I’ll never own, nor gig digital or modelers. I have tube combos and heads, as well as various size cabs. So I have many options available. I take the appropriate size rig for the venue.
I was there a few months ago. Carter’s was my hands down favorite, followed by the Gibson showroom. Wasn’t that impressed with Gruhn’s. Rumble Seat was tiny and the best stuff was in a side room not for sale.
Yea, I kinda price things taking into account what I think shipping and fees will be and then live with the result. Usually get beat by a little bit, but that’s ok. And I never ask for friends/family for PayPal, cause, well…we’re not really friends or family