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Guitar Center used site

#3,661
NicJimBass said:
Anyone else noticing something wonky with the Used site? I only ever pay attention to the bass category, but the overall numbers have changed noticeably lately, and I can't tell if it's my PC or their site. Last week or the week before, there were 2500+ basses listed. This morning, I swore the number was over 2k, but right now, it's showing 1819. It's been declining at an enormous rate, sometimes overnight. I guess there could be a huge influx of used gear buyers, but I think something is happening to their site, I just don't know what.
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Now down to 1766... what in the world?
 
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NicJimBass said:
Anyone else noticing something wonky with the Used site? I only ever pay attention to the bass category, but the overall numbers have changed noticeably lately, and I can't tell if it's my PC or their site. Last week or the week before, there were 2500+ basses listed. This morning, I swore the number was over 2k, but right now, it's showing 1819. It's been declining at an enormous rate, sometimes overnight. I guess there could be a huge influx of used gear buyers, but I think something is happening to their site, I just don't know what.
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It's the Russians.
 
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NicJimBass said:
Anyone else noticing something wonky with the Used site? I only ever pay attention to the bass category, but the overall numbers have changed noticeably lately, and I can't tell if it's my PC or their site. Last week or the week before, there were 2500+ basses listed. This morning, I swore the number was over 2k, but right now, it's showing 1819. It's been declining at an enormous rate, sometimes overnight. I guess there could be a huge influx of used gear buyers, but I think something is happening to their site, I just don't know what.
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I noticed the same thing around this time last year.
 
#3,666
NicJimBass said:
I still search by manufacturer name, quite often.
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Unless you are able to view a different page that I am, the list of manufacturers on the left side has in order by quantity, it use to be alphabetical. Per example, if I wanted to search for what Laklands are in stock, I have to find them by scrolling down and looking for them, and I have learned that it is usually 10-15, so I have an idea of where to look. Before it was after Kay, before Memphis.
 
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SMG said:
Unless you are able to view a different page that I am, the list of manufacturers on the left side has in order by quantity, it use to be alphabetical. Per example, if I wanted to search for what Laklands are in stock, I have to find them by scrolling down and looking for them, and I have learned that it is usually 10-15, so I have an idea of where to look. Before it was after Kay, before Memphis.
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Ahhhh, totally misunderstood. I've gotten used to the names being listed in order of quantity. Personal preference, I suppose. I believe there is a place to search for the manufacturer name which would speed things up.
 
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You can type in the manufacturer, but sometimes it isn't very simple. Two examples that I have tried in the past that don't always work; 1) Even when in "basses", sometimes typing in Gibson will reveal Gibson basses, but sometimes it reveals everything in the world made by Gibson, including Epiphone, also including basses, and guitars, and amps... 2) The import line of the (former) company, US Masters was Master's Design...doing a search of Master's Design, or Masters Design, shows nothing, yet the manufacturers alphabetical list does have one Master's Design listed as US Masters Guitar Works, which is the companies full name, but not the label on the import company. The one they have looks nice, but it is more than I want to pay for it right now as it isn't exactly what I am seeking, but anyway, it is looking having to look for Gibson to maybe find the Epi that you want.
 
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#3,674
steelbed45 said:
Not shipped, they don't. I saw one for that price - dings, rat fur and rust.

Glad you could find the time to poo poo my post, though. Good stuff.
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Just making sure that someone knows what they're getting and what they go for these days, call it what you will. Really bizarre interaction here from start to finish, have a good night.
 
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desertrider71 said:
Guitar Center debt has been downgraded today to CCC-, which means "default is imminent."

I'm sure they will be around for a few more months, but by summer......finished.

What happens to the inventory?
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Well it wasn't downgraded today, it happened on November 29th, but it's not even the first time it's been down to CCC- this year...not to mention the past decade. Yes GC could fail at any moment, but then again it might last for many more years. Each year for the past 4 or so years it's become a big thing on social media that it's going to absolutely fail and it always stays afloat.
 
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