Smart Ways to Buy Music Instruments Online
The technological advancements have changed the face of consumerism forever. Gone are the days when you'd have to actually leave your home to purchase goods and services. Online stores are taking over many industries, most notably in regards to music (album, song, and video), books, DVD/Movies, and even grocery and food shopping. On the other hand, some products seem like unlikely forms of merchandise to buy and sell remotely or from afar-guitars, drums, and PA equipment for instance. After all, you want to hold such stuff in your hands and hear the quality with your ears before putting down your hard-earned cash. However, many musicians and audiophiles actually prefer to purchase music gear online. Internet-based music stores and auction sites have worked out many of the bugs, and now offer great deals, not to mention shopping ease and convenience. But before purchasing you guitar or mic stand from a website, consider these helpful tips designed for those that are new to the online shopping experience:
1. It helps you to know what you are shopping for ahead of time. Blindly going online to shop, without any information, is a mistake. A good online music store will provide you with buyer guides and product specs to help you make a decision, but knowing exactly what you are looking to buy will save you time and money. In fact, most people who buy, say, guitars online already know the make and model of what they are looking for. That's why they don't need to go to the store.
2. Best advise is shop around. Don't buy from the first website you visit. There are hundreds of online music stores, and they are bound to differ on the price of the item you are looking for. Some stores are chains and can offer discounts based on volume; auction sites may offer deals driven by the need for quick cash. Comparison-shopping is wise no matter what product you are looking to buy.
3. Always look for sites that offer user reviews, and read them. If you are looking to buy an electronic drum set, for instance, read what users have to say about them. Musicians are usually very verbose and forthcoming with their opinions of music gear. You can trust a real drummer more than you can trust a chain-store salesman. Most sites offer something like a 5-star rating system to make it easy to discern between excellent and poor.
4. Time to look thru sites that offer trial periods and/or return policies. Yes, you are buying an expensive and complex piece of equipment site-unseen. Things can happen in the course of shipping and, let's face it; some people aren't upfront regarding the condition of the product in the first place. Protect yourself by making sure you can get your money back in the event that you are displeased with your purchase or it arrives damaged.
5. It also depends on the type of instrument and your knowledge of it, to consider buying "used." A lot of people buy instruments intending to learn, only to lose interest after a few lessons. Hence, many instruments end up sitting in their cases or boxes having only been handled a few times. This means great products at low prices. Plus, you'll be giving a lonely piece of equipment a loving home.
6. Now you have to make a decision based on value, not cost. In other words, never buy the cheapest item you can find, even if it's a kazoo. It will most likely be a piece of junk, and you won't want to play it. If you do your research and read the user reviews you should be able to avoid purchasing a lemon.
When you are shopping online it will open up a vast world of new and used merchandise that you probably wouldn't find at a local music store. Taking the above suggestions into consideration, you should be able to go online, shop around, put your newfound expertise on a particular item to use, and find the best music instrument for the best price. You'll be rocking in no time. - 18423
1. It helps you to know what you are shopping for ahead of time. Blindly going online to shop, without any information, is a mistake. A good online music store will provide you with buyer guides and product specs to help you make a decision, but knowing exactly what you are looking to buy will save you time and money. In fact, most people who buy, say, guitars online already know the make and model of what they are looking for. That's why they don't need to go to the store.
2. Best advise is shop around. Don't buy from the first website you visit. There are hundreds of online music stores, and they are bound to differ on the price of the item you are looking for. Some stores are chains and can offer discounts based on volume; auction sites may offer deals driven by the need for quick cash. Comparison-shopping is wise no matter what product you are looking to buy.
3. Always look for sites that offer user reviews, and read them. If you are looking to buy an electronic drum set, for instance, read what users have to say about them. Musicians are usually very verbose and forthcoming with their opinions of music gear. You can trust a real drummer more than you can trust a chain-store salesman. Most sites offer something like a 5-star rating system to make it easy to discern between excellent and poor.
4. Time to look thru sites that offer trial periods and/or return policies. Yes, you are buying an expensive and complex piece of equipment site-unseen. Things can happen in the course of shipping and, let's face it; some people aren't upfront regarding the condition of the product in the first place. Protect yourself by making sure you can get your money back in the event that you are displeased with your purchase or it arrives damaged.
5. It also depends on the type of instrument and your knowledge of it, to consider buying "used." A lot of people buy instruments intending to learn, only to lose interest after a few lessons. Hence, many instruments end up sitting in their cases or boxes having only been handled a few times. This means great products at low prices. Plus, you'll be giving a lonely piece of equipment a loving home.
6. Now you have to make a decision based on value, not cost. In other words, never buy the cheapest item you can find, even if it's a kazoo. It will most likely be a piece of junk, and you won't want to play it. If you do your research and read the user reviews you should be able to avoid purchasing a lemon.
When you are shopping online it will open up a vast world of new and used merchandise that you probably wouldn't find at a local music store. Taking the above suggestions into consideration, you should be able to go online, shop around, put your newfound expertise on a particular item to use, and find the best music instrument for the best price. You'll be rocking in no time. - 18423
About the Author:
Ian Sawyer is a Freelance Writer for YouMusic.com, The Social Networking Site for Musicians, Featuring a vibrant Music Community with Music Chat Rooms, Real-Time Music Forums, Blogs, Instant Messaging, Music Groups and also features a variety of Music Instruments Stores to Buy Music Instruments Online
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