Your not wrong Bart - these are just some of the issues hobbyists over here face - I have had to establish a US address to purchase items, which IMO seems more dishonest pretending to be american when buying, than someone ordering from overseas -
Honestly I think the US manufacturers are cutting their own throats by NOT allowing enthusiests to buy from already established reputable dealers in the USA - I for one cannot see a problem with it
If I have a local Fisher dealer per say, I could pop down to their store & buy equipment, if I want that option, however if I want expert advice by someone who is NOT brand loyal then I would contact one of the bigger dealers in the USA -
Why make it harder to get the equipment?
I already know Chinese customer support works & honestly, they dont care who they sell to ......
Sorry mate, you have heard it all before - I kinda just panic a little as there is sweet FA we can do about it here in NZ - I wrote a piece a wee while ago referring to getting part for T2, yet the manufacturers of the GF2 (chinese) came through with the needed part, free ......