ambient Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I want an Aguilar TH350, new they're currently £350, B stock is £325. For the sake of £25 is it worth buying new ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 For a measly £25 saving I wouldn't bother, I'd just buy the full price one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrismanbass Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) if you get the same warranty as a new one then why not if it doesn't is it worth saving £25 if it goes wrong? Edited April 3, 2015 by Chrismanbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 You get 3 years warranty and 14 days to return it if your not happy. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrismanbass Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 tbh if it was me i'd save the £25 then if it dies within 3 years thomann sort it out if it dies after 3 years i don't know of many shops that would offer a warranty longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 [quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1428024561' post='2737253'] tbh if it was me i'd save the £25 then if it dies within 3 years thomann sort it out if it dies after 3 years i don't know of many shops that would offer a warranty longer [/quote] That's what I'm thinking too 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) I got two B-stock pedals from them recently. The knobs were all scratched up one but it didn't bother me. The other was mint but I wanted to return it as I didn't like the sound, and was pleasantly surprised to find they arranged free shipping back to Germany. Contrast that with another pedal I wanted to return to Guitar Guitar in the UK, I was expected to fork out for return shipping. I also wanted to return a TH500 to another UK shop last year as I couldn't put up with the fan noise. They wanted to charge me a restocking fee (which I managed to argue my way out of) as well as return shipping. I'd have no qualms ordering B-stock from somewhere with a returns policy as generous as Thomann's. Edited April 3, 2015 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I recently bought a b-stock Harley Benton bass and I think the reason it was returned was a bent tuner,can't find anything else wrong. Could have returned it no problem, as others have said the warranty and customer service are great with Thomann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 B stock does include items that people returned because it didn't suit them and its not always faulty returned items. For me i would rather have piece of mind for sake of £25. Thomann are great at covering cost of returned items and never seem to quibble but the exchange rate or using your Visa card will mean additional costs that they don't cover. Keep that in mind when buying from Europe. I can however highly recommend Thomann. They offer excellent prices and great support and customer services. GAK also have a price match system that covers european price match altho they will come back and offer a further reduction because they can't match Thomann completely. That means they will be about even in total if you remove Thomann visa or exchange rate costs. Bit long winded there but hope it helps. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykilz Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Our active PA speakers were B stock, can't see why, worked fine for last year, must have done 30-40 gigs so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beely Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I bought a B-stock Samson L1200 mixer from them. Great reduction in price and I can't see a thing wrong with it. No marks anywhere and works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1428044232' post='2737297'] the exchange rate or using your Visa card will mean additional costs that they don't cover. Keep that in mind when buying from Europe. [/quote] Only if you use the wrong payment method. Not all Visa cards charge you and not all banks sting you on the exchange rate. I've got a Halifax Clarity Card. No fees on foreign currency transactions, get the bank exchange rate. About as good as it gets for foreign currency purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Not for a saving of £25.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Agreed, I'd want a bit more off for something that someone else has had their greasy mitts on. On the other hand, the small reduction probably reflects that there's nothing wrong with it other than having been in a courier's van for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) I've only bought from Thomann once. And it was a B-stock. And it had a faulty preamp PCB. And it took nearly 2 months to get repaired! Not really anybody's fault, and they did cover the costs as it came with a 3 year warranty. Plus I paid about £100 less than I'd seen it anywhere else so I shouldn't complain too much, it just really annoyed me! It's had the part replaced now anyways and works perfectly Edited April 3, 2015 by chrismuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I bought a small active monitor from Thomann last year as B stock. As it turned out, the monitor had a problem as the sound kept cutting out - so Thomann took it back and gave me a re-fund without any problem. I then bought the "A" stock version of the same item. Sending stuff back to Thomann (if necessary) is easy and at no cost if the item is faulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 As they say "B Stock may show traces of use". That can be little or something more and for the slight reduction you pays your money.... Yes, you can always send it back ( and I have done) but rarely quicker than 10 days total turnaround. I had a B Stock PJ Bass which had sustained other damage in postage so sent it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graulges Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I got a Thomanns B stock Squier VM Jazz fretless and I can't find a thing wrong with it, not even signs of wear. I'm happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 My last two buys were B Stock from Thomann , A TC 208 combo and a Markbass Little Rocker. Both a lot cheaper than anywhere else and sealed up like new, In fact I thought it was a way round the RRP fixing that some brands demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1428048592' post='2737350'] Only if you use the wrong payment method. Not all Visa cards charge you and not all banks sting you on the exchange rate. I've got a Halifax Clarity Card. No fees on foreign currency transactions, get the bank exchange rate. About as good as it gets for foreign currency purchases. [/quote] Wasn't aware of that. ? cheers Dave Edited April 4, 2015 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1428132596' post='2738278'] Wasn't aware of that. ? cheers Dave [/quote] Clarity card is excellent for any kind of foreign currency transaction. You can even use it to withdraw cash from an atm whilst on holiday without incurring fees. Other banks also so similar things, I think moneysupermarket has a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I bought a soprano saxophone as B-stock. £225 or something mad. It was fine. My sax player played it and was gutted as he said it felt as good as his £2k horn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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