Why so cheap??

[iMav]

Well, the last I’ll say is that there was no “pushing”. I believe I was respectful in my communications.

I strongly believe a company should be able to choose who they do (and DON’T do) business with. Their prerogative. It was not difficult to find someone else to take my money.

[guidocorona]

Hello Larry, just saw a freshly minted line-item in your salutations group.... Congrats for your new Shires Q41!

Tell us all about it....

* How do you like it overall
* How it plays
* how you would characterize its tone and intonation
* How you would contrast it with your other euphos as well as with those for whom you have found new loving homes.
* how is the Q41S's value proposition for you.

Best, Guido

[iMav]

Hello Larry, just saw a freshly minted line-item in your salutations group.... Congrats for your new Shires Q41!

Tell us all about it....

I was working on a custom ordered one (which would have taken 6-9 months)…but, those discussions fell through. So, I bought a demo unit from Dillion’s. (Who were amazing to work with, BTW!)

I am currently in the DC area for work…and the Q41s is on its way to my office back in North Dakota. I should have hands on it sometime on Monday.

[guidocorona]

Hehe... Yes, Dillon as some wonderful folks... In particular, I worked with Matt Walters for my Miraphone M5050 quest. Besides Matt having encyclopedic knowledge of matters low brass, he is a great consultant, and fab to work with. In addition, Matt has also a top rep as a repair technician.

But tell us all about your new baby when you receive it.

Best, G.

[iMav]

Working with Dillion’s was, in many ways, a cathartic experience (coming off the previous issues with “the other guys”)…

[guidocorona]

In total fairness, I always found everyone at the "other dealer" to be equally a delight to work with.

G.

[iMav]

In total fairness, I always found everyone at the "other dealer" to be equally a delight to work with.

Fair enough. Like I said before...It's their prerogative as to who they want to do business with. Just as it is mine to be open about my interactions.

[AustinCustomBrass]

Yes it is our choice whether we would like to work with customers. In the end (as I detailed on the Reddit thread you started) it was in the best interest of ACB to walk away from any potential transaction. I am happy to share this here online with the others but to me I'd prefer to close this chapter and focus on other things.

[iMav]

Original Reddit post and comments deleted to thwart any additional drama and to foster online harmony.

Have a great evening!

[anadmai]

Hehe... Yes, Dillon as some wonderful folks... In particular, I worked with Matt Walters for my Miraphone M5050 quest. Besides Matt having encyclopedic knowledge of matters low brass, he is a great consultant, and fab to work with. In addition, Matt has also a top rep as a repair technician.

But tell us all about your new baby when you receive it.

Best, G.

Matt @ Dillon’s is AMAZING!!!!

[iMav]

In addition to Dillon’s (whom I have done a lot of business through now), I want to give a shout out to The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. GREAT to work with and weren’t offended when we negotiated a bit.

Also, I actually wanted to hop on this thread to make a general comment/observation regarding US-based vs. European (mainly German) retailers. Recently, I was involved with a Willson 2900 purchase. It was a special quote for Thomann as they don’t stock the medium shank. At the end of the day, the price between Thomann Music and a US retailer was less than $5. (And the US retailer offered free shipping as opposed to $105 for Thomann.)

SO! I don’t know if the tide is turning or not…but, most certainly, much better deals are easier to find stateside then they were even six months ago. (And quite a contrast to a year+ ago!) Of course, this varies greatly from retailer to retailer…and overseas may still be better for some horns, price-wise (it certainly is for Yamaha!)