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Had a great experience at Chicago Music Exchange

Hi all,

I'm recently home(Chicago) from college (California) and I stopped at CME to get some gear. I gotta say it was one of the best buying experiences I've had. The staff was very attentive, even though it was a pretty busy day. All the different departments knew what was going on with each other, and they all worked together to make that store a friendly place. Everyone was knowledgeable about whatever I asked them, and were eager to answer my questions. Also, they didn't act like it was the biggest pain in the world to get something out of storage! That was a plus. I'm so glad I have a local business that I feel good contributing too, and that is a viable option to the other more nationalized and corporate chains.
 
Hi all,

I'm recently home(Chicago) from college (California) and I stopped at CME to get some gear. I gotta say it was one of the best buying experiences I've had. The staff was very attentive, even though it was a pretty busy day. All the different departments knew what was going on with each other, and they all worked together to make that store a friendly place. Everyone was knowledgeable about whatever I asked them, and were eager to answer my questions. Also, they didn't act like it was the biggest pain in the world to get something out of storage! That was a plus. I'm so glad I have a local business that I feel good contributing too, and that is a viable option to the other more nationalized and corporate chains.
I'm a fan as well. I bought two pedals there last year, and a pedal board more recently. Good folks and a really nice store.
 
Love that store. They are great to work with, whether they are buying our pedals or we are buying gear from them. Glad to hear other customers have similar experiences!
 
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