Buying from outside the United States?


Hi. I couldn't find a similar post, so I started one. I've recently seen ads by foreign hi-fi dealers that offer great prices on foreign gear. Has anyone ever ordered an item from overseas? Do you have to deal w/customs or duties associated with the transaction. What pitfalls must you be wary of? I don't want to start the debate over loyalty to local shops, so lets assume the item in question can not be found locally. Thanks.
alannalle

Showing 2 responses by sugarbrie

I don't mind Canada. I will only use the US Mail. I did ship some interconnects to Korea twice (same person). Do not think I would ship anything large outside of US/Canada.
First and foremost, if its electronics, make sure they are US voltage. I have bought from Canada only with no problems. Have them ship it by Mail if possible. UPS or Fedex shipping almost always has some kind of surcharge from what I have been told.