deaky Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Hi Guys How many of you buy bass strings from Amazon? Is there any danger of the strings not being genuine or is that more confined to sellers on E Bay? Thanks Quote
BruceBass3901 Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 May be less likely to get fakes but it could still happen. Have a look at StringsDirect.co.uk though...great prices and will always be genuine Quote
discreet Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) I've bought lots of strings from Amazon and they've been perfectly OK. Genuine product, proper packaging, etc. Amazon is not eBay! It has never even occurred to me that there might be anything amiss with anything I've bought from Amazon. Obviously I can't guarantee you a positive buying experience but I'm guessing you'll be fine. Edit. I would also recommend StringsDirect, their prices are competitive and they deliver very quickly, usually next.day. Edited August 21, 2015 by discreet Quote
LiamPodmore Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 I'm the same as Discreet. Never had any issues with strings (Had a few with Microsoft Office mind, but never strings) through Amazon, but Strings Direct are also a very good choice and competitively priced. I just use Amazon 'cause i have prime and i get things fast. Liam Quote
deaky Posted August 21, 2015 Author Posted August 21, 2015 I usually use Strings Direct but Amazon had the strings a bit cheaper. Quote
Mornats Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 If Amazon is the seller they should be fine but watch out for marketplace sellers as they could be anyone. Quote
cytania Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 There's a pack of Ernie Ball Slinkys on Amazon where the pack pictured isn't the actual gauge you recieve. You'll probably see an annoyed review by me under it 😁 Quote
deaky Posted August 21, 2015 Author Posted August 21, 2015 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1440176424' post='2848910'] If Amazon is the seller they should be fine but watch out for marketplace sellers as they could be anyone. [/quote] Yes the seller was Amazon Quote
fretmeister Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 I've had 1 fake B string from Amazon. But that was a marketplace seller. The rest have been fine. I have Amazon prime so if there is stock I get it the next day. Quote
alyctes Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Not used them, but I have used Status Hotwires bought direct and that worked well. Quote
tauzero Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 I use stringbusters.com, good service and I think they're generally cheaper than Strings Direct. Quote
Hobbayne Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Miltys' string site gives basschatters a discount. Quote
deaky Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1440245370' post='2849317'] Miltys' string site gives basschatters a discount. [/quote] Cool what's the website called? Quote
discreet Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 [quote name='deaky' timestamp='1440261067' post='2849444'] Cool what's the website called? [/quote] [url="http://www.stringping.com/"]http://www.stringping.com/[/url] Quote
White Cloud Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1440244746' post='2849313'] I use stringbusters.com, good service and I think they're generally cheaper than Strings Direct. [/quote] Me too...great company! Quote
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