What's with Amazon?

BulbousMoses · #1 11-19-2010, 10:11 AM

I just had a look on Amazon.com and they are selling the Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 12T for $769.00. What's with that? MF is selling the same thing for $1199.00. How can Amazon sell it that cheaply?

mntngrown · #2 11-19-2010, 10:34 AM

They do it, i.e. 1400.00 basses for 750.00, but there was a lengthy discussion in the hot deals area as to whether you might get a 2nd or returned item. fyi

rockstarbassist · #3 11-19-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mntngrown

They do it, i.e. 1400.00 basses for 750.00, but there was a lengthy discussion in the hot deals area as to whether you might get a 2nd or returned item. fyi

That's usually what it is and they don't notate it properly on the website.

BulbousMoses · #4 11-19-2010, 10:40 AM

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That's usually what it is and they don't notate it properly on the website.

Hmm...well, it could still be a good deal. I suppose I'll have to see if they come with the full warranty and what the return policy is.

BigOldHarry · #5 11-19-2010, 10:42 AM

Usually, they just are a front end for retailers like MF/GC. If you look at the item, it's in the fine print. In this case, it might be for someone else - it might be for MF, doing some sort of promotional deal.

BulbousMoses · #6 11-19-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

Usually, they just are a front end for retailers like MF/GC. If you look at the item, it's in the fine print. In this case, it might be for someone else - it might be for MF, doing some sort of promotional deal.

So is the advertised price accurate?

dose · #7 11-19-2010, 10:50 AM

Yes

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So is the advertised price accurate?

rockstarbassist · #8 11-19-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BulbousMoses

Hmm...well, it could still be a good deal. I suppose I'll have to see if they come with the full warranty and what the return policy is.

True, I'm just telling ya.

Doesn't mean the product is bad, or whatnot, just that it does happen.

BulbousMoses · #9 11-19-2010, 10:53 AM

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True, I'm just telling ya.

Doesn't mean the product is bad, or whatnot, just that it does happen.

Thanks for the heads up. It's tempting at that price, I gotta say....

rockstarbassist · #10 11-19-2010, 10:57 AM

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Thanks for the heads up. It's tempting at that price, I gotta say....

Worst thing you could do is test it out as long as it's got a return policy.

This happened on the Spector NS-2-J-AR basses a few months back as Amazon and a few other places had them listed for like 40% off the bass specialty shops' prices and they were B-stocks or returns, etc.. and it wasn't being indicated as such.

Tampabass · #11 11-19-2010, 11:06 AM

I ordered a GK MB212 from Amazon, for a killer price. It had issues, so I returned it and got all of my money back. Shipping was free. Very little hassle to return it - I just filled out a form online, printed a return receipt and UPS picked it up from my front door.

Yes, I think some of the items on Amazon are returns or 2nds. But with the killer return policy, it would be worth the gamble, I think.

BulbousMoses · #12 11-19-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tampabass

I ordered a GK MB212 from Amazon, for a killer price. It had issues, so I returned it and got all of my money back. Shipping was free. Very little hassle to return it - I just filled out a form online, printed a return receipt and UPS picked it up from my front door.

Yes, I think some of the items on Amazon are returns or 2nds. But with the killer return policy, it would be worth the gamble, I think.

Or if it comes with full manufacturers warranty, you could have any issues repaired. I suppose.

rockstarbassist · #13 11-19-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tampabass

I ordered a GK MB212 from Amazon, for a killer price. It had issues, so I returned it and got all of my money back. Shipping was free. Very little hassle to return it - I just filled out a form online, printed a return receipt and UPS picked it up from my front door.

Yes, I think some of the items on Amazon are returns or 2nds. But with the killer return policy, it would be worth the gamble, I think.

Yup.

Tampabass · #14 11-19-2010, 11:28 AM

I don't think mine came with a GK warranty, just the full no-questions-asked Amazon return within 30 days. Could have been a special deal, not sure.

DRafalske · #15 11-19-2010, 11:42 AM

It's showing $1199 on my computer, but several weeks ago it was listed for $731 and I pulled the trigger on it. Mine is not a refurb, 2nd, or return.

BulbousMoses · #16 11-19-2010, 11:45 AM

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It's showing $1199 on my computer, but several weeks ago it was listed for $731 and I pulled the trigger on it. Mine is not a refurb, 2nd, or return.

Try hitting this link:

http://www.amazon.com/NEW-Electric-B...0192226&sr=8-4

EricF · #17 11-19-2010, 11:46 AM

I bought an Aguilar DB115 at a special discount price (usually $750, on sale for $500-something). They had more than one available at that price, and it shipped direct from Amazon - brand new, still sealed in the factory box. I'm not sure how or why, but it was a great deal for me.

Johnius · #18 11-19-2010, 11:55 AM

I recently acquired a lefty Kingston Heir from Amazon. It was delivered the day after I ordered it and in absolutely perfect condition with a perfect set up. Of course there will be issues with certain examples of any line of products, but Amazon is pro set up. I've not had any problems with the stuff I buy from them.

boynamedsuse · #19 11-19-2010, 01:29 PM

I haven't purchased anything expensive, but I have purchased a fair amount of gear through Amazon. Good delivery and prices along with a no-hassle return policy, which I have used once. Everything I've received (maybe 10 orders) has been new as near as I can tell--not returns that they are re-selling.

sleepytime · #20 11-19-2010, 04:20 PM

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I haven't purchased anything expensive, but I have purchased a fair amount of gear through Amazon. Good delivery and prices along with a no-hassle return policy, which I have used once. Everything I've received (maybe 10 orders) has been new as near as I can tell--not returns that they are re-selling.

The amp that was linked to was not sold by Amazon. There are a few different types of transaction on Amazon--some items are actually sold by Amazon, some are stocked, billed, and shipped by Amazon for a third party, and some are merely listed on amazon.com, you deal strictly with a third party for billing, shipping, returns, etc.

I try to stick to dealing with Amazon for the most part. You can tell which items are actually sold by Amazon on a search results page by the words "Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping". On the page for the item, it will say "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com."

If you deal with a third party, there may be standards and requirements that must be met by the seller in order to list on amazon.com, but I don't know anything about them.