I've also bought items from HMT, and Chuck Levin's, and Bill's Music in Catonsville, and ebay. I bought Bose speakers, 802's and 402's (used) on ebay because the stores didn't have them used, and new ones were prohibitively expensive. But I bring all my gear and instruments to the local stores for overhaul, repair and maintenance. You can't do that with ebay. ALL the best. Seamus