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Post by otis1960 on Apr 16, 2024 20:32:23 GMT
Strings Direct appear to have an offer running at the moment on triple-set packs of various D'addario strings, electric and accoustic, lots of different materials and gauges; 25% off the usual 3-pack price.
Not really my usual choice, but I know there are many here that use them.
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Post by lavaman on Apr 16, 2024 22:32:10 GMT
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Post by Martin on Apr 17, 2024 6:20:06 GMT
The 5-pack set on Amazon is even better value if you use these - might pick one up later  |
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Post by Onechordtrick on Apr 17, 2024 7:25:39 GMT
Just be cautious when buying strings from Amazon. I've had fake ones from them in the past albeit Elixirs rather than D'Addario. Was able to return but it was a hassle I didn't need.
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Post by ukpacker on Apr 17, 2024 9:03:20 GMT
Just be cautious when buying strings from Amazon. I've had fake ones from them in the past albeit Elixirs rather than D'Addario. Was able to return but it was a hassle I didn't need. Could you tell they were fake before opening the pack? |
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Post by Onechordtrick on Apr 17, 2024 12:55:27 GMT
Just be cautious when buying strings from Amazon. I've had fake ones from them in the past albeit Elixirs rather than D'Addario. Was able to return but it was a hassle I didn't need. Could you tell they were fake before opening the pack? Yes, the packaging didn’t match a known good version. Apologies it was over a year ago and I can’t remember the specifics. |
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Post by NikGnashers on Apr 18, 2024 16:48:56 GMT
I had 3 fake packs of Elixir from Ebay.
I only buy from a proper shop website now.
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Post by earwighoney on Apr 18, 2024 19:20:45 GMT
Just be cautious when buying strings from Amazon. I've had fake ones from them in the past albeit Elixirs rather than D'Addario. Was able to return but it was a hassle I didn't need.
D'Addario themselves are running the offer, but it's a little more than from Amazon. Takes out the chance of fakes completely!
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Post by Onechordtrick on Apr 19, 2024 5:00:57 GMT
Just be cautious when buying strings from Amazon. I've had fake ones from them in the past albeit Elixirs rather than D'Addario. Was able to return but it was a hassle I didn't need. D'Addario themselves are running the offer, but it's a little more than from Amazon. Takes out the chance of fakes completely!
I’d still be cautious. As I understand it Amazon operate a “pooled inventory” where they have multiple suppliers of the same item. All suppliers send their stock to Amazon and all the, for example, EJ16s are put in a common bucket. So the real strings are mixed with fakes. When you buy you just get the set that’s the top of the pile. |
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