Oh, I am patient believe me. I waited years and years to buy my Yamaha- After wanting an unaffordable Humingbird, I always wanted an ovation, but when I played both of them side by side-the Yam, came out on top for purely acoustic work.I know why we pay more, but if you go around europe many guitars are priced less than the UK. The UK is well overpriced for most things!!!!!!