Would you do it for 60-bucks?

[ebo]

If the only way I’d get a $1000 gig was to have XYZ bass and the only way to get XYZ bass was to pay for next day air, then yes. Otherwise I’d smoke a fatty and chill. I’ve got plenty of basses to keep me company until it arrives.

 

[ElectroVibe]

Nice pictures! And I would strongly advise against it.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I once paid $50 for the "privilege" of picking my bass mid transit at a FedEx depot just before a long weekend.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

Depends on how many scheckels I already dished out.
Fiduciary responsibility is important to me!

 

[WG Plum]

What is $60 vs the cost of the bass? If I just dropped $2500 on a bass, I'd pay the $60 to get it tomorrow. If I paid $300? No.

 

[GodsLove66]

As an Alaskan, $60 for next day would be a STEAL!!!!!

 

[R Baer]

One thing with next day shipping is that the package is handled less. Less transfers and less handling by human gorillas usually means there's a better chance it arrives intact. No guarantees though.

 

[2F/2F]

No. I would be able to wait a couple of extra days with no sweat whatsoever.

If I had zero basses, and a paying gig that the bass could make with rush shipping, then sure.

 

[gln1955]

Another thing I've experienced is the opposite of the delayed expedited shipment. I get my meds shipped to me. There is always an option of 2-day delivery, which I never need, so don't buy. I still get my meds in two days anyway. I really believe they ship everything out the same way and just rake in money from however many customers buy into the expedited shipping.

 

[Genebro]

Scenario: You have a nice bass coming from across the country. It’ll take a week to get to you. But for $60 more, you could have it tomorrow. To you, is it worth the extra $$ to have it the next day?

This scenario played out for me yesterday. The seller and I worked out a deal where I provided the UPS label thru my company. I could print a Ground label, but for $30 more I could do 2-day. Or for $60 more, I could have it the next day. I chose next day so I’d have all weekend to play with my new bass (and the bass wouldn’t sit in a cold tractor trailer all weekend).

Would you do that?

I am definitely in the rush delivery camp. Provided its actually shipped i do like to minimize the time its on a truck or plane.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

aww hell nah

 

[elgranluis]

Nope, nope, nope! Not since COVID screwed everything up. I deal with this on a weekly basis, & my wife deals with it daily.

Well, it’s good to know that UPS is lying in their terms and contrition, where they state that the next day and second day guarantee is still active. I never actually trusted them anyway.

 

[8xlaxx]

Bunch of cheap-a$$es here on TB. You should’ve ponied up for same-day service.

 

[HowieD72]

Scenario: You have a nice bass coming from across the country. It’ll take a week to get to you. But for $60 more, you could have it tomorrow. To you, is it worth the extra $$ to have it the next day?

This scenario played out for me yesterday. The seller and I worked out a deal where I provided the UPS label thru my company. I could print a Ground label, but for $30 more I could do 2-day. Or for $60 more, I could have it the next day. I chose next day so I’d have all weekend to play with my new bass (and the bass wouldn’t sit in a cold tractor trailer all weekend).

Would you do that?

No.

 

[retslock]

I build my own basses. The lead time to make the parts is 6 weeks, the build time after I get parts is a few weeks (mostly finishing). A few days one way or another doesn't make a hill of beans difference in my world, as I'm used to the fact that I can't have what I really want right now..

When I built my first one I was totally inexperienced and spent months watching Youtube learning how to and how not to and wondering if I could pull it off. It was quite nerve wracking at times but I did it. I was determined not to cut anything until I was quite sure of the methods and techniques I would use. The second one only took three weeks from start to finish. Patience is vital when working with wood. Both turned out well and get plenty of playing time. It’s a gratifying experience to make something that has quality and style and performs well.

 

[ChrisAlan]

I definitely get it, but no.
... and grumble all week that I didn't.

 

[Deleted member 341607]

For 60 dollars I’ll put my face in their soup and blow.
But I won’t pay extra shipping.

 

[jimmydean]

Depending on the bass or if I need it for a gig in two days , the answer is yes .

 

[Chrisk-K]

$60 = 5 x 6 pack of my favorite beer Peroni. 30 bottles of Peroni will give me pleasure for 2-3 months. I’d wait

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

My answer wasn't an option ...

In extreme weather conditions and owing to most personal sellers not having a clue about proper shipping preparations, I would be strongly tempted to pay the extra.