Got Over GUITAR COSTCO

[Deeter]

I thought he was a skinflute kinda guy myself

I always kinda suspected he had a predilection for the bone, myself.

 

[Deeter]

yeah, like im gonna buy 3 guitars and not know how to play

that like joining a motorcycle forum and not have a motorcycle. some people.

If you come to my party this Sunday, bring one of 'em (and an amp).

 

[xgambit]

hmmm...

 

[Diezel]

I had only gotten over on them ONCE in my lifetime.

I went in as well looking for a bass guitar. Was eyeballing a cheapie that sounded good for gigging.. Picked up a Fender SQUIER P-Pass. Nice weight, good feel, sounded like hell.

Picked up a P-bass (normal non jap model), and started playing.. felt great, sounded great, and as I was looking at the neck I almost shit myself.

Some "asshat" had dropped the wrong tag on it. It listed as a $159.99 Squier P-Bass.. In which it was a $300+ p-bass..

Took it up to the counter, had em wring it, a strap, cord and some picks... and whalla out the door $210.

 

[rbauti]

I had only gotten over on them ONCE in my lifetime.

I went in as well looking for a bass guitar. Was eyeballing a cheapie that sounded good for gigging.. Picked up a Fender SQUIER P-Pass. Nice weight, good feel, sounded like hell.

Picked up a P-bass (normal non jap model), and started playing.. felt great, sounded great, and as I was looking at the neck I almost shit myself.

Some "asshat" had dropped the wrong tag on it. It listed as a $159.99 Squier P-Bass.. In which it was a $300+ p-bass..

Took it up to the counter, had em wring it, a strap, cord and some picks... and whalla out the door $210.

I must try this intentionally.

 

[JMack]

I must try this intentionally.

Go for it

Just don't be putting a $299.00 tag on a Paul Reed Smith Guitar or a Warwick Bass.

I have a feeling that this might tip them off.

 

[rbauti]

Go for it

Just don't be putting a $299.00 tag on a Paul Reed Smith Guitar or a Warwick Bass.

I have a feeling that this might tip them off.

Naw the one I was gonna try was the Musicman S.U.B. price tag on the MM Stingray.

If I really feel like testing fate I may try donning the OLP tags

 

[Hooli]

JMack, you're going to join us for next month's Fishbone show in SF, right?

 

[JMack]

JMack, you're going to join us for next month's Fishbone show in SF, right?

It's on the Mack Calendar

 

[MovieSurferGuy]

I got a bass guitar at COSTCO for $30. Good times.

 

[KIDRR]

Kinda Long.

Here's the preface of my story:

My brother plays in a cover band and their bass player has been very flaky lately and they want to boot him out. They asked me to sub for him for an upcoming gig or until they find a permanent replacement.

This is a perfect excuse for me to buy a new bass and maybe an amp. I have a monster of a cab and it really isn't efficient to carry the "fridge" to my bro's gigs. I also didn't want to tune and retune my main bass guitar cause they play in standard and my band plays a half step down. I know, I know, it's just an excuse to buy a new toy.

With that in mind I headed to your friendly neighborhood Guitar Store which I will call COSTCO to protect their identity.

My Story:

I headed to the Bass section of the store where I was promptly greeted by a couple of Green Day riffs from the token riffer at COSTCO's.
I proceeded to check out some Music Man Basses (nice but too expensive) , some Warwicks (way too expensive) , Ibanez and Yamahas (not big on active pickups) .
I really didn't want another Fender especially a Fender Jazz (I have a P-bass). My reason against Jazz Basses is purely aesthetics and poseur value. I think the Jazz Bass has a big ass. There I said it. But I've always liked their necks. So I tried the new Geddy Lee model J-Bass, Japanese Made. As soon as I touched it and fiddled with it I knew I found my new toy. The freaking neck is thinner and faster. The Body was lighter than my P-bass. It is sick.

I proceeded to plug it in an AMPEG 1X15 Combo Amp. The amp was also sick. It has a built in tuner , 5 presets and a tone so warm that it melts in your ear. Perfect for places my bro's band plays. Played the combo (Jazz Bass and AMpeg) for about 10 minutes and I was ready to make a deal.

BTW, this whole time there were 2 COSTCO associates checking on me constantly wanting to know if I was ready to make a deal.

Cool, I flag one of the COSTO boys and told them $XXXX.00 for the J-Bass and the AMP. The Jbass is listed at 699.00 and the amp had a sticker price of 499.00. With very little negotiation time , I got the price I was willing to pay and out comes the cash. Coolio. I was getting a sweet deal. I even got them to throw in a strap and a cord. I'm happy. Keep in mind that I have had years of practice dealing with COSTCO and have already spent a small fortune at their establishment. Sometimes I get reamed but today is not that day.

We bring the BASS and the amp to load it in my car parked behind the store. Open up the BOX of my brand new amp , cause I told them I don't need the box, and Wala! It was the wrong amp. Joe COSTCO proceeds to check my receipt and said "No, this is the right amp". I quickly replied "No way dude , it is not. The amp I made a deal on had a tuner and wheels on it. This obviously does not." J-COSTCO checks the receipt again and retorts. "Oh , I see, that amp that you were playing on is 699.00 list. This amp is the one that is 499.00"

No he didn't just pull this move on me, I thought. "Dude, let's go back in the store and you'll see that the amp has a 499.00 tag on it"

Sure enough the tag is as clear as day, $ 499.00.

Here's the moment of truth. Do you ever notice that whenever there's a fuckup at COSTCO there's always some deadbeat employee buzzing around trying to put his 2 cents on your situation that is not helping you out? I proceeded to ignore said buzzard and focused on the dude that I cut the deal with. I insisted on the fact that we made the deal with this amp which he couldn't have possibly misinterpreted because I was playing the Bass through the amp while we were dealing earlier and I specifically said "this amp and this bass for this much"

Buzzard man proceeded to say his piece and even started spewing that I should just pony up extra cash to get the amp I wanted."we'll give you a good deal". I proceeded to ignore him some more. Not even looking at him. I was really getting irritated at this point and wish I had a BB gun to snipe the fucktard. At this point it was going to be a war of attrition. I was not going to budge at their mistake and I was ready to invoke higher powers (managers) to solve this conundrum. Here's a tip, "SILENCE ". Just make it as uncomfortably silent for everyone. After I argued my point I proceeded to just shut down. I put it on him to make a decision. He knew they fucked up by putting the wrong tag and he knew I was right. He still kept talking and alluding to ponying up a little more cash and I kept quiet and stoic. I could sense victory is at hand. My will is stronger than Buzzard Boy and J-COSTCO. Finally, the showdown was over. J-COSTCO admitted their mistake and concluded that I was to be the recipient of their good will. Hell Yeah! I just saved another 2 hundy right there. I'll take it.

EPILOGUE:

As J-COSTCO was helping me load the amp in my ride he kept saying "Dude, you know you scored right?" To which I replied. "I know, I know" as Buzzard Boy resumed his circular flight pattern on the sales floor to snag his next victim.

Thanks J-COSTCO for being a stand up man . Just remember for every dollar that we poor saps save from you there's a hundred (maybe thousands) dollars more coming in from the same poor saps that you guys are sticking it to. It's good to throw a bone to us once in a while. It makes us come back for more.