gearmusicals.com - legit or not?

[Jim Andrus]

Has anyone ever had any experience with this company? Bought tubas from them? Curious to know if they are legitimate.

[greenbean]

They look legit. But appearances can be deceiving, as many folks have learned...

Let's just say: I would talk to my credit card company before I send a pile of money to an Indonesian company no one has heard of. I bet shipping is very high. And you might have limited recourse if you get the shaft.

[The Brute Squad]

I'll grant that I'm a naturally suspicious person, but based on the 2182 listings on there, I'm leaning toward not legit. The pictures look like a factory-new horn, but they're selling the lacquer one for less than half the cost of a new horn.

The checkout page is also not HTTPS. Usually a huge red flag for any sort of purchase.

[Jim Andrus]

I was thinking the same thing. Seems sketchy. Steering clear, thanks for the opinions and information!