Here in Nashville, all save 'essential' businesses are under a city-government mandated closure until Monday 2 April. This includes the three GC outposts, Corner Music, Gruhn's, Carter Vintage, Rumble Seat, everybody. How much of their individual web functions are up I don't know, but they're all closed down.
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GC used inventory down substantially?
- Thread starter the federalist
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Who the shag would buy used in this situation...
What if the guy had Covid19 and his bass is covered by the virus...
even new... many people play those instrument with their greasy hand full of covid19... yeah no
What if the guy had Covid19 and his bass is covered by the virus...
even new... many people play those instrument with their greasy hand full of covid19... yeah no
Hard to ship stuff if the store it’s in is on shut down. So rather than take an order and not be be able to ship it, it makes sense to shut down inline access as well. Saves a whole lot of complaints and back & forth phone calls.
A few days without it being touched should be enough. If it's mail order--let it sit an extra day on your porch before you bring it in, if you want to be sure. Study suggests new coronavirus may remain on surfaces for days
If you're buying in person--hang on, can't it wait? We're supposed to be staying home for now.
I'm really surprise they don't keep the doors locked but have someone come in to support mail order on inventory.
Really, you’re shocked? Where they are shut down, there is a mandatory shut down of ALL non-essential businesses. Why on earth would you be surprised?
Is there a window for returns? What if you let it sit unopened for a week and when you finally do open it it's in pieces? Are you stuck with it then?
This part of the N.I.H. article seems to be the crucial bit;
SARS-CoV-2 remained active on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for two to three days under the conditions in this experiment. It remained infectious for up to 24 hours on cardboard and four hours on copper. The virus was detectable in aerosols for up to three hours. These times will vary under real-world conditions, depending on factors including temperature, humidity, ventilation, and the amount of virus deposited.
Based upon these findings, if I had a package show up on my doorstep, spraying down the outside with some Lysol, then letting it sit for a day should be more than enough. As for the contents, I wouldn't want to spray gear down with Lysol, so a thorough rubdown with a disinfecting wipe while wearing examination gloves (both of which I have handy), then a good amount of time sitting untouched would be in order.
this may or may not be relevant, but one of my daughters manages for GameStop, and they've completely quit taking in used gear and trade-ins due to contamination risks. I'm sure other retailers who deal with used gear are doing the same.
Or you could just take everything in, wipe it with disinfectant and wash your hands.
By my standards, and in my situation, that's not quite good enough.
My training has taught me to be mindful of "cross-contamination" and "secondary contact" under normal, baseline circumstances…doubly-so when there's the possibility of pernicious pathogens on the prowl. (+4 alliteration points, yo!
) It happens all the time, but under normal circumstances it's not a big deal. Our immune systems cope.Under the current sitch, though, extraordinary measures are necessary, which means I have to work that training to it's fullest extent. A virus won't give me a pass for coulda-shoulda-woulda half-steps, nor will it show any mercy for the members of my family…specifically, the ones who are at greater risk than I…when I didn't exercise all methods of prevention at my disposal.
Home-grade disinfectants are good, hand washing is better, but an extra ounce of prevention may determine how many family members I get to celebrate the holidays with. If I don't use my training to it's fullest extent, then I may as well not have it at all.
Doom & gloom aside, all I was originally suggesting is to disinfect a package, let it sit for a day or so, then disinfect the contents and then wait another day, all while maintaining good hygiene.
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According to this article, 75% of GC’s are currently closed. Some are still open, but I am not sure if handling gear, used or new is smart at the moment. I would hate to die over playing some bass or amp I was never going to buy in the first place.
According to this article, 75% of GC’s are currently closed. Some are still open, but I am not sure if handling gear, used or new is smart at the moment. I would hate to die over playing some bass or amp I was never going to buy in the first place.
By my standards, and in my situation, that's not quite good enough.
My training has taught me to be mindful of "cross-contamination" and "secondary contact" under normal, baseline circumstances…doubly-so when there's the possibility of pernicious pathogens on the prowl. (+4 alliteration points, yo!
Under the current sitch, though, extraordinary measures are necessary, which means I have to work that training to it's fullest extent. A virus won't give me a pass for coulda-shoulda-woulda half-steps, nor will it show any mercy for the members of my family…specifically, the ones who are at greater risk than I…when I didn't exercise all methods of prevention at my disposal.
Home-grade disinfectants are good, hand washing is better, but an extra ounce of prevention may determine how many family members I get to celebrate the holidays with. If I don't use my training to it's fullest extent, then I may as well not have it at all.
Doom & gloom aside, all I was originally suggesting is to disinfect a package, let it sit for a day or so, then disinfect the contents and then wait another day, all while maintaining good hygiene.
Ya I hear ya. At least you realize it's overkill and aren't just relying on a mask or glove to protect you. My point is that as long as you kill the virus on the surface and wash any contaminants off your hands you will be fine. Gloves and masks are starting to become more of a problem than a solution. I'm getting a bit annoyed seeing all of the used gloves and masks in parking lots just thrown on the ground after people get in their cars after shopping.
