Just a heads up for those that live close to a Guitar Center.

Pacomc79

The day after Christmas they blow tons of stuff out at cost or below cost to free up inventory. If you are looking for a pickup swap or cheap distortion pedal get there early. Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers (57 Classics) that usually run $100 a piece are going for around $19 bucks same is true for several other pickups. See what you can find. I usually don't buy anything but this is a good time to find good deals. Usually you can bargain a bit with them too.

mccreadyisgod

Originally posted by Pacomc79
The day after Christmas they blow tons of stuff out at cost or below cost to free up inventory. If you are looking for a pickup swap or cheap distortion pedal get there early. Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers (57 Classics) that usually run $100 a piece are going for around $19 bucks same is true for several other pickups. See what you can find. I usually don't buy anything but this is a good time to find good deals. Usually you can bargain a bit with them too.

You should get me a couple of those pups and mail 'em to me...

Pacomc79

If I find a good deal I'll buy a few up and let you guys know.

mccreadyisgod

I'd buy two if they're under $30 apiece...

exhausted

lookin' for strat classic stacks. STK-S1. i'd be forever in your debt.

Pacomc79

yeah I'll look. I'm hoping to find another MXR flanger for $50

JofZ

Originally posted by Pacomc79
The day after Christmas they blow tons of stuff out at cost or below cost to free up inventory. If you are looking for a pickup swap or cheap distortion pedal get there early. Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers (57 Classics) that usually run $100 a piece are going for around $19 bucks same is true for several other pickups. See what you can find. I usually don't buy anything but this is a good time to find good deals. Usually you can bargain a bit with them too.

tons of stuff?? I was able to get 60% off last week, I did want to pick up some other stuff, you think they will really be able to beat the earlier discount?
Thanks

Pacomc79

wow 60% of list or off the everyday price?

that's a good deal.

Usually many accessories are D coded (discontinued) and are sold at less than cost so yes in some cases you could get a better deal. Also on Packages they can give you more of a break such as Mic, mic preamp, stand, and cable.

Usually the GC GLP (guarenteed lowest price) is about 35% off list and they will beat anyone elses price any further discount comes out of the salesmans salary.

JofZ

Originally posted by Pacomc79
wow 60% of list or off the everyday price?

that's a good deal.

Usually many accessories are D coded (discontinued) and are sold at less than cost so yes in some cases you could get a better deal. Also on Packages they can give you more of a break such as Mic, mic preamp, stand, and cable.

Usually the GC GLP (guarenteed lowest price) is about 35% off list and they will beat anyone elses price any further discount comes out of the salesmans salary.

I didn't expect them to do it, but I asked and they did. It seems to me that retail pricing is kinda subjective. I have never seen a guitar shop selling Fenders for the MSRP in Fenders catalog. I usually see 20-35% off MSRP on the net. I took that pricing in with me to Guitar center and they matched it, at the cash register I said I'll buy the pedals if you take another 20% off the total. He told me to hang on, came back and whispered done deal.
They did not dicount the Mesa, but I am willing to wager if they had them in stock they would have.

Pacomc79

Originally posted by JofZ
I didn't expect them to do it, but I asked and they did. It seems to me that retail pricing is kinda subjective. I have never seen a guitar shop selling Fenders for the MSRP in Fenders catalog. I usually see 20-35% off MSRP on the net. I took that pricing in with me to Guitar center and they matched it, at the cash register I said I'll buy the pedals if you take another 20% off the total. He told me to hang on, came back and whispered done deal.
They did not dicount the Mesa, but I am willing to wager if they had them in stock they would have.

Yeah depends on the guy and how fast they sell them. If they had 5 upstairs and they are looking to get rid of them you can get a great deal. I hooked my buddy up with a cost discount on a tonemaster head. I had to buy it myself.

He took 20% out of his own total to sell it to make the sale. He still made enough on the mesa to cover it and you got a good deal. That's pretty much how it's done.

Almost everyone's price is right at 35% of list now. It used to be that everything was list and you haggled. Now its marked down pretty much as far as the store is willing to go. Congrats on the good deal. You are still happy with it huh.

who's_pearljam?

Cool, but I don't think I'm near one! Oh well

Looks like we're stranded here till after Christmas!

Pacomc79

Originally posted by who's_pearljam?
Cool, but I don't think I'm near one! Oh well

Looks like we're stranded here till after Christmas!

well. I'll save you guys a Mojito.

who's_pearljam?

Originally posted by Pacomc79
well. I'll save you guys a Mojito.

Oh no! I was just getting used to the no Pina Colada zone
Now I have to have a hankering for a nice cold Mojito.
Doh! Shoulda gone to Cuba!

Pacomc79

Originally posted by who's_pearljam?
Oh no! I was just getting used to the no Pina Colada zone
Now I have to have a hankering for a nice cold Mojito.
Doh! Shoulda gone to Cuba!

we'll go when you get back and we drop that stupid embargo.


You, me, the Malians and the Buena Vista Social Club

I love Mojitos.

who's_pearljam?

Originally posted by Pacomc79
we'll go when you get back and we drop that stupid embargo.


You, me, the Malians and the Buena Vista Social Club

I love Mojitos.

Probably no Malians.
And you gotta hurry to meet the BV social club!

We'll be able to get in even with the embargo, it's more fun that way! Although, at this point there's a lot of people that are REALLY REALLY REALLY skeptical about travelling with ME! Even I am!

Meanwhile, though, it's palm wine and Cipr
o!
There were some shady characters in the group that was leaving today, like carrying rifles and other weapons. We just didn't want to get involved with that! The country is in a bit of tribal strife right now!
So we'll hang tight here for a few,,, whatever. Hopefully days!
People are cool here in town.

Pacomc79

Originally posted by who's_pearljam?
Probably no Malians.
And you gotta hurry to meet the BV social club!

We'll be able to get in even with the embargo, it's more fun that way! Although, at this point there's a lot of people that are REALLY REALLY REALLY skeptical about travelling with ME! Even I am!

Meanwhile, though, it's palm wine and Cipr
o!
There were some shady characters in the group that was leaving today, like carrying rifles and other weapons. We just didn't want to get involved with that! The country is in a bit of tribal strife right now!
So we'll hang tight here for a few,,, whatever. Hopefully days!
People are cool here in town.

Probably best to lay low. I wonder how hard it would be to hike it at night? Probably to far huh.

who's_pearljam?

Originally posted by Pacomc79
Probably best to lay low. I wonder how hard it would be to hike it at night? Probably to far huh.

300 miles across the desert! 2 days by car,
Ever hear the old saying from Timbuktu and back?

They knew what they were talking about!


Who the hell WAS my travel agent!?



Oh,

Me

DOHHHHHH!

We actually are cool just hanging here for the present, and finding a ride in another little convoy. We never did find Ali Farka, and it's not worth it to go now.
We are actually very welcome here in town. Full of old cultures and open and hospitable people. It's just the falling apart country out there somewhere. Apparently north. We're trying to go south.

We'll just wait till a group of Malians we trust takes off. You travel in groups here! We found that out a little late!
hmm

I might be a little off topic now.

Oh yeah,,, No guitar centers here,,,,just sweet potatoes!

JofZ

Originally posted by Pacomc79
Yeah depends on the guy and how fast they sell them. If they had 5 upstairs and they are looking to get rid of them you can get a great deal. I hooked my buddy up with a cost discount on a tonemaster head. I had to buy it myself.

He took 20% out of his own total to sell it to make the sale. He still made enough on the mesa to cover it and you got a good deal. That's pretty much how it's done.

Almost everyone's price is right at 35% of list now. It used to be that everything was list and you haggled. Now its marked down pretty much as far as the store is willing to go. Congrats on the good deal. You are still happy with it huh.

As happy as I could be,
Thank you.

My wife and nieghbors on the other hand aren't LOL. I am thinking about cranking the gain and the master volumn upto 10 for a nice Christmas day present to the hood.

Pacomc79

Originally posted by JofZ
As happy as I could be,
Thank you.

My wife and nieghbors on the other hand aren't LOL. I am thinking about cranking the gain and the master volumn upto 10 for a nice Christmas day present to the hood.

Auld Lang Sine on the front porch at full volume is my New Years Eve Tradition.

JofZ

Originally posted by Pacomc79
Auld Lang Sine on the front porch at full volume is my New Years Eve Tradition.

Are you going to bail me out?
I had some fun last night, and they came a knockin. It was pretty funny, they actually asked me how I could stand there and listen to that noise hahahaha.

mccreadyisgod

Alright, where's Paco with my discounted pups already?