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Hi guys, I've been reading on this site for a while now, great stuff. I'm the proud owner of a G5125 and currently am on the prowl for a 6120. The best prices I've seen are all in the U.S. I can get the same model for around 500€s less if I order from the States rather than buying here in France, shipping included! My question is - Will I be screwed for import duty if I get it from the States??? Any advice, anyone? Cheers!
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May 18th, 2012, 08:17 AM
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May 18th, 2012, 03:01 PM
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Welcome to the forum Widsy!
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May 18th, 2012, 03:12 PM
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You will most likely be hit with import duties. Since most governments have overspent, they won't pass up an opportunity to take cash from your wallet.
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May 18th, 2012, 03:26 PM
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Yes, you'll get screwed by importduties and other BS...and it's STILL cheaper... I saved about 500 bucks importing my used but mint looking 6119 from Dave's guitars.
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May 19th, 2012, 10:10 PM
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Hi Widsy, welcome to the forum!
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May 19th, 2012, 10:17 PM
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Welcome Widsy.
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May 20th, 2012, 04:14 AM
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Welcome Widsey, I reckon theere is afair chance you will get caught for duty. Arf
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May 22nd, 2012, 01:16 AM
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Electromatic
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Thanks for your imput guys, you've said what I was suspecting all along, I'm still going to go for it though, when I scrape the money together. I'll keep you posted.
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May 22nd, 2012, 03:13 AM
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Hi Widsy.. to have a friend or relative here that can purchase it for you and send it
as a "gift"? that sometimes allows for a lower vat tax?
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May 22nd, 2012, 03:31 AM
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Welcome Widsy
If you are REALLY keen you could get it pulled apart and parts import is even lower - but could be dodgy
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May 26th, 2012, 01:57 AM
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Well, I managed to find out on the net what I'd be expected to pay and was pleasantly surprised to see that for a used guitar there is no import duty and only 5.5% sales tax/VAT. Which will only add on about a hundred to the price! 6120 here we go. Thanks again for your imput, though pulling apart a Gretsch, Lostcat?? Man, you gave me nightmares with your suggestion, thanks though.
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May 26th, 2012, 07:45 AM
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Hi Widsy, Welcome! Save up and have a quick trip over to the USA - visit someone like Rocky at Street Sounds (lots of folk on the Forum have very good business from him), play the 6120 a week or two while being a tourist, then go home - holiday plus guitar - you know you want to!
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May 26th, 2012, 10:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ricochet
Yes, you'll get screwed by importduties and other BS...and it's STILL cheaper... I saved about 500 bucks importing my used but mint looking 6119 from Dave's guitars.
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May 31st, 2012, 01:39 PM
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Electromatic
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Hi Penguin, Yeah, I know I want to. I've been wanting to visit the States for a very long time, there's a whole bunch of places I'd love to visit; Chicago: to pay tribute to Big Bill Broonzy and Howlin' Wolf, Nashville, just because, Memphis, duh! etc. but at the moment I don't have the moolah to do both, so I have to content myself with a fine guitar and continue dreaming. Love the sentiment though neebir! Cheers!
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