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Posts: 799
Location: Athens, GA & Gnashville | I had a really bad experience with them on a little uke that Witko suggested for me until I got my good one from him at the OFC Tour.
It was in stock, then out of stock, then I cancelled the order, then I had hard time getting the correct amount of credit on my cc (I still wanted the case). It took days to straighten all this out!
Is this typical of the way they run their business, or did I just have a bad couple of days with them?
I'm scared to even order a set of strings from them now! |
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June 2004
Posts: 375
Location: Rocky River, Ohio | i ordered 11 sets of adamas strings for 11 bucks when they had that sale..
they arrived in 3 days.
haven't purchased anything else since.
there always seems to be a horror story with every mail order place.
I got into a tangle with zzounds and MF, so now i've been visiting AMS, haven't had a problem with them yet.
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June 2006
Posts: 7307
Location: South of most, North of few | I've had real good luck with bpmmusic.com Almost everything is free shipping, and on Roland equipment, they are far and away the cheapest. They also stock Ovation and Adamas. |
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December 2003
Posts: 1071
Location: Carle Place, NY | I've never had a problem with Music123 and I've ordered a bunch of stuff from them.
I've also ordered from Musicians Friend and Sweetwater and had no problems with them either. |
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November 2005
Posts: 1126
Location: Omaha, NE | I've used Music123 here and there over the years. Never any problems at all.
More recently, I've been working with Musician's Friend for most stuff. They ship out of Kansas City, which means I get stuff from them pretty quick. Never any problems with them either.
IIRC, Musician's Friend just bought Music123. |
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May 2003
Posts: 4389
Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Never had a problem either, though with most internet purchases, when there's a problem, you have to have patience. It's not like you can go into a place and get some eyewash on the guy.
Though I agree, it's frustrating as h#ll. |
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November 2006
Posts: 53
Location: Boston | I've had good luck with them except on one backordered guitar that kept getting pushed further out. They at least kept me apprised of the backorder and ended up sweetening the deal a little bit.
I've also had good service from SameDay music.
But I've learned my lesson on acoustic guitars. Buy local... |
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April 2006
Posts: 2491
Location: Copenhagen Denmark | " But I've learned my lesson on acoustic "guitars. Buy local...
It is a Difficult position for People who live far away from stores ,but what else can they do... :)
Vic |
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April 2003
Posts: 251
Location: Pewaukee, WI | I just recieved my 1627 RI from Music123, without any hassles.
Randy |
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February 2002
Posts: 1817
Location: Minden, Nebraska | I've ordered from Music123 on numerous occasions without any problems. They are sometimes cheaper than MF. |
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December 2001
Posts: 10583
Location: NJ | music 123 started by zaft's music in philly a 100 year old family run business that is no longer there.
went into partnership or was bought out by woodwinds and brasswinds in the mid west all operations moved out there somewhere things went awry zaft's sued woodwinds etc al. aFAIK the company is in recievership. MF aka guitar center put in a bid to buy it and AFAIK they are in the process of buying it.
bottom line is I have no clue if companies are supplying them with anything these days. they may be selling out of the warehouse or if the sale went throught they may be selling out of the MF warehouse.
these things are usually too complicated for my mind.
these types of businesses are usually very good for small items they often use them as lost leaders or purchase so many that they get them for ridiculous costs that small guys can't compete with.
pros and cons? go with someone you trust and like their service. |
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November 2002
Posts: 1300
Location: Madison, Wisconsin | go with someone you trust and like their service Gee, that would be you Al!
I'll second the support for Sweetwater. They have been great with free shipping and life time warranty on cords. |
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September 2006
Posts: 347
Location: Reno, NV | I've had nothing but good experiencs with MF, GC, Sweetwater and Music123.
The only bad experiences I have had with on-line purchases is off the Bay. That place sucks....bad. |
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October 2006
Posts: 5575
Location: big island | hey yak,
i have over 160 great eBay transactions. not a single bad one since i started trading there in '99.
yes, i'm knocking on my wooden desk with my other hand as i'm typing! |
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June 2004
Posts: 580
Location: NW NJ | I've not had any issues that were'nt resolved easily with any of them. |
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January 2004
Posts: 799
Location: Athens, GA & Gnashville | OK, I'll give them credit. My second transaction has gone without a hitch. The guitar that arrived today was still in the BIG box that they come in from the factory (we're talking HUGE here with lots of inflated plastic bags). The strings were pretty loose. Service was great!
I would tell you what I bought, but I would be embarrassed to explain such insatiable GAS. I mean really, I am over the top. But, I am going to sell a custom made O that has some real sentimental value for me to pay my penance.
Good thing Moody ain't coming! He would kick my ass!! I am so greedy. I feel so dirty. |
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July 2004
Posts: 812
Location: Hicksville, NY | My wife purchases her violin strings from them ... it's the only item that she buys from them.
I use their catalog as a bargaining chip when I shop for stuff at the big box music retailers. One time, Sam Ash sent me a postcard in the mail that offered 20% off their competitor's prices. I used that postcard plus Music 123's catalog, and got an extremely sweet deal on an LXM for $207 [tax included]. Not bad for a bottom feeder ... |
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September 2006
Posts: 10777
Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I bought a Silvertone Rockit [Phony SG] combo package from them. ($149, free s/h)
I sent it back Twice.
That being said, my dissatisfaction maybe should be with Silvertone,
and NOT Music123.
I send back two of the guitars, for faulty Humbuckers.
All five trips were FREE!
So I really can't snivel about their service.
The Rockit that I kept still was missing the nut that secures the 1/4 inch jack, but I just fixed that myself.
Keep in mind that the guitar is Cheap. But their service was prompt. If you wanna return something... you call them, they give you an RMS number, you take it to Fed Ex, and it is on it's way.
All in all, I think that they lost money on me with all the shipping. But they do honor their return policy.
So, that's my story... Take it for what it's worth :rolleyes: |
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In General, Is Music 123 Worth A Crap?
