Anyone here scoop up the Ken Smith 6 they had for 1200 today? Man, those guys are all over the place on prices. I missed a 4001CS a while back for 1399. Yet they have a Warwick Thumb BO5 for 1699!
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- Thread starter rizzo9247
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need to do some heavy negotiations in hollywood, found a modded highway one jazz i like, but the price is the same as the mint nos one i bought a few years ago
GC Orange, CT...Mesa Boogie D180 $599.99
Still not as good as when they sold me my 400+ for $399 but a good deal nonetheless!
Still not as good as when they sold me my 400+ for $399 but a good deal nonetheless!
USED WARWICK CORVETTE STANDARD 5 STRING
$749.99
Guitar Center Boston
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
617-247-1389
$749.99
Guitar Center Boston
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
617-247-1389
See humorous things (typos, etc.) often in Guitar Center, but wanted to share something I just noticed...
USED KSD KEVIN (not Ken) SMITH DESIGN 6STR BASS NAT $649.99
Was this particular bass a special SMODCO limited edition?
USED KSD KEVIN (not Ken) SMITH DESIGN 6STR BASS NAT $649.99
Was this particular bass a special SMODCO limited edition?
they don't negotiate anymore since mitt romney's firm's acquisition. i was told that to my face by a gc salesperson.
http://theguitarist.wordpress.com/2...itt-romneys-company-no-more-haggling-allowed/
& they do not negotiate on used stuff period.
if you ever go to gc hollyhood you have to check out the enormous vintage room downstairs toward the back of the bldg. they have some gems in there. guitars & basses.
Bain acquired GC back in 2006, more than 4 years after Mitt resigned as CEO in 2002. Calling it "Romney's firm" is disingenuous, since Romney had nothing to do with the acquisition. (I didn't even vote for the guy, and here I am sticking up for him.) It was also over 7 years ago, which is hardly news at this point.
Managers can and do negotiate. I got a discount on a used Am. Spec. Jazz without even asking because a sales rep screwed up the order badly and didn't send it out like he was supposed to, resulting in a 1+ week delay.
It's always easier to blame others when you have to tell people "No" than it is to be honest. Rather than just telling you that he wouldn't give you the discount you wanted, it was probably easier to say, "Look man, I'd like to, but The Man won't let me..."
Bain acquired GC back in 2006, more than 4 years after Mitt resigned as CEO in 2002. Calling it "Romney's firm" is disingenuous, since Romney had nothing to do with the acquisition. (I didn't even vote for the guy, and here I am sticking up for him.) It was also over 7 years ago, which is hardly news at this point.
Managers can and do negotiate. I got a discount on a used Am. Spec. Jazz without even asking because a sales rep screwed up the order badly and didn't send it out like he was supposed to, resulting in a 1+ week delay.
It's always easier to blame others when you have to tell people "No" than it is to be honest. Rather than just telling you that he wouldn't give you the discount you wanted, it was probably easier to say, "Look man, I'd like to, but The Man won't let me..."
When I worked there I would cut people discounts alot as a sales person. Half the time they wouldn't ask but I always loved helping out a fellow musician, especially my low end brothern
I've tried every promo code I can find that's out currently and none apply to the used site.
I've not had time to look at it in person, but the Austin GC has a first gen G&L SB2 with lawsuit headstock and case for $600. Not bad.
Item 109016339, for those wanting to look it up.
Item 109016339, for those wanting to look it up.
I meant to check this out while I was there, but I forgot...
I've tried every promo code I can find that's out currently and none apply to the used site.
It's a specific coupon for used gear. Musician's Friend has it every once in a while too. I think it's 10% off...
I'd like it just to offset the increase in price due to tax. I wish what I wanted could be found somewhere else.
Call and negotiate. Despite them saying they will not haggle, they will. If the person you get doesn't, call back and talk with someone else. Just be reasonable.
I've negotiated many deals on used items - lets see, a sales person (making commission) telling you they can't negotiate - yea, he sounds very truthful...
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Tell them thanks, and you'd like to speak to the manager. Haggle with him. He probably has more of an interest in increasing the sales of the store, because he probably has a bounus tied to sales volume.
Negotiating on an item will also depend on how long the item has been in the store also. If the item is on a price drop, you can get more haggle room than something that has just been listed
I've been able to negotiate on an in-store used item before by talking to the store manager. Also, it helps to pop in every now and then to get an idea of how long an item has been sitting unsold.
Also, not sure if this qualifies as a "Hot Deal", but thought I would share. Love the coloring on this bass.
USED FENDER PRECISION BASS W/ FENDER LACE
Was $949 - Now $699
Also, not sure if this qualifies as a "Hot Deal", but thought I would share. Love the coloring on this bass.
USED FENDER PRECISION BASS W/ FENDER LACE
Was $949 - Now $699
