I found out what my "employee discount" is on more expensive stuff at Guitar Center the other day.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (206087)
Walnut Creek, California
April 26, 2021 10:27am CST
I need a Shure SM-58 microphone for vocals. The "discount" cost anywhere you look is $99 plus tax. I checked on the price for employees at Guitar Center with my Supervisor. It's $75 plus tax. I'm going to get one.
A few days later, I found an "inexpensive" guitar I really like. It's called a Martin D-10E, or something like that. Its discount price is $799 plus tax. The cost for me? $600 plus tax.
My N = only two (N means sample size), but it appears that the discount on more expensive stuff is about 25%.
My "inexpensive" acoustic-electric right now is a Larrivee D-03. I bought it for $500 or so on Craigslist. Used ones are selling for over $1000 on Craigslist now. I could sell the Larrivee, buy the Martin, and put about $350 in the bank.
Should I go for it? It would be a long-term project, as selling guitars on Craigslist is a slow process. I have more to say, but I'll save those for comments. I have to head off to "work."
Photo is of the Larrivee D-03 "naked," as I was restringing it.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
26 Apr 21
Are you tired of the Larrivee? If so, then yes, go ahead and sell it and buy the Martin. If you're wanting to buy the Martin "just cause" then... *shrug*
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
27 Apr 21
@TheHorse Uhm... do you play all the instruments? Or are you just collecting them?
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@zukichucha (991)
• United States
26 Apr 21
Go for it! You might have seller's remorse tho so make sure you are sure you want to do it first
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@zukichucha (991)
• United States
26 Apr 21
@TheHorse that's so cool! You will always have that story to tell either way.
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@BarBaraPrz (45527)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Apr 21
It all depends on how much you like or not like your current guitar as opposed to the possible new one.
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@wolfgirl569 (95440)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Apr 21
If you really want it you should. That is a great price.
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
27 Apr 21
i would say go for it. the things that make us happy are important@!!!!
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@vandana7 (98874)
• India
28 Apr 21
Vanny's silly wisdom nuggets.
1. Old is gold.
2. In COVID times expecting profits after sale ...I am not sure.
3. Can you use Martin D at the shop? If you can...spend some more time with it, may be you will tire of it, or may be you will note why Larrivee commands better pricing
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@TheHorse (206087)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 21
Not sure what you're saying here. Are you using a translator? Buwaahaa! What shop? At the store? I can use it as long as it's there. But I think I'm going to sell my lesser Larrivee (it needs to be played, and I rarely play it), and stick with the guitars I have.
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@LindaOHio (156598)
• United States
27 Apr 21
If it's something you want/need; and the price is right, go for it.
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