More economic woes: Musicians Friend

[lowend1]

I was referring more to the aura that surrounded owning a particular guitar, bass or whatever as a kid - working and either saving for it or putting it on layaway and heading down to the store each week to drop another $20 on it. I remember it well, buying my Bicentennial T-Bird (V4B, SVT, etc.) used at a local family operation. Now, with credit, and all the instant gratification it brings, it's not the same thing.

[Dave W]

But instant gratification is fun too!

[Highlander]

There is a "modern reality" to our lives...

What are we doing...? Conversing "on-line..." Buying and selling "on-line..."

The more we and our families do "on-line" the less requirement there is to "go-see..."

It'll get worse before it gets worse...?

[Denis]

There is a "modern reality" to our lives...
What are we doing...? Conversing "on-line..." Buying and selling "on-line..."
The more we and our families do "on-line" the less requirement there is to "go-see..."
It'll get worse before it gets worse...?

You make good points, but since so many of us like vintage instruments and equipment the "go-see" part of the fun isn't as prevalent as the "on-line" perusals.

[Highlander]

All I can afford to do is "peruse..."

Does that make me a "voyeur..." ? 

[Denis]

All I can afford to do is "peruse..."

Does that make me a "voyeur..." ? 

In this case, it's probably not a bad thing!