November 14, 2020
Before discovering Glarry, I had ordered a similar case from China through a major US retailer. Two days later, I was informed that the product was out of stock. They also charged my credit card, even though they were not supposed to until the product shipped. I cancelled the order and finally received a refund after two more days. That's when I discovered Glarry and placed my order; a smooth transaction and the case even arrived a day early!
The case came wrapped in a protective fabric sleev ...
Before discovering Glarry, I had ordered a similar case from China through a major US retailer. Two days later, I was informed that the product was out of stock. They also charged my credit card, even though they were not supposed to until the product shipped. I cancelled the order and finally received a refund after two more days. That's when I discovered Glarry and placed my order; a smooth transaction and the case even arrived a day early!
The case came wrapped in a protective fabric sleeve, packaged tightly in a cardboard box. The box had a few dings and gouges from shipping, but the case was not scratched or damaged. The first thing I noticed after unpacking, was an odor similar to car wax or perhaps leather conditioner, which based on some dust residue, led me to discover that the case must have been quite dusty prior to shipping. There were wiping patterns on the exterior; nothing extreme, but certainly visible upon closer inspection. I even found a piece of red lint from the cleaning cloth, lodged beneath the hardware. So wherever the case was cleaned, I'd rather they use a soft brush or compressed air, rather than wiping the case with a cleaning product, as once the textured surface has been wiped with a liquid, it's nearly impossible to remove the wipe-marks. But again, this is not noticeable unless you really look for it, and it's eventually going to get dusty anyway; after-all, that's what cases are for right? Then I noticed about six or seven stitches in a row, that were not snug to the surface. I applied a small amount of super-glue to the threads, one at a time; and using a piece of plastic-wrap, pressed each firmly to the upholstery and gently wiped away with the plastic until they were in place. Probably not a big deal visually, but I did not want all those loose thread-loops getting snagged on something and pulling out an entire row of stitching. Other than that, I was very pleased with the exterior appearance and fit of the hardware. Upon opening the case, I noticed a few pieces of lint, a few stray threads along the outer edges, and the manufacturer tag; all of which were easily removed with a razor blade and a vacuum-cleaner. I then placed my new Surf Pearl Strat into it's new home, and it fit like a glove, both physically and visually. I did not have to remove the strap, simply folding it neatly to the top/side of the body, and the trem-bar fit nicely into the storage compartment. The padded lid closes snugly and latches securely. Although I don't plan on tossing this case into the cargo-hold of an aircraft, I feel confident that it will be just fine for home use. I would certainly recommend this product to anyone looking for a good bang-for-the-buck case, and I would not hesitate to purchase again if the need arises. I don't mind a little fine-tuning if I know I'm getting a good deal.
Thanks Glarry, for offering a reasonably priced quality product with hassle-free shopping. Great job!
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