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Buying from outside the United States?

Hi. I couldn't find a similar post, so I started one. I've recently seen ads by foreign hi-fi dealers that offer great prices on foreign gear. Has anyone ever ordered an item from overseas? Do you have to deal w/customs or duties associated with the transaction. What pitfalls must you be wary of? I don't want to start the debate over loyalty to local shops, so lets assume the item in question can not be found locally. Thanks.
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gvwaudio
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Considering buying a pair of Sonus Fabers
directly from dealer in Italy. With weak
Euro $ buying German, Italian, etc. gear
can save big money. However, if the unit
breaks while in warranty, will the US importer
fix the item. Second issue is import duty which
is 5% of selling price from Italy (other countries
may vary). You can save money but there are
certain risk factors that should be considered.
Good luck on selecting the option you can live
with.
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