Shipping from the US - any companies that act as intermediaries

monkeychunki12

Hi,
Theres a guitar I’ve seen on Reverb that I want however the seller won’t ship to the uk. Anyone know if any companies offer a similar proposition to eBay global shipping where the seller ships to them and they send abroad?

cheers

Whitecat

Google “parcel forwarding US to U.K.” and read some of the articles/reviews of the many varieties of company that do this... 

bazxkr

First, assume you are aware of the CITES situation with any rosewood content on a guitar ? Clear that before you consider any potential purchase out of the USA.... alder body strat with maple neck is fine...rosewood neck..be careful.

You wouldn't be the first person no to know........

Fretwired

monkeychunki12 said:

Hi,
Theres a guitar I’ve seen on Reverb that I want however the seller won’t ship to the uk. Anyone know if any companies offer a similar proposition to eBay global shipping where the seller ships to them and they send abroad?

cheers

You can organise a UPS pickup.

Whitecat

Fretwired said:

monkeychunki12 said:

Hi,
Theres a guitar I’ve seen on Reverb that I want however the seller won’t ship to the uk. Anyone know if any companies offer a similar proposition to eBay global shipping where the seller ships to them and they send abroad?

cheers

You can organise a UPS pickup.

You can but some sellers may not play along with that (mainly where PayPal is involved). I know I wouldn’t - even if you were genuine it is a red flag for a scam setup. 

JMP220478

remember import duty ; vat and agents handling fees  .. on top of price / courier and insurance ( dont cheap out here )

https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty for details  

make sure you are very specific about how you want the package prepared for travel ; fretboard protector; proper neck support  ; detuned strings 1/2 step ? ; case in box in box - padded out to prevent any movement  and support in the  case - chips / bubble wrap / paper etc .. 

monkeychunki12

Thanks very much for the info everyone