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Do Dealers think it is sinful..........

..... to give a customer a break on the price of high end audio equipment? is there something ethically wrong with this? why is it that i can negotiate down the price of a car or real estate many thousands of dollars, but i cant even get a discount on something the dealer (1) doesnt stock, (2) will not let you bring home for a day. i feel that when you are spending big $, like 8k + on a sale there should be some give and take. what do you think?
avnut
avnut OP
153 posts
 
hello rosebud, this is avnut. i posted a thread on audiogon about dealers and discounts. you mentioned to another poster,3chihuahuas, that he could give you a "want list" if he was prepared to pony up the cash asap. i wondered if you could extend that invitation to me? i am in the market but wont buy until after i return from ces in vegas. the brands i am looking into are classe,mbl,and dodson, transparent and cardas. please let me know. thanks again. harold
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audioguy85
2,049 posts
 

I’ve gotten a discount maybe 50% of the time....usually only 5 to 10% max.....some products prevent the dealer from discounting....the price is the price. 

ebm
9,311 posts
 

Never have a problem all my dealers cut me  a deal.

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nonoise
11,226 posts
 

I'm a long time buyer from Music Direct and when I asked about a discount on an item, they gave me more than I thought I'd get (thought 10% off, got 25% off).

And, no, it wasn't a major piece of gear but It was very nice of them. Great guys to deal with. 

All the best,
Nonoise

juanmanuelfangioii
958 posts
 

Another 20 plus year old post revived but in this era of double digest inflation it s relevant. 
 

I have managed nice discounts from Music Direct, TMR and other local dealers. Best was about 40%. 20% on average with all my audio acquisitions.

 

Have a great day. 

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