Buying a Guitar in Japan?

Rain

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Hello everyone.. Just a quick question, what's the safest way to buy a Guitar from someone in Japan..? It's a private sale...

Thank you,
Luis
 
Use paypal (NOT the gift option), and ask the seller to fully insure the shipment. I've bought dozens of guitars from Japan. Also, know your seller.
 
Not sure about going from Japan to USA, but no carrier I contacted would insure my delivery going to Japan a couple weeks ago.

...but as a buyer, (regular) PayPal still has you covered. If it shows up in pieces, that's clearly not "as described." I think they even have a specific tag they hang for items damaged in shipment, but I haven't needed to talk to them about that in years. Best bet would be to talk to them and ask how you're covered.
 
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