Norway is considered one of the three richest countries in the world, and guitar prices mirror this fact I guess.
When I ordered my '52 RI from Wildwood three years ago, I payed $1235 + 25% Norwegian sales tax + $175 UPS shipping, making it a total of $1719 ...
You think that's expensive? I think not ...
Retail price for a '52 RI in Norway is $3800
(n.kr.19.000), but you can get one for $3300, maybe even as low as $2800 if you're lucky
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So excuse me for not feeling sorry for you guys
I still think my '52 RI is worth every dollar though
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