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Topic: | Ordered Take Control from shop4.com This thread has 29 replies. Displaying posts 16 through 30. |
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OP | Post 16 made on Tuesday November 24, 1998 at 19:06 |
I ordered the HK remote for $268 delivered on Nov. 20 from shop4.com. I was told the order was at the vendor awaiting shipment to me.
I am skeptical they are in stock and will probably cancel. regards
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OP | Post 17 made on Wednesday November 25, 1998 at 14:21 |
Does anyone know if the HK is made in the USA? If it is then there is no duty to Canada which is a big plus for me as duty for it would be a bout 25% of cost!
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OP | Post 18 made on Wednesday November 25, 1998 at 15:58 |
Daniel Tonks Historic Forum Post |
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I doubt it. Very little electronics like this are made in North America. Who would have thought the Pronto was made in Belgium? Since the product is coming from the States, however, chances are you'll only have the standard duty charged on home theater equipment (if there even is one).
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OP | Post 19 made on Thursday November 26, 1998 at 14:47 |
Timothy Morris Historic Forum Post |
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I wouldn't panic. My Pronto arrived today from Jack Schulz. It came in a big cardboard box slightly over twice the size of the Pronto box. (In fact it was a FedEx box turned inside out because it was shipped via UPS. Buy one, you won't regret it.
Tim.
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OP | Post 20 made on Thursday November 26, 1998 at 20:45 |
Alex D. Historic Forum Post |
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I just received word from a local HK dealer (in Canada) that he is expecting a shipment of the Take Control units by the end of next week. Further, he claims that there is an introductory price of $529.00 CDN. (approx. $340 USD). Last week he gave me a quote of $650 - $700 CDN. Any further comparative (between the Pronto and Take Contro) testimonials out there?
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OP | Post 21 made on Friday November 27, 1998 at 14:56 |
Shop4 told me they can send to Ontario, but I don't know about other provinces. Shop4 gave me a price of 264 with shipping included. Also, the Listening Room has some Pronto's in stock if anyone is interested. They want full price.
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OP | Post 22 made on Friday November 27, 1998 at 15:04 |
Tim,
What did shipping aproximately cost (USA -> UK)?
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OP | Post 23 made on Friday November 27, 1998 at 21:57 |
Timothy Morris Historic Forum Post |
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I'm not sure exactly - I'll have to wait for my credit card bill. I went for UPS International Express (2 days) which is listed on their web-site as $47.
Tim.
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OP | Post 24 made on Wednesday December 2, 1998 at 14:38 |
Michael Historic Forum Post |
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I just called shop4.com. They stated that my HK remote shipped yesterday via UPS but, curiously, are unable to provide me the UPS tracking number. I ordered the unit a week ago today.
Has anyone received an HK from shop4.com yet?
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OP | Post 25 made on Wednesday December 2, 1998 at 20:51 |
George Mills Historic Forum Post |
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How they can tell you anything about order status is beyond me because shop4.com does NOT stock anything. That's why it takes up to 10 days to process anything. Everything is shipped direct from the manufacturer. Let us know if it shows up.
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OP | Post 26 made on Thursday December 3, 1998 at 06:44 |
Jim Cain Historic Forum Post |
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I also checked my order status on 12/2, and was told that my order shipped 12/1. I ordered my unit on 11/1.
They were unable to provide me w/a tracking number either, but this is not terribly unusual in a drop-ship situation.
They *should* know whether the item has shipped or not, because that is the time that the CC is charged. (I assume, since the charge did not show up on my last Amex bill..)
Will report status.
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OP | Post 27 made on Thursday December 3, 1998 at 11:10 |
Michael Historic Forum Post |
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HEY, I just received my HK remote via UPS ground moments ago. Oredered it last week, it shipped this monday. Can't wait to stay up all night programming it!
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OP | Post 28 made on Thursday December 3, 1998 at 13:27 |
You should be able to get the tracking number direct from UPS. They can do a search based on the recivers or shippers address or both.
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OP | Post 29 made on Friday December 4, 1998 at 09:31 |
michael Historic Forum Post |
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Well, the HK remote is great! I am not at all computer savy, yet had no difficulty quickly programming it up, with sophisticated macros and all.
Bad points: the infrared shooter stinks. I have to point the unit directly at my equipment, unlike the Marantz 2000 which I can even point 180 degress away. Also, the HK is annoyingly slow to change screens. Lastly, the touchscreen is a little too finicky for my liking.
Overall it is a great remote that will finally allow my wife and guests to operate our system.
I bought it from shop4.com for $297 including shipping. Call 1-800-555-5363 for them.
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OP | Post 30 made on Friday December 4, 1998 at 12:29 |
Jim Cain Historic Forum Post |
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Just got my box from shop4.com. Will report fun factor soonest.
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