Use pre-Christmas guitar deals to move inventory and protect cash flow

A weekly deals roundup just flagged pre-Christmas savings on guitar gear, and that can matter for pawnshops stocking up for the holidays.

## What happened Guitar.com published a Deals Of The Week piece on 2025-12-12 titled "Guitar.com Deals Of The Week: pre-Christmas savings to stuff your stockings with." The digest says the roundup includes "some great savings on Boss gear and a unique PRS."

The digest doesn’t say which specific models are discounted, the size of the savings, or how long the deals last.

## Why it matters here Holiday buying cycles make December a time when customers expect bargains and bring in more gear to sell or pawn. If you can source instruments or pedals at lower cost, you can either mark them down to move stock fast or keep a healthier margin on resale.

Counterintuitive insight: a single "unique" instrument bought at a smaller discount can sometimes net more profit and foot traffic than several common items bought at steep discounts. Rarity draws attention; common items compete on price.

## Common mistake to avoid Don’t assume every "deal" equals a good buy for a pawnshop. Discounts in marketing roundups don’t tell you condition, repair needs, or true resale demand. Buying sight-unseen or without a test can turn a cheap purchase into a costly repair job.

Also avoid overstocking on the same low-margin item just because it’s cheap; you can end up with inventory that won’t sell at a profitable price.

## What to do next Start by checking the actual deals and model details—the digest doesn’t say which ones or how deep the discounts are. Inspect and test any used gear (electronics, pickups, jacks) before buying. Prioritize a mix: some quick-turn items and one or two unique pieces that can draw buyers.

- Verify the exact models and discount amounts; the digest doesn’t say specific prices. - Test gear in person for functionality and cosmetic issues before committing to buy. - Keep at least one unique instrument in stock to attract shoppers rather than only stocking mass-market sale items.

Example: if you can inspect a discounted Boss pedal and a discounted unique PRS, the pedal may sell quickly while the PRS can bring shoppers into the shop.

Today’s takeaway: Pre-Christmas gear roundups can point you to buying opportunities, but verify models, test condition, and balance quick-turn items with at least one unique piece to protect margin and bring customers in.