Anyone tried purchasing a guitar from Sweetwater?

[kernelspy]

Hi folks. I'm planning to purchase a Fender Stratocaster overseas and Sweetwater seems to have a reasonable price. I compared their price + shipping from Swee Lee and it almost $180 difference.

I'm unsure if it is worth it to gamble purchasing overseas for a 2K ++ guitar. I'm concerned with possible broken headstock/ handling issues during shipping.

Any thoughts?

Thank you.

 

[Lifehouse]

Not really worth it. Did you include GST as well?

In the past, the price difference was significant. But Swee Lee's prices these days are fairly on-par with US prices. Plus if something goes wrong and you have to cover return shipping, you might end up paying more.

Tried sending you a PM as I managed to get a discount a while ago for a Fender American Performer strat. Your PM is full.

 

[kernelspy]

Not really worth it. Did you include GST as well?

In the past, the price difference was significant. But Swee Lee's prices these days are fairly on-par with US prices. Plus if something goes wrong and you have to cover return shipping, you might end up paying more.

Tried sending you a PM as I managed to get a discount a while ago for a Fender American Performer strat. Your PM is full.

Hi bro! Thanks for the advice, you have a good point with the returns.

Can you please PM me again!

thanks

 

[TheMostHated]

I tried ordering an Ibanez from SweetWater a few days ago but the order got cancelled due to it containing Rosewood.

I thought paying for a CITES permit would give it the green light to ship over but the customer service rep told me he couldn't find any info regarding this permit. Quite disappointed with them.