Reverb is solid. It's a good platform for buying and selling music gear. Good, not great. As a seller, the good is that the negotiated shipping prices make it reasonable to get gear to a buyer easily... See more
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Reverb is where musicians go to buy and sell new, used, vintage and handmade music gear. When Reverb launched in 2013, it was founded on the principle that buying and selling musical instruments should be easy and affordable. Since then we’ve become a thriving community that connects millions of people around the world to the gear and the inspiration needed to make music. From beginner musicians to collectors, mom-and-pop shops to large retailers, and popular manufacturers to boutique builders and luthiers, millions of buyers and sellers use the site and app. You might even run into some of your favorite rock stars on Reverb!
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The shipping estimates are complete non…
The shipping estimates are complete non sense!! It estimated shipping for a buyer to be $150. REAL cost was $350!! I ate the cost! I’ll never use REVERB AGAIN!! Terrible!!!!
Reverb has gone downhill badly
Reverb has gone downhill badly since it got acquired by Etsy.
I have a music instrument advertised and had a keen buyer.
He tried to make an offer and the platform wouldn’t let him and he contacted me. It took ages to get into their help team via online chat and they said it was a problem with PayPal and that my buyer should I contact Reverb customer service so they could sort it out. He tried and tried and couldn’t get through to them and as a result I lost a valuable sale.
So many people complaining about this sort of thing with Reverb now. Don’t trust them! They are hopeless.
Instantly blocked as a new buyer, zero customer service, lost the item.
I created a brand new Reverb account specifically to buy a guitar I had been hunting for. However, the absolute second my account was created, it was inexplicably placed "under review" and completely locked. I hadn't even done anything yet.
I was completely unable to send a single message to the seller or make an offer. Because of this ridiculous automated system, I was left paralyzed and the item slipped right through my fingers. To make matters even worse, Reverb's customer service is practically non-existent. I have sent multiple requests to get my account unlocked so I could just buy the instrument, but I have been completely ignored. If Reverb doesn't want new customers bringing actual money to their platform, they are doing a fantastic job. A completely frustrating and horrible first experience. If you are a new buyer looking for a specific item, be prepared to have your account locked for no reason.
A Great marketplace for Music gear.
A Great marketplace for Music gear.
A lot of useful info, money protection and a good customer support.
Crap
If I could I would give a 0. Made no purchace but wanted to delete my account. They said my account was under review and that they had sent an email explaining why. I recieved no such email ( which can be proven). They are holding on to my email address illegaly but you can only talk to a robot .. not human. Does anyone know any legal info on this.. im so glad j didn't phrchace anything from them or ever will. TERRIBLE!!!!!
Reverb is an excellent place to shop
Reverb is an excellent place to shop. If you're looking for gear, you already know they rule. A+
I’ve done a number of transactions…
I’ve done a number of transactions through Reverb over the last five years or so, both buying and selling guitars and amps.
I’ve never had a problem and appreciate the customer protection this platform provides.
A full five stars!
A great site for musicians
A great site for musicians. I have found great guitars and sold one. They are supportive and caring about the musicians they work with. Always a great site.
Premier Site for Selling Gear
Extensive network of buyers and sellers, making it much easier to sell you music gear when it's time to move it on. Very broad reach, and high rate of matching buyers and sellers
This seller cant be trusted IO am now…
This seller cant be trusted IO am now in a dispute over a guitar I believe to be fake and reverb will not back the sell .. now I will have a file a case in court or lose my money ....
I love Reverb
I love Reverb. Way more fun than social media and you don’t get angry after visiting. My only gripe is that the algorithm seems a lot looser than it used to be when browsing the “Just listed” section. Pro audio used to mean pro audio. Now it means a three pack of SM58s with stands and cords.
Always a great expirence selling and…
Always a great expirence selling and buying on this site, shipping is great because the whole process from getting a shipping label to the deposit in my bank account if flawless. I don't buy sell on any other sites but reverb
First and last purchase.
You said: “Thanks for leaving a great review?” I didn’t leave a great review? I left a very poor review.. I was going to spend $3000 more dollars on reverb but I was totally disappointed and discouraged from ever doing business with Reverb again. The one sign or red flag that a company is questionable, is they don’t have a “phone contact number?” And you don’t. My purchase was so very disappointing.
Experience with Reverb
My experience with Reverb has always been positive. Their support has been really good when needed.
A great source for gear
Hasslefree
Just a great place that’s hasslefree and dependable purchasing that is backed by a refund policy and satisfaction guarantee.
The Bass I just ordered is awesome
The Bass I just ordered is awesome! - The seller was great also this Joe Dart bass was discontinued so finding what I was looking for in such great condition was fantastic!
I've always had positive experiences…
I've always had positive experiences buying (and selling) on Reverb.
Firefly FFLV Flying V 2022 - Metallic Blue/Bat Inlays
Firefly FFLV Flying V 2022 - Metallic Blue/Bat Inlays! Can’t say enough about this guitar! Has all the bells and whistles much more expensive guitars have! This one was definitely worth every penny! Can’t thank you enough!
Awesome service
They provide vast options concerning musical equipment; The customer service is very good; the website is easy to navigate and designed very well.
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