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? ? ? · Post by **? ? ?** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 4:32 pm

For those of you who buy music products/gear online, which online music retailer do you recommend as far as receiving quality working products (zzsounds, Musician Friend etc)?
I've used Amazon a few times for electronic gear including music products and it's been hit or miss with them so I'm considering going to a retailer that sells just music gear exclusively.

SirkusPi · Post by **SirkusPi** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 4:54 pm

I've always been very satisfied with Sweetwater. (Which is not to say I have any complaints about any other online retailer -- I don't, because I've never had occasion to use them, because I made my first online music-related purchases at Sweetwater and have never had reason or desire to switch.)

thecontrolcentre · Post by **thecontrolcentre** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:00 pm

Thomann

? ? ? · Post by **? ? ?** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:48 pm

Thanks for the replies! I forgot about Sweetwater. I think that may be the way to go.

AsPeeXXXVIII · Post by **AsPeeXXXVIII** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:10 am

thecontrolcentre wrote:Thomann

This. I've ordered a reasonably big pile of stuff from Thomann at this point and they've never disappointed me. And what's extra cool about them is that they ship orders above €200 for free.

ghettosynth · Post by **ghettosynth** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:19 am

Sweetwater has never been competitive on price for me. B&H often is the most competitive without hassle. 8th street music has often been willing to give me a better deal over the phone with some haggling. I often go through Amazon as well. The local GC will give me a good deal with a LOT of haggling.

I've also been pretty happy with JRR and AudioDeluxe when they have what I want. Special shout out to HIA for being a helpful new helpful player on the scene.

Zombie Queen · Post by **Zombie Queen** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:35 pm

thecontrolcentre wrote:Thomann

+1

pljones · Post by **pljones** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:39 pm

thecontrolcentre wrote:Thomann

Pretty much the only EU option for a lot of stuff. Fortunately, they're damn good at what they do.

cryophonik · Post by **cryophonik** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:50 pm

Sweetwater is my go-to for just about any new purchases. I've never been disappointed, not to mention free candy.

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:56 pm

thecontrolcentre wrote:Thomann

I almost entirely order my stuff there. Damn monopolists.

ghettosynth · Post by **ghettosynth** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:27 pm

Does Thomann ship to the U.S.?

Mister Natural · Post by **Mister Natural** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:55 pm

1. EBay
2. MonoPrice for cables, video switches, etc
3. TigerDirect for computer stuff
4. Reverb.com

peace

Robmobius · Post by **Robmobius** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:45 pm

Do you guys not find Thomann a bit expensive? I've ordered loads of stuff from them over the years, but I now find them no longer all that competitive on pricing.

Their service is very good though...

InLight-Tone · Post by **InLight-Tone** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:11 am

ZZounds. I've used their generous payment plan many times. No hassle, FAST FREE shipping most of the time. Satisfied.

incubus · Post by **incubus** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:07 am

ghettosynth wrote:Sweetwater has never been competitive on price for me.

How else do you think they pay for the candy?

At any rate, I like 'em. I wait for sales.

What online music retailers do you recommend?