i wouldn't even buy a legit PRS for $200....they're chubby old man guitars!
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| Author: | sploughney [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Uhhh....too good to be true? $200.00 prs |
And lots of other cheaply price guitars and what not. There was a silicone heat blanket for like 60+ dollars (us) http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-Classical-Music-Instrument-PRS-Paul-Reed-Smith-Limited-Edition-Custom-24-Ltd-Electric-Guitar/483863520.html |
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| Author: | charliewood [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:11 pm ] |
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Yes and all Chinese KNockoffs - they are getting too good at making fakes... Cheers Charliewood |
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| Author: | Quine [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:17 pm ] |
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I suspect that PRS is more like a P.O.S. Definitely something fishy about that site. |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:41 pm ] |
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I read the description n I unsure the message conveyed. Good guitar value service n to be expectation. All makes n guitar offering. Beware n buyer. |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:47 pm ] |
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I read the description as well, and I never put my trust in a seller who cannot give an understandable description of their product, with correct spelling and grammar. Ye git wot n ye pay fer. Alex |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:07 pm ] |
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Sending money out of country for a 'to good to be real' deal? You know what they say about a fool and his money ......... |
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| Author: | nyazzip [ Fri Nov 23, 2012 2:40 pm ] |
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i wouldn't even buy a legit PRS for $200....they're chubby old man guitars!
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:58 pm ] |
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Watch what you say about us chubby old men !!! 
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| Author: | nyazzip [ Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:02 pm ] |
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Quote: Watch what you say about us chubby old men !!! i'll be right there with ya in another 5 years or so....at what age exactly do PRSs start looking attractive, so i can take some corrective action? 
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:40 am ] |
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Did Paul Smith forget to register his trademark in China? I guess these knockoffs are legal for the Chinese to sell, but not legal to import into the U.S.A.? When so many of the parts and "American" brands are made in the Orient how sensible is it to disdain all Chinese production. I will say that the knockoffs I have seen are inferior to the originals in fit and finish. The original Fender guitars were not known for their sophisticated construction and finishes - they used some automotive finishes. If the Chinese can make a guitar that plays well for cheap, they might be the next generation's Fender. |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:06 pm ] |
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Joe Beaver wrote: Sending money out of country for a 'to good to be real' deal? You know what they say about a fool and his money ......... AliExpress is actually credible, you will get your order...but their entire deal is enabling you to buy direct and securely from Chinese factories, and they definitely don't care about trademarks or anything else of the sort. OTOH, it's a great place to get motor drives and other commodity electronics and tools. Always make purchases with a good Visa, and worst case you get a dud and Visa will refund your money. |
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| Author: | theguitarwhisperer [ Sun Nov 25, 2012 1:49 am ] |
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It's not illegal to buy these things direct from China and import them into the US. It IS illegal to then resell them as American made PRS's and Gibsons. It's still legal to sell them as used Chinese knockoffs. I've seen a lot of these and they are indeed poor quality, but getting better every year. I've never bought one and never will. |
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