Basically, as with everything, you can do what you want.
if you buy a board from the states the low down is that it needs to be right as it won't be worth sending back if not. so make sure you find which board/size/fin setup etc you will need. also, always remember to add on Duty (about 5%) and VAT (17.5%) to your order, plus between £30-40 for delivery.
so for e.g a board costing $300 = £157 @ex. Rate of 1.9
+ Duty = £165
+ VAT = £195
+Delivery = (£35) £230
All those figures ares rounded and rough, but you get the idea, you may save a little but not very much as most double up, LF and obrien boards are that kind of price anyway.. and also come with dealer backup/warranty - which you can forget if you bought it abroad.
So really its a trade off, you may save a little cash but you lose some value too.
I feel the argument of "support your local boardshop" is a waste of time, they aren't charity shops, I shop for most of my stuff in this country because i feel that for the extra few quid its worth it for the backup and buying experience.
Just my 2 cents
Mike
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