Headset

[dom462]

This might seem like a stupid question but need to know for sure before i part with quite a bit of money.
I'm wanting to get a decent David Clark Headset. Given the really good interest rate between the pound and the US dollar at the moment, buying a headset online from the USA and getting it shipped to the UK works out a lot cheaper than purchasing from the UK. Are there any technical issues with doing this?

[F4F]

yeah, you bet...
There is NO decent David Clark Headset :}
They are very heavy and obsolete...

if you have money to part with, why don't you buy some quality stuff like Bose, Sennheiser, Peltor or the like (no, I'm not affiliated with neither):ok:

[flyboyike]

How about we start with what kind of aircraft you will be using said headset in?

[Dream Land]

[url deleted] This is the store I use for all my supplies, great service, I just purchased the Clarity Aloft headset and I am very happy. :ok:

[StraightLevel]

What are the tax implications of importing a headset from America to the UK?

StraightLevel

[Mark 1]

If it comes USPS/Parcel Force they charge about £8 collection fee, plus VAT and duty on the cost of the purchase and postage. I think import duty is about 3-4%. Occasionally lower value packages go through without charge.
FedEx are a bit pricier on charges. I've found Bax Global very good on larger consignments.

If you shop around in the UK, then the savings are not so great.

I've found DCs to be reasonable quality and robust over the years, but I wouldn't part from my Bose now.

[Feather #3]

F4F,
Happily I don't agree. I had a chance to use the new DC lightweight X11 ANR set the other day and I'd buy one for my next unit [albeit at AU$1150...ouch...but will shop around.]
I suspect they've produced it to combat the Bose opposition.
G'day ;)

[dom462]

OK Thanks. I think I will buy one from the USA. Don't know whether to get the David Clark H10-60 or the H20-10. Any recommendations? I am currently flying a Cessna 150.

[flyboyike]

For a Cessna 150, I wouldn't worry about a headset. I'd just bring some earplugs.

[Kit d'Rection KG]

Hear hear...

The only headset that will make a profound difference is the Bose-X...

And it'll cost you about the same as three hours in your spamcan.

[Alpine Flyer]

I can't comment on the current Bose model but bought the "original" BOSE ANR headset for my dad. Bose was the only US company I ever encountered that gave excellent customer service "across the pond", sending upgraded replacement parts because the original might fail under some circumstances, etc.

[Loose rivets]

I have a couple of David Clerk units in the UK, but I'm not sure when I'll be back to get them out of storage...be about 1/2 price. If not in a hurry, PM me.

[Glo3al]

Yeah, you're idea will be ok