Forums have been slow, how about a 'In the mail' thread?

[Tricksta]

Its a shame but online shopping is going to kill local stores - not just music shops. Want a set of strings today - have to wait for shipping.

I went to every local music store last year for a set of flatwounds. Nobody had any. Ended up having to order them online.

If the local music stores want our goodwill, they need to try harder.

[TmcB]

I’m doing my best!

We stock flat wounds too…

We have a few winds working against us in NZ.



- arse end of world and low volume business compared to say Oz
- all the big bois are their own suppliers so deeper cuts for their own stores
- Rockshop makes monopolies and cranks up margins
- Suppliers get greedy with their own margin

There is almost no margin - don’t get in the music retail game, it’s brutal.

[hamo]

Its a shame but online shopping is going to kill local stores - not just music shops. Want a set of strings today - have to wait for shipping.

You're right about that. We're not living in a populous US city where you can tell Alexa to get you new strings and have a drone from Amazon drop them at your door. I miss being able to go to Dick Smith for cables and stuff. I actually don't like buying stuff online, I prefer the feeling of going into a shop, browsing and buying, and walking out with the thing in my hand. But I also get how retailers could be considered superfluous in the supply chain of most consumer goods these days for some people, as much as it sucks. What bothers me is the endgame - no local retail means more money just flowing directly out of the country. What happens when we procure all of our goods and services (the ones that don't require in person contact) from overseas? Will the only jobs left be making each other coffee and selling each other houses? Working in the ChatGPT prompt mines? I don't know if anyone's thinking enough about this stuff.

[rickenbackerkid]

Needed a new pair of sunglasses so chucked a couple lowball tirekick bids on Ray Bans on TM. Accidentally bought two adult pairs and a kids pair that I thought were cute. Whoops.

[Reg18]

After much contemplation I’ve decided to give this Ron Thorn brass knuckle Tele bridge a go. No international shipping option on his page but Ron emailed with some options which were reasonable.
I’ll report back once it’s arrived.

[StrummersOfThunder]

Something else brown …

[robthemac]

Something else brown …

Thank God. The other I saw an inch of your floor that wasn't covered by Fender amplifier. Unacceptable.

[StrummersOfThunder]

Something else brown …

Thank God. The other I saw an inch of your floor that wasn't covered by Fender amplifier. Unacceptable.

Thanks for using imperial measurements

[Tricksta]

I’m doing my best!

We stock flat wounds too…

We have a few winds working against us in NZ.



- arse end of world and low volume business compared to say Oz
- all the big bois are their own suppliers so deeper cuts for their own stores
- Rockshop makes monopolies and cranks up margins
- Suppliers get greedy with their own margin

There is almost no margin - don’t get in the music retail game, it’s brutal.

Sorry mate, that wasn't meant as a dig against you, more the Rockshops of this world. I'd understand if you didn't have the same range of stock as the big chains as you're essentially a one man band operation. These others have the stores and the floor space, and no excuse.

Sorry if you're having a tough time, genuinely hope it gets better for you. Cheers.

[StrummersOfThunder]

I’m doing my best!

We stock flat wounds too…

We have a few winds working against us in NZ.



- arse end of world and low volume business compared to say Oz
- all the big bois are their own suppliers so deeper cuts for their own stores
- Rockshop makes monopolies and cranks up margins
- Suppliers get greedy with their own margin

There is almost no margin - don’t get in the music retail game, it’s brutal.

Do you do bulk sets of 11-49 s?
I also need a couple shortish cables with right angle one end.
And all the picks you have….

[TmcB]

I’m doing my best!

We stock flat wounds too…

We have a few winds working against us in NZ.



- arse end of world and low volume business compared to say Oz
- all the big bois are their own suppliers so deeper cuts for their own stores
- Rockshop makes monopolies and cranks up margins
- Suppliers get greedy with their own margin

There is almost no margin - don’t get in the music retail game, it’s brutal.

Sorry mate, that wasn't meant as a dig against you, more the Rockshops of this world. I'd understand if you didn't have the same range of stock as the big chains as you're essentially a one man band operation. These others have the stores and the floor space, and no excuse.

Sorry if you're having a tough time, genuinely hope it gets better for you. Cheers.

Honestly, didn’t take it as a dig, I was complaining right alongside you! As a small semi-indie we get the same pain as customers, just at the next level. Like why every supplier was out of 9-49’s or 5ft guitar cables for a bit.

We have a good range of essentials but have same grumbles as customers eg even with those things I mentioned. People do use their monopolies to their advantage.

We’re doing alright, it’s a cold economic season and juuuust staying afloat but all retailers will tell you it’s an interesting time.

[TmcB]

I’m doing my best!

We stock flat wounds too…

We have a few winds working against us in NZ.



- arse end of world and low volume business compared to say Oz
- all the big bois are their own suppliers so deeper cuts for their own stores
- Rockshop makes monopolies and cranks up margins
- Suppliers get greedy with their own margin

There is almost no margin - don’t get in the music retail game, it’s brutal.

Do you do bulk sets of 11-49 s?
I also need a couple shortish cables with right angle one end.
And all the picks you have….

Would be a pleasure to sort all of these out for you!

[StrummersOfThunder]

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Would be a pleasure to sort all of these out for you!
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Great
Flick me a dm / email with options or I’ll have a trawl thru the website when I get home
Thanks

[Bg]

I’m doing my best!

We stock flat wounds too…

We have a few winds working against us in NZ.



- arse end of world and low volume business compared to say Oz
- all the big bois are their own suppliers so deeper cuts for their own stores
- Rockshop makes monopolies and cranks up margins
- Suppliers get greedy with their own margin

There is almost no margin - don’t get in the music retail game, it’s brutal.

Do you do bulk sets of 11-49 s?
I also need a couple shortish cables with right angle one end.
And all the picks you have….

Would be a pleasure to sort all of these out for you!

Not just music, did a quote fair about 3-4K of Milwaukee tools, profit margin came to about 250 bucks

[jeremyb]

Boss RE-2 Space Echo, $200 cheaper (shipped) on Amazon at the moment, Rockshop needs to up its game.

the irony... it took a couple of weeks to ship, then about a week into it being shipped its been flagged as undeliverable... I guess the universe is telling me something!