merlin666
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I found what I wanted my first day on the big Island by returning to someone I had dealt with two years before. I am very pleased. I am now on Kauai and hope to visit Scotty's before heading home to Vermont. The latter not for a purchase but to see who he is and maybe set up a relationship for the future. That is what worked on the big Island - having a relationship. I have consistently purchased used instruments as I prefer them overall. They also have better prices.
As was suggested above - avoid the tourist traps.
We will be visiting Big Island in March and I would like to do some uke shopping there as well. Can you be specific as to where to find some good ukes there? Before Big Island we will also go to Kauai, and Scottys there is always interesting to visit. I considered about buying my first uke there a few years ago, but then he reneged on an offer which was a turn off for me.
Oh, and to the OP regarding Oahu - it is very worthwhile to get out of Waikiki and explore other parts of the island. The Bus can take you to many places for very affordable fares, so definitely go to the North Shore check out the waves, shrimp trucks, and beaches there as well before you go uke shopping.
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