I agree, there is no GC real close to me but I have purchased from them before. The service was good, the deal was good, a good transaction all around.

The bag check thing is getting more common all the time, I've been through it at other stores so what's the big deal?

That's actually kind of funny. I think the sales guy was just acknowledging you with a lame joke. kind of an unobtrusive way to let you know he's there if you want help.

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I'm not an expert, but I play one on the internet.

The few times I've dealt with GC it's been very positive.

I think the majority of those who have had a bad experience go in there looking for one and scrutinize every little thing they can just so they have a story to tell.

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I have a very simple solution: If you don't like GC or how they operate their business, then just don't go there!

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I didn't Lose my mind, I traded it for this guitar.

I've never set foot in one as i'm livin la vida broka so have to make doo with the 2 guitars i have But When i get some money... i'm going to GC by God... I want to see this fortress of solitude first hand.

I can't say I blame them for their security. If I owned a store and merchandise being taken became a problem, I'd be the same way.

Sounds like you've got some "don't watch me cuz I might wanna steal some sh*t" issues man. I've never found GC's "security" to be invasive.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't feel like they are watching me or looking over my shoulder. Then again, I'm not a scruffy looking individual or a teenager who probably can't afford to buy the stuff I'm looking at either, so that might have something to do with it.

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"Life is like eating jalapenos. What you do today may burn your arse tomorrow"

Personally, 'never had a negative GC experience, quite the contrary, they are always excellent, in these decades of experience.

As an ex hobby store part-owner, though, it is despicable and tragic, how many people STEAL, not "shoplift," which is a stupid polite term.

Any employee of any store is free to follow this shopper around, 'cause he ain't got a guilty conscience or a Stratocaster in his pants.

personally, i wouldn't blame GC, i'd blame criminals. thieves absolutely make me sick. i live in a large city and EVERYTHING and EVERYWHERE you go is on camera. that's the world we live in today.
keep one in the chamber friends

Other than a crappy setup by one of their techs, which I learned my lesson and sought a REAL luthier afterwards, I haven't had any issues with buying form them. I traded my Deluxe Blackout in and surprisingly got top dollar for it, then put the cash towards my Hwy 1. The first Hwy 1 they sent me had some finish scratches in the nitro and I didn't notice them until i got home with it. I took it back and showed the manager and he sent it back and had a new one shipped immediately. So other than the terrible setup I got from their tech I've had no issues.

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Most of my experiences have been good...I prefer the mom & pop stores, but I've had just as many bad experiences with them as I have with GC, or the late, lamented Mars...there are no Sam Ash stores in my area, but down in San Antonio while on vacation, I went into one, and their customer service seemed to be ok as well.

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Screamin' Armadillos
Texas Roadhouse Music
Guitar/Slide Guitar/Harp/Vocals

I hate to say this, but I for one am glad Guitar Center has people checking stuff at the door and has a lot of workers on the floor helping customers. I think this adds security and ensure prices do not go up due to theft. Also I like the idea my equipment gets checked at the door so my stuff does not walk out with someone else.

As much as I dislike people constantly checking up on me when I am just browsing, but appreciate it when I am going for a purchace.

Some Guitar Centers are better than others so do not let one bad experience keep you from visiting GC. Remember management and crews change all the time.

I cannot believe I am sticking up for GC, but have to point out the good things about increased employee to customer ratios.

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RK

2007 Fender Highway 1
2012 American Deluxe
2015 MIM Dave Murray HHH
2010 Fender Blacktop
1987 Fender Avalon Acoustic
2012 Marshall DSL 15 watt head

Or we're just classy and would like to be treated as customers, not potential thieves.

The dude saw me coming from the counter with all the $@!& I just bought and still checked my bags that their own worker just handed me seconds ago.

Like I said, I understand their position, but doesn't mean it doesn't suck.

Having 1000,s of dollars of gear stolen sucks. Them checking your stuff when you leave is no big deal.

ROFL!!!!!

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2001 Fender Highway One, 2004 Fender SE Ash, 2011 Fender 200 SCE '99 Washburn WR120Pro, Amps: Fender Stage 160, Vox Valvetronix 30, Peavey 212 400 watt, Ibanez 50 watt Toneblaster

I used to travel WAY TOO MUCH for work, and will bet I've been in more GC's than most folks, and I have no gripes at all.

I've bought used gear, new gear, big stuff and a whole lot of little stuff, even a travel guitar and if I've never had an issue with returns or with hassles on the way in or out. In fact, if there was a GC in the town I was working in I wouldn't even need to pack my Traveler cuz I could just go down to GC to practice or kick tires all I wanted (I'm sure the folks in the hotel rooms next to mine appreciated it too!)

Every guitar forum has it's occasional 'I Hate GC' thread but I have had nothing but good dealings with them.

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