How many have or will take advantage of the recent promotional discount sales?

[Gibenbackerbass]

Like the title says. Have the discounts from MF and or GC been enough to get you to buy something recently?

Just courious to know how many are taking advantge or plan on taking advantge of these advertised discounts.

Also, have you seen local or any of the small dealers lowering thier prices given the big discounts that have been offered by the aformentioned two large music chains? Have you been able to get these other dealers to lower their prices based on what MF and GC have done in the way of price discounts?

[snyderz]

I buy used.

[T-Funk]

I am debating whether or not to purchase a combo amp for P&W band rehearsal starting next week, and a DI box for church services.

[LuvMusic]

When the promotions hit 20% off including most of their product (not a few limited brands) and free shipping, that's when I'll buy.

[MichaelScott]

Originally Posted by snyderz

I buy used.

+1. With the economy so bad the used market is a great place to get all your gear.

[Jazzbassman23]

Originally Posted by MichaelScott

+1. With the economy so bad the used market is a great place to get all your gear.

Ordinarily, I'd agree with your assessment, but around my parts, there are very few "deals" to be had via CL. I'm seeing lots of PA gear, but not that many intriguing basses or guitars.

[BartmanPDX]

Originally Posted by snyderz

I buy used.

+1. Also, the gear I have here at home is better than anything I saw in my local GC last week.

[stoolpigeon]

Originally Posted by BartmanPDX

+1. Also, the gear I have here at home is better than anything I saw in my local GC last week.

Absolutely...my gear beats anything on the wall at GC...I have never understood how they expect to sell basses when no one bothers to even do a basic set up on their inventory.

[A-Step-Towards]

even at 20% i dont see the deals that great i got a mint 2008 fender p bass for 680$ shipped on ebay the lowest i could get MF to do was 830$ in this economy 150$ is a big difference to me.

[UncleFluffy]

I'm all spent-out after xmas and wedding expenses. Might get a couple of household things but can't afford anything non-essential for a while, no matter how cheap.

[kcole4001]

None for me, no money 'til March!

[kxt]

yes, but only because i got a GC GC (guitar center gift card, lol) for christmas.

[voodoobassist]

Let me start by saying,.. I do NOT work for GC or any other music chain, this is just what I've found over the last month, and have been pretty pleasantly surprised by it.


I have done a pretty fair amount of buying and trading, new and used, over the last month. Most of it has been through the GC website, although the final bass I settled on came from right here on TB.

I've found some pretty incredible buys on the GC used pages. Such as, a Conklin gt-7 for $549.99, a stealth bongo 5 for $799.99, which I bought. Also purchased a MTD KZ6 fretless for $699.99. Free shipping on both basses, and both were in excellent condition. There currently is an Alembic Rogue 6 string for $1199 that I was REALLY tempted to get. But then I realized there is a limit to my wifes patience and understanding. Someone here on TB shold jump on this one,..it is WAY underpriced!

With the 15 - 20% cyber monday deals and the additional take 50 bucks off on purchases over X amount, there are some GREAT deals to be had right now. I used to work for a mom and pop music chain, and really prefer doing business with the "little guy" over a big chain. The bottom line is though, there's no way that a local M&P can compete with such a vast inventory, especially in the "used" market.

I hope I don't come off as a GC fanboy, I was just really surprised at how many truly good deals I found on thier website in the past month. Add in the holiday discounts, etc, and they earned a pretty fair amount of my business over the past few weeks.

BTW, I sold and traded the Bongo and the MTD and finally wound up with an incredible Stambaugh fretless 6er that I absolutely LOVE! Funny how things work out huh?

[jgparm]

Originally Posted by kxt

yes, but only because i got a GC GC (guitar center gift card, lol) for christmas.

Ended up with a rack case (15% off) this way. Not sexy, but I need something to house the power amp on my wish list. (Now I just need to save for the power amp on my wish list.)

[Beginner Bass]

Maybe after I get a job on 10/31. TX Child Labor laws say I can't get a job until 14, and my birthdays on Halloween, and I'll hit 14 next year. So I guess I'll have to get back to you guys on that one.

[A-Step-Towards]

wait can you get free shipping from used gear at guitar center? there is a 5 string stingray for 640$, if i had the cash!

[voodoobassist]

I got next day air on the MTD for 20 bucks. Also, they are willing to deal, they had the bongo listed for 999, I offered 799 and they took it immediately. End of the year, they want to move merchandise.

[Johnny Crab]

Originally Posted by LuvMusic

When the promotions hit 20% off including most of their product (not a few limited brands) and free shipping, that's when I'll buy.

+1
Exactly what I did on an Epi Pro V Thunderbird.
Otherwise, it would've waited until I had the rest of the $ saved up.

Locals around here are only doing discount if their cash flow pinch is severe.
Most have VERY lucrative and established Junior and High School band "accounts" or connections that keep their doors open and then some.

[Gibenbackerbass]

Originally Posted by voodoobassist

I got next day air on the MTD for 20 bucks. Also, they are willing to deal, they had the bongo listed for 999, I offered 799 and they took it immediately. End of the year, they want to move merchandise.

Gee, I sure hope people realize that most places will deal on instruments. Always try to bargin down the price of a product. It may not always work, but it sure is worth a try.

Most everything that's up for sale is negotiatable.

[tycobb73]

My drummer works for a custom drum builder so I got the hookup.