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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:57 am
by ozover50
Not yet, John. But I guess for all intents and purposes it is, given that it's been delivered to the initial US destination.
It's in the UPS Louisville depot at present. Probably still a week away - another 2 days to Oz and then the usual customs rigmarole.
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:43 pm
by johneek
H,
2-3 days to get to Oz, then another week just to get it across the street...how's that for government efficiency?
And stop obsessing over the UPS website...watched pots you know...
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:59 pm
by ozover50
Well, John... it's got to get to Sydney first, then Melbourne, then through customs, then to UPS in Moonee Ponds, then ultimately, ME!!
The wheels turn slowly....
OK... the UPS site is now blocked!!
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:12 pm
by winston
I watched my V64 and my 4003 crisscross across the USA (say that fast)and then into Canada. That was half the fun. So go ahead and watch Aitch. I would.
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:54 pm
by johneek
I was kidding of course...pretty hypocritical to tell someone else to avoid one of my own favorite pastimes.
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:03 pm
by myfretless
I keep wanting to take mine out into the sunshine in the backyard, but I keep working until after dark!
I must get some pics, my three 360s look lovely together (FG, BBR and DCM)
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:09 pm
by ozover50
I'll bet they do, Brad. Take a sickie and get the job done, mate!
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:18 pm
by simer4001
I'm hoping to get the call soon. It seems strange that they are all coming. I'm still getting used to the 360 being here so quickly and now the 330 may be here quicker than I know.
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:03 pm
by sloop_john_b
Aitch: Like me, i'm sure you're going to be playing this guitar a lot when it arrives. Once it's covered in fingerprints, break out the Zymol - the color will pop out beautifully!
I really need a sunny day to take some pics!
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:36 am
by ozover50
According to UPS, "quarantine has been requested by a government agency". Sheesh!! If they put one mark on that baby, I'll............
I know I'm a bit of an animal, but quarantine for a guitar? What the..........??
Any news from other forumites expecting 75th instruments?
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:46 am
by melibreits
QUARANTINE????
Perhaps the Australian government is becoming concerned about the spread of that incurable contagion known as RAS, which is spread through Rickenbacker guitars.... It seems that certain Aussies who have recently had contact with Rics and their owners here in the US have returned to their country infected with the "sickness," as evidenced by the rash of Rics following them back into the country....
Hope your new Rickenbeauty isn't detained at Customs for too long, Aitch! Maybe they just want to play it for a while....
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:56 am
by jps
They just want to see how many beers are stuffed inside it.
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:28 am
by ozover50
I think they are seeing too many packages being delivered to "Aitch..... Australia". Revised delivery date is November 28th. Somehow I don't think so............
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:28 pm
by johneek
Aitch,
Wow...I'm sorry. Having it be so close and sitting there is worse than waiting for a call from your dealer.
Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:41 pm
by jingle_jangle
I think it's time to stage a RickenRaid and bust that sucka outta there!