Is GC spoiling ebay?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon May 09, 2005 3:07 am

Guitar Center ... where idiots go to buy from idiots ...

jim_w · Post by **jim_w** » Mon May 09, 2005 3:20 am

Did anyone ever consider that a lot of folks tend to use ebay as a guide to the value of objects?

I think that GC would love to have folks see guitars being listed at a high price on ebay, but able to be bought for a more "reasonable" price "in the store". This way folks think, "what a great deal I got at GC". It doesn't work on people who look closely at seller ID and make the connection, but then again, people who do lot's of homework often avoid GC.

Just my $.02

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Mon May 09, 2005 3:58 am

Welcome Jim & a good point!

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Mon May 09, 2005 5:14 am

I won't mind those overpriced auctions should it come time to sell of some of my instruments. They will make my pricing look all that much more attractive.

Even better is that with inflated prices, I can safely view their auctions without the fear of hitting the buy it now.

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Mon May 09, 2005 6:10 am

It's not GC spoiling ebay............it's all you guys out bidding me! lol

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Mon May 09, 2005 6:29 am

Erm, I'd keep quiet on that one Graham, if I was you!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon May 09, 2005 7:12 am

which is worse GC or evil bay?

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Mon May 09, 2005 8:39 am

Hmm, the last few times that Jetglo 1997 was posted it had a starting bid of $1999, now it's back down to $1299.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Mon May 09, 2005 9:35 am

I'm sure they can shill it back up in no time.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon May 09, 2005 11:29 am

here's a copy of an email that I sent the gcrep ...

Dear gcrep110,

you guys don't have a clue do you? maybe you should sell burgers and fries ...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon May 09, 2005 11:36 am

EBay is much, much bigger.

jeff_ulmer · Post by **jeff_ulmer** » Mon May 09, 2005 12:17 pm

Response:

Dear Mr. Rath;

You can now bid on our burgers and fries auction, starting at just $25. Toppings extra. Burger is in excellent condition. It is Autumnglo in color. Only a few bite marks. Did I mention it is rare?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon May 09, 2005 12:26 pm

Are we suffering the Wrath of Rath here?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Mon May 09, 2005 12:30 pm

it may be rare ... but it is not well done ...

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Mon May 09, 2005 8:10 pm