man_kidal said:
Haha! Finally .... What i have been trying to say all along .... The people providing us gear are not out to help us get a good deal, they are out to earn money. cause sadly that's all singapore is about.
Look . if someone asked you to perform for a month , all expenses paid by yourself , everything u to sponsor yaself and he help u "organise to get exposure" will you feel kinda ripped off ?
give credit when its due ... i mean , if people bring in gear and brands , be appreciative of what they have done. they earned their keep. you earn yours . wads the big fuss ?
profit gives people incentive to work harder for your dollar. try opening a not-for-profit guitar shop selling everything at cost price.
pay people what is their rightful due . dont whine about people "not out to help us get a good deal, they are out to earn money." . some shops maybe , but from what i see here is that most shops are sincere people who are fellow guitarists and are willing to get the gear and provide decent services at reasonable prices for it