deaky Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hi Guys How many of you buy bass strings from Amazon? Is there any danger of the strings not being genuine or is that more confined to sellers on E Bay? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 May be less likely to get fakes but it could still happen. Have a look at StringsDirect.co.uk though...great prices and will always be genuine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) I've bought lots of strings from Amazon and they've been perfectly OK. Genuine product, proper packaging, etc. Amazon is not eBay! It has never even occurred to me that there might be anything amiss with anything I've bought from Amazon. Obviously I can't guarantee you a positive buying experience but I'm guessing you'll be fine. Edit. I would also recommend StringsDirect, their prices are competitive and they deliver very quickly, usually next.day. Edited August 21, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'm the same as Discreet. Never had any issues with strings (Had a few with Microsoft Office mind, but never strings) through Amazon, but Strings Direct are also a very good choice and competitively priced. I just use Amazon 'cause i have prime and i get things fast. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 I usually use Strings Direct but Amazon had the strings a bit cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 If Amazon is the seller they should be fine but watch out for marketplace sellers as they could be anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytania Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 There's a pack of Ernie Ball Slinkys on Amazon where the pack pictured isn't the actual gauge you recieve. You'll probably see an annoyed review by me under it 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1440176424' post='2848910'] If Amazon is the seller they should be fine but watch out for marketplace sellers as they could be anyone. [/quote] Yes the seller was Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I've had 1 fake B string from Amazon. But that was a marketplace seller. The rest have been fine. I have Amazon prime so if there is stock I get it the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Not used them, but I have used Status Hotwires bought direct and that worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I use stringbusters.com, good service and I think they're generally cheaper than Strings Direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Miltys' string site gives basschatters a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaky Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1440245370' post='2849317'] Miltys' string site gives basschatters a discount. [/quote] Cool what's the website called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 [quote name='deaky' timestamp='1440261067' post='2849444'] Cool what's the website called? [/quote] [url="http://www.stringping.com/"]http://www.stringping.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1440244746' post='2849313'] I use stringbusters.com, good service and I think they're generally cheaper than Strings Direct. [/quote] Me too...great company! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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