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ilan
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Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
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July 11, 2010, 09:53:31 AM »
A friend has asked me where can he get the best deal on a Les Paul Standard for his son. Any idea? He will be visiting in the US next month.
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Hornisse
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
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July 11, 2010, 06:28:36 PM »
If he wants new or even used, Guitar Center would probably be the best bet. They can match and beat just about any price out there.
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Dave W
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
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July 11, 2010, 09:05:29 PM »
If you're talking new, keep in mind that Gibson doesn't let anyone advertise a lower price than what you see at Guitar Center, Musicians Friend etc. You may find a local dealer who can beat that. Two I know of who used to sell lower than Gibson's minimum advertised price are
E. M. Shorts
and
Chuck Levin's
. Don't know if they still do. He would have to call because neither puts Gibson prices on their website.
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ilan
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
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July 12, 2010, 09:58:41 AM »
Thanks guys, I'm forwarding your advice to my friend.
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
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July 12, 2010, 01:46:18 PM »
There a couple of '57's on greedbay at the moment, but might be
slightly
over budget...
Good luck for their visit...
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Dave W
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
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July 12, 2010, 10:05:22 PM »
One more thing to consider is sales tax. The online retailers like MF, American Musical etc. only charge sales tax in states where they have a physical presence. You could save 5% locally and wind up paying more due to state sales tax.
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ilan
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Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
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July 13, 2010, 10:38:05 AM »
Good point, thanks.
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