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Typical New Speaker Dealer Discount A Buyer May Expect

I'm searching for new speakers and am willing to spend around $7K to $8K, or so.  I'm wondering if that amount generally represents a final discounted cost off MSRP of $9K to $10K, or 15% to 20%?  This figure is what I've estimated based on a number of member comments in terms of new equipment discounts.  Do discounts vary significantly from dealer to dealer, speaker brand to brand in this price range?  This will help me in terms of budgeting and in terms of which speakers to begin the process of narrowing down for final selection, and whether to purchase new or used.
nolojunko
chayro
2,996 posts
 
IMO, it depends on the dealer.  Dealers in midtown Manhattan are carrying a lot higher overhead than ones in smaller Midwest cities.  Sometimes a dealer will be closing out a line of speakers you happen to want and you may pick up a sizable discount.  
All that aside, first find a speaker you really love.  Then worry about the discount. Really.  
rotaryphone
159 posts
 
Surplus=more discount. So, it's all depends on what speakers you want. They are not going to give you 20% off when it will be sold tomorrow. But I can see you might get up to 10% off, if you are repeated customer and rich. 
herman
2,259 posts
 
10% off from a dealer is reasonable but you can buy used typically at 50% off. IMHO buying new is huge waste of money since there is so much used out here. My apologies to all the dealers out there. 
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stereo5
6,405 posts
 

My new speakers went for 8500,00 and I got a 500.00 discount.  This happened only after I pointed out to the dealer that I had already spent 8000.00 in the past 7 months with no discount.  Never hurts to ask but don't expect to buy a Wilson or Magico brand new with a discount.

When I sold Audio for a living, we were told that the store had to make at least 30% profit on what we sold.  Some items have less markup than speakers which are usually done at 50%.  If a dealer sells at full retail, they usually net 40%.

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audioman58
4,170 posts
 
The % off has much to do how well it is selling , and integrity of the brand. Also new models less so, as well as popularity.
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