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Re: anybody dealt with clarinets direct in the UK?

Author: m1964
Date: 2020-01-06 20:20

I wanted to get a short Buffet barrel that only Howarth had in stock.
As per Howarth, the buyer who lives outside the EU, would need to pay for the CITES export certificate, AND, in case I wanted to return the barrel, I would have to pay for the CITES re-export certificate...plus shipping fees.
That was for a new piece of grenadilla. I am not sure if a used instrument would be subject to the same rules.

However, if you are planning a trip to any major city in Europe, it may make sense to get a clarinet there since the prices are much lower than in the US, partially because you would not have to pay VAT. I bought a new clarinet in the NL while we were on vacation in Amsterdam.

Also, someone posted a while ago how he flew to England, bought a new Buffet, flew back the next day and still saved (I think) about $1K after all the expenses.

Post Edited (2020-01-06 20:34)

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