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EXB M256 becoming scarce?
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:22 am
by gurn
I've been shopping for an EXB M256 for my M3m.
And they are very hard to find.
Musicians Friend? None listed.
ZZ Sounds? None listed.
Sweetwater? None listed.
EBay - one listed. The seller won't bargain.
Are these becoming scarce? I thought there would
be less demand for them after KRONOS appeared.
But apparently I was wrong.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:29 am
by Trinity2112
If you're in the US this guy has 5 of them in a BUY IT NOW auction for $170 + $8.50 shipping:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Korg-EXB-M256-Memor ... 255a1da352
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:52 am
by biggrime
Korg no longer selling it?
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:10 am
by Trinity2112
According to Korg USA Store they're still selling it. I assumed gurn had already checked the site.
http://www.shopatron.com/products/produ ... .0.0?pp=6&
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:28 am
by gurn
I hadn't checked it. But thanks. I just snagged one.
And it's $50 cheaper than the guy on EBay.
I don't live in the US. But I'll pick it up in the US next month.
Fantastic price -- $120!
Thanks.
I don't see the EXB Radias listed there.
I wonder if it's being sold at a discount too.
Music stores want $299 for it.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:24 pm
by Fletcher
I tried buying through Korg/Shopatron,but the order came up
backordered.
After waiting two weeks it was still backordered.
I spoke to Korg and they said they were expecting a shipment,
but couldn,t confirm when.
I bought one from Ebay for $165 plus tax and shipping.
If I bought one in Canada,it would be way more than that.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:25 pm
by gurn
Fletcher wrote:I tried buying through Korg/Shopatron,but the order came up
backordered.
After waiting two weeks it was still backordered.
I spoke to Korg and they said they were expecting a shipment,
but couldn,t confirm when.
I bought one from Ebay for $165 plus tax and shipping.
If I bought one in Canada,it would be way more than that.
I hope that doesn't happen to me.
According to the website, mine isn't back-ordered.
Order Status: Assigning for Delivery
Saving 30% & buying it from the manufacturer was a no-brainer.
I hope it's not too good to be true.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:57 pm
by Muji
I ordered one last night through Shoptron too... No words about back-ordering.
A few months ago I wrote to them about the EXB-Radias, and they don't carry it.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:03 pm
by Fletcher
When I ordered from Korg about two weeks ago,I got a backorder notice
later in the day.
Maybe,they're in stock now,if it says delivery assigned.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:18 am
by gurn
Saving $50 off retail is a real bargain.
The EBay seller wouldn't take my offer of $125.
Shopatron s*cks!
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:11 am
by gurn
Look what was in my email today:
Dear *********************
Your recent KORG USA order, #*********, has been flagged for additional validation. This is a routine step we use to protect the security of our online customers.
We need two additional items before we can continue processing your order:
A Photo ID
A copy of your valid driver's license, passport, or other government-issued ID
Your Proof of Address
A copy of a utility bill with your name and address on it, dated within the past 60 days. The address on the Proof of Address item must match the billing address on your Shopatron order.
Please complete these steps to receive your order as soon as possible:
1. Log into your account at
http://www.shopatron.com/account/.
2. Print and sign the Credit Card Authorization Form you'll find there.
3. Write Order #4522808 on all pages.
4. Fax the signed Credit Card Authorization Form, along with copies of your photo ID and Proof of Address to 805-547-8369 (US) or +44 1793 474652 (Europe).
Make sure that all items are clear and legible. Faxing the information is the safest and most secure way to transmit it. We will send another email when we receive and verify your information to let you know that your order has shipped.
Need Order Help?
If you have any questions or need to contact us, please visit our Help Center.
Shopatron works with KORG USA to process all of the online orders placed on their website. If you have concerns about this email, you may view Shopatron's Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating here:
http://www.santabarbara.bbb.org/busines ... d=92002077.
Thank you for shopping with us,
Shopatron
I live outside the US. I do all my banking & other stuff in the US.
I am a US citizen.
And I have already paid for this via Paypal.
Shopatron (Korg) has already received my money.
I will be DAMNED if I am going to send my cc info via FAX
from the developing country where I live.
Are they insane?
It is especially stupid because I DID NOT PAY BY CREDIT CARD!
Just give me my money back Korg.
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:30 pm
by RI Producer
I wouldnt give any info.
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:15 pm
by gurn
I called and canceled my order.
Screw you Shopatron! Screw you Korg USA!
Unbelievable!
Dear ***************,
KORG USA Order #4******* has been canceled. The appropriate credit will be applied to the payment method you used to place your order. Information about the canceled items appears below:
Qty Product# Name Total
1 EXBM256 EXBM256 USD$ 120.00
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:04 pm
by Muji
Meanwhile, mine just shipped...
... I also paid via Paypal without a hassle. I don't understand it.
Sorry.
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:01 am
by gurn
I understand it. I bought it from a Southeast Asian country.
My DNS probably showed up at the POP (point of purchase).
But duh!!! I used a US account and had it shipped to a US address.
At the very least, they could have contacted Paypal.
But no. They want me to FAX -- not email --- FAX --- a photo
ID & my CC info.
Are they insane? No way in Hell I'm going to do that.
Not to save $50...not even if they gave it to me free.
****