Panther by Hohner

[Ventura]

just a heads up

anyone wanting one if these for a beginner, or as a cheap backpacker,
the Liquidation arm of Amazon has them for cheap right now

Hohner Panther GCF Diatonic Accordion, Matte Black - $414.08 - Free shipping for Prime members

Hohner Panther GCF Diatonic Accordion, Matte Black

electronics.woot.com

original wholesale on these 20 years ago was like $399

 

[JudyKimp]

Was showing at $414 a minute or two ago - now showing Sold Out! Also - I did not know about "Woot"!

 

[Ventura]

items are typically marked Sold Out after a day or a week at best..
whether they truly sold out or not, then are relisted in a week
or two.. their whole biz model is predicated on getting people to
"buy now"

Woot is not bad to buy from, as Amazon is behind
them for customer service and such, but the amount of
actual liquidation dirt cheap bargains are overshadowed by
around 80% of "filler" product often actually available
on Amazon for less.. like they have the Panther back this
week, but it is for a hundred more than the previous sale price,
which is still 100 less than current retail, so only a good deal
not an amazing one

so check current retail when you aren't sure it's a great price..
just highlight and hit "search web" for a quick reference

if you have prime, shipping is also free on Woot, but returns are
not as easy, so if something is damaged, they often refund and
just say "toss it in the trash"

 

[JudyKimp]

items are typically marked Sold Out after a day or a week at best..
whether they truly sold out or not, then are relisted in a week
or two.. their whole biz model is predicated on getting people to
"buy now"

Woot is not bad to buy from, as Amazon is behind
them for customer service and such, but the amount of
actual liquidation dirt cheap bargains are overshadowed by
around 80% of "filler" product often actually available
on Amazon for less.. like they have the Panther back this
week, but it is for a hundred more than the previous sale price,
which is still 100 less than current retail, so only a good deal
not an amazing one

so check current retail when you aren't sure it's a great price..
just highlight and hit "search web" for a quick reference

if you have prime, shipping is also free on Woot, but returns are
not as easy, so if something is damaged, they often refund and
just say "toss it in the trash"

Good to know - thanks for the info!