Margin on speaker sales by high end dealer

When I sold Audio in the 70's and early 80's, the margin on speakers was anywhere between 40 and 55%  The speakers that came in at 40% were usually the lower priced speakers that were brand names but built on a tight margin.  The more expensive speakers usually came with a higher margin.  This applied to speakers only.  Margins on electronics peaked at about 40%

Everybody got to make money after all dealers must put up with many tire kickers.

@ebm ,
Well put!

As a gardener, I have to put up with this kind of 'logic'- I don't see the value in your service, so why should I pay for it?

If you are so concerned about what a dealer is making, then just buy your equipment used.
B

question asked and answered

next!

Why is it your concern how much someone makes on a product or service?  
If said product or service is worth the fee to you, buy it, if not don’t.

 Perhaps you should publish your occupation and compensation so the community can judge your worth?  See how ridiculous that sounds.