Awful.

I have been mulling over a fairly expensive fan fret guitar that I have played in the shop in London but can't decide whether to buy one or not. I came home without it thinking if I decide otherwise, I'll get it packed and sent. I am conjuring up an excuse to go to London on business before Xmas now as your experience isn't unique by a long shot.

If you look on eBay, you'll see lots and lots of the cheap home brand Gear4Music guitars for sale for pennies, all with snapped necks. I was in their York showroom recently and asked why so many? The factory in China hasn't learned to pack correctly..