I just wanted to quickly address something-
For those of you that have an order or had an order in the past 2 months or so take longer than usual, my sincere aplogogies.
It seems as if the wheels are in motion for things to REALLY start chaging here with imports of Lasers. I have had almost every single order for parts and inventory held up in Customs. I talked with a "high up" Customs rep today and the reason being is that by very nature my business name contains the word "Laser" in it and Customs is going Laser crazy right now seizing illegal imports of laser equipment.
Obviously i am not doing anything illegal and my imports are 100% legal, but Customs is still having a field day seizing packages and taking their lovely time notifiying me of the seizure and calling me to verify credentials.
I still have 2 packages that are in their posession and have been since the end of August. And another package that was supposed to be released Oct. 1 that STILL has not been cleared.
There is absolutely nothing i can do about this. I think the only people these 2 seizures are affecting right now on this board is George (dream beamz) and Ian (Ireedz). And as of today i have also hired a "Customs Broker" to allow me to avoid these problems in the future.
If anyone else had some frustration with a longer than usual delivery time, as i said, i am sincerely sorry.
Also for an "FYI"- I would be VERY VERY VERY careful of where you import lasers and laser modules form if you are in the U.S. if you are not buying the lasers from a legitimate REGISTERED and licensed Laser manufacturer in the USA chances are, your stuff is going to start getting seized and NOT delivered!
From quite a few reliable sources, and confirmed by many others- The FDA has instructed Customs to seize without warning and return without notification illegal imports of lasers. This includes modules and systems.
the fit is really hittin the shan here!!! So, do your research of what you are buying and who you are buying it from!!
Make sure they are a registered business with a VALID CDRH variance and a legitimate Laser Company. just a heads up. Thats all.
Again, just wanted to get this info out there.
thanks for reading. and sorry to anyone who had to wait long.
-Marc