I was not impressed in the least with Guitar Pickers located in Scottsdale, AZ. From my first step in the door as the owner barked a flat "What do you need?", I regretted the tedious search it took to even find the place with its lack of signage or indication that it even existed outside of a Google search. I let the owner know I wanted to see what kind of trade value I'd get for my instrument, he gave a slight sigh and then pointed me to a table to un-case it. After reviewing the model/make he went to his desk and researched online for what he could offer. Upon his return he informed me my instrument was valued anywhere from $800-$1000 but that since he was trying to run a business he could offer me $250 in trade or less to sell it to him. To be frank I understood his reasoning, I mean the guy needs to make as much money as possible off folks and I'm sure more than one person has let him swindle them out of a nice instrument. I politely declined his offer and left.
Beyond my poor experience with this shop, the pricing for the inventory was exorbitant with used instruments at or near retail and higher end and vintage guitars priced with plenty of fat on top. I wouldn't call this much of a guitar shop as it is an homage to the owners ego. I came to Guitar Pickers expecting a mom & pop style atmosphere where I could get a fair deal and create a long lasting relationship with a local business, instead I found a small version of Guitar Center.
On a positive note I ended up trading my instrument elsewhere for a Gibson Blueshawk which this shop had listed for $999.00..