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#Mail order audio equip.

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#2212From: John Reginald HarrisJan 21, 1995 2:56 PM
I have several catalogs in front of me from mail order companies for music and audio equipment. Just wondering if anyone has used these companies before. Any comments good or bad are appreciated as are any suggestions of other companies. Manny's Mailbox American Musical Supply Musician's Friend Thoroughbred Music Carter Music Thanks Reg Harris
#2255From: Tim WetmoreJan 23, 1995 9:26 AM
Reg: I worked with Manny's in the past in a professional capacity and they are honest and reliable. Thoroughbred has a great reputation in that biz and should be a good bet as well. I've seen catalogs from the others as well, but have no direct experience with them. Depending on where you live, there may be a Sam Ash music nearby and they always have great deals. Good Luck, Tim
#2264From: John Reginald HarrisJan 23, 1995 1:54 PM
Thanks for the information re: Manny's and Thoroughbred. I'm in Seattle and Sam Ash is not a local change. At one point I had a great relationship with a sales rep at a local dealer who took the long view that I would be buying a great deal of equipment over time- he always gave me good deals whether I bought one piece or several. (He knew I was putting together a multimedia studio piecemeal and wanted me to always come to him.) He was transferred to another city and now the rep at the store I go to basically only gives me standard prices (I have no history with him). So mail order is sounding better all the time- I've got a tight budget for 1995. I've gotten used to mail order through video equipment purchases anyway. Thanks for your input and help. Reg Harris