Where should I look for historic deals?

QuantumShinobi · 07-23-2008, 01:00 PM

I got a chance to try an R0 earlier this month, and it was amazing. I'd love to get my hands on either a G0 or R8, but don't have a whole lot of extra cash to throw around on my guitar hobby/addiction to get a new one. But I think I can talk myself (and my wife to be [getting married saturday!

]) into getting one if I can find a good deal on one.

So my question to you guys is this: what places are good to watch for that rare chance to snag one below retail besides eBay and sale events at GC?

Rock on

strat63 · 07-23-2008, 02:04 PM

Marc's Guitar Loft appears to be a good place.

LongBeach · 07-23-2008, 02:05 PM

Saul at Centre City Music in San Diego Ca. will give you a great deal.
Ship to you, etc. give him a call at 888-5-gibson tell him exactly what
you want, and he will give the exact skinny.

BCRGreg · 07-23-2008, 02:35 PM

Call my buddy Matt Baker at Action Music in Arlington, Va.

Action Music, Arlington, VA: HOME Guitars Basses Amps Pedals Repairs Lessons

Tell him his brother Greg sent you, and he will hook you up.

dwagar · 07-23-2008, 02:45 PM

if you want a G0 you're going to either have to find a used one or get one from GC, it's exclusive to them.

BurstintoFlames · 07-23-2008, 02:57 PM

Walk in with about $500 less than the price in cash and some lollipops

Im serious, maybe not the lollipops, but cold hard cash on sight sometimes works.

Bring an extra $20 for the guy your buying it from though

Nick59 · 07-24-2008, 03:43 AM

Good luck with finding the right guitar, but I wish you even more luck with your future wife. Have a great day!

johnny_walker · 07-24-2008, 04:30 AM

wait for one of those weekend sales events at guitar center - labor day maybe? i picked up a G0 for $500 off over the 4th of july sale and they had equally good deals on a couple of R8s and an R9 that they had on the floor as well.

QuantumShinobi · 07-27-2008, 10:17 PM

Thanks for all the tips folks! Sorry for the delay, haven't gotten spare internets time until now

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QuantumShinobi Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where should I look for historic deals? I got a chance to try an R0 earlier this month, and it was amazing. I'd love to get my hands on either a G0 or R8, but don't have a whole lot of extra cash to throw around on my guitar hobby/addiction to get a new one. But I think I can talk myself (and my wife to be [getting married saturday! ]) into getting one if I can find a good deal on one. So my question to you guys is this: what places are good to watch for that rare chance to snag one below retail besides eBay and sale events at GC? Rock on

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strat63 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WI Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where should I look for historic deals? Marc's Guitar Loft appears to be a good place.

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LongBeach V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 2,760 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where should I look for historic deals? Saul at Centre City Music in San Diego Ca. will give you a great deal. Ship to you, etc. give him a call at 888-5-gibson tell him exactly what you want, and he will give the exact skinny.

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BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,725 Thanks: 23 Thanked 71 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Where should I look for historic deals? Call my buddy Matt Baker at Action Music in Arlington, Va. Action Music, Arlington, VA: HOME Guitars Basses Amps Pedals Repairs Lessons Tell him his brother Greg sent you, and he will hook you up. __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg www.ristguitars.com

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BurstintoFlames Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 264 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Where should I look for historic deals? Walk in with about $500 less than the price in cash and some lollipops Im serious, maybe not the lollipops, but cold hard cash on sight sometimes works. Bring an extra $20 for the guy your buying it from though __________________ This is my signature, pay your respects.

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Nick59 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where should I look for historic deals? Good luck with finding the right guitar, but I wish you even more luck with your future wife. Have a great day!

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johnny_walker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where should I look for historic deals? wait for one of those weekend sales events at guitar center - labor day maybe? i picked up a G0 for $500 off over the 4th of july sale and they had equally good deals on a couple of R8s and an R9 that they had on the floor as well.

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QuantumShinobi Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where should I look for historic deals? Thanks for all the tips folks! Sorry for the delay, haven't gotten spare internets time until now

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