ok, quick question, dont really know if this is the best place for this thread but, is elderly instruments trustable? i ask because they have free shipping on the mandocaster and well... its free shipping!
ok, quick question, dont really know if this is the best place for this thread but, is elderly instruments trustable? i ask because they have free shipping on the mandocaster and well... its free shipping!
Diego
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Not sure what you mean by "trustable," but I have been doing business with them for 25 years plus, including at least three high-end instruments and countless sets of strings, CDs, books, and accessories. Stan Werbin is a good guy, as are all the folks I have dealt with there. In fact, I am going to be there on Saturday to check out some instruments with my wife. I have nothing but good things to say about them. They may not always be the lowest price, but they have always been fair with me. NFI other than being a long-time customer.
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I've bought a variety of used instruments from them (mandolin/acoustic guitar/fiddle) plus accessories over the years and have nothing but good stuff to say about them, would buy from them again in a heartbeat.
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Jill
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Elderly is fantastic. I've sent them lots of my money and they've sent me lots of good stuff. Call 'em on the phone -- they actually answer your questions! They're just great.
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Perhaps the most reliable music retailer out there. I've bought a LOT of stuff from them, and never a bad experience.
There are no finer and honest people to deal with than the folks at Elderly; they have treated people very well for over 35 years. You will appreciate the professionalism they display in all their wares. Their CD section in the store is unsurpassed. Doug
10 points to Elderly from an international customer since 1980.
I remember buying a Martin M38 from them while I was in East Lansing.
Stan was standing outside the shop and I told him: "OK Stan let's go in and do some business" Stan shook his hand and replied:" No, I don't want to do business - I just want people to have great instruments" And he gave me a very good deal.
I've ordered at least dozen stringed acoustic instruments from them since.
Everything works fine.
One of the most reliable, trusted and oldest retailers.
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i think they are one of the best out there,if you can't trust them you can't trust anyone
Danny
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I think the question has been answered pretty effectively, but would like to add my two cents. I'm another long-time (20+ years) Elderly customer, all via mail order. I can also attest to the overall quality of service, knowledge, etc.
What I'd like to add is that I've also sold several instruments on a consignment basis through Elderly, and have been consistently impressed by the attention that devote to the instruments -- insisting for example, that minor repair issues be addressed before they will list the instrument (unless it's an "as-is" item). That experience, in turn, has made me extremely comfortable buying instruments from them.
I've lived in and around NYC most of my life, but when I want to sell something, I ship in to Lansing, and when I want to buy something, I always check to see if Elderly has it.
I'll add another 5-star approval for Elderly. I've consigned several instruments with them, and netted more than I thought that I'd receive. A class act IMHO.
YES
Free shipping on their part is not a bad thing, they are just trying to get your business.
I have dealt with them since they began, and am glad for that.
Bill
I always like their over-stuffed catalogue. Haven't seen one in a long time, but pre-interwebs, it was a thrill to leaf through, kind of like the Hammacher Schlemmer of musical goodness.
They do have great customer service. I've never had a problem with them though, I just buy something and they send it. That's all I could ask for.
I've been a customer since they started in that little store downstairs on Grand River Ave. in East Lansing, across from MSU, home of the SPARTANS!
I would rate them AAA+. Elderly, that is.
And if it's not too far, you owe yourself at least one pilgrimage to the place. Your jaw will drop for sure.
Just did a guitar deal with Elderly. Excellent service! They gave me a hard shell case with the guitar, when I asked for it, and did it for the same price.
BERT
2010 Giacomel J5 #86
2019 David Šefl custom 2 point
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great! looks like the place i'll get the mandocaster. the free shipping might be a limited offer so by the time i get it it might not be there, but from these great reviews i think ill get it anyway!
Diego
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Kentucky KM505
JBovier ELS
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