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Message:: [QUOTE="Ken Dorney, post: 2530217, member: 76086"]I know a lot of people are wondering about the new German law and how it all affects shipping to other nations.  Austria also has the same challenges.  This has been discussed before of course, but I wanted to give an update.  About two months ago I bid on some lots in an Austrian auction.  As yet they are not shipped.  I have a lot of understanding, so I did not send them any inquiries as I imagine they are swamped with e-mails and the quagmire of law.  But yesterday I did send them a quick and simple e-mail asking about the progress.  They responded within a few hours (someone was working VERY late at night). I dont want to break any privacy so I wont quote the e-mail or identify them (unless of course they want to join the group in which case they can say what they wish).  As of yesterday they advise that they have obtained export licenses, BUT, the government is only issuing them at a rate of 10 per week. The word they used was 'frustrated' (ooh, I just quoted them.  Ah well), and I can certainly understand that.  So, they are working with what they have.  It is not ideal for the dealers or collectors, but it simply is what we have to deal with.  They ask for support and patience. I will give both.[/QUOTE]