To buy or not to buy a 10Micron GM2000

[Waldemar]

I hope you guys keep us updated about your ASA project.
I expect you to be at least as happy with it as I am  

[Datalord]

5 hours ago, Waldemar said:

I hope you guys keep us updated about your ASA project.
I expect you to be at least as happy with it as I am  

I'm sure I'll post another update on my e-Eye adventures when I go to set it up. 

[DaveS]

Just had an email from Rupert, the mount I'm getting is the demo one from Spain, just a question now about HMRC, and no, I don't want to go there.

[Waldemar]

Since UK is still an EU member, normal VAT applies, which is already in the mount's price calculated , or at least it should, because you are a privat person without a VAT number. No import fees or whatever, just shipping costs.

It would be a nice outing though, going to Spain and get it yourself...

[RolandKol]

We should establish SGL-friends Limited, for Tax avoidance (not evasion) purpose! 

20% discount for all "toys" for a monthly member fee, used to pay accountant!

[Waldemar]

In the end you ALWAYS pay the taxman...

[DaveS]

Or the ferryman...

The main problems that Rupert was concerned with was the timing of B-Day, and the customs arrangements that might ensue.

Like HMRC, I don't want to go there, as I like being a member here.

[Datalord]

Yeah, he just sent me a message as well for my mount. In order to avoid shipping mayhem around brexit he wants to hurry. Can't blame him.

[Jkulin]

Hi Lads,

My business is shipping, you shoudln't have any problems with HMRC and taxes as the intention is to adopt the current rates, so I wouldn't worry about that.

[DaveS]

I don't want to take anything for granted where B is concerned, especially WRT any duties that might be imposed, never mind actually getting it through customs.

[Waldemar]

When I think back to the delivery of my mount, it is merely impossible to get it yourself, unless you have a van.

[DaveS]

When my DDM60 was delivered it took both Rupert and me to get the box out of his car. The 85 looks like more than two people. somehow I doubt it will come in the back of Rupert's car.

[Waldemar]

Sorry, but who is Rupert, I have seen him mentioned earlier, but never heard that name before? 
One of ASA's employee's ?

I only know Dietmar Weinzinger and Heidemarie Wögerer (Heidi) at ASA

Maybe you can enlighten me?

[Datalord]

He is from http://astrograph.net/

[DaveS]

And a good bloke too.

[JamesF]

23 minutes ago, Waldemar said:

Sorry, but who is Rupert, I have seen him mentioned earlier, but never heard that name before? 

Rupert the Bearer of ASA mounts, by the sounds of it :)

James

[Waldemar]

31 minutes ago, Datalord said:

He is from http://astrograph.net/

No wonder I never heard of him... UK based. I dealt with ASA directly.

Thanks for the info ?

[Waldemar]

16 minutes ago, JamesF said:

Rupert the Bearer of ASA mounts, by the sounds of it

James

A nice guy and a good bussinessman, I think...