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What Percentage Off Would You Expect to Discount For Open Box Amp with Blemish

The amp is also a discontinued model which I believe should be further discounted.  So how much off  on a $3200 amp is the question? I called the dealer with a few questions. I asked if the amp would be on sale for Memorial Day since it’s a discontinued model. The girl said they didn’t do many sales on this brand (I know they do) Anyway,  she looked and found an open box in warehouse. She knocked 12% off MSRP. Does that sound right? Or should there be more discount due to blemish?  I think the later. I’ve always thought 10-12% off to be the norm discount on prime products.I know this isn't set in stone. But what is "normal" ? Whats your thought? Thanks for your input
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bigkidz
3,318 posts
 
35-40% off what is the blemish?  35-40% off really what business do you won that gives that much off?  Maybe up to 25% off depending on the blemish.
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skypunk
499 posts
 
25 to 35 percent. 
aewarren
575 posts
 
The dealer should pay you to take it.
itsjustme
681 posts
 
too many unknowns to answer:
what's overall demand on this brand/model - easy sell?How significant is the blemish? - way too vagueWhen its discontinued - is it now obsolete or suddenly in demand?
You e my point. Careful with the generalizations above. There are products that become classics the day they are discontinued. In fact there are chips that are MD that i pay a premium for....
mrprogrock
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Note: I am presuming an impersonal store moving inventory. I prefer to deal with individuals on a friendlier basis :)  Sounds like a larger store. It's still pandemic time. If you really want it, forget about the Memorial Day. Doesn't matter. Go to the highest level person you see and say: I'll pay $1995 for that right now. They'll tell you it's impossible. Don't move one inch off your price. Talk to the manager, the manager's manager. Don't add one cent. When you are talking to the GM of the store, that's the first time you budge. If it's over $2500, say "I can't even start negotiating with you, because that's way too high." If it's under $2500, ask them "Is that the absolute 100% best you can do?" They'll probably lower it. Then and only then, offer to split the difference, and you'll get it for maybe $2100-$2200. 
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