Purchasing guitar equipment via. eBay - Page 3

Yarr · June 9th, 2006

Generally, how safe is it?

I want to buy a Gibson Les Paul Classic (or Custom), and eBay, of course, has the best deals. The thing is, I don't use ebay so I dont know how safe it is..

earlier, when I was looking at some LP's, I noticed a lot of misleading auctions/scams (all from china, go figure). but it does seem that there are people who are generally nice, and will inform you of all the dents, blemishes, etc..

oh that reminds me... what good is the serial number of a particular guitar?

btw I realize the whole 'you should play a guitar before you buy it' thing, but it seems that a lot of people use ebay to buy guitar stuff, so..

is using ebay a good idea?

8LU3 · #31 June 9th, 2006

i hate all people who have enough money to buy one of these...(jk)

allthumbs · #32 June 9th, 2006

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Originally Posted by USGold

Ok it appears MF has some sort of operation in canada also--at the top of most pages is a link with a maple leaf. try this

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...+304262+500194

I just read that link. The only difference is now they ship more stuff to Canada, Before, there was just a handfull of stuff they would ship up here. Nowhere does it say free shipping to Canada. They never have as far as I know.
Go to UPS to get an estimate on shipping. You can pay anywhere from 30 to over 75% of the cost of your item in brokerage fees. I have paid an average of 75 bucks in brokerage fees for various guitars. Now I don't buy anything that is shipped UPS. I hate those guys. They are bargain killers.

munky · #33 June 9th, 2006

Have you checked www.music123.com? I know they ship up here.

I just bought my new Ibanez from Axe Music in Edmonton online, and they have free shipping on orders over $199. Pretty sweet. I'm pretty sure they don't sell Gibsons though.

CanuckTodd · #34 June 10th, 2006

I'm kind of late getting into this thread, but for what it's worth I bought a fine Garrison 12 string guitar (made in Canada) from someone in California (go figure). The guitar was a deal but the customs fees added about $100 to the purchase price. That's apart from shipping. So shop wisely!