stewmac - good resource, but price and shipping costs make a harder sell than amazon
stewmac has a lot to offer. it's a great resources for guitar builders, hobbyists, etc. i have found that their prices are not always the lowest. often times, the same can be found on amazon for less. also, they charge for shipping and the charge is high. they attempt to have you join a vip type membership that gives you free shipping, but the membership is annual and unless you buy a lot from them, the cost benefit does not work. also, it took some time to receive my order. in an era when amazon can ship in 1 or 2 days and do it for free if you are a prime member or mostly for free if over a certain purchase amount, i find it difficult to be compelled to use stewmac as a primary resource. there are just too many cheaper alternatives available with $0 cost of shipping. sorry stewmac. I like you. but, i also like to save money