I think this is a grand idea!
Unfortunately, leases are based on the depreciation value VS residual value. That is, a $10,000 pair of speakers leased for say three years will have a residual price (what the lessor can sell it for when you return it) of about $5000. This assumes a stable technology paradigm (i.e., nobody invents something that makes the speakers obsolete).
So you're going to pay $150 - $175 per month for three years (figure shipping, "processing fees", interest, etc.).
Now the builder COULD do it for half of this amount (you do know about the typical 100% markup at retail right?) IF they want to risk alienating their dealers.
Getting messy? Another thing, IF there were money in this, someone would be doing it already, no?
Oh well, still a good idea.
Play with the numbers and let us know when you can make it work!
Unfortunately, leases are based on the depreciation value VS residual value. That is, a $10,000 pair of speakers leased for say three years will have a residual price (what the lessor can sell it for when you return it) of about $5000. This assumes a stable technology paradigm (i.e., nobody invents something that makes the speakers obsolete).
So you're going to pay $150 - $175 per month for three years (figure shipping, "processing fees", interest, etc.).
Now the builder COULD do it for half of this amount (you do know about the typical 100% markup at retail right?) IF they want to risk alienating their dealers.
Getting messy? Another thing, IF there were money in this, someone would be doing it already, no?
Oh well, still a good idea.
Play with the numbers and let us know when you can make it work!