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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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noromance
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If you go to resell, you'll have to eat the loss due to blemish. 
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stereo5
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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. 
uncledemp
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Thanks for answering the question in a reasonable, knowledgeable way. As usual, after reading through a load of ridiculous, nitpicking comments, cooler heads prevail.
ebm
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I agree waste of time.
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artemus_5 OP
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@stereo5  @ebm  et al

Do you guys EVER read the posts? How can I give you a picture when I don't have one? That's part of my complaint. As far as brand name needed, I don't buy it. I was born at night but not last night. Of course I understand the popular brand get more $$$. But you either know what amount you would start with any brand and then make allowance for whether its a poor seller or a great seller. And yes, some may even get MSRP. But very few and not in an economic mess like we have now. 

The one thing I do agree upon is that this has been a waste of time
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