As others have pointed out, Usher is Taiwanese, so your friend may not have an opportunity to order it at a good price or even at all.
However, for discussion's sake, I have had items (not just audio) shipped from abroad and realize the difficult choice between warranty and savings. For myself I arrived at two rules:
(1) I would not do it for a model I can afford locally just to save a few dollars. However, I will do it for items unavailable locally OR if shopping overseas allows me to buy a higher model that I simply could not have considered at local prices.
(2) Include adequate insurance in cost calculations. As I'd not have the warranty later, at least insure it against arriving damaged!
However, for discussion's sake, I have had items (not just audio) shipped from abroad and realize the difficult choice between warranty and savings. For myself I arrived at two rules:
(1) I would not do it for a model I can afford locally just to save a few dollars. However, I will do it for items unavailable locally OR if shopping overseas allows me to buy a higher model that I simply could not have considered at local prices.
(2) Include adequate insurance in cost calculations. As I'd not have the warranty later, at least insure it against arriving damaged!