03 Buying from Overseas Buying abroad is often cheaper than the UK but you'll have to wait for the gear to be shipped to you and if you have to send it back for repair or return it's long.
You could be without it for quite some time while it's fixed and shipped back.
Also phone calls to chase your gear could be more expensive.
Although it can be a good bet, if you're buying from the U.S, keep in mind that you'll have to add international shipping and import tax to the basic price.
Also, remember that the US uses a different mains voltage to the UK .
Some items will work fine but don't assume this. Make sure you check carefully with the manufacturer BEFORE you plug anything in.
In some cases, changing the voltage over can just be a matter of flipping a switch on the back of the machine.
Other equipment will require a whole new power supply and that will add to the cost so check with the manufacturer before you order.
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