Actually, don't they already have their hands all over your credit card before you even pull it out?
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That's right, Vin'ster. The only noted formal step in the transaction process is they give it back to you. And then YOU say "Thank you".

Actually, don't they already have their hands all over your credit card before you even pull it out?
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Then when you head for the door to exit there is someone there looking like you stole it and shake you down and check the receipt. And then YOU say thank you.That's right, Vin'ster. The only noted formal step in the transaction process is they give it back to you. And then YOU say "Thank you".
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Then when you head for the door to exit there is someone there looking like you stole it and shake you down and check the receipt. And then YOU say thank you.
They don't touch them. There are these little machines that the buyer puts his card it himself. Been around for awhile.Do they mind if your hands are all over your credit card before you give it to them?
They don't touch them. There are these little machines that the buyer puts his card it himself. Been around for awhile.
They don't touch them. There are these little machines that the buyer puts his card it himself. Been around for awhile.
They don't touch them. There are these little machines that the buyer puts his card it himself. Been around for awhile.
They ship to your local store for free, right? Do they wiggle on the prices listed for the used guitars?Now that you know you like the 50's better, scour the GC website for used.
They come and go, so just be ready to jump when you see a nice one you want at a decent price.
You can return the web orders to your local CG if you don't like it.
I bought my Firebird, SG 50th and Ultra Strat that way.
Ship to store is not free, but shipping on guitars is not much - my Strat from CA to PA was $21.25.They ship to your local store for free, right? Do they wiggle on the prices listed for the used guitars?
Is the 15% off of the MSRP or the already discounted store price?Whenever I bought guitars over $2K at GC (and I've had at least 10, electrics, acoustics a hollowbody, etc), I would always get 15% off from the manager, no questions asked.
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Is the 15% off of the MSRP or the already discounted store price?
Every new LP I see is listed at $2499 so you’re getting an additional 15% off that as well?
What stores do you go to then Ace?Yes, off the actual retail selling price. I don't even bother shopping at old-world stores who still tag products with an MSRP.
Typically the selling price should be around 25%-30% off MSRP. After that, they can afford to take 15% of the selling price. (This does not apply to all products. For example, MESA amps: there's one price only an everyone pays that same price - ZERO discounts). Also depends on the sales person and how hungry they are for commission, as your discount cuts into the food on their table.
Example:
MSRP = $3,000 (fake price)
Selling = $2,100 (the real price)
Final @ 15% discount = $1,785 (what you can get with many higher-end items)
Don't expect much, if any, % off - or much off items in cheaper price ranges; a $1K Ibanez isn't going to garner you a 15% discount unless they really want it out the door.
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I am guessing what he is describing would apply for GC. Otherwise no, there are A mark, B mark, and C mark products that the manufacturers have with distributors/retail outlets/stores..What stores do you go to then Ace?
Is the 15% off of the MSRP or
MSRP = $3,000 (fake price)
MSRP = $3,000 (Phony price)
I am guessing what he is describing would apply for GC. Otherwise no, there are A mark, B mark, and C mark products that the manufacturers have with distributors/retail outlets/stores..
He is saying in a fancy way, that it is best to shop around.
I am guessing what he is describing would apply for GC. Otherwise no, there are A mark, B mark, and C mark products that the manufacturers have with distributors/retail outlets/stores..
He is saying in a fancy way, that it is best to shop around.
Yeah - I was in Manchester Music Mill in maybe February and they came to me without my asking and offered 15% of the $1599 list on a Fender Am Pro II in roasted pine that I was trying out. Was a solid deal, but I passed as I wanted another $100 for my trade as well. I would never buy new without getting at least 10% off list.What stores do you go to then Ace?
I agree to search GC Online for used deals.. I just picked up a 2020 50s LP w/ case for $1599 ($1743 - tax/shipping). It was listed in fair condition due to a few pinhead size chips in the binding and some paint imperfections that can all be fixed up.. Unfortunately for me, I cant stand the burst buckers and the guitar is close to 11 lbs.. Most likely I will be returning.Now that you know you like the 50's better, scour the GC website for used.
They come and go, so just be ready to jump when you see a nice one you want at a decent price.
You can return the web orders to your local CG if you don't like it.
I bought my Firebird, SG 50th and Ultra Strat that way.
Yeah - I was in Manchester Music Mill in maybe February and they came to me without my asking and offered 15% of the $1599 list on a Fender Am Pro II in roasted pine that I was trying out. Was a solid deal, but I passed as I wanted another $100 for my trade as well. I would never buy new without getting at least 10% off list.