There is no need to have a middle man to secure a better price on any piece of equipment, everything is negotiable and if you find a dealer that won't budge move on to another. Recently called Lamm to secure a new preamp, they would not sell direct but gave me the name of two out of state dealers and purchased the unit for 18% off retail plus saved the tax and Lamm shipped direct to me and this was after contacting the dealer that advertises here on Audiogon and he wanted 10% over retail. Good luck with your purchase and do enjoy those Wilsons, I really enjoy my Sophias.
Wilson Audio. Gray market?
A local guy has told me he can get me a pair of new Wilson Audio Sabrina speakers for $3,000 off MSRP. He is not an authorized dealer, but he tells me he will be buying them from "an authorized US dealer" and will come with "a full warranty".
Looking at the Wilson warranty information on their website, it clearly says the warranty will be limited to 90 days if either (1) the warranty registration isn't returned within 30 days of delivery or (2) the speakers are not "professionally installed by the Wilson Audio dealer that sold the product to the customer."
My guy says once I have the serial numbers, I can call Wilson and they will confirm the full warranty.
He also wants me to pay him up front.
Sounds too good to be true, yes?
Looking at the Wilson warranty information on their website, it clearly says the warranty will be limited to 90 days if either (1) the warranty registration isn't returned within 30 days of delivery or (2) the speakers are not "professionally installed by the Wilson Audio dealer that sold the product to the customer."
My guy says once I have the serial numbers, I can call Wilson and they will confirm the full warranty.
He also wants me to pay him up front.
Sounds too good to be true, yes?