TL first build,

[wazkelly]

Guy's if you want to buy a Ricky try the US , I got mine from Dave's guitars Wisconsin
But remember to add the Couple hundred for shipping.
It saved me about a grand.

How does customs affect such private imports?

[Alm_63]

How does customs affect such private imports?

He put it through for $995 so no duty, but customs left the case for now caked and smashed the pick guard.
But Dave sent me new one for free, which is why I recommend him.

[wazkelly]

He put it through for $995 so no duty, but customs left the case for now caked and smashed the pick guard.
But Dave sent me new one for free, which is why I recommend him.

Shame that most overseas ones seem to be selling for nearer to $2k or more thus exceeding the $1k customs limit. Seen new 4003's for $3,999 on either Gumtree or eBay from a shop at Nerang on the Gold Coast and it makes the overseas imports look the cheaper way to go. Due to budget restrictions I will most likely have to target used 2nd hand ones available in Oz instead.