Shipment due in on 10 March

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Craig Gottlieb

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Guys: Just a heads up to let you know that the shipment was delayed a few days in London, and should arrive here in Virginia on 10 March. I'm still looking for my digital camera . . . I hope I find it!

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Craig Gottlieb
Gurkha House
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Well, Craig, considering that it was originally due before Christmas, a few days more won't really matter. But I do have to admit that I'm getting a bit anxious about finally getting my "Christmas specials."

Also, I'm sure looking forward to seeing what new goodies you'll be offering.
 
Well, I picked up the shipment today (Saturday). The reason for the delay is a bit funny, but does illustrate some of the problems associated with importing.

What happened was that the shipment was held pending a USDA inspection in Dallas - the first US airport the shipment arrived at before transfer to my airport. The USDA inspector had randomly flagged our shipment for inspection to make sure we didn't have bugs and rats in the boxes. Well, when he broke open one of the three crates, he didn't find bugs, but he found . . . KNIVES!!!

Now, khukuris are classified as "Handicrafts" by US CUSTOMS. Of course, the USDA guy didn't know this, so he flagged the shipment for inspection by customs. I called Customs, and the head inspector, when I told him what had happend, said "I have no interest in this shipment" and immediately called the USDA guy to release the shipment.

The bottom line was that there was a slight delay. But since I was having so many problems with this shipment, I had the airline fax me the shipping documents, and I had the shipment "pre-cleared" by customs here in Virginia. So, when the shipment arrived this morning, I was able to go collect the goods.

How do they look? STUNNING. The two most exciting new models are the 18 inch Panawal and the aluminum handled WWII. I'll have to go buy a new digital camera today or tomorrow, so you'll all have to wait a couple of days for the photos. I will be re-doing the website to accomodate the number of models we now carry, so watch out for a new look at Gurkha House.

And yes, Steven . . . after long last, your kukuris arrived!
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And they aren't 10 feet long either!
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Craig Gottlieb
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Digital Camera Found!!!! The bad news is that it was found in Miami in my sister's car. So, I won't have it until Monday or Tuesday (I've asked her to FEDEX it).

So, whenever I get it, the new line goes up. And this time, we're going to put EVERYTHING up. No sleeper inventory (like the mini-jungle).

Even the mini-me, of which I got PLENTY, will be up and available. So stand by Tuesday or Wednesday, and everything'll be up for your viewing pleasure. I even got a stunningly beautiful 18 inch Chianpure that is, I believe, already spoken for. It's actually an Ang Khola Chainpure!



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Craig Gottlieb
Gurkha House
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Craig, the Chainpuri is spoken for...by me.
Been a while since I posted, but I have been lurking here.
This is the best news I've heard lately!

Please e-mail me about this at your earliest convenience so we can arrange payment and delivery.

--Mike L.




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Blackdog and Mike: You got it. And Mike: you are a lucky SOB - the chainpure ang khola is absolutely one of the "top 5" khukuris I've ever laid eyes on. Ranks right up there with Steven F's 18 inch special order, Berkley's one-of-a-kind kali special, the dhankute, and the WWIII. I'll be in touch.

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Craig Gottlieb
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RA: I think I'm going to keep them at $15.00 plus shipping, because the ones that came in this time seem to me to be a hair smaller than the other earlier batch. Not much, mind you, but they do seem a TINY BIT smaller (I was going to charge $20.00, but I can't do that).

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