Tripod mic stand "Stupid deal" of the day today... I almost fulfilled the "stupid" part...

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2011/08/31 14:56:51 (permalink)

Tripod mic stand "Stupid deal" of the day today... I almost fulfilled the "stupid" part...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid/
 
OK, I thought GREAT I can use that... the user reviews are good and it must be a good price... it is the "stupid deal of the day", it has to be a great deal, right????
 

NO...

... I have learned to check around before buying one of these "great" deals. Music 123 sells it for 39.99 everyday, or at least today they do.
In fact a lot of people do... http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dmi&field-keywords=ProLine+MS220+Tripod+Boom+Microphone+
 
Here is an On-Stage version for 22.99 http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Stands-7701B-Tripod-Microphone/dp/B000978D58/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1314816631&sr=1-1
 
Well, a whole bunch of better deals: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dmi&field-keywords=Tripod+Boom+Microphone+stand
 
 
I have pretty much learned to look before I leap. I still tend to buy some things I dont really need... (GAS) but I have learned that sometimes the only thing stupid about the deal is ME... if I bite.
 

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    Re:Tripod mic stand "Stupid deal" of the day today... I almost fulfilled the "stupid" part 2011/08/31 15:07:19 (permalink)
    I took a look and it seems like you are comparing the venerable Konig and Meyer 210B (which is sold under several distribution names) to a bunch of lighter weight and cheaper models.

    It's one of their $59.99 mic stands on sale for $39.99.

    If I didn't have a roomful of them already...  it sure seems like a great price.

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    Re:Tripod mic stand "Stupid deal" of the day today... I almost fulfilled the "stupid" part 2011/08/31 15:37:47 (permalink)
    Julien,

    Mike's right.  You have to compare like to like, not kind.  A good mic stand will last.  I've still got some 1980's mic stands going strong.  It delivers a vintage sound ;-)  I haven't looked at your specific deals, but a heavy, old-fashioned stand, esp. on sale, is always a good deal.  It is like mic or any other cables.  No matter how many you have, you are always one short.

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    Re:Tripod mic stand "Stupid deal" of the day today... I almost fulfilled the "stupid" part 2011/08/31 18:06:50 (permalink)
    I took a look and it seems like you are comparing the venerable Konig and Meyer 210B (which is sold under several distribution names) to a bunch of lighter weight and cheaper models. It's one of their $59.99 mic stands on sale for $39.99. If I didn't have a roomful of them already... it sure seems like a great price. best regards, mike

     
    So, this really is a good deal? I love to be wrong when it benefits me. I ccould use another boom mic stand.
     
    Thanks... and if I was wrong... the nevermind.
     
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    Re:Tripod mic stand "Stupid deal" of the day today... I almost fulfilled the "stupid" part 2011/09/01 17:02:54 (permalink)
    ... I guess it's hard to argue over a stupid deal ....

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