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I didn’t realize that buying a guitar was like buying a car. I have to go to every store and negotiate a deal? Then shop that deal and see if anyone will beat or match it? What a pain in the blank. So, where do I find the invoice pricing on a guitar??
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If you're ok with paying the listed price or waiting until Guitar Center/Musicians Friend has 15% off sales you can avoid what you feel is an inconvenience...
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I was being a little sarcastic...but honestly, I did not know you could negotiate a price for a new guitar. I will have to give it a try when I'm in the market.
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Or you could could buy used and save an additional 20% off the sale price.
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You can get between 15%-20% off retail every day on almost any brand.
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Really, So I walk into GC or any store for that matter, and lets say I like a $400 guitar. I say, would you take $320 for it. More than likely he accepts?
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I like to do business locally too... if I can. But we have 10.25% sales tax on top of high state income tax plus crazy property tax. When I bought my 814ceDLX I couldn't see giving up an extra $400. Just too much extra... especially because I already paid income tax on the money I'd have to pay sales tax with. The local mom and pop shop didn't seem to be able to discount at all . I'd have loved to have purchased the guitar from them.
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It helps if you have a current coupon (from the dealer or another dealer) but is not necessary usually (if they want to make the sale). New purchases in last few years: Vox AC4C1 = 25% Epiphone ES335 Dot + hardshell case = 15% Fender '62 AVRI Telecaster = 15% Taylor Big Baby + hardshell case = 15% Vox AC4HW1 = 20% Larrivee SD 40 = 15% Taylor 324 = 15% |