My Trip to Ann Arbor for a 622

[Mihelich]

I will be heading to Ann Arbor tomorrow for a close look at the Smithy 622.
The pick-up bed is all ready.

[Mihelich]

Well, I had an interseting day at the Smithy factory.
The staff was very informitive with answering any questions I had.
I spent around 6 hours there with Dave going over a 622 he was putting together for another customer.
After going through a few items I came to the conclution that this machine
was exactly what I was looking for.
Meet one new proud owner of a 622.
I should be taking delivery of this bad boy near the end of the week this week.

[aDreamSoReal]

How did it all work out for you?

[flatheadford49]

Probably way too late now, but if you live close to the factory, you should ask the Tech if you can assist him on that day when he puts together your machine. Would be a great learning experience and then maybe you could give it a quick test to see if everything is working before it ships.
Might not be able to due to insurance but it would be worth a try.

Good Luck
Flathead

[Mihelich]

Well that is exactly what I did guys.
The Smithy team was very helpful explaining as they were tweaking things in front of me.
It was a good learning experience and always nice to see everything working in front of your eyes before they load it up for you to take home.

[Seb]

How do you like your 622 after a couple of months? Any juicy pics of the machine & your projects?

[deere_x475guy]

I guess I am wondering the same thing...how did it turn out. I was looking that the tormach but this is built about 40 miles from me...

[jdclark]

Originally Posted by Mihelich Well that is exactly what I did guys. The Smithy team was very helpful explaining as they were tweaking things in front of me. It was a good learning experience and always nice to see everything working in front of your eyes before they load it up for you to take home.

Did you see any evidence of those used machines Smithy was importing and selling?

[flatheadford49]

Originally Posted by jdclark Did you see any evidence of those used machines Smithy was importing and selling?

If you are interested in buying a used machine from Smithy, give them a call, they might have a trade in to sell. 1-800-476-4849


I think the bit about Smithy importing used machines to sell is a rumor started by the competition. A search brings up the usual suspect.

Flathead

[jdclark]

Originally Posted by flatheadford49 If you are interested in buying a used machine from Smithy, give them a call, they might have a trade in to sell. 1-800-476-4849 I think the bit about Smithy importing used machines to sell is a rumor started by the competition. A search brings up the usual suspect. Flathead

SHIPPER CONSIGNEE
Shandong Linyi Jinxing Machine Tool Overland Inc.d.b.a.smithy Company
Northern Section Of Hu Xi Road, 170 Aprill Drive Ann Arbor,
Linyi,shandong,china Mi 48103 Usa
Linyi Cn Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Us


NOTIFY PARTIES
Expeditors International,11101metro
Airport Center Drivebuildingm2suite
110,romulus Mi 48174,usa
Romulus Mi 48174 Us


PACKAGING INFORMATION
Weight : 11,744 KG Measurement : 26 CM
Quantity : 39 PKG
SHIPMENT DETAIL
Carrier Code : FTPA Origin :
Vessel Name : Columbine Maersk U.S. Port : 2704 - Los Angeles, California
Voyage : 0906 Foreign Port : 57047 - Qingdao, China
B/L : FTPAFQ01963A U.S. Dest :
Pre Carrier : Qingdao Foreign Dest :
Vessel Code : 9245768 Mode of Transport : 10
Inbond Code : 00 Arrival Date : 2009-04-11
COMMODITIES
Container Qty Commodity Description
CRXU2338401 39 Lath Other, Vert Turret, Used Multi-purpose Machines G1324 And G1340mx MARKS & NUMBERS
Container Marks & Numbers
CRXU2338401 Smithy P.o.6810 Detroit No.1-24/1-5 Made In China

[flatheadford49]

Were you or any of your cohorts there when the container and crates were opened to verify that these were used machines. Until you have some evidence to show otherwise this is just a rumor started by competitors of Smithy.

[sharpshooter90]

Originally Posted by jdclark SHIPPER CONSIGNEE Shandong Linyi Jinxing Machine Tool Overland Inc.d.b.a.smithy Company Northern Section Of Hu Xi Road, 170 Aprill Drive Ann Arbor, Linyi,shandong,china Mi 48103 Usa Linyi Cn Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Us NOTIFY PARTIES Expeditors International,11101metro Airport Center Drivebuildingm2suite 110,romulus Mi 48174,usa Romulus Mi 48174 Us PACKAGING INFORMATION Weight : 11,744 KG Measurement : 26 CM Quantity : 39 PKG SHIPMENT DETAIL Carrier Code : FTPA Origin : Vessel Name : Columbine Maersk U.S. Port : 2704 - Los Angeles, California Voyage : 0906 Foreign Port : 57047 - Qingdao, China B/L : FTPAFQ01963A U.S. Dest : Pre Carrier : Qingdao Foreign Dest : Vessel Code : 9245768 Mode of Transport : 10 Inbond Code : 00 Arrival Date : 2009-04-11 COMMODITIES Container Qty Commodity Description CRXU2338401 39 Lath Other, Vert Turret, Used Multi-purpose Machines G1324 And G1340mx MARKS & NUMBERS Container Marks & Numbers CRXU2338401 Smithy P.o.6810 Detroit No.1-24/1-5 Made In China

If you go to www.importgenius.com and do some research, you will find this is not the only shipment of goods marked as " used". US Customs has thousands of classifications on all commodities being imported into the US and each one has a different rate. Even lathes and mills are classified differently and combo machines have their own rate. I am skeptical that anyone would buy used machines from China, as there really is no supply, and then you would have to market them as used as well at a deep discount. My guess would be that during these tough economic times- especially in the devastated area around the auto industry- classifying machines as "used" may have reduced or eliminated the import duties.