The British Steelies Society

I saw a lovely National D8 for sale on the american forum and started to drool. Now I am lying on the floor having a tantrum. Why?
The cost of the instrument was £633 so thought that wont break the bank. Then I enquired about shipping, import charges, VAT. The cheapest including insurance was £1027.40. Nearly double the cost of the guitar.

I hope Trump comes up with a good deal with the UK - we are being penalised.

Anyone else out there as annoyed as I am?

Unfortunately Ken in the years that I was playing steel I never really met up with anyone as it was near enough a passing phase. My deep interest in the steel has been since 2014 so never really met up with anyone else. I think I am going to have to put this down to experience. It was certainly an eye opener. I have already contacted the seller to turn him down. I still have my other National D8 which is now starting to sing for me.

I dont know if you remember but it was 2015 when I asked the question on this forum about playing C6 and western swing and you kindly answered. Still have not met many steel players even since then apart from a couple of meets. All my contact has been via the forums.

Never mind - I will keep my eyes open for steels for sale in this country.