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Findthetone1
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I dunno, this conversation has been going on for years and they're still standing. I went to my local GC last month for the first time in at least a year and they had a lot of guitars hanging. The store seemed to be a little bit in shambles but there were people in there.
Other than the few employees this store has that are really good losing their jobs, I really wouldn't care if it closed. I much prefer my locally owned store.
Other than the few employees this store has that are really good losing their jobs, I really wouldn't care if it closed. I much prefer my locally owned store.
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Racerxrated
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Yep.
People here have brought this up numerous times, since I joined way back in 12.
Yet GC still runs like it always does.
jabps
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Was in GC this weekend, first time in probably a year. Place was packed.
Granted that doesn't always equate to the bottom line or mismanagement but they were very busy.
Granted that doesn't always equate to the bottom line or mismanagement but they were very busy.
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Strandberg Junkie
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Be willing to bet their online sales are larger than the in store these days.
RaceU4her
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this. didnt they and other stores make a killing these last couple years during covid?? cant imagine now they would be going under
napalmdeath
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Question is, are they paying their debts with all those sales spikes? Plus, you have Musicians Fiend selling their wall hangers as new.
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ewill52
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I hope it works out, if for nothing else the online used inventory is a great place to grab some deals from time to time.
napalmdeath
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Very hit/miss. I've probably seen the most horrible packing jobs in my life from GC. I wouldn't trust them to ship a box of feathers without damage. They are morons. Last amp I got from them was an Engl Fireball 100 that they shipped in a 2x12 cabinet box. They wrapped the head (FACE DOWN, MIND YOU), with one thin layer of bubble wrap, stuffed a couple wads of paper in the box, and that thing went on a wild ride. Broke part of the handle, wrapped up the power chord with DUCT TAPE, that I couldn't remove and had to throw away! I was shocked that amp even worked. Well, I did have a microphonic preamp tube...
RaceU4her
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i dont think all guitar centers are equal, the one closest to me is mostly entry level and blackstar stuff with a few les pauls and usa fenders, the one an hour north had all sorts of nice stuff both new and used
napalmdeath
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Both near me sell entry level amps, but have nice guitars out of reach. One had a NICE selection of premium Heritages. Real nice guitars.
marvcus
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I would think at some point they will take a cue from Sweetwater and shutter up most their brick and mortar locations except for profitable ones.
There are 5 in my area and only one worth going to; the other 4 are garbage.
There are 5 in my area and only one worth going to; the other 4 are garbage.
RaceU4her
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Yeah this one had Friedman’s and mesa among others and is worth driving the extra half hour for, i was surprised there was such a vast difference.
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Racerxrated
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The worst packing jobs I’ve had, all came from Florida stores. Most recent was a 1960C slant with the 6402 GBs…they put the cab on a pallet, then plastic wrapped the cab to the pallet. No bubble wrap or packing…then, the shipper put another pallet on top of the cab which tore off the front side tolex. Too bad, the pic was of a mint cab. Returned it fast.
phillybhatesme
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Topic that mentions GC used? I'll never not post this pic of a loaded 212 with v30s that was supposed to be delivered to me. Came in a fucking cardboard box with absolutely zero packing. Nothing.
DrewJD82
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I dunno, I’ve got 3 down here that are all about 15 minutes apart, right off of ‘95 so they’re easy to hit up in quick succession. About a year ago I’d say I could see them going under, when they were hurting for stock, but all three are fully stocked at this point. Seems they’re being more intentional about where they sell the ‘good shit’. The Hallandale store has all the good stuff, but if you go to the Margate and Delray Beach stores they mostly cater to beginners (margate is directly next to a high school) and intermediates. At most they’ll have *a* really nice guitar in one section of the store or in a glass case, but nothing on the racks, just 4-guitars-deep of beginner shit.
OUTLAW1969
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As far as I am concerned, for my needs, GC could be a kiosk on the sidewalk. I only buy emergency strings from them, and that is only if the mom and pop stores are closed.
I used to be capable of appreciating them as a store, but THEY went downhill very fast. It was not me learning more, or being more in "the know", it was them causing their own down hill slide. The employees are completely clueless....COMPLETELY CLUELESS !
I used to be capable of appreciating them as a store, but THEY went downhill very fast. It was not me learning more, or being more in "the know", it was them causing their own down hill slide. The employees are completely clueless....COMPLETELY CLUELESS !
SBlue
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GC is doomed and it's about to implode according to the "Internet specialists" for almost 30 years already.
See all the gear the "youtuber" is so proud of showing off in that video? I bet he bought big part of it at his local GC.
People are so pathetically desperate for "clicks" or "likes", that they prompt themselves to spread rumors, lies or try to create panic within their own communities.
See all the gear the "youtuber" is so proud of showing off in that video? I bet he bought big part of it at his local GC.
People are so pathetically desperate for "clicks" or "likes", that they prompt themselves to spread rumors, lies or try to create panic within their own communities.
Findthetone1
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That's why I feel lucky my local store has the few really good guys. They've been in the industry for decades.
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Damn. My GC rotates staff like underwear. I think that whoever prices their used guitars browses reverb first, tbh. When I compare they're always right at the bottom of the price structure(at least lately). They at least seem to be wanting to move inventory on some level. I do feel bad for the people pressured to make sales. Reminds me of going into Gamestop where the employees seem sad, broken, and automated with extended warranty pitches and whatnot. Definitely a gamble buying online. *proceeds to browse website "ooh shiny" add to cart.
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