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Do Dealers think it is sinful..........

..... to give a customer a break on the price of high end audio equipment? is there something ethically wrong with this? why is it that i can negotiate down the price of a car or real estate many thousands of dollars, but i cant even get a discount on something the dealer (1) doesnt stock, (2) will not let you bring home for a day. i feel that when you are spending big $, like 8k + on a sale there should be some give and take. what do you think?
avnut
john_l
782 posts
 
Jtinn, Echo Hifi is indeed the used equip great store in Portland that I deal with regularly. Great people with great service. Go Kurt & Jim !
avnut OP
153 posts
 
hello rosebud, this is avnut. i posted a thread on audiogon about dealers and discounts. you mentioned to another poster,3chihuahuas, that he could give you a "want list" if he was prepared to pony up the cash asap. i wondered if you could extend that invitation to me? i am in the market but wont buy until after i return from ces in vegas. the brands i am looking into are classe,mbl,and dodson, transparent and cardas. please let me know. thanks again. harold
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audioguy85
2,018 posts
 

I’ve gotten a discount maybe 50% of the time....usually only 5 to 10% max.....some products prevent the dealer from discounting....the price is the price. 

ebm
9,311 posts
 

Never have a problem all my dealers cut me  a deal.

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nonoise
10,928 posts
 

I'm a long time buyer from Music Direct and when I asked about a discount on an item, they gave me more than I thought I'd get (thought 10% off, got 25% off).

And, no, it wasn't a major piece of gear but It was very nice of them. Great guys to deal with. 

All the best,
Nonoise

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