I live in USA.
I am wanting to buy ether a Luxman or Accuphase amp (brand new) on ebay from Japan. They are much cheaper than buying them in the states. One of the ebay Luxman sellers told me that it will have to go through customs which they will open the box, but they do not think they would do anything to the amp. The amps I am looking at have a 60 day return period with the seller paying return shipping. I realize I will need to buy a step up converter for the power but that is ok.
My question is, has anyone done this before? Does customs mess up the amp? What are the chances I get it and it's still in good condition from customs and shipping?
I am wanting to buy ether a Luxman or Accuphase amp (brand new) on ebay from Japan. They are much cheaper than buying them in the states. One of the ebay Luxman sellers told me that it will have to go through customs which they will open the box, but they do not think they would do anything to the amp. The amps I am looking at have a 60 day return period with the seller paying return shipping. I realize I will need to buy a step up converter for the power but that is ok.
My question is, has anyone done this before? Does customs mess up the amp? What are the chances I get it and it's still in good condition from customs and shipping?