Klarinet Archive - Posting 000508.txt from 1999/07

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] consumers vs. sellers
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 11:51:44 -0400

I have people bring me absolute dogs of instruments--instruments that came
from pawn shops, have never been looked over after that purchase and then
tell me they can't afford what I quote them. They drive up in $24,000 to
$30,000 Ford Expeditions and tell me that their child's musical well being
shouldn't cost more that $30 or $40. Lets get real!

For most in our affluent society, what one can and cannot afford is a matter
of personal priorities and their own musical ignorance.

Hardship is hardship. Being cheap is being cheap.

You get what you pay for. If you want the cheapest price, go for it. If it
doesn't work, remember that you took a chance. If you want it fixed, if you
want it to play right, your price only criteria without service will all
level out in the long run, just like water finding its final resting place.

gtg wrote:

> All this talk of the pros and cons of catalog and
> store buying boils down to a simple matter. Most
> people will and cannot afford to spend $200 to $400
> more dollars on an instrument, whether from a store or
> catalog. It's too bad that the local business cannot
> compete with the bigshots, but that's capitalism for
> you! I find it hard to justify supporting a store that
> charges more money for the same product. We are the
> consumers, and in my case, try to find the best
> bargain. Products shipped from Weiner, WW & BW, IMS,
> etc. are generally in excellent playing condition.
> I've played clarinets in some shops that sucked, even
> after "service". All in all, the store vs. catalog
> models average out to be in the same playing
> condition/quality. Don't forget, the above mentiond
> catalog sellers also have retail stores which sell
> their products at the catalog prices.
>
> In conclusion, I have no loyalty towards any
> particular retailer. They are in business (or should
> be) to make ME happy and be loyal to me! If they
> cannot afford to obtain what I need, I'll go
> elsewhere.
> If a business cannot compete, they will have to close
> shop or offer a unique product or service. Consumers
> should be upset at the thought of paying more for the
> same product, instead of having the "I'm helping Joe
> Shmoe out" mentality. Bottom line, Joe Shmoe only
> wants your money! I have probably spent $4,000 at a
> semi-local shop in the last year, and have yet to see
> any loyalty or discount. Case in point.
>
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Get your free @-----.com
>
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