thanks for the suggestions
JD....I can and do bend strings and would certainly make sure I give it a whirl if Im interested in something. I would never just buy something without playing it up and down the neck and with a good inspection.
I still dont get how people buy guitars on the web...for me I have to play it and feel it and hold it....but anyway
I did some reading on buying a guitar from a pawn shop...there are some good sites out there that had a lot to say about it. many suggested not impulse buying and come back a few times...stop in etc. But that wont be possible for me....as Ill be traveling and it wont be one I can frequent.
one site was even saying you can ask the shop owner for a rod and you can check the neck and make sure its straight....I guess that would be assuming the rod is straight...lololol...they talked about sticker prices and not paying what they ask for...negotiating this and that ( cases and taxes etc ) ...of course being able to plug it in if its electric...some other interesting things....was worth my searching.
from what I read....it doesnt sound like the best idea given my experience with prices etc and situation ( not coming back to the shop or see how long the guitar has been sitting there )
but....if there is going to be a few on the way I will certainly take a look see...who knows right?