What is your experience of online hifi stores and which ones ship internationally?
I suppose its nice to see people are 'naming and shaming' the shops that send out items that they should not be mail-ordering, or even selling abroad 
I'm not sure if they ship internationally, but I'd also second the recommendation for Peter Tyson - when I purchased from them recently it was the best service I think I have ever experienced from any shop, with not only email notifications when the goods had arrived and been dispatched, but personal phone calls too, and even an excellent system link with the courier. Competative prices too, so I will definately have them at the top of my list if the stock what I want next.
|( I have tried the site but unfortunately they do notpost to Cyprus... 
I suppose its nice to see people are 'naming and shaming' the shops that send out items that they should not be mail-ordering, or even selling abroad
I think you'll find it's illegal under EU laws to restrict sellers from selling to anywhere in the EU. Manufacturers might not like it, as it circumvents their retailers in the destination countries, and possibly higher profits, but that's the law.
As for restricting mail-order or even walk in the door and pay cash sales within the UK, that's illegal too, I believe. Imagine if I lived in, say, Wick, Scotland, and wanted a high-end amp. Should I have to drive or fly to Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow to buy one? If not, why shouldn't I phone the dealers in Aberdeen, Endinburgh and Glasgow to see who's going to give me the best deal, throw in a free set of interconnects or pay the Parcelfarce charges?
Manufacturers might not like it, and might even go as far as to cut off supplies to a retailer they don't "like" as a result, but the law is the law.
As for Cyprus, I suspect the legacies of the Civil War there might be the issue, e.g. half the Island being in the EU, the other half not.
I'm not sure if they ship internationally, but I'd also second the recommendation for Peter Tyson - when I purchased from them recently it was the best service I think I have ever experienced from any shop, with not only email notifications when the goods had arrived and been dispatched, but personal phone calls too, and even an excellent system link with the courier. Competative prices too, so I will definately have them at the top of my list if the stock what I want next.
|( I have tried the site but unfortunately they do notpost to Cyprus...
Do you have anything in mind? Check the site of technology factory, I am sure Francis will ship everything to Cyprus also!
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I suppose its nice to see people are 'naming and shaming' the shops that send out items that they should not be mail-ordering, or even selling abroad
I think you'll find it's illegal under EU laws to restrict sellers from selling to anywhere in the EU. Manufacturers might not like it, as it circumvents their retailers in the destination countries, and possibly higher profits, but that's the law.
As for restricting mail-order or even walk in the door and pay cash sales within the UK, that's illegal too, I believe. Imagine if I lived in, say, Wick, Scotland, and wanted a high-end amp. Should I have to drive or fly to Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow to buy one? If not, why shouldn't I phone the dealers in Aberdeen, Endinburgh and Glasgow to see who's going to give me the best deal, throw in a free set of interconnects or pay the Parcelfarce charges?
Manufacturers might not like it, and might even go as far as to cut off supplies to a retailer they don't "like" as a result, but the law is the law.
I believe that manufactures have almost the same profit from all retailers.... its on retailers to decide on the price.... Therefore manufacturers shouldn't ne mind....
Unless big retailers put a lot of pressure and influence on manufactures which at the end of the day... consumers are the ones who are mostly hit by high prices, and expanding the time period where they change/upgrade their equipments....
P.S.: I can save 500 pounds from ordering speakers online (postage included) than buying from the dealer in Cyprus.... and I am talking of a total mear cost of 2000 pounds... now isn't that a ripp-off. I could buy a lot of 'other' stuff with 500 pounds....
As for Cyprus, I suspect the legacies of the Civil War there might be the issue, e.g. half the Island being in the EU, the other half not.
I just want to point out that we are talking about the legal republic of Cyprus which is under EU. The occupied site is not recognised by anyone. And i do not have any issues with other online retailers like AMAZON etc... The postage issues in that field are generally clear and known/respected by everyone.
Anyways saying that, as I live in Cyprus and I am used to ordering a lot of items online, hifi gear, and especially speakers are the ones that I find MOST DIFFICULT to order......
Is it so from your experience as well? Is it the shear size of them or is it something else....
dont bother and ignore the “legal" advices. as long as you live in EU there will be no problems. You may also live in a non EU country. No problem, again. The payment is always in advance via bank transfer. As soon as the dealer gets the confirmation from his bank he will ship the goods to your address of choice. So, as long as you pay the dealer will ship to wherever you live, be it Palestina, Fidji or a EU country. Of course, you always cover the shipping costs unless you leave in UK or in the country where the dealer is and they have a free ttansport policy.. You can also choose your favourite courier, subject to your pocket size. A premium courier, fast delivery, insurance etc. will cost you more.
For my Spendors i went for the cheapest and longest option. The dealer used UK Mail. I had no previous experience with them but I must say the babies arrived in excellent condition. The dealer also made sure and took extra caution by pampering them very well. After bank confirmation the speakers arrived in 2 weeks mainly because it was during Christmas, new year. Delivery was made on 2 January.
my best advice is to contact the dealer and ask what their shipping policy is, if yhey ship to Cyprus, if they ever did and if yesy if they encointered any trouble etc.
If you live in non EU then you will probably have to pay a custom fee. A simple question to custom can clarify this buy it is not your case.
as for the manufacturer not making a profit this is just silly. They dont bother as if the speaker is sold they made the profit. Of you dont have a Spendor dealer in your country what to do?
i have a spendor dealer bit they are a bit nasty and agressive plus they have no ex demo policy. So the guys from sevenoaks were just perfect. Apart from being good salesmen and professionals dont forget that your money are as good as anyone else's.
dont bother and ignore the “legal" advices. as long as you live in EU there will be no problems. You may also live in a non EU country. No problem, again. The payment is always in advance via bank transfer. As soon as the dealer gets the confirmation from his bank he will ship the goods to your address of choice. So, as long as you pay the dealer will ship to wherever you live, be it Palestina, Fidji or a EU country. Of course, you always cover the shipping costs unless you leave in UK or in the country where the dealer is and they have a free ttansport policy.. You can also choose your favourite courier, subject to your pocket size. A premium courier, fast delivery, insurance etc. will cost you more.
For my Spendors i went for the cheapest and longest option. The dealer used UK Mail. I had no previous experience with them but I must say the babies arrived in excellent condition. The dealer also made sure and took extra caution by pampering them very well. After bank confirmation the speakers arrived in 2 weeks mainly because it was during Christmas, new year. Delivery was made on 2 January.
my best advice is to contact the dealer and ask what their shipping policy is, if yhey ship to Cyprus, if they ever did and if yesy if they encointered any trouble etc.
If you live in non EU then you will probably have to pay a custom fee. A simple question to custom can clarify this buy it is not your case.
as for the manufacturer not making a profit this is just silly. They dont bother as if the speaker is sold they made the profit. Of you dont have a Spendor dealer in your country what to do?
i have a spendor dealer bit they are a bit nasty and agressive plus they have no ex demo policy. So the guys from sevenoaks were just perfect. Apart from being good salesmen and professionals dont forget that your money are as good as anyone else's.
dont bother and ignore the “legal" advices. as long as you live in EU there will be no problems. You may also live in a non EU country. No problem, again. The payment is always in advance via bank transfer. As soon as the dealer gets the confirmation from his bank he will ship the goods to your address of choice. So, as long as you pay the dealer will ship to wherever you live, be it Palestina, Fidji or a EU country. Of course, you always cover the shipping costs unless you leave in UK or in the country where the dealer is and they have a free ttansport policy.. You can also choose your favourite courier, subject to your pocket size. A premium courier, fast delivery, insurance etc. will cost you more.
For my Spendors i went for the cheapest and longest option. The dealer used UK Mail. I had no previous experience with them but I must say the babies arrived in excellent condition. The dealer also made sure and took extra caution by pampering them very well. After bank confirmation the speakers arrived in 2 weeks mainly because it was during Christmas, new year. Delivery was made on 2 January.
my best advice is to contact the dealer and ask what their shipping policy is, if yhey ship to Cyprus, if they ever did and if yesy if they encointered any trouble etc.
If you live in non EU then you will probably have to pay a custom fee. A simple question to custom can clarify this buy it is not your case.
as for the manufacturer not making a profit this is just silly. They dont bother as if the speaker is sold they made the profit. Of you dont have a Spendor dealer in your country what to do?
i have a spendor dealer bit they are a bit nasty and agressive plus they have no ex demo policy. So the guys from sevenoaks were just perfect. Apart from being good salesmen and professionals dont forget that your money are as good as anyone else's.
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I'm not sure if they ship internationally, but I'd also second the recommendation for Peter Tyson - when I purchased from them recently it was the best service I think I have ever experienced from any shop, with not only email notifications when the goods had arrived and been dispatched, but personal phone calls too, and even an excellent system link with the courier. Competative prices too, so I will definately have them at the top of my list if the stock what I want next.
Thorens 166 BC MkVI turntable, Origin Live Alliance tonearm, Goldring 2200 cartridge; Opera Consonance 120 Linear CD player; Denon DNP-720AE media player; Sugden Mystro amplifier; MS Aviano 8 speakers.