Ordering internationally

[db59]

Hey everyone,

Has anybody bought from.Bass Direct UK or Thomann? If so how was the experience....how were any duty fees, etc handled..approximate total cost to have a bass shipped to US

Thanks....David

 

[Paulabass]

I find their prices outrageous when converted to dollars. Maybe if there is a product not available anywhere else in the world, but 'why?' comes to mind. 600 pounds sterling for a Mexican p-bass? 600u.s. so 38% more.

 

[db59]

I find their prices outrageous when converted to dollars. Maybe if there is a product not available anywhere else in the world, but 'why?' comes to mind. 600 pounds sterling for a Mexican p-bass? 600u.s. so 38% more.

Thanks......I was looking at some Sandberg basses.....they both have a large inventory.

 

[saabfender]

I’d be frightened out of my mind that I’d get an instrument home and not like it. You’re a braver man than myself to even contemplate such a purchase.

 

[kodiakblair]

@Paulabass

I think you're including the 20% VAT in your figures but you're right it makes no sense to buy a MIM Fender from Europe

@david bennett
You'll probably have some form of import duty to pay but that's your only concern. Thomann do massive business, at least $900 million in sales each year. Pretty impressive for what is still a family business Even in the USA your 3 year warranty is valid and you have free returns for 30 days. If there's a problem Thomann email you a return label, you just print it and then hand the box in to USPS.
Make sure you order through the US Thomann setting so you don't get the VAT prices.

 

[db59]

Thanks for the info...so on their website they have a US setting?

 

[kodiakblair]

Thanks for the info...so on their website they have a US setting?

At the top right of the Thomann page,below "Repair Service" there is an option to change currency and country.

Prices charged will be less 19% German VAT. If your import duty is less than 19% your on to a winner.
BTW shipping to the USA is $36. $US are ballpark so keep an eye on exchange rates and pay attention if using Paypal, PP never give good exchange rates.

 

[db59]

At the top right of the Thomann page,below "Repair Service" there is an option to change currency and country.

Prices charged will be less 19% German VAT. If your import duty is less than 19% your on to a winner.
BTW shipping to the USA is $36. $US are ballpark so keep an eye on exchange rates and pay attention if using Paypal, PP never give good exchange rates.

Thanks again.....trying to get handle on it

 

[kodiakblair]

Thanks again.....trying to get handle on it

From what I can gather on goods valued less than $2500 you pay no import duty however there may be a "merchandise processing fee" of between $2 and $9.

 

[Oneud]

I bought a Sandberg Basic 5 from Thomann a couple years ago. There was no major taxes or shipping fees that I had to pay. Bass arrived 2-3 weeks after I ordered, with a perfect setup(and it was actually in tune out of the box!)

I had absolutely no complaints or issues whatsoever with ordering from Thomann.(I lived in NY at the time, for what it’s worth)