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How To Get A Guitar Over The Pond?, Buying in the US and shipping to germany

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Jul 12 2008, 03:15 PM
Jul 12 2008, 03:15 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	I have a question guys: How do I get a guitar that has been bought in the United States to Germany in the cheapest possible way? I don't know anything about shipping fees or taxes but I need to know what it would cost me to bring a Jackson rr1 to my house. My friend is making a trip to miami soon and I saw that that Us made Jacksons are almost 1000euros cheaper in the United states (2300 euros in germany - 2000$ in the US). If the taxes and shipping are too high (above 300Euros) then I won't go for it but when I can manage to get it here cheap, I'll definitaly have one of my dream guitars... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

TreyDeschamp View Member Profile	Jul 12 2008, 03:26 PM
Jul 12 2008, 03:26 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 2.093 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Diamondhead, MS	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Jul 12 2008, 09:15 AM) I have a question guys: How do I get a guitar that has been bought in the United States to Germany in the cheapest possible way? I don't know anything about shipping fees or taxes but I need to know what it would cost me to bring a Jackson rr1 to my house. My friend is making a trip to miami soon and I saw that that Us made Jacksons are almost 1000euros cheaper in the United states (2300 euros in germany - 2000$ in the US). If the taxes and shipping are too high (above 300Euros) then I won't go for it but when I can manage to get it here cheap, I'll definitaly have one of my dream guitars... The only thing I could tell you is to get alot of money cause it might be pricey to ship it over to germany. I hope you get it though man. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Youtube! Add me on Facebook!

fatb0t View Member Profile	Jul 12 2008, 03:38 PM
Jul 12 2008, 03:38 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.202 Joined: 25-November 07	US Postal service - it's a lot cheaper than UPS or FED EX for international shipments. If your friend is going to Miami have him buy it and bring it on the plane...it can probably be even stored in the over head compartment. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Jul 12 2008, 03:44 PM
Jul 12 2008, 03:44 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	And what about taxes? Does anybody know how much that would cost me for a 2000$ guitar or aren't there any when theyre shipped (because I know there are some at the airport) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

skennington View Member Profile	Jul 12 2008, 03:47 PM
Jul 12 2008, 03:47 PM	Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator Posts: 7.461 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA	Figuring from Miami to Berlin with dimensions 38x20x6 @ 25 lbs, your cost would be roughly 400us. You will want to have it sent as a gift to avoid duties and taxes. Time and Cost SummaryShip From: MIAMI, 33012, UNITED STATESShip To: BERLIN, 10117, GERMANYShipment Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008 Total Shipment Weight: 25 lbs. ( ^ Dimensional Weight applies to one or more packages, billable weight: 28.0 lbs. ) Customs Value: Not EnteredDaily Pickup: No Drop-off / Pickup: I will pay shipping charges and ship my package at a retail location such as The UPS Store® or UPS Customer Center Find Locations Address Type: Residential Number of Packages: 1 Duty Type: 02 - Non-dutiable View Package Detail Rates By ServiceServiceContact UPS By:Latest Pickup Time:Total (All Packages)UPS Worldwide Express Plus^SM Guaranteed By: 9:00 A.M. Wednesday July 16, 2008 Billable Weight:** 28.0 lbs. By End of Day Saturday July 12, 2008 By End of Day Saturday July 12, 2008 378.95 USD^* Rate estimates are based on export rates from the origin (Ship From) country. Rates may vary at retail locations. Result estimates calculated by UPS: Saturday, July 12, 2008 10:54 A.M. Eastern Time (USA) ^* Rate includes a fuel surcharge . You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by skennington: Jul 12 2008, 03:48 PM -------------------- *Show Off The Lessons You Have Learned Here On The REC Board And Receive Valuable Feedback from Our Instructors!* *Check Out The Virtual Bands* *Want To Join One, Or Maybe Form Your Own?*

MickeM View Member Profile	Jul 12 2008, 07:11 PM
Jul 12 2008, 07:11 PM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	The US postal service like fatb0t says, I've check Fedex, UPS and those and it's expensive. Have it maked "gift" to avoid taxes, usually product samples could pass the border w/o taxes added but I don't know if that's only when sent to a company. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by MickeM: Jul 12 2008, 08:03 PM -------------------- My bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

Storm Linnebjerg View Member Profile	Jul 12 2008, 10:03 PM
Jul 12 2008, 10:03 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 7.676 Joined: 14-June 08 From: Odense, Denmark	QUOTE (MickeM @ Jul 12 2008, 08:11 PM) The US postal service like fatb0t says, I've check Fedex, UPS and those and it's expensive. Have it maked "gift" to avoid taxes, usually product samples could pass the border w/o taxes added but I don't know if that's only when sent to a company. I've heard it used in sending to private as well. Depending on the size of the object, they sometimes go untaxed through. I know my new Floyd Rose set did some time back. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my TikTok! - or check out my GMC video comments on YouTube

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Jul 13 2008, 12:32 AM
Jul 13 2008, 12:32 AM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Be aware that price is Germany already includes taxes and shipping,plus store's cut of course. So I would go with "private" or "gift" kind a shipment to lower customs as possible. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Iron King View Member Profile	Jul 13 2008, 09:19 AM
Jul 13 2008, 09:19 AM	GMC:er Posts: 121 Joined: 30-January 08 From: Montreal, Canada	there's probly more to this, but why can't your friend just bring it on the way back? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

fire View Member Profile	Jul 13 2008, 09:39 AM
Jul 13 2008, 09:39 AM	GMC:er Posts: 196 Joined: 1-August 07 From: Germany¿	if you buy it in the US he can a) bring it with him in the plane (no costs) send it, BUT there you'll have to wait around a month, pay ~400$ shipping, and if you're unlucky the customs duty office will notice it, open it and then you have to pay in germany again taxes and this is around 20% of the orignal price - whether its marked as "gift" or not... so i'll take it in the plane, if possible You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- If you think you understood what I said, you neglect that the things you hear, are different from the thing I thought of. - Got it?

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Jul 30 2008, 02:08 AM
Jul 30 2008, 02:08 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	I think I'll also have to pay taxes at the airport when I go of board with a guitar in my hands... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

wollace03 View Member Profile	Jul 30 2008, 07:45 AM
Jul 30 2008, 07:45 AM	GMC:er Posts: 639 Joined: 27-July 08 From: Austria	in the german "gitarre und bass" nr. 10/07 is an article called "Pat Martino ist schuld! Warum ich noch eine Gitarre kaufen musste". the writer buys the guitar at ebay, and he describes exactly what costs for taxex, custums and shipping you have to pay. he says, that you have to add about 25% to the price of the guitar as a guidline. please let me know, how you brought your guitar to germany, cause my uncle ist going to america in november and due to the current exchange rate i am thinking of letting him buy a guitar for me too. i am heading for a schecter, a gibson or a prs tremonti... good luck! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My mentoring threads: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=45556 https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=45613 youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dasnapalmquintett?feature=watch https://www.youtube.com/user/wollace99?feature=results_main

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