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#81
I owned a markbass 1x12 combo I really really liked till some guy stole it out of my car. Yesterday my other amp blew up and I went to Guitar Center to buy a replacement, figuring I'd get a little mark head. But GC would not sell me the amp without tacking on a "service plan" I didn't want. A sleazy tactic, like buying a used car. I got so mad I walked out.

Sorry, Markbass is off my list now. The "initiation fee" for this club is too annoying
 
#83
I borrowed a eden traveler head from a friend. This was a mixed gig, electric and upright, and the great thing about the little mark is the xlr in that lets me run the mic from my upright into the amp.
 
#84
PB+J said:
I owned a markbass 1x12 combo I really really liked till some guy stole it out of my car. Yesterday my other amp blew up and I went to Guitar Center to buy a replacement, figuring I'd get a little mark head. But GC would not sell me the amp without tacking on a "service plan" I didn't want. A sleazy tactic, like buying a used car. I got so mad I walked out.

Sorry, Markbass is off my list now. The "initiation fee" for this club is too annoying
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I don't really think the service plan for the MB gear is too bad of a deal. As you said, the "service plan" is mandatory so it isn't exactly something you can avoid. Just consider it a part of the price of the head rather than a separate charge and you'll feel MUCH better about your purchase.... especially after you bring it home! :bassist:
 
#86
Depending on the taxes in your area you shouldn't be paying much more than $640 to seal the deal. When I purchased one from GC I was able to get a $640(+/-$5) deal and I got a gigskinz bag included with the purchase. you should be able to get a little something out of them as well. If you don't want a bag try and get a couple sets of strings or some sort of accessory. I think your salesperson was a little shady and greedy. I'm pretty sure the prices are the same nationwide. You could do a couple of things...

Mention to the sales person that the performance guarantee is included in the price.
Talk to another salesperson
Talk to a manager

The salesperson will definitely start jumping through hoops if you mention that you are a serious buyer and will talk to another employee about the head. If he/she doesn't then you know there is a store full of people who would love to sell it to you.
 
#87
I told the salesman this was discussed on TB a lot. I told him the regional rep said on TB that this was proper procedure. He said he would contact him because he had been overcharging customers. I told him I had bought an LMII for $599 two weeks before. He looked it up and agreed. I was trying an F1.
I told the salesman that you reduce the price by the service plan and then add it. He said let me see if it will let me do it. It did.
I also returned it without hassle. He said, "wasn't your sound?" I said yep and he credited my card.
 
#88
Ya, the same thing happened to me, and they gladly refunded my double payment.

Chadds, no offense but this is the Official Markbass Club, a haven from the Markbass persecution we suffer for overly liking an amp ;)
 
#90
Close enough for rock and roll, Notts!

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#93
might as well add me to the list..

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