anyone order used gear online from guitar center? (2024)

I've order a few used stompboxes from all across the country. They will ship it ground and charge a few bucks for the shipping...takes about 3 to 4 business days assuming they ship it out the same day.

Make sure you ask ALOT of questions. The pictures don't tell the whole story. I received a few stompboxes w/o the battery covers or with the wrong knobs. I could have returned them, I guess, but it would have cost me to ship it back.

I have ordered a few used things from them and they ship very quick. 3 or 4 days is normal

have it sent to your house because if you have it sent to a nearby store they don't call to tell you it is there.

if you don't like the item you can return it to any store

emu! said:

but it would have cost me to ship it back.

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Nope, they pay for your shipping back. Done it a few times.

Have it sent to your home. Less chance of screw-ups.

Or, are you not telling your wife about this purchase?

sbpirate said:

...have it sent to your house because if you have it sent to a nearby store they don't call to tell you it is there.

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All you have to do is request a tracking number, then set up notifications for 'change in status'. I bought used Teles twice from different GC stores, and both times had them shipped to my local GC. I knew by email exactly when each one arrived.

I check the Used Gear section almost daily. There are deals out there every now and then!

I order used from GC all the time and I love it! I only ever go to the Tonawanda location, and they're always really good about making things right if there's something off with the gear. For example, I got a brand new in box PA system for the price of the used system after the used speakers showed up damaged. They did the same thing with speaker stands after a different location simply forgot to ship them.

I have nothing but good things to say about ordering online with GC, but I assume that many of the other locations don't come close to Tonawanda in terms of customer service.

Oh, and as per your actual question, I find it typically takes around a week at most. If they ship same day, it tends to take 3 business days in my experience. You should get an email when it arrives at the store.

I've bought 2 Teles and 2 Strats and a Fender Pro Junior amp (all used) from GC online.

It all arrived at our house in 4 days. Everything vier

wmsimpson said:

All you have to do is request a tracking number, then set up notifications for 'change in status'. I bought used Teles twice from different GC stores, and both times had them shipped to my local GC. I knew by email exactly when each one arrived.

I check the Used Gear section almost daily. There are deals out there every now and then!

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I did the same, and I knew my 12 string had arrived before my local store did!
And yes, I had them open it and I tried it out/ checked it out before I left the store.

Shifty said:

I order used from GS all the time and I love it!

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GS?