There are a few bottom feeders here on the forum who will rip off a beginner. Beware of people who take the buy/sell discussion out of the forum and into email, someone who contacts you by email offering a steel for sale but doesn't offer the steel for sale on the forum. If you keep it public, chances are it'll be kept honest.
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Evaluating a Pedal Steel Purchase
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