One day I'll buy a 34401A and will replace the LM399 with an ADR1399KHZ
They are available at analog.com for 12.28 Dollars per piece (one has to order at least 18 pieces).
Now that you have that international VAT, wouldn't it be a shame to let it go to waste?
I'd guess if you post a thread in the Metrology section á la "I'll order 18 and look for 3 people to take 4,4,5 each in europe"
You might find a few kindred souls there... Please tell if you do, I'd take one 4pcs lot please
I was asked also, if I would spare one of the ADR1000AHZ.
Well, I would, but ...
I got the ADR1000AHZ via FedEx. The five ADR1000AHZ cost around 310 Dollar, shipment via FedEx 25 Dollar.
I got the parcel with the ADR1000AHZ but no invoice from FedEx about import duties or VAT.
Sent today an enquiry to FedEx about this invoice and I'm waiting now for an answer.
As soon as it is clear what's going on, I'll consider organising a group buy for the ADR1000AHZ and ADR1399KHZ.
But, to be honest, I'll refuse to buy at one time 80 ADR1000AHZ, that is way too much money for me spending at one time.
We'll see ...
Got today an answer from FedEx:
"Leider liegt uns keine Zollrechnung vor, bzw. können wir nicht sagen, ob Ihnen die Zollkosten berechnet werden.
Der Versender hatte die Sendung über unseren Service "International Priority Direct Distribution" versandt, bei der mehrere Sendungen gesammelt und zusammen bei Ankunft in der EU verzollt werden.
Bitte wenden Sie sich diesbezüglich an den Versender."
Translation via
DeepL:
"Unfortunately, we do not have a customs invoice or we cannot say whether you will be charged customs duties.
The sender had sent the shipment via our "International Priority Direct Distribution" service, where several shipments are collected and cleared together upon arrival in the EU.
Please contact the sender about this."
I've contacted in parallel AD and this is their response:
"Dear Customer,
You can find your invoices via our buy online portal and print them.
Please click on SUPPORT and then VIEW/PRINT INVOICE.
Regards,
Analog Devices Customer Service"
To me this sounds like everything has been cleared and there will not be any surprise invoice showing up.
It looks like AD has covered all the customs fees etc. by themselves.
What do you think?
Attached a screenshot of the total amount of the invoice from AD.