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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
 
jay23,

No, I don't. Does anything like that even exist? I mean, local audio stores.
jay23
210 posts
 
@glupson
Then your groceries analogy doesn't work. It all depends on where you live.
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Oh, goodie! A Brer Rabbit and Tar Baby routine. Please pass the popcorn! 🍿 
glupson
7,842 posts
 
jay23,

Groceries were not my analogy but gnoworyta's (OP's) although I do approach any shopping in the same way.

What is so "sacred" about high end audio equipment that it should be exempt from a break in price? Televisions, computers, appliances, cars, lawn equipment, clothing - even groceries: I look for and expect to get some kind of deal.

glupson
7,842 posts
 
geoffkait,

"Please pass the popcorn! 🍿 "
 
Be careful, popcorn is not good for dentures.
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