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Chicago Music Exchange Legit??

Discussion in 'Stratocaster Discussion Forum' started by Rojbo, Jan 14, 2021.

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  1. Bowmap

    Bowmap I nose a thang or two Platinum Supporting Member

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    They ought include Italian Beef Sandwiches from Portillo's.
     
    Bowmap, Jan 14, 2021
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  2. Mr. Lumbergh

    Mr. Lumbergh needs you to go ahead and come in on Sunday, too.

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    They put a location in Tempe a few years back. I try to hit it up whenever I'm back visiting family.
     
    Mr. Lumbergh, Jan 14, 2021
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  3. montemerrick

    montemerrick no earthly reason why

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    CME is legit.... all online buying has its pitfalls, but in general theyre one of the better ones...
     
    montemerrick, Jan 14, 2021
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  4. Stratoskater

    Stratoskater Fuzz Meister General

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    100% legit store and they carry some extremely nice vintage Fenders, Gibson’s and pre war Martin’s.
     
    Stratoskater, Jan 14, 2021
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  5. EyeLikeTortoise

    EyeLikeTortoise Strat-Talker

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    I visited the showroom a few years ago and they let me play a bunch of vintage Basses. It's a cool store if you are ever in Chicago.
     
    EyeLikeTortoise, Jan 14, 2021
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  6. surfnturf

    surfnturf Strat-Talker

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    Great store, one of my favorite vendors online. Can't wait to see that guitar!
     
    surfnturf, Jan 14, 2021
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  7. jrbirdman

    jrbirdman Senior Stratmaster Platinum Supporting Member

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    I've bought from them before, good guys.
    The ssn was photo shopped out because that's a generic photo of the guitar and not the actual one you are getting.
     
    jrbirdman, Jan 14, 2021
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  8. StratPlus97

    StratPlus97 Senior Stratmaster

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    The serial is right there on the back of the headstock, right from the link you sent. what exactly are you seeing?
     
    StratPlus97, Jan 14, 2021
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  9. integra evan

    integra evan Senior Stratmaster

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    Be sure to post pics when you get it! CME is great. I've gotten a number of guitars from them. No issues, friendly people.
     
    integra evan, Jan 14, 2021
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  10. guitarchaeologist

    guitarchaeologist Papa Americano Silver Member

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    I ordered some forgotten piece from them and also got stickers. I guess that's their thing.
     
    guitarchaeologist, Jan 15, 2021
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  11. CB91710

    CB91710 No GAS shortage here Double Platinum Supporting Member

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    CME - Stickers
    Sweetwater - Candy
    Guitar Center - Backorders
     
    CB91710, Jan 15, 2021
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  12. BuffaloHound

    BuffaloHound Strat-O-Master

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    Here we go Brownies...
    Here we go!
     
    BuffaloHound, Jan 15, 2021
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  13. rolandson

    rolandson Most Honored Senior Member

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    They've been around quite awhile. As it goes, they are a cut above the larger influences. I happen to like doing business with them.

    Why do you expect one?
     
    rolandson, Jan 15, 2021
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  14. Wound_Up

    Wound_Up Senior Stratmaster

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    CME has been, around for decades upon decades. They are well past legit lol.
     
    Wound_Up, Jan 15, 2021
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  15. Rojbo

    Rojbo Strat-Talk Member

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    I live less than 3 hours from Chicago, so should only be 2 days.
     
    Rojbo, Jan 15, 2021
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  16. sonny wolf

    sonny wolf Senior Stratmaster

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    They are one of the best guitar shops in the world.I have been there several times and are really cool people.You can fully trust them.
     
    sonny wolf, Jan 15, 2021
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  17. Rojbo

    Rojbo Strat-Talk Member

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    My favorite sandwich!! They opened one in Fort Wayne, Indiana, about an hour south of me. They don't have the full menu, but Italian Beef is there. Dipped, of course!!
     
    Rojbo, Jan 15, 2021
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  18. Rojbo

    Rojbo Strat-Talk Member

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    Every other online guitar dealer I've dealt with offers one, so yeah I did.
     
    Rojbo, Jan 15, 2021
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  19. gilmourstrat

    gilmourstrat Senior Stratmaster

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    Congrats on the new guitar!! Locking Tuners? On the pictures seem Standard Cast/Sealed to me... Did you have them install a set for you?
     
    gilmourstrat, Jan 15, 2021
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  20. Lone Woof

    Lone Woof Senior Stratmaster

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    Bought several things from them. They’re a class act.
     
    Lone Woof, Jan 15, 2021
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