Just like to thank Dave - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2021, 10:03:51 am
content: The EEVblog BM786 test meter that I ordered on the 6th Jan 21 arrived today at o9.28 the 11th Jan 21. From Aus to UK in what amounts to slightly less than 5 days seeing as how I ordered the meter quite late UK time and it arrives AM UK time.Thank you dave for excellent service and such fast dispatch and delivery, very much appreciated.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2021, 01:34:44 pm
content: Same here, ordered mine 5. January (norwegian time, was 6th january in Aus), picked it up today.Looks like a nice meter, had to get an tiny screwdriver so I could put batteries into it though.. and those leads.. they feels nice!

author: VK3DRB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2021, 05:14:46 am
content: How did you even order it? According to EEVBLOG webiste, 100% of all products Dave sells are OUT OF STOCK

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2021, 07:29:59 am
content: Quote from: VK3DRB on January 15, 2021, 05:14:46 amHe's on Hols with the family so his shop is temporarily closed.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 15, 2021, 08:36:24 am
content: Quote from: VK3DRB on January 15, 2021, 05:14:46 amSometimes Dave and his logistics person go on holidays at the same time

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2021, 09:02:57 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 15, 2021, 08:36:24 amA small foot note notifying customers won't hurt.

author: VK3DRB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2021, 10:23:07 am
content: Quote from: BravoV on January 15, 2021, 09:02:57 amGood idea. A revised estimated shipping date would have been better, rather than a misleading "Out of Stock" on everything which can be interpreted as "How long is a piece of string?". In the electronics world, "Out of Stock" can mean a 6 month lead time. With the disruptive Chinese New Year coming up again, it is getting too late to get PCBA's made in China with a quick turn-around, and after that they have to restart their manufacturing lines and have to deal with a big backlog. A colleague was going to order a meter but went elsewhere thinking the place had closed up shop or the lead time would be too great. I'll let him know, but it might be too late.

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 15, 2021, 11:18:16 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 15, 2021, 08:36:24 amDave, you know I never take holidays (well, not at "normal" times of the year anyway). Throw me the keys to the lab and I'll sort it out ;-)

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 16, 2021, 06:20:27 am
content: I'll give you a hand .....

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 16, 2021, 07:31:09 am
content: Back available for sale now.

author: SiliconWizard
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2021, 04:50:34 pm
content: Quote from: G7PSK on January 11, 2021, 10:03:51 amThat's impressive, was that via a private company such as Fedex/UPS/... or via postal services?I've found that postal services have become absolutely ATROCIOUS for a few weeks now.

author: G7PSK
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2021, 04:52:29 pm
content: Quote from: SiliconWizard on January 16, 2021, 04:50:34 pmVIA DHL.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 19, 2021, 04:37:45 am
content: Quote from: SiliconWizard on January 16, 2021, 04:50:34 pmI use DHL express exclusively for all overseas sales now. I got them down on price until there wasn't a huge difference between DHL eCommerce and Express. eCommerce is still cheaper but it gets handed off to the local countries postal service for the last leg (and looses tracking at that point), and I was getting too many delays and missing packages.Even DHL admitted that the eCommerce system wasn't great and they don't recommended it.I'm actually considered a big DHL customer, as most companies do not send 95% of their stuff express courier overseas like I do.I also use the DHL electronic invoice system which is supposed to speed things up.Gave up on Australia Post as eCommerce was better at the time.Only things I still send Australia posts are fuses and uSleeve's that can go letter post.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 19, 2021, 04:42:50 am
content: Quote from: Halcyon on January 15, 2021, 11:18:16 pmYou just want to do unspeakable things with my scopes, not falling for it!

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2021, 04:47:53 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 19, 2021, 04:37:45 amI wish you'd stick it to AusPost more. I get sent feedback requests only for the things that have shown up on time but whenever there was a package lost in space, there is no word from them.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 19, 2021, 10:03:56 am
content: Quote from: Ed.Kloonk on January 19, 2021, 04:47:53 amI ditched the Aust Post eParcel system and went back to pre-paid satchels. For many places it's actually cheaper than my corporate rate was, and it's less hassle because you don't have to go to the counter to post them.Technically I could also use DHL for local Australia as well, and I do for big higher value ebay gear that doesn't fit into satchels. My DHL rates on big heavy stuff can actually be cheaper than Aust Post.