I've only been back playing guitar since the start of this year, so have never seen what 'Black Friday' is like with music gear retailers.
In previous years have the major gear retailers (GG, PMT, Andertons) taken part in the Black Friday frenzy that other retail sectors do? And if so, is there ever much decent stuff available or is it mostly just trying to shift a bunch of naff, unwanted stock that they couldn't sell anywhere near RRP?
Still mulling over options for buying a new amp, but wondering whether I should hold out for a couple of weeks and see if I can grab a bargain...
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i have a small war chest waiting for specific pedals on Black Friday weekend this year...
It's a great idea, but if you've already bought it, they already know what is selling, so they won't put it in a sale....surely?!
That is the cynical side of me again!
Amazon will no doubt discount some Gibsons, I wouldn't be surprised to see some things that are end-of-line going for great prices.
They usually do x% off certain brands so I imagine that’s what you’d be gambling against.
Every year companies get more and more crafty at manipulating Black Friday to make consumers think they're getting a great deal, when in fact year on year, the deals get worse and the companies are laughing.
"ESP Skull and Crossbones guitar that no one in their right mind would ever buy, was £995, now £975 - grab yourself a bargain!"
Have a wiz !
What I'm sensing is that retailers are getting more competitive for the customer, because they are nervous about not being the place where the wad is blown. Case in point, Anderton's just launched their "Black Friday Warmup" sale. It's mostly crap they were trying to get rid of in the summer sale at the same discounts, but they are clearly trying to be the first to drain your wallet.
Black Friday is going to be a real test of consumer confidence this year in this country... and retailers are probably damned either way - if it goes REALLY WELL that could be it for spending for a long time. If it goes poorly it will be seen as a symptom of a failing retail economy...
I picked one up thanks to seeing a heads-up on here. They also had a limited number of the Obscura delay pedals for £80, but they were first offered to Prime customers and none were left after they went on general sale.