Strings Group Buy!

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It has occurred to me today that I change my strings pretty much once a month, two basses, two sets of Slinky's. The cost mounts up so I thought I'd ask if anyone is interested in a group buy? Not sure if it's been done before but I think the big retailer's are pretty approachable.

We could gang up on them if the order is large enough.

[rogerstodge]

I may well be interested

[molan]

Definitely some retailers that will look at discounts for group buys - or even just discounts for regular BassChatters

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Maybe setting up a discount (or asking for one anyway) with a retailer is the way forward if members don't fancy committing to a group purchase.

I don't mind doing the legwork so long as Ped & gang are ok with it?

[Dave_the_bass]

Might even be worth the mods looking at a permanent banner for a company that sells bass equipment in return for a good wholesale price on strings that they can then sell for a small mark up in the bc shop. I.e. the same price as said company but a nice profit to keep the site running smoothly.

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Might even be worth the mods looking at a permanent banner for a company that sells bass equipment in return for a good wholesale price on strings that they can then sell for a small mark up in the bc shop. I.e. the same price as said company but a nice profit to keep the site running smoothly.
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That's a good idea.

[ambient]

Maybe buy some strings that last longer, might work out cheaper ?

The Ernie Ball Slinky's I tried didn't last long, but strings usually last me for ages.