My Supratek Chenin is Shipping Monday

Congratulations! You are very lucky, the Cabernet I bought last year took over 11 months. It also is piano black and chrome. One thing to remember, as good as it sounds on the first day, one day, you'll be listening and suddenly you won't believe your ears. They sound amazing after break in. Enjoy your new toy, they don't come much more satisfying.

Isn't that a little risky in these days of identity theft, since anyone who looks at the manifest would then have my name, address, phone number, and SS# ready at hand?

Ait, I personally cannot believe that a SS# is required. It doesn't sound a little risky, it sounds a lot risky. I would not do it. Period. I would take the chance of letting it languish and then deal with it. If you are concerned, you might send Mick an email asking him to hold off sending it until Tuesday (by the time you call Monday in the AM, it will already be late Monday night in Oz), then call Customs Monday and find out what the deal is, then if you feel you need to change what is written, you can change it then. Best of luck. I'm more than a bit envious of your situation...

Ait,

I sent my ss# to Mick in various e-mails (a few digits at a time). The shipper should contact you if it is held up in customs to obtain any necessary info to get it to you. It may take a few extra days though. Congrats, you are going to live the preamp. Glad to hear about the much quicker build time. I have the Cortese and I am interested in the new Melbac amps Mick is working on.

Ait,
My Chenin is on order as well, probably couple of weeks behind yours. I'd be interested in your experience with shipping and customs. Would you, please follow up on it?