Bisgit Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Just to let you know, this prob. isnt the rule, but just what I have experienced. I bought a Sabine floor tuner last week, took it home and went to wire it in to my pedal board, realized it had odd plugs for the power supply, I hate using batteries (make more work for me) so I at least tried it out and found it flutters on the low A of my bass (which I hate!!). Well, the very next day I took it back to the store and asked for a refund, he asked if I wanted to trade it for the Boss TU-2 pedal tuner. I asked how much it was, they quoted me 90 bucks, which is outragious because I have seen it online for $74 a few days ago. They wouldnt budge on the price and they refused to give me my money back, even though it was a brand new pedal, and I used it less that 5 seconds, and had it in my possesion less than 24 hours. So now, I have a $80 store credit at this stupid nashville used music place, and if I dont use it within 60 days, it becomes void. Does this sound crappy to you guys? Especially since after the tuner, I dont need any more gear for a long time..... I already bought the boss pedal becuase I need it. any comments? P.S. the sales tax in TN it 9.25% and its butt expensive to buy junk here. which sucks too. you can make stumbling blocks, or stepping stones out of the same things, what have you built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbread_medhotmail.com Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Hell, use it on strings. That does sound like a raw deal, but, each store has it's right to set policies. At least they took it back. I have some stuff that stores would not take back because it wasn't their policy to take stuff back unless it was defective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr M Pulsive Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Looks like you can either take cornbread's suggestion and grab a pack or two of string (maybe try some you wouldn't normally get, but have been curious about), or bite the bullet, toss in $10 and get the Boss tuner. Try to turn it into something positive, besides.. situation coulda been alot worse. What if it were a bass? or an amp? Most used gear places I buy from have a return policy. These are best when researched before purchases of course, but hey.. shit happens. Happens to me alot. FYI... Musicgoround has a 7 day return policy, no questions asked. (at least the one down the road from my does.) ...simply stating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 As mentioned stores do set policies and we should know them in advance but as also mentioned shit happens. Buyer beware !! This falls under the category of bad business and I would not shop there again. If you come close to the 90 days use your credit on something and float the 90 day policy until something comes in that you like - If they allow you to !! Good luck. www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Lyons Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Luckily around here, we have this shop, Ritchie's Music...40 minutes away, twice as far as any other guitar shop, but their staff, policies and prices are more than worth it. I bought an Aria Explorer Bass two years ago, and returned it for store credit. Two years later, I put that very same store credit toward an astonishingly large Stingray purchase. Just talk to the manager/owner, see if he can stretch out the time a little if you need it. If not, buy me some strungs \m/ Timothy Lyons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisgit Posted May 22, 2003 Author Share Posted May 22, 2003 Thanks guys, What I did was order the Boss tuner online and got the power supply and daisy chain power links from the used store, plus I am going to pop a little bit more down and either get a wireless or a sonic maximizer or Aural Exciter. you can make stumbling blocks, or stepping stones out of the same things, what have you built? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill C from Nashvegas Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 So, you like Nashville Used Music too???? Although I bought several things from them years ago, they lost my business about 3 years back. I had a Yamaha RBX760 4 string, and they had the exact same model but in a 5 string (RBX765) for $400. Same color, same bass, same used condition. So I brought in my bass and asked them how much to trade my 4 for their 5. The guy brings out a book of prices, and the 5 string was worth about $25 more than my 4. So he says: "Give me your 4 and $200" Excuse me??? And he didn't want to negotiate either, I coulda gone 75 or maybe even 100, but 200?? When the book is right there in front of us?? I walked out and have never returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 P Bass Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Fair or unfair, business are in business to make money. If they where to give full book credit on trades they would go out of business. They need a profit margin. The expense of running any retail business is astronomical compared to running a website that sells the same merchandise. You have to pay for the convenience. The more successful local stores will on the other hand try to be competitive where ever they can. I try to visit local shops when ever I can, and often when you take into account shipping, it's pretty close. "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill C from Nashvegas Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 A fair profit is one thing, but trying to gouge somebody? When the difference in book value is onluy $25--and they want $200, that's a lot more than a fair profit, that's gouging. I don't mind paying a couple dollars more to support a local store either, but they don't need to gouge people. I lived in Europe for a while, and their retailing philosphy seems to be "make money by reaming a few people for as much as you can". Whereas the Walmart approach is "make money by keeping prices low--and selling in volume". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 I'm with you, Bill. They would also sell a four string easier than a five string. They should have offered you a better deal. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Orr Posted May 25, 2003 Share Posted May 25, 2003 I've had pretty good experiences with used gear shops. My favorite is one of those Mom & Pop type of stores in my home town. They give guitar/piano lessons (8 years ago I was taking bass lessons there). And since they know me, they are pretty reasonable with respect to prices and negotiation. Plus, they not only sell used equipment, but new gear and audio cds, so their profit doesn't heavily rely on used gear sales. Its like in H. Jackson Brown, Jr.'s Life's Little Instruction Book, vol. 1: 255.Purchase gas from the neighborhood gas station even if it costs more. Next winter when it's six degrees and your car won't start, you'll be glad they know you.[plug]...its a really great series of books to have, and its only $7. ISBN 1-55853-102-5[/plug] groove, v. Inflected Form(s): grooved; groov·ing transitive senses:1a.to make a groove in;1b.to join by a groove;2.to perfect by repeated practice;3.to throw (a pitch) in the groove intransitive senses:1.to become joined or fitted by a groove;2.to form a groove;3.to enjoy oneself intensely;4.to interact harmoniously - groov·er noun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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