Kamis, 09 Juli 2009

Gibson Guitar Dealers - 5 Tips to Help You Make the Right Decision

By Derek Douglas
I've purchased tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear over the last 15 years, and this is my take on Gibson guitar dealers.

Purchasing a Gibson guitar can be a serious undertaking. With prices ranging from $500 to $10,000 and upwards, it pays to do your research.

The Top 5 Tips for Buying Guitars

1. Research, Research, Research. Plenty of information is available to you online, so do a little surfing first. What you think you know may be different than the truth.

2. Learn How to Spot a Fake. Counterfeit guitars from China are increasingly available online, so make sure you know how to spot fakes before purchasing from an unknown buyer.

3. New or Used? Each has its own distinct advantages, so know ahead of time what your're after. For example, certain online retailers let you buy a new guitar and spread the payment equally over 5 months. This is a huge advantage over opening a new line of credit or coming up with the money all at once. You might be able to get a great deal on a used guitar, just be careful that you're not scammed online or having suspicious characters over to your house.

4. Spend More Than You Want To. This will be painful now, but being cheap on your guitar purchase is like being cheap when buying a bed: you're gonna have it for a long time, and spend a lot of time with it. Get the best you can afford and figure out a way to pay for it.

5. Buying Online Saves You Money (and Time). If your neighbor has the perfect deal, by all means go for it. The more likely scenario is that you'll be waiting around for some flake on Craigslist to get back to you, or paying too much at your local Guitar Store. Online retailers are extremely efficient, and they pass the savings on to you. They also have return polices, satisfaction guarantees, and payment plans that don't require a special card. And yeah, you don't have to drive anywhere.

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