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Musician's Friend: My Only Friend?

Discussion in 'Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]' started by Son of Wobble, Jun 8, 2019.

(COMPLETE THE SENTENCE): "FRIENDS ARE...."

  1. ESSENTIAL

    17 vote(s)
    25.0%

  2. AN UNWELCOME ANNOYANCE

    18 vote(s)
    26.5%

  3. GOOD MOSTLY FOR THE 15% DISCOUNT

    33 vote(s)
    48.5%
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  1. Jun 8, 2019 #1
    Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    Gone are the days when my inbox was filled to overflow. Email used to be chockablock with job offers, emotional reconnections, intriguing flirtations.

    These days? The only email that comes is from Musicians Friend.

    At first, I was cheered and flattered by the attention. But then this "friend" began to write more and more frequently, always with the same apparent intent: He wants to get his hands on my dough!

    His requests have become oppressive. Sometimes he writes three or more times a day, concocting excuses in the form of "stupid deals" I would be a fool to forego. Hey, Friend, I appreciate a good tip and all, but this is getting depressing, especially if I stop to think that you might be the only friend I have left.

    Anyone else been "befriended" by this guy? And if so, how did you handle it?
     
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  2. Jun 8, 2019 #2
    Old Blastard

    Old Blastard

    Aug 18, 2013
    Virginia
    I bought some nice instrument cables at a stupid price!

    Sadly, if it's not that friend it's a Nigerian Prince or Amazon or hot Russian babes or a business deal to good to pass up. Everybody wants my dolla. My friends text me and so far no one has texted about my car warranty expiring in my 87 4Runner.
     
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  3. Jun 8, 2019 #3
    Tony In Philly

    Tony In Philly Supporting Member

    Oct 25, 2007
    Filthydelphia, USA
    I just retired from my day job last month and my music buddy only had my old work email address. I forgot to send him my gmail account. Oh well. I'll definitely miss him. He was sweet and he really cared about making sure I had the latest gear.
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2019 #4
    buldog5151bass

    buldog5151bass Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.

    Oct 22, 2003
    Connecticut
    I would contact MF and ask to be removed from any email lists.
     
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  5. Jun 8, 2019 #5
    Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010

    WHAT - AND LEAVE SHOW BIZ?????
     
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  6. Jun 8, 2019 #6
    Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    I get the occasional email from my old pal Disc Maker, too.
    Disc would be happy with even a mere $300 of clams - he's doing short duplication runs.
    I don't have the heart to tell him that the last time I tried to give away CDs, peeps said things such as,
    "Hmm I think I can play this on my sister's X box?"
     
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  7. Jun 8, 2019 #7
    Tony In Philly

    Tony In Philly Supporting Member

    Oct 25, 2007
    Filthydelphia, USA
    Yes, it's so uplifting to know that so many out there who truly care. Every day somebody drops me a line to let me know that there is a new cure for tinnitus. I'm so glad they keep me so informed.
     
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  8. Jun 8, 2019 #8
    Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    How coincidental !
    I am 55 years old, and this year got a mail offer for 20% off a hearing aid.
    How did they know I play an SVT and 810????
     
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  9. Jun 8, 2019 #9
    micguy

    micguy

    May 17, 2011
    Next email is 20% off back surgery.
     
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  10. Jun 8, 2019 #10
    Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    ...I used to have one other friend, a guy named @BurnOut -- but he hasn't been around so much since he got a job.


    I had a good LOL, thanks :woot::smug::thumbsup:
     
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2019
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  11. Jun 8, 2019 #11
    turf3

    turf3

    Sep 26, 2011
    That first AARP "join us" invitation in the mail is a bithc.
     
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  12. Jun 8, 2019 #12
    Spectre1966

    Spectre1966 Striving For Mediocrity Supporting Member

    Jul 4, 2014
    Wallingford, CT
    I have a folder in my mailbox called CRAP and all emails from MF, Sweetwater, Music123, Zzounds, GC, etc all go there. Sometimes I poke in there when in in the market for something.
     
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  13. Jun 8, 2019 #13
    Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    That one did indeed hurt. Even worse was a subsequent offer to bury me at sea, econo stylee :(
     
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  14. Jun 8, 2019 #14
    buldog5151bass

    buldog5151bass Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.

    Oct 22, 2003
    Connecticut
    I have no shame. Offer a discount, I'll take it. We molesters have SOME advantages - no having to worry if the rabbit died, etc.
     
  15. Jun 8, 2019 #15
    Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    Having trouble parsing your analogy, Buldog. But 20% off? Of course a good thing.
    If the Neptune society offers a deep discount, my corpse is all theirs. Winning!
     
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  16. Jun 8, 2019 #16
    buldog5151bass

    buldog5151bass Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.

    Oct 22, 2003
    Connecticut
    Just saying - getting older isn't all bad. It has its advantages.
     
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  17. Jun 8, 2019 #17
    Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    Want mine?
     
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  18. Jun 8, 2019 #18
    Wasnex

    Wasnex

    Dec 25, 2011
    IMHO Sears is the worst of the worst these days. Sears sometimes sends three or four messages a days (more often than not). Sometimes the title includes misleading information that suggest you need to update your user profile. But it's just a scam to get you to open the email. I hate to see the company closing stores all over the country, but with such pathetic and irritating marketing practices, it's no wonder it's circling the drain.
     
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  19. Jun 8, 2019 #19
    Matt O

    Matt O

    Feb 19, 2013
    The Mitten
    At first it was just Musician’s Friend and we got along super good. Just chill, you know. Hang. Get some bass gear. Or not. Whatever.

    Then it turned into Musician’s Friend with benefits.

    Went south quick. Way too needy. Wanted too much commitment. I had to hide my Sweetwater purchases or I’d get the sad eyes. Got stalky. Desperate. Had to bail, so I broke it off.

    That was years ago but those emails keep coming. Sometimes I think about it, you know, maybe saying what’s up. Then I remember how it all went down... nah.
     
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  20. Jun 8, 2019 #20
    buldog5151bass

    buldog5151bass Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.

    Oct 22, 2003
    Connecticut
    As they say, getting old beats the alternative.
     
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