File this under the “Never buy this unless at gunpoint” section. Meinl, in a flail of a money grab, is pushing their new Drum Rug… in zebra print. The starting price… wait for it. Wait for it… $130.00. No, that was not a joke. Meinl is trying to tell you that you need to spend ONE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS on a drum mat, excuse me… ZEBRA PRINTED drum mat when Lowe’s sells the same thing (minus the obnoxious zebra print) for $15!!! Ugh… drives me insane.
Source: Harmony-Central.com
The new Meinl drum rug in zebra finish creates an absolutely special look. The entire bottom side is covered with rubber to avoid sliding and it comes with a bag for comfortable transportation.
It measures 160 cm (5.25 ft) x 200 cm (6.5 ft).
Suggested Retail Price: Drum Rug, Zebra Finish — MDR-ZBUS $130.00
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Even better is that you can get a scrap piece of carpet from most carpet shops for cheaper than that.
Indeed, this is true.
$15 for the zebra rug, $115 for the bag they give you to carry it in.
Maybe their not making enough money selling their TOY cymbals.
Yes, I said it.
this is why consumer awareness is so important… you gotta know when you’re being sold… and when your being taken for a ride.
if you stare at these long enough a 3D image will appear