Edwards doods… customs?

[spawnofthesith]

I know we got a few guys on here that recently got some Edwards from Japan… what’s the deal with customs? Are there any extra steps to actually receiving the guitar? What kind of cost are you looking at on the duties or whatever?

 

[la szum]

Nope. None. Zip. Zero here.

 

[spawnofthesith]

Nope. None. Zip. Zero here.

Interesting… a couple of the listings I looked at were talking about how the buyer is responsible for any additional customs costs

 

[la szum]

I think that is a just a cover your ass type of thing. Other countries they are exported to and enter
may have duties due upon receipt. I didn't here in the States and don't think Drew or Warmart did
either.

 

[Warmart]

Zilch, null, nothingness.

 

[la szum]

Very Nietzsche.

 

[Eagle]

It would add about 25% to the cost in the UK.

 

[spawnofthesith]

Well if there's no additional costs in the US then it's all the more tempting....


I was eyeballing a few different models but the price on this is sick, and having this guitar would make 14 year old me VERY happy

https://reverb.com/item/66440311-edwards-by-esp-forest-e-fr-130gt-2000s-turquoise-made-in-japan

 

[DrewJD82]

I’m guessing it depends on who you buy from, I believe La szum, Warmart and I all ordered via Gakkido, who covers everything on their end. The total you pay on Reverb is the total cost, period. I think I saw on RigTalk someone else had ordered a MIJ LP and they had to cover the additional cost for customers after the purchase.

 

[spawnofthesith]

Too pointy @itchyfingers ?

 

[itchyfingers]

Too pointy @itchyfingers ?

I mean, one or two points, OK. That thing has like 9 too many points. You shouldn't buy it on principle alone.

I buy pedals from Japan all the time, never been charged more than what was advertised either. I was told when I was in Japan that I might get hit with customs fees when physically leaving the country with a Tele I bought in Tokyo, but I don't think it was even close to the threshold for extra fees.

 

[spawnofthesith]

I mean, one or two points, OK. That thing has like 9 too many points. You shouldn't buy it on principle alone.

I buy pedals from Japan all the time, never been charged more than what was advertised either. I was told when I was in Japan that I might get hit with customs fees when physically leaving the country with a Tele I bought in Tokyo, but I don't think it was even close to the threshold for extra fees.

What can I say 14 year old me thought the Forests were the baddest b*tches in the guitar world

 

[itchyfingers]

As my grandpa used to say, "there's a lid for every pot". You go get that hideous thing and rock it the f**k out like you're still 14, SotS!

 

[la szum]

Now that I have seen the guitar I feel really dirty for ever even replying in this thread.

 

[spawnofthesith]

Here are the other guitars I was looking at you bastards

I'm almost feeling more inclined on the Forest just to spite you all though

 

[Warmart]

Here are the other guitars I was looking at you bastards

I'm almost feeling more inclined on the Forest just to spite you all though

Me like the green one!

 

[spawnofthesith]

When I put the Forest in my cart Reverb had a little message that said this:

This item is shipping from Japan. Don't worry, there are no import duties or taxes payable for items under $800. You shouldn't be charged any additional fees by US Customs.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Man; that green one looks killer! The bottom one would be cool without the f holes

 

[spawnofthesith]

Man; that green one looks killer! The bottom one would be cool without the f holes

Embrace the F holes JT



I was also having a gander at this local ibanez

https://denver.craigslist.org/msg/d/denver-mij-ibanez-540s-s540-made-in/7613574315.html

I think I dig it? Idk. Those pickups look like they won't be any good, but maybe I'm just judging with my eyes

 

[la szum]

I am on board with the Green Meanie, too. Looks like a sweet Ebony board on it.