it's a terrific machine.

cheers

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "puretokyo2002" 
<puretokyo@h...> wrote:
> Hey Rusty,
> 
> I live in Melbourne and just recently bought a beta Monomachine.
> 
> In short, all shipping is covered by the $1100; howeve UPS charged 
me a $50 customs 
> brokerage fee, as well as 10% GST. 
> 
> Regarding the GST, I could be totally wrong but I had the 
impression they only bothered 
> if the item was valued above $2000AU including postage (MD is about 
$1600AU now) so 
> you may escape having to pay GST. 
> 
> However, I should explain that I personally suffered an absolute 
horror story with UPS; I 
> ordered the Mono on Thursday (I think) and it arrived at UPS 
Melbourne on Monday 
> morning... sans invoice (according to tracking page). 2 days later, 
they call me and let 
> me know this ("No, we can't look inside the box for an invoice") so 
I faxed them a copy of 
> the checkout invoice from monomachine.com. 2 days later, they are 
ready to release the 
> package to me, and call to ask for... $350. I am dubious and that 
GST looks too high. 
> Turns out they want to charge me GST on what I paid for the Mono 
(which included 
> shipping) as well as GST on $500 or so of UPS shipping. After much 
speaking to 
> managers etc, it became apparent that to prove that shipping was 
included in the $1400 
> paid for the Mono would take weeks. Remember, this is all because 
the invoice wasn't on 
> the package...
> 
> Finally, I admit defeat, pay the $350 and drive to UPS's warehouse 
on the other side of 
> Melbourne ("It'll be at least Monday before we can courier it out 
to you...") and pick up 
> my beautiful, glorious Mono... including the original Sweden 
invoice, signed by elektron, 
> in triplicate, taped to the outside of the box (including proof 
that the shipping was 
> already taxed). 
> 
> This is of course a blatant breach of their Worldwide Express 
Guarantee (what you are 
> paying 3-400 of your MD price for); which can only be refunded to 
the shipper. So I am 
> now in contact with Elektron (havn't heard anything for 3 weeks) 
trying to get them to 
> get the refund from UPS and split it with me on a MD. 
> 
> BUT! Assuming my UPS experience was a one-off freak accident, you 
should recieve the 
> MD within 5 days and pay $50-$200 extra. The good news is, the Mono 
is good enough 
> for me to want an MD as well, so it certainly is worth it.
> 
> Hope that helped somewhat.
> 
> Angus.
> puretokyo@h...
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "crvenazvezda91" 
<crvenazvezda91@y...> 
> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Wanted to get some information on the MachineDrum as am probably
> > planning on getting one very shortly.
> > 
> > From what I've seen the majority of people seem very happy with 
it, 
> > minus the occasional horror stories.
> > 
> > All the reviews I've read certainly speak highly of it.
> > 
> > And my (1) personal experince with it certainly stood it in good 
> > stead.  That was at the Frankfurt Musikmesse earlier this year 
and I 
> > left wanting 3 bits of kit; the MachineDrum being one of them.
> > 
> > So, the questions: (btw: I live in Australia)
> > 
> > 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with the shipping? 
As I 
> > understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier service.  Has 
anybody 
> > been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they deliver? Don't 
want to 
> > have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra fees before I 
even 
> > get it.
> > 
> > 2) Has anybody had any experience with the Australian customs? 
You 
> > only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there additional fees on 
top 
> > charged by customs?
> > 
> > 
> > Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD; $1,100 US is a 
good 
> > wack of money at the best of times, it's even a bigger hit over 
here 

> > in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is covered.
> > 
> > Basically want to know what I'm getting myself into, and what the 
> > absolute TOTAL cost will be for me. 
> > 
> > MachineDrum + any courier fees + any custom fees + ??? = ???
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Rusty

Hi,

Thanks for the answers, most apprecitated.

I realise I'm probably going to have to fork out an extra 10% for GST 
when it gets here....

The big question is will I have to fork out extra money to the 
courier service for any charges???

Certainly as you said, if the courier charged you an extra $100 (One 
Hundred Dollars) I might be thinking twice about getting it...

Unfortunatly $100 is too much for me to not worry about.... I do hope 
thats a typo and you really only meant ten dollers.

Thanks,
Rusty

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "omnipresence_data" 
<tu_plang_kon_uauk@h...> wrote:
> hey, I live in Perth, and got my MD a couple of months ago, so 
> hopefully I can answer your questions for you.
> 
> > 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with the shipping? 
As I understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier service.  Has 
anybody been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they deliver? Don't 
want to have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra fees before 
I even  get it.

>>> As far as I remember, FedEx didn't charge me extra. They may 
have, but it would have only been a very small amount, nothing too 
much to  worry about - definately less than $AU 100.


> > 2) Has anybody had any experience with the Australian customs? 
You 
> > only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there additional fees on 
> top 
> > charged by customs?
> 
> I only had to pay the 10%, nothing more.
> 
> > Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD; $1,100 US is a 
good 
> > wack of money at the best of times, it's even a bigger hit over 
> here 
> > in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is covered.
> 
> You're luckier than I was. I got my MD when the exchange rate was 
> about $US 0.62 ish, now its almost $US 0.70 , so you're getting a 
> better deal than I did, :). It is a lot of money to spend on one 
bit 
> of gear, but I'm sure you'll be glad you did spend it!! Good luck 
> with it.

Well, I'll say it again...

Thanks to all the people who responded to my post and gave me some 
info on the MachineDrum and particularly the shipping and tax part....

As of 2 minutes ago, I've just ordered my MachineDrum :)

So should be here by the weekend... looking forward to it :)

Hmmm, better stock up on coffee and cigarettes... its going to be a 
long, long weekend....

Thanks,
Rusty

--- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "crvenazvezda91" 
<crvenazvezda91@y...> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Thanks for the answers, most apprecitated.
> 
> I realise I'm probably going to have to fork out an extra 10% for 
GST 
> when it gets here....
> 
> The big question is will I have to fork out extra money to the 
> courier service for any charges???
> 
> Certainly as you said, if the courier charged you an extra $100 
(One 
> Hundred Dollars) I might be thinking twice about getting it...
> 
> Unfortunatly $100 is too much for me to not worry about.... I do 
hope 
> thats a typo and you really only meant ten dollers.
> 
> Thanks,
> Rusty
> 
> --- In elektron-users@yahoogroups.com, "omnipresence_data" 
> <tu_plang_kon_uauk@h...> wrote:
> > hey, I live in Perth, and got my MD a couple of months ago, so 
> > hopefully I can answer your questions for you.
> > 
> > > 1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with the 
shipping? 
> As I understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier service.  Has 
> anybody been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they deliver? 
Don't 
> want to have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra fees 
before 

> I even  get it.
> 
> >>> As far as I remember, FedEx didn't charge me extra. They may 
> have, but it would have only been a very small amount, nothing too 
> much to  worry about - definately less than $AU 100.
> 
> 
> > > 2) Has anybody had any experience with the Australian customs? 
> You 
> > > only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there additional fees on 
> > top 
> > > charged by customs?
> > 
> > I only had to pay the 10%, nothing more.
> > 
> > > Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD; $1,100 US is a 
> good 
> > > wack of money at the best of times, it's even a bigger hit over 
> > here 
> > > in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is covered.
> > 
> > You're luckier than I was. I got my MD when the exchange rate was 
> > about $US 0.62 ish, now its almost $US 0.70 , so you're getting a 
> > better deal than I did, :). It is a lot of money to spend on one 
> bit 
> > of gear, but I'm sure you'll be glad you did spend it!! Good luck 
> > with it.

> Thanks to all the people who responded to my post and gave me some 
> info on the MachineDrum and particularly the shipping and tax 
part....
> 
> As of 2 minutes ago, I've just ordered my MachineDrum :)
> 
> So should be here by the weekend... looking forward to it :)
> 
> Hmmm, better stock up on coffee and cigarettes... its going to be 
a 
> long, long weekend....
> 
> Thanks,
> Rusty

hehe, congrats! sorry if I wasn't as helpful as I tried to be, but 
hopefully everything will work out good for ya with the costs etc. 
enjoy it once it arrives!!!

 - Joe