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Old 12-13-2017, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Shades of Blue View Post
Why would anyone buy a slightly "used" guitar from Guitar Center for 15% off (add back tax and you are talking 7-8% off) when you can get a much better deal on a brand new guitar online? It just doesn't make sense to me. People say they want that exact guitar, and I get that, but manufacturers are so consistent today it is almost a non-issue.
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Originally Posted by Steadfastly View Post
Because many feel they will get a better one if they go and play it first. Even many electric players think this. With the return policies the online store have, why worry about this?
I have to wonder what the balance is here. I tend think Shades of Blue represents the stronger sentiment here and I'd wager it's only likely to grow in that direction as well.
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