devellis
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I hope this topic doesn't violate forum rules or etiquette. I looked and didn't find anything indicating that it did but on some forums, this isn't an issue people discuss.
I've noticed that virtually every ad I see seems to have identical prices for Guilds, presumably minimum advertised price (MAP) as a markdown from MSRP. But with most guitars (e.g., Martin, Taylor) MAP is a starting point rather than a bottom line. Am I correct in assuming that this is the case with Guilds? With e Martin and Taylor, 40% off of MSRP is not uncommon, even though MAP is only 25% off of MSRP. As I consider potential purchase options over the next few months, what guitars actually are likely to cost is an obvious consideration. If people have information about this they'd be willing to share, I'd really appreciate it. A search didn't yield anything as specific as what I've found for other guitars (e.g., Martin).
On a related theme, are there particular dealers that people have had particularly good success with and would recommend? With most brands of guitar, there seem to be dealers who rise to the top as people who are committed to that brand and work well with buyers. Are there any Guild dealers that people consider to fit that description? While I'm certainly concerned about cost, I'm happy to send my business to a great dealer who provides excellent service but charges slightly more, rather than going for a rock-bottom price from a dealer that's essentially a mail drop. Elderly is an outfit that I've had good dealings with on numerous occasions (mostly around vintage instruments) and they're Guild dealers but I wanted to get the collective wisdom of this group as I evaluate my options.
Thanks
I've noticed that virtually every ad I see seems to have identical prices for Guilds, presumably minimum advertised price (MAP) as a markdown from MSRP. But with most guitars (e.g., Martin, Taylor) MAP is a starting point rather than a bottom line. Am I correct in assuming that this is the case with Guilds? With e Martin and Taylor, 40% off of MSRP is not uncommon, even though MAP is only 25% off of MSRP. As I consider potential purchase options over the next few months, what guitars actually are likely to cost is an obvious consideration. If people have information about this they'd be willing to share, I'd really appreciate it. A search didn't yield anything as specific as what I've found for other guitars (e.g., Martin).
On a related theme, are there particular dealers that people have had particularly good success with and would recommend? With most brands of guitar, there seem to be dealers who rise to the top as people who are committed to that brand and work well with buyers. Are there any Guild dealers that people consider to fit that description? While I'm certainly concerned about cost, I'm happy to send my business to a great dealer who provides excellent service but charges slightly more, rather than going for a rock-bottom price from a dealer that's essentially a mail drop. Elderly is an outfit that I've had good dealings with on numerous occasions (mostly around vintage instruments) and they're Guild dealers but I wanted to get the collective wisdom of this group as I evaluate my options.
Thanks