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Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 3:07 am
by jwr2
Guitar Center ... where idiots go to buy from idiots ...
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 3:20 am
by jim_w
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
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 3:58 am
by tony_carey
Welcome Jim & a good point!
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 5:14 am
by jeff_ulmer
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.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 6:10 am
by 8mileshigh
It's not GC spoiling ebay............it's all you guys out bidding me! lol
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 6:29 am
by leftyguitars
Erm, I'd keep quiet on that one Graham, if I was you!
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 7:12 am
by jwr2
which is worse GC or evil bay?
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:39 am
by sloop_john_b
Hmm, the last few times that Jetglo 1997 was posted it had a starting bid of $1999, now it's back down to $1299.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 9:35 am
by jeff_ulmer
I'm sure they can shill it back up in no time.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 11:29 am
by jwr2
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 ...
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 11:36 am
by jingle_jangle
EBay is much, much bigger.
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 12:17 pm
by jeff_ulmer
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?
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 12:26 pm
by jingle_jangle
Are we suffering the Wrath of Rath here?
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 12:30 pm
by jwr2
it may be rare ... but it is not well done ...
Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:10 pm
by tony_carey
