Shipping guitars from overseas

[fretless6]

then why the website 80usd plus only for shipping to singapore? (although cant ship the brand i wan)

anyway i ask my uncle ship back with his company so free shipping

Some companies have tie up deals with shipping companies. So most of em get priority rates cos of frequent business. Whether or not they pass on the savings to the customer is a whole different matter. I've been charged over US$400 in shipping, then when my items get delivered, the shipping invoice states US$80. :wink:

 

[stars]

hmm isit possible to "cheat " on e taxes and stuff by marking it as a gift ? then u send like esp in US no need to pay taxes and such ... tt should cut e cost of shipping down by alot rite ?

 

[fretless6]

It won't cut shipping cost, but might get u pass GST. If a friend is shipping it to you, no problem then. But most retailers would not do that. Remember if you are marking down the supposed cost of the item, u dun get full insurance coverage as well.

 

[stars]

oic ... hmmz any major site tt ship fender / epiphone or other major brands to sg ?

 

[fretless6]

None that I'm aware of. I doubt any major sites would ship major brands out of the USA. Majority of em are bound by dealership agreements. If every one of em were allowed to ship worldwide, local dealers everywhere would suffer.

 

[JMguitars]

hmm isit possible to "cheat " on e taxes and stuff by marking it as a gift ?

99% of retailers wouldn't ... some individual sellers might.