My heart bleeds..
You guys don't know how good you've got it. I started using strings and beyond when living in LA, and was always amazed how quickly things showed up (strings or otherwise). Now back in Australia, I never expect anything in a couple of days....Australia post is lousy for speed. I still use them as even with shipping, it works out cheaper if I purchase several sets at a time. Like others, I stock up. If it's an emergency I'll run out to a local store, but like others, I tend to bulk purchase in anticipation of my needs.
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National Resophonic NRP 12 Fret
Loar LH-700-VS Archtop
Eastman E8-OM
Herrmann Weissenborn
Recording King RP-10
Recording King RG-35-SN Lapsteel
Maton 425 12-string
ESP 400 series telecaster
Eastman T485
Deering Americana Banjo
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