mildbill Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 recently, i've gotten most of my good deals at marsmusic. i called there yesterday, and they're closed.where do you people suggest looking for good deals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K. Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Hello mildbill!! Welcome!! To help answer your question... Are you looking for online or local stores? (If local, where do you live?) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowly Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 I went to their web site yesterday to see what was up. I got redirected to MusiciansFriend. MusiciansFriend is cool. I haven't got a bum deal from them yet. And their prices are pretty good. Mostly main stream stuff. They claim a 45 day return policy. Kcbass "Let It Be!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steadyb Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Originally posted by mildbill: recently, i've gotten most of my good deals at marsmusic. i called there yesterday, and they're closed. where do you people suggest looking for good deals?Sweetwater AudioMIDI.com West L.A. Music (westlamusic.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Sound Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 www.americanmusical.com I like their payment plans... Valky Valkyrie Sound: http://www.vsoundinc.com Now at TSUTAYA USA: http://www.tsutayausa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Zzounds 8th Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veracohr Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 http://www.fullcompass.com You have to call and order over the phone, but they're a great company with a big selection and really nice people to deal with! "And then you have these thoughts in the back of your mind like 'Why am I doing this? Or is this a figment of my imagination?'" http://www.veracohr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleen Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Are you looking for an all around music store/dealer or some place that specializes? For synth & software stuff, Nova Musik gets my vote. audiomidi.com is also very good. recording/mix guy don gunn.com myspace.com/dongunnmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Washington Music301-946-8808 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Originally posted by Linwood: Washington Music 301-946-8808This is a great store . Search for Chuck Levins Washington Music Center . www.esnips.com/web/SongsfromDanO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Originally posted by Valkyrie Sound: www.americanmusical.com I like their payment plans... ValkyYes. Same here. I also use SamAsh online some because I have their card. They usually have 12 months no interrest and free shipping. My rule is I get to buy one item, and I cannot buy anything else until that item is paid off. Sam Ash tends to mess up my orders but they always fix it quick. I never had a problem with an order from Americanmusical. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 (1) Sweetwater - Establish a relationship with a salesperson. If you don't like they guy they assign to you, ask (POLITELY) whether you can work with someone else. (2) local stores that have good prices and service - Seek them out. There may not be a good retailer in your town, but there's bound to be one or a few in your region. I don't know about you, but for instruments like guitars and basses where no two models are the same, I prefer a store where I can check out each model first hand. I haven't been pleased with retailers whose names rhyme with Sham Cash and Obstetricians' Trend. The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Yep, www.sweetwater.com for me, too. They've treated me very well. There may be companies that offer after sales support that is as good as Sweetwater, but there's none better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 And then there's always Music Center, Kenosha, WI. Ask for Tommy. 888-697-9393The service is the best I've ever encountered. The prices are very competitive. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roto Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 I bought an Alesis DG8 from Zzounds back when they were clearing them out for half price. Unfortunately it arrived broken, but the return process was very easy considering the price and physical size of the purchase. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again, I just wouldn't mail order another weighted keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmieWannaB Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 Originally posted by Dana This is a great store. Search for Chuck Levins Washington Music Center. I've posted this one before, but I'm still amazed that a store can last as long as this one has. They're definitely doing something right. I bought my first two keyboard setups (RMI Lark with Vox Kensington Bass Amp and Farfisa Fast Five with Leslie) from Chuck Levins in the 60s. I can't count the times my friends and I would skip school to go drool over their massive inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildbill Posted December 18, 2002 Author Share Posted December 18, 2002 i've considered Sweetwater several times. i just recieved their 2003 catalog today, and have had salesmen call in the past.they always show MSRP's, so i've never ordered anything from them and was rude enough to not take their calls (sorry sweetwater salespeople).when you do an actual deal, do you have to order a lot to get a decent deal? someone mentioned a store in kenosha, WI;i checked their web site and compared to what i've been paying, their prices suck. i've done business with mars, nova musik, kraft music, uncle bob's and interstate music supply, but none of these others even comes close to some of the deals i got at mars - i'm sure going to miss them and i hope it's not too long before someone comes in to fill the gap. to show you what i'm looking for (i've gotten spoiled, i know), here are what i consider to be the 3 best deals i got from them: (all new - prices in US dollars). expanded 18 voice korg Z1 - $650 roland xv5080 - $1250 and korg triton rack - $1050 can any of the stores you've all mentioned get near these prices? also, yes, i know price isn't everything - there's also service, shipping, location, the knowledge and courtesy of the salespeople, etc., etc.,.but when it comes down to the bottom line, a great price will bring you back for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by mildbill: someone mentioned a store in kenosha, WI; i checked their web site and compared to what i've been paying, their prices suck. Sure--on the web site the prices suck. But do yourself a favor. Call Tommy. Tell him what you're shopping for and let him quote you a price. You'll be amazed. And I, too, like Chuck Levin's. almost took a job there in the early 80s. There's more to buying musical instruments than just looking up prices on Musician's Friend. You gotta hunt for both a dealer and a deal. It's always been this way. K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildbill Posted December 18, 2002 Author Share Posted December 18, 2002 ksoper: don't take it personal - i'm sure they're a good store with good people and if i took the time to get things going with them, i'd probably be satisfied. i know a lot of people didn't like mars, but they treated me good, a couple people always knew what they were talking about and a few went the extra mile for me. i just suspect it may take a while to find that again with a new place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K. Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Mildbill, I've had good luck with Grandmas Music in Albuquerque, NM. Grandmas.com is their web address. I've dealt with Matt there and have always gotten supurb pricing and even better customer service. Tell him you're a friend of mine if you wish. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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