Is guitar shipping safe?

A guitar that can move inside the case is not safe. Use newspaper or bubble wrap to fill any gaps between the inside of the case and the guitar. This includes the neck joint, under the headstock, and anywhere else that will keep the guitar from moving.

Can Guitar Center be trusted?

Guitar Center has a consumer rating of 1.8 stars from 95 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Guitar Center ranks 56th among Music Equipment sites.

Is Guitar Center a good place to buy from?

Yes it is. Generally they are picky about what they take in, and selling them something or trading in can be frustrating. By the same token most of the used stuff is in good shape. If there is a local GC where they know you , then buy used online.

What shipping service does Guitar Center use?

USPS
Please note that we ship USPS packages via UPS Mail Innovations (UPSMI). These packages begin with a tracking number of 92748 and can be tracked via UPS.

Can I ship a guitar in a hard case?

Conveniently, many guitars, especially those exceeding a certain price range, come with a hard-shell case or sturdy gig bag. This is good news, because it will offer a basic level of protection for the instrument. I would even say it’s essential. You should always ship the guitar in a hard-shell case when possible.

How reliable is Sweetwater?

They have a 4.7 rating on Trustpilot with (at the time of writing) 594 revirews. 89\% of customers rated them “excellent” overall, with recent reviews praising the sales staff, and commenting that even “hard to find” items were in stock. They have a 100\% Trustscore on Scam Advisor, based on over twelve thousand reviews.

How long does it take for Guitar Center to ship?

Most orders shipped via standard shipping will arrive is just 5 business days. No delivery on weekends. (For Saturday delivery, see overnight and 2-Day shipping below.) Verified orders sent via Standard Shipping typically arrive in 5 business days!

Is Guitar Center really going out of business?

In court records, the company says before pandemic shutdowns shuttered almost all locations, the chain had seen ten consecutive quarters of sales growth — but “COVID-19 wiped out much of (that) progress.” The retailer filed for bankruptcy in November.

Does Guitar Center ship guitars?

Guitar Center Shipping Policy No minimum purchase when you ship to one of our stores. Excludes Hawaii and Alaska. While we’d love to ship everything free, there are some exclusions. Free shipping does not apply to special orders, oversized/overweight products, in-store used, vintage and clearance products.