Have you identified anyone in the US who would service the units in the event you would need it? Does the seller offer a return policy? How would you pay? Does the method of payment allow a refund if you wanted to send the units back? Ebay can be a great place for purchasing at bargain prices or a nightmare. Much depends on your understanding of the deal and the seller. FWIW dealers often have higher prices because they have these arrangements with the manufacturer and distributor in place. It eliminates much of the risk of loss.... for you...the buyer.
What to expect if I import an amp and preamp from a Japan seller via US eBay
I can’t afford the cost of the amp and preamp I’d like to buy. I’ve discovered I can pay just less than half what I’d pay at a dealer in the US. But I haven’ t done this before. I’m aware that I won’t have a guarantee and that I’ll need a step down transformer. I willing to take the risk of no guarantee. But I don’t know what to expect when my box hits CUSTOMS. What can I expect? What are my responsibilities? How much is it likely to cost me?, I’ll be paying $7000 for the amp and the preamp..