Experience buying from Europe?


I’m looking to buy a European-made turntable. I can save about $1500 if I buy it from a European online retailer. About 33% savings. The sellers I have found are legit authorized dealers of the brand, and have solid history and ratings. The savings includes the shipping cost.

Just wondering from those who have actual experience buying like this. I know the pitfalls might be duty/taxes, shipping damage, and potential warranty/service issues. The unit comes with switchable voltage, no worries there. So, I understand the risks.

My research says there will be no duty, agree? HTS code 8519.30.20.00. I live in a very rural area with no dealer in a huge radius, so it is not an option for me to just go buy one and pick it up. Does anyone know I can get warranty service in the US if it fails under warranty?

Are the savings worth the risks? …. I’m leaning yes.

gemoody

Showing 1 response by fuzztone

Yes indeed. I have bought from UK and Netherlands many times. No problem either way if a return desired. The only hardware "fail" under warranty garnered a painless prepaid label for a DHL pickup on site within an hour (in the suburbs.)

I have never encountered "duty."

As always it depends most on the integrity of the dealer.

Go for it