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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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stereo5
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Some brands are discounted, others not so much.  It would help to know the brand and what exactly the blemish is.  How would it rate on the Audiogon scale of grading?  Without the proper information, everyone is giving their guesstimates.
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Why a big secrecy about the brand of amp and what kind of "scuff" mark it really is? Is this a Top Secret amp? The brand makes a big difference, you aren’t going to get the same amount off for a FM Acoustics or Goldmund compared to a Marantz, Pioneer, Yamaha or similar.  That is why I ask the name of the amp.
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Without knowing the brand or what the blemish actually is, this entire post is a total waste of time.  Nothing has been accomplished.  
I bought a demo Marantz SA8001 back when it was popular that had a slight blemish from Natural Sound for 10% off.  That is probably what the OP will get if he is lucky. 
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You trolled all of us and were very deceiving. The waste of time was you and you alone. You must be looking at some super secret audio equipment.  If you took the time to actually READ, you would have seen I said 10% at most.   You asked for help and I gave you 3 good responses, you chose to ignore everyone who chimed in with their thoughts. Go get a life.
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