reverb.com--anyone buy from them??

zzero

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Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Oct 04 2015 09:46 PM

Has anyone here ever bought anything off of Reverb.Com?? Good luck or bad luck??

Just made my first purchase thru that site. Getting a Squier Duo-Sonic thru them. Price is very fair, free shipping and the guitar is supposed to be in near mint condition. Hoping so!

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GuitarMuk

Joined: Jun 10, 2015
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Posted on Oct 04 2015 09:52 PM

My son in law has sold and bought several items off Reverb.com and never had a problem.

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zzero

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Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Oct 04 2015 10:20 PM

Good to know. I'm tired of the big on-line stores.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Oct 04 2015 10:32 PM

Reverb.com isn't a 'them'. Reverb.com is a collection of sellers both private and established guitar shops. It is a fantastic alternative to ebay with lower seller fees and buyer protection.

Always pay attention to a seller's feedback, and closely study the photos for flaws.

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zzero

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Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Oct 04 2015 11:35 PM

Gathered all that Jake before I posted my question. I checked the sellers feedback and looked over the guitar pictures real good!! Everything looked fine to me. Decided to give the site a shot. Was just wondering if anyone here had practical experience with 'them'. You're backing 'em up is a very positive sign!! Thanks!!

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vintagesurfdude

Joined: Nov 28, 2011
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Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Oct 04 2015 11:40 PM

I think it's a currently great site. I've sold a couple of Strats and Uke's on this site and I found the buyers to be awesome folks as well. The sites tech personnel are really helpful too. Hope you have a great experience with your purchase.

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WoodyJ

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Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Oct 05 2015 07:18 AM

The local vintage guitar store I use to sell gear uses Reverb.com every day with a lot of success. Evidently there is a lot of traffic on Reverb, both individuals and dealers.

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Richard

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Posted on Oct 05 2015 07:50 AM

Yeah, I think Reverb has been doing really well as a more cost-effective alternative to eBay. I've actually sold more than I've bought there, but I've sold quite a bit and it's all gone really well.

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raito

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Madison, WI
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Posted on Oct 05 2015 12:40 PM

I've used it. The experience was good. I bought from a private seller there, not a shop.

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josheboy

Joined: Mar 13, 2009
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Twin Cities, MN
United States

Posted on Oct 05 2015 12:42 PM

I just picked up a vintage cab from Chicago Music Exchange via Reverb.com. Was smooth and easy. I'll definitely use it again.

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crmartin

Joined: Jul 19, 2010
Posts: 36
Western NY
United States

Posted on Oct 05 2015 06:15 PM

I have purchased from them a few times with great results. I even won one of their pedal contests. I believe Chicago Music Exchange owns Reverb.com

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JObeast

Joined: Jul 24, 2012
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Finknabad, Squinkistan
Turkmenistan

Posted on Oct 05 2015 10:29 PM

I bought my Mosrite and Maggie pedal on reverb.com and had very good experiences with both transactions. The site is superior emporium for selling just music gear than any other out there like eBay. I would have bought my SGV more easily if it been listed on reverb.com rather than eBay but the seller and I circumvented the system by making a local cash deal.
I'm glad there is an alternative to eBay just for axes.

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imafunkyman

Joined: Sep 16, 2007
Posts: 548
Utah

Posted on Oct 05 2015 10:49 PM

Reverb is great. I've bought a lot of stuff off the site and all transactions have been really smooth. On top of that, they attract a lot of small boutique pedal builders that put out some great stuff. I've recently discovered Vick Audio and Smiletone. Cool stuff with very reasonable pricing.

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Badger

Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
United States

Posted on Oct 06 2015 02:52 PM

What Jake summarized. I recently picked up an old (but mint) Demeter Tremulator (the red knob one) from a seller there and had a flawless transaction - Thumbs-up. (My local PO didn't even lose it, which is really something.)

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Big_Ryan

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San Diego
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Posted on Oct 07 2015 12:29 AM

i love reverb, prices are ok if you are buying but they are great if you are selling. its a great gear culture over there.

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zzero

Joined: Jul 09, 2010
Posts: 1153
Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Oct 07 2015 12:46 PM

My reverb item arrived today. Perfect shape, well packed and on time. This guitar was in virtually new shape. No marks or dings. I'm a happy camper!!

Good bye to the big online stores!

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JObeast

Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
Turkmenistan

Posted on Oct 07 2015 12:54 PM

Yep. Like my transactions there. I give Reverb.com merchants two Thums Up!

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zzero Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama	Posted on Oct 04 2015 09:46 PM Has anyone here ever bought anything off of Reverb.Com?? Good luck or bad luck?? Just made my first purchase thru that site. Getting a Squier Duo-Sonic thru them. Price is very fair, free shipping and the guitar is supposed to be in near mint condition. Hoping so! — Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! Top
GuitarMuk Joined: Jun 10, 2015 Posts: 172 Cleveland, Ohio	Posted on Oct 04 2015 09:52 PM My son in law has sold and bought several items off Reverb.com and never had a problem. Top
zzero Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama	Posted on Oct 04 2015 10:20 PM Good to know. I'm tired of the big on-line stores. — Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Oct 04 2015 10:32 PM Reverb.com isn't a 'them'. Reverb.com is a collection of sellers both private and established guitar shops. It is a fantastic alternative to ebay with lower seller fees and buyer protection. Always pay attention to a seller's feedback, and closely study the photos for flaws. Top
zzero Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama	Posted on Oct 04 2015 11:35 PM Gathered all that Jake before I posted my question. I checked the sellers feedback and looked over the guitar pictures real good!! Everything looked fine to me. Decided to give the site a shot. Was just wondering if anyone here had practical experience with 'them'. You're backing 'em up is a very positive sign!! Thanks!! — Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! Last edited: Oct 04, 2015 23:36:42 Top
vintagesurfdude Joined: Nov 28, 2011 Posts: 795 Prescott Valley, AZ	Posted on Oct 04 2015 11:40 PM I think it's a currently great site. I've sold a couple of Strats and Uke's on this site and I found the buyers to be awesome folks as well. The sites tech personnel are really helpful too. Hope you have a great experience with your purchase. Last edited: Oct 04, 2015 23:40:52 Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1532 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Oct 05 2015 07:18 AM The local vintage guitar store I use to sell gear uses Reverb.com every day with a lot of success. Evidently there is a lot of traffic on Reverb, both individuals and dealers. — Jack aka WoodyJ The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) The Hula Hounds (1996-current) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Top
Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1674 Georgia	Posted on Oct 05 2015 07:50 AM Yeah, I think Reverb has been doing really well as a more cost-effective alternative to eBay. I've actually sold more than I've bought there, but I've sold quite a bit and it's all gone really well. — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top
raito Joined: Oct 16, 2008 Posts: 549 Madison, WI	Posted on Oct 05 2015 12:40 PM I've used it. The experience was good. I bought from a private seller there, not a shop. Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2351 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Oct 05 2015 12:42 PM I just picked up a vintage cab from Chicago Music Exchange via Reverb.com. Was smooth and easy. I'll definitely use it again. Top
crmartin Joined: Jul 19, 2010 Posts: 36 Western NY	Posted on Oct 05 2015 06:15 PM I have purchased from them a few times with great results. I even won one of their pedal contests. I believe Chicago Music Exchange owns Reverb.com Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Oct 05 2015 10:29 PM I bought my Mosrite and Maggie pedal on reverb.com and had very good experiences with both transactions. The site is superior emporium for selling just music gear than any other out there like eBay. I would have bought my SGV more easily if it been listed on reverb.com rather than eBay but the seller and I circumvented the system by making a local cash deal. I'm glad there is an alternative to eBay just for axes. — Squink Out! Top
imafunkyman Joined: Sep 16, 2007 Posts: 548 Utah	Posted on Oct 05 2015 10:49 PM Reverb is great. I've bought a lot of stuff off the site and all transactions have been really smooth. On top of that, they attract a lot of small boutique pedal builders that put out some great stuff. I've recently discovered Vick Audio and Smiletone. Cool stuff with very reasonable pricing. — Either you surf, or you fight. Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Oct 06 2015 02:52 PM What Jake summarized. I recently picked up an old (but mint) Demeter Tremulator (the red knob one) from a seller there and had a flawless transaction - Thumbs-up. (My local PO didn't even lose it, which is really something.) — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
Big_Ryan Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego	Posted on Oct 07 2015 12:29 AM i love reverb, prices are ok if you are buying but they are great if you are selling. its a great gear culture over there. — http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ http://sixtycyclehum.podbean.com Top
zzero Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama	Posted on Oct 07 2015 12:46 PM My reverb item arrived today. Perfect shape, well packed and on time. This guitar was in virtually new shape. No marks or dings. I'm a happy camper!! Good bye to the big online stores! — Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! Last edited: Oct 07, 2015 12:48:55 Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Oct 07 2015 12:54 PM Yep. Like my transactions there. I give Reverb.com merchants two Thums Up! — Squink Out! Top

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