Best ever deal for loudspeaker kits.

[anm]

need to know much space still available in pallet?

 

[giddavr]

I have all of these kits in stock. The only thing I don't have in house and in hand are the servo amps that come from Rythmik Audio, and right now he is out of stock on them. If one or two is all that is needed though I might talk him into pulling one from an assembled unit or something. I'll have to talk with him about that though. Otherwise those amps might have to ship later.

I am getting ready to head out to the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest next Wednesday the 12th and won't be back until the 17th. So I really can't start packing these until after the show. That might give you guys a little more time.

If Ruben is sending flat packs to you with this same order then they will need to be sent here to me or they will just need to be a separate shipment. We will need to work that out. If it is just a few flat packs than I can add them to this pallet load. If it is a lot of flat packs and a lot of weight then they will need to go on their own pallet.

hello danny

since i missed the group buy opportunity i am thinking of buying them by myself.

i will pay with paypal.

how will u ship the kits? i think u use ups which will be handled in india by the indian postal service . am i right. i have found that when imports come through indian postal service, the customs duties are either nil or very low.
but anything coming through couriers like DHL/Ble Dart etc. will always collect customs.

so if u r sending through india post it will be better for all of us.

how do i order for the kits i want?

 

[captrajesh]

@Giddavr, I don't think you have seen post No. 500 wherein I've stated that you may post your requirement. If you are not keen on joining the group buy, I suggest you interact with Mr. Richie on the relevant thread on the other forum and not through this group buy thread.

 

[captrajesh]

LATEST LIST OF PARTICIPANTS FOR GROUP BUY/SHIPPING

Confirmed members for X-LS Encore Stereo speaker pair kit @ $149

Capt. Rajesh - Chennai
Stereorules - Hyderabad
Arunlouie - Chennai
Omishra - Pune
Josephjohnt -Bangalore
Sbg - Bangalore
Sachu888 - Nashik
Anil Kumar - Bangalore
Odyssey - Bangalore
Madurai1974 - Mumbai
Rgn1 - Bangalore
Sethunr - Bangalore
Exljp - Bangalore
Jls001 - Mumbai
Harsh247 - Kolkatta (2 pairs)
Baswamin - Bangalore (2 pairs)
Anm - Delhi
Ranjithv - Kozhikode
Total 20 pairs

Sonicap upgrade for X-LS Encore(Best bang for the buck)@ $72.40

Capt. Rajesh
Omishra
Arunlouie
Josephjohnt
Exljp
Sethunr
Stereorules
Harsh247
Jls001
Total 9 kits

Confirmed members for Encore X-CS Centre speaker kit @ $99

Captrajesh
Josephjohnt
Madurai1974
Rgn1
Harsh247
Ranjithv
Total 6 Nos

Sonicap upgrade for Encore X-CS Centre speaker kit @ $67.15

Captrajesh
Josephjohnt
Total 2 kits

Confirmed members for A/V 1RS surround speaker pair kit @ $194.65

Captrajesh
Baswamin
Josephjohnt
Madurai1974
Harsh247
Total 5 pairs

Confirmed members for Subwoofer kit GR SW-12B + SA-1 Sub amp

Captrajesh (One SA1 with two SW-12B drivers)
Baswamin (No SA1; SW-12B driver only)
Josephjohnt
Madurai1974
Hemant.hg - Bangalore
Rgn1
Harsh247
Total SA1 + SW12B kits 6 Nos
Total SW12B drivers 2 Nos

Confirmed member for X-Static kit

Odyssey - Bangalore
Total 1 kit

NO DISCOUNT ON THESE BUT INCLUDED FOR COMMON SHIPPING

Confirmed member for OB7 kit (with M130X swap)

Baswamin
Total 1 kit

Confirmed member forN3S center kit(with sonicap upgrade)

Baswamin
Total 1 kit

Confirmed member for Subwoofer kit Dual GR SW-12-08 + Rythmik A370PEQ Servo Sub amp listed @ $667

Anm
Total 1 kit

Confirmed member for Subwoofer kit GR SW-12-04 + Rythmik A370PEQ Servo Sub amp listed @ $ 498

Baswamin
Surrealistix - Mumbai
Ranjithv
Total 3 kits

Confirmed members for No Rez lining listed @ $39.95

Rgn1 - 2 sheets
Sethunr- 1 sheet
Jls001 - 1 sheet
Baswamin - 4 sheets
Anm - Delhi - 1 sheet
Omishra - 1 sheet
Josephjohnt - 2 sheets
Surrealistix - 2 sheets
Total 14 sheets

 

[harsh247]

has interest died here?

 

[josephjohnt]

has interest died here?

No, we seem to have hit blackhole called customs :lol:

 

[anm]

we are holding back our breathes for
1. customs/ shipping issue resolution
2. Ruben to shed more light on cabinets. (at least me)

 

[anm]

we are holding back our breathes for
1. customs/ shipping issue resolution
2. Ruben to shed more light on cabinets. (at least me)

 

[anm]

how much is shipping+customs+vat etc would be over and above this price?
How many of you would back out if it is let us say 50% extra?

I had a tubelight idea about importing and have shared with Capt. Let us see if that clicks.

 

[anm]

and the group buy is still open so keep adding your requirements.

 

[svenkateshsmart]

Dear Captain,

Sorry for the long delay as I have been busy searching for a job! The custom duty for these items would be around 17-20% depending upon the assessing officer. Technically, they should not attract more than 14%.

In addition, I would suggest you to obtain "appropriate" invoice/bill as this may raise suspicion since we are importing a bulk quantity. Also, please indicate that these are for your personal use and you are a hobbyist!

Thanks and Regards,
Venkat

 

[srinisundar]

Dear Captain,

Sorry for the long delay as I have been busy searching for a job! The custom duty for these items would be around 17-20% depending upon the assessing officer. Technically, they should not attract more than 14%.

In addition, I would suggest you to obtain "appropriate" invoice/bill as this may raise suspicion since we are importing a bulk quantity. Also, please indicate that these are for your personal use and you are a hobbyist!

Thanks and Regards,
Venkat

Welcome back Venkatesh

 

[anm]

any updates? RMAF should be over now!

 

[captrajesh]

For the past one week there appears to be no more interest. So we are finalising the consignment as under: -

X LS Encore Stereo speaker pair kit ...............................................20 pairs
Sonicap upgrade for X LS ............................................................9 kits
Encore X CS Centre speaker kit ....................................................6 Nos
Sonicap upgrade for X CS Centre ..................................................2 kits
A/V 1RS surround speaker pair kit .................................................5 pairs
Subwoofer kit GR Dual Driver SW12B + SA1 Sub amp ........................1 Nos
Subwoofer kit GR Driver SW12B + SA1 Sub amp ...............................5 Nos
GR SW12B Sub woofer Driver ........................................................1 Nos
X Static kit ...............................................................................1 kit
OB7 kit (with M130X swap) ..........................................................1 kit
N3S center kit (with sonicap upgrade) ...........................................1 kit
Servo Sub kit Dual Driver GR SW12-08 + Rythmik A370PEQ Sub amp ....1 kit
Servo Subwoofer kit Driver GR SW12-04 + Rythmik A370PEQ Sub amp ..4 kits
No Rez listed .....................................................................14 sheets

 

[josephjohnt]

Hi Capt,

have you got anything new on shipping and customs?

Thanks

 

[captrajesh]

Sorry guys I could not do much progress as I was in Hyd visiting my mom and got stuck there due to the bandh and rail roko etc. Finally back to Chennai.

I had spoken to at least 3 guys in the business. They all say the same thing that so many speakers cannot be imported by an individual and the import has to be made by a company having an IEC and that the customs would work out to 26 odd percent. I was browsing DGFT site yesterday and there appears to be a category of individual importing for personal purposes who need not have IEC. I had downloaded the PDF of the Handbook at office yesterday. Will post the link later in the day. I'd most probably visiting customs office today or tomorrow to personally verify the facts.

 

[pdhanwada]

Sorry for jumping in late.
Is the offer still open. If so please add one stereo pair for me too.

Thanks
Pandu

 

[GeorgeO]

I suggest that someone else also take the time to ask re customs formalities instead of only one person doing the bullwork. After all everyone knows the facts-value description, group buy, personal hobby use etc etc.

 

[exljp]

This is what I was trying to convey thru my post 489. I feel we have to individually place order, but ship as one consignment. With some contact at Customs, we could clear it as individual shipments, but again it can be done at one go by the agent if we know some one or the Agent whom imports for us knows some one. Normally clearing agents would know someone. Customs duty will be reasonable I feel if we can convince the officer that it is for individual use. I am trying to get some info thru my source.

I had spoken to at least 3 guys in the business. They all say the same thing that so many speakers cannot be imported by an individual and the import has to be made by a company having an IEC and that the customs would work out to 26 odd percent. I was browsing DGFT site yesterday and there appears to be a category of individual importing for personal purposes who need not have IEC. I had downloaded the PDF of the Handbook at office yesterday. Will post the link later in the day. I'd most probably visiting customs office today or tomorrow to personally verify the facts.

 

[captrajesh]

Looks like we are in a bind. Can you check with the Agent whom you are talking to whether following method is possible?

1) We individually place order with Danny with credit card
2) The agent at US treat it as individual House bills against each member and One Master bill (between Origin Agent and Destination Agent) . The shipping documentation is done in this way.
3) Once the consignment reaches India, the destination agent clears it individually by paying customs duty.

Basically it is more of a documentation effort for the Agent. As I understand, various items of customers destined for a particular destination is send together as one Master consignment by the agents and the destination agent then breaks it (Break bulk) and passes it to individual customers at the destination. This is done normally by all Freight forwarders to save on Shipping charges.

IEC code IEC code 0100000053 can be used for personal items import (not for trade). See here Importer Exporter Code Number or IEC Code No in India. | DGFT

This is what I was trying to convey thru my post 489. I feel we have to individually place order, but ship as one consignment. With some contact at Customs, we could clear it as individual shipments, but again it can be done at one go by the agent if we know some one or the Agent whom imports for us knows some one. Normally clearing agents would know someone. Customs duty will be reasonable I feel if we can convince the officer that it is for individual use. I am trying to get some info thru my source.

All the agents whom I spoke have said that an individual cannot import stuff via cargo mode but only via courier mode whereas the document I'm referring to doesn't seem to make such a distinction. Since the agents would be proficient in only what they carry out regularly, I intend to go to the customs office to find out the facts myself.

BTW, here is the link to the handbook that I was referring: India New Foreign Trade Procedure 2010, 2009 - 2014 also called New Exim Procedure.

This is the link to the same in PDF format: http://www.eximguru.com/content/exim/dgft/exim-procedures/2009-2014/exim-procedure2009-2014.pdf