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Dealer Discount

Hi all. Just curious - how much is a "reasonable" discount to expect from a local dealer on new, low mid-level audio equipment (say amp in $2500 range or turntable around $1500)? I'm a bit surprised that most, in my area, offer no more than 10% with some refusing to discount at all.

Look forward to your thoughts. Thanks!
gnoworyta
glupson
7,842 posts
 
To scramble above post a bit, but not too much...
If you did that in my shop, you would be standing by yourself as I would have laughed at you and walked away.

YOUR bad behavior in my shop would have resulted in you leaving with nothing.

We "fired" customers every year at xmas--idiots...

That is what we wanted, so that is the business plan we executed.

Happened a lot more than I thought, which is one reason I sold the shop.

I am amazed at the lack of business intelligence so far in this thread.
Aside of that, I understand and agree with richopp's views.
glupson
7,842 posts
 
benjie,

"So I guess when you guys go to buy a car you pay sticker price for it, no negotiation just pay the price."

Walk in, ask for final price making sure the dealer is aware there will be no negotiations afterwards, if for whatever reason it is not acceptable...walk out. It makes it simpler.

Stamp collecting can become an expensive hobby.
benjie
329 posts
 
It’s pretty obvious you have no negotiating skills. Walk in and demand their best price, they’re not going to take you serious. They will tell you anything just to get rid of you. It would be obvious to them that you are not a serious buyer.

Now that’s being a jerk !
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mads1
87 posts
 
It depends entirely on the dealer and the product. Found these guys on Vinyl engine, they offer 15% off their isolation feet, enter MNFAN
https://mnpctech.com/turntable-feet-replacement-isolation/
clearthink
1,421 posts
 
glupson"Walk in, ask for final price making sure the dealer is aware there will be no negotiations afterwards, if for whatever reason it is not acceptable...walk out."

That is not discussion, negotiation, or reasoning it is the actions, behavior, and technique of someone who does not understand nor does he seek to understand the nature of business and business relationships.
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