In England, importing anything over the value of £135 GBP ($180 US) incurs a tax (VAT / Value Added Tax) of 20% plus an import duty of around 5% (of the total including postage). So anything over £135 incurs a charge of 25% on top (including the percentage on top of the shipping charge) plus an...
This is why I always tell people to take their guitars to an independant tech/luthier. Else, if you must go to a music shop, ask to meet the tech/luthier and check his reviews. I have had so many guitars in my wokshop that came in butchered from music stores. In all cases: check reviews. If it...