Is musicians friends trustable?

[alec_fishy88]

A friend of mine is intending on importing a Gibson from Musicians friend.

Is musicians friends trustable? The prices are like quite low.

He's intending either one of these

Buy Gibson SG Classic Electric Guitar with P-90 Pickups at Musician's Friend

Buy Gibson RD Standard Reissue Electric Guitar online at Musician's Friend

 

[leecs]

If they're not trustable, The site would have closed down long time ago. By the way, i dont think they'll ship to Singapore. Use VPost instead.

 

[Whitestrat]

If they're not trustable, The site would have closed down long time ago. By the way, i dont think they'll ship to Singapore. Use VPost instead.

What's VPost ah? how to use?

 

[KennethC]

What's VPost ah? how to use?

Serious Q?

http://soft.com.sg/forum/gear-guitar/59988-cost-shipping-guitar-using-vpost.html

http://soft.com.sg/forum/gear-guitar/56147-damn-how-buy-stuff-online.html

Welcome to vPOST

 

[Whitestrat]

Serious Q?

http://soft.com.sg/forum/gear-guitar/59988-cost-shipping-guitar-using-vpost.html

http://soft.com.sg/forum/gear-guitar/56147-damn-how-buy-stuff-online.html

Welcome to vPOST

Yes, serious question. I really don't know what it is, and what it's for. Can elaborate?

 

[leecs]

Its like a middle man to help you ship items that the website doesnt ship to SG.

 

[KennethC]

Yes, serious question. I really don't know what it is, and what it's for. Can elaborate?

bro, lotsa info on Vpost to be found in the links I posted.

Here's some from the vpost webby:
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vPOSTUSA is a service provided by Singapore Post, which allows you to shop at eligible and multiple U.S Merchant websites* at the same time and have your items consolidated¹ and delivered to your Singapore address. With vPOSTUSA service, you save much more as the shipping charges offered are lower than most international shipping providers and you can purchase items from sites that do not accept International Orders!

With vPOSTUSA you can:

- Save as much as 20% on shipping charges as a result of consolidation¹ of your items for shipment to Singapore
- Purchase items from U.S websites that DO NOT ship to Singapore*
- Be the first to purchase online items from the U.S that are yet to be released in Singapore!
- Take advantage of any applicable U.S Merchant websites* that offers free local delivery service. (Please check with your respective U.S. Merchants).
- Purchase items that are relatively cheaper in the U.S.
- Shop at eligible and multiple U.S Merchant websites*

* Applicable for U.S Merchants that support Singapore credit card billing address. Customers will have to pay for the shipping charges to our U.S address.
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Hope this helps!

 

[Whitestrat]

Here's some from the vpost webby:
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vPOSTUSA is a service provided by Singapore Post, which allows you to shop at eligible and multiple U.S Merchant websites* at the same time and have your items consolidated¹ and delivered to your Singapore address. With vPOSTUSA service, you save much more as the shipping charges offered are lower than most international shipping providers and you can purchase items from sites that do not accept International Orders!

With vPOSTUSA you can:

- Save as much as 20% on shipping charges as a result of consolidation¹ of your items for shipment to Singapore
- Purchase items from U.S websites that DO NOT ship to Singapore*
- Be the first to purchase online items from the U.S that are yet to be released in Singapore!
- Take advantage of any applicable U.S Merchant websites* that offers free local delivery service. (Please check with your respective U.S. Merchants).
- Purchase items that are relatively cheaper in the U.S.
- Shop at eligible and multiple U.S Merchant websites*

* Applicable for U.S Merchants that support Singapore credit card billing address. Customers will have to pay for the shipping charges to our U.S address.

Wah! Steam!!!!!

Thanks man! That's a great service!!!

Hmm... Time to buy more balls!!!!!:twisted:

 

[Whitestrat]

Its like a middle man to help you ship items that the website doesnt ship to SG.

Ever used it for amps? Insurance how?:twisted:

 

[KennethC]

Ever used it for amps? Insurance how?:twisted:

one thing with amps from usa also dude...
the transformer is different, you'll either need to get a step down transformer/power conditioner of a reliable sort($100-$150), or get an amp tech to switch out the whole tranny to one that can take 220-240V(Def a more expensive, but more permanent solution). But if you're willing to take the trouble, then it could bring you a whole lotta joy and open doors to owning and trying your dream amps. :mrgreen:

 

[fibredrive]

i don't know if you can buy direct off Musicians Friend. I encountered some problems trying to buy direct from their site before. They required that my billing and shipping address be the same.

Alternatively, go to Amazon.com and set up your account using your Vpost details. Amazon is linked to many online shops like Musicians friend / 8th street music / BSW etc. You buy from Amazon, but the item ships from Musicians Friend. at least thats the impression i get. with amazon, you can supply a local billing address for your credit card, and ship to your Vpost address. the savings are amazing, at least for the few items i've ordered todate.

cheers