Vintage Martin Guitar

Every few years a guitar comes around that is nothing short of being literally jaw dropping and you know it is a true once on a lifetime opportunity!
We are thrilled to present to you this amazing find, a 1955 Martin D-18 in excellent shape. The most amazing thing is that this: it is a one owner guitar! 
The tone is just to die for with remarkable, very loud projection. Beautiful neck shape, NO pitting on the fretboard and the frets are in incredible shape for their age. There is a crack on the back (see "lightbulb photo") that has been professionally repaired (cleated) by a Martin Authorized Repair center - there are NO other cracks at all which is amazing for a guitar of this vintage. She is set up by our Martin Luthier and ready to play!
Please let me know if you have any questions! Comes with a newer Martin Geib 6 latch case as well as a capo from the 60's! 

   To the fine print Batman! (please read)

SHIPPING: Insured UPS ground shipping within the continental US is $85.  Internationally, due to the value and girth of this instrument and amount of insurance required, I can only use UPS which is about $470 to the EU and UK. TO CANADA, $200). (Only ACTUAL international shipping will be charged; balance refunded if less) 

READ: All countries, payment is by ban k w ire tr ansfer only - no exceptions unless other arrangments are made prior to purchase - buyer pays actual shipping.  Sorry, but we can't declare a lower value on the customs form.  Due to abuses on eBay, all sales are final.  Buyer is responsible for filing any shipping claims. Though we offer as much detail as possible, kindly ask all questions prior to purchase. Payment is due within 24 hours of end of auction unless other arrangements are made prior to close of auction.

 AGAIN: PLEASE DON'T ASK ME TO LIE ON CUSTOMS FORMS AND DECLARE A LOWER VALUE.

 PAYMENT: I accept E-Chek through PayPal, B ank & Ca shier’s Chec k, b ank wire& trans fers and standard PayPal.

Please don't bid or make an offer unless you plan on completeing the sale.

Now that we have the fine print out of the way, thanks for looking and don't miss a rare and great opportunity on an amazing guitar!