I found out what my "employee discount" is on more expensive stuff at Guitar Center the other day.

@TheHorse (218890)
Walnut Creek, California
April 26, 2021 10:27am CST
I need a Shure SM-58 microphone for vocals. The "discount" cost anywhere you look is $99 plus tax. I checked on the price for employees at Guitar Center with my Supervisor. It's $75 plus tax. I'm going to get one. A few days later, I found an "inexpensive" guitar I really like. It's called a Martin D-10E, or something like that. Its discount price is $799 plus tax. The cost for me? $600 plus tax. My N = only two (N means sample size), but it appears that the discount on more expensive stuff is about 25%. My "inexpensive" acoustic-electric right now is a Larrivee D-03. I bought it for $500 or so on Craigslist. Used ones are selling for over $1000 on Craigslist now. I could sell the Larrivee, buy the Martin, and put about $350 in the bank. Should I go for it? It would be a long-term project, as selling guitars on Craigslist is a slow process. I have more to say, but I'll save those for comments. I have to head off to "work." Photo is of the Larrivee D-03 "naked," as I was restringing it.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
26 Apr 21
Are you tired of the Larrivee? If so, then yes, go ahead and sell it and buy the Martin. If you're wanting to buy the Martin "just cause" then... *shrug*
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
27 Apr 21
@TheHorse Uhm... do you play all the instruments? Or are you just collecting them?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
I have another Larrivee. It's the first guitar I'd grab if my house was on fire. This one is my #4 guitar.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100296)
• India
27 Apr 21
He carries his heart on his sleeves..closer to the wrist..than to the rib cage.
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zukichucha
@zukichucha (991)
• United States
26 Apr 21
Go for it! You might have seller's remorse tho so make sure you are sure you want to do it first
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zukichucha
@zukichucha (991)
• United States
27 Apr 21
@TheHorse that's so cool! You will always have that story to tell either way.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100296)
• India
27 Apr 21
Wise words.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
I'm looking into that. The guitar I'd sell is #4 on my depth chart, but it has a story behind it that I like to tell.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (47314)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Apr 21
It all depends on how much you like or not like your current guitar as opposed to the possible new one.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100296)
• India
27 Apr 21
I too have this known devil is better than the unknown devil feeling.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
I like both. But I seem to play really fast and easy on the potential new one. I bet it's already gone when I get to Guitar Center to teach today.
The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
@vandana7 Devil what?
Anna
@LadyDuck (471547)
• Switzerland
26 Apr 21
Well, I honestly do not know what to suggest.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
You could say something cliche like "Go with your heart." Heh.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471547)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 21
@TheHorse It is not a good advice, sometimes going with your heart brings you to make big mistakes when it's about buying stuff... I experienced even too many times.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100296)
• India
27 Apr 21
@TheHorse I suggest go with your brain then..
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106323)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Apr 21
If you really want it you should. That is a great price.
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vanny
@vandana7 (100296)
• India
27 Apr 21
@TheHorse It is music like this because of which we are still friends and you are alive. Otherwise, you would be deep fried in hot oil.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
@vandana7 I have sent you so much blood you would feel guilty if you fried me in hot oil.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
27 Apr 21
i would say go for it. the things that make us happy are important@!!!!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
I agree. I'll see if that Martin is still there when I go in to teach today.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
28 Apr 21
@TheHorse sounds like a plan!
vanny
@vandana7 (100296)
• India
28 Apr 21
Vanny's silly wisdom nuggets. 1. Old is gold. 2. In COVID times expecting profits after sale ...I am not sure. 3. Can you use Martin D at the shop? If you can...spend some more time with it, may be you will tire of it, or may be you will note why Larrivee commands better pricing
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vanny
@vandana7 (100296)
• India
28 Apr 21
@TheHorse LOL... Ok..store...my bad LOL I doubt if Larrivee or Martin will go as fast as you think. Have your fill. If you are not playing Larrivee..it may be worth selling. But buying Martin..not sure. Kinda you do have other guitars.
The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 21
Not sure what you're saying here. Are you using a translator? Buwaahaa! What shop? At the store? I can use it as long as it's there. But I think I'm going to sell my lesser Larrivee (it needs to be played, and I rarely play it), and stick with the guitars I have.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (119631)
• United States
26 Apr 21
That is great that they are giving you a nice discount
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
Yeppers. I'll do my best to take advantage of it. But I won't buy stuff I don't "need."
Thelma
@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
26 Apr 21
Well, do what you think is best. I have no idea what to suggest.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
Heh. We'll see what happens.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
29 Apr 21
@TheHorse Yes, we will.
Kelli M
@spiderdust (14761)
• San Jose, California
26 Apr 21
I say go for it!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
I think I will. The psychologist in me says change is good IF you have several things that are stable. In this case it's the guitars I would "never" (heh) sell.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178806)
• United States
27 Apr 21
If it's something you want/need; and the price is right, go for it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218890)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Apr 21
Want? Yes! Need? No.
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