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Hey, i’m about to hopeful trade in my bass for a new shires. I like my edwards, but it recently played it against a q series with axials and i liked the shires better. So i went to the brass gurus website because their another shires dealer, i’m sure there’s one closer but oh well, he gave me a reasonable trade in value for my bass and another horn and we made a deal. I felt good until i asked about payment, he didn’t take paypal... That’s always a red flag for me so i’m just trying to look out for myself before i send my bass and another to this dude. Also, the website says brass gurus, then you go to facebook, and it’s peninsula music and repair. A bit weird, also he doesn’t want payment until my horns get there.

I bought a used slide from Eric. No issues. Try calling him.

He's cool.

Eric Hand is a cat. He'll help you out.

Most consignment guys are like this. Noah at the Brassark is the same way. He needs to have the horn in hand before he can work out a deal.

PayPal is just a business thing. I'm the same way and try to pay PayPal when ever possible but with a guy like Eric you don't need to worry about it.

I will say if you can't work something out with Eric hit up Noah. He probably won't have a Q series in the shop but he usually has a couple of horns with thayers kicking around back. I can't recommend the Brassark enough!

He's on the up-and-up. I've done business with him a couple times.

Elow wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:13 pm Hey, i’m about to hopeful trade in my bass for a new shires. I like my edwards, but it recently played it against a q series with axials and i liked the shires better. So i went to the brass gurus website because their another shires dealer, i’m sure there’s one closer but oh well, he gave me a reasonable trade in value for my bass and another horn and we made a deal. I felt good until i asked about payment, he didn’t take paypal... That’s always a red flag for me so i’m just trying to look out for myself before i send my bass and another to this dude. Also, the website says brass gurus, then you go to facebook, and it’s peninsula music and repair. A bit weird, also he doesn’t want payment until my horns get there.

Elow you always have an interesting take on a situation, especially in the way you present something. You state "I felt good until I asked about payments, he didn't take PayPal... That's always a red flag for me...." yet in your text change you say, after finding out he doesn't take PayPal, "Ok sounds good."
There are many reasons why businesses don't take PayPal, one being the fees that come out of the amount you will send him. I've noticed some of his instruments for sale and they are usually at very good prices. I'm guessing the % PayPal takes will eat into his marginal profit margin. Luckily others who've dealt with him understand the way he works and have given you their thoughts.

Eric is easy to do business with. You can trust him.

As a buyer I also prefer doing business without PayPal. Their fees are high and from what I understand, the buyers protection is putting sellers at a big disadvantage.

Me, as a buyer I prefer PayPal or a credit card. I'll pay the seller's PayPal fee if needed just so I have some protection.

mrdeacon wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:59 pm Eric Hand is a cat. He'll help you out.

Eric Hand

I've bought 3 horns from Peninsula Music - Brass Gurus - Eric Hand, yeah they're all "one", 8 or 10 years ago, so they've been around awhile. The first was a Courtois Bass, it was not what I was expecting (a discrempency in bell size) and Eric immediately offered to exchange it for another with a detachable bell, at no additional charge. (I think I covered the shipping, but not certain)
Next, I was the go-between, purchasing 2 Courtois tenors for 2 of my private high school students.
I was very happy with his communication, packing, speed of shipment, and quality of the trombones.
The slides on all all three were phenomenal - I didn't ask, but suspect that he preps them before shipment. All were new, but there was no need for a break-in period.
I don't remember how I paid, but there were no issues whatsoever.

I have bought several horns from them. They are top-notch.

Just got the horn today. I love it. Great transaction and pretty nice to talk to. Didnt ship the day i bought it so had to wait a bit but nothing too long.