Pricing info on 802D needed

[watchthewaves]

Can any kind soul please let me know what is considered a good price in the US for a pair of 802D new?

Also, how much would you mark down a demo set which has a visible but superficial dent on one of the speaker cabinet?

Thanks.

[Russ L]

802Ds are $14,000 /pair.
Demos... about 20-25%.

[speakerboy]

Can any kind soul please let me know what is considered a good price in the US for a pair of 802D new?

Also, how much would you mark down a demo set which has a visible but superficial dent on one of the speaker cabinet?

Thanks.

I hear 10% off NEW is the best you can get. I've heard 5% and 0% off but that may depend on where you are located and the dealers there.

Demo prices vary depending on how urgent the dealer wants to unload it. I recently got my demo 803D speakers for 45% off the current $9000 price tag...or 38% off at the old $8000 price tag (box has the $8000 price tag). One small hardly noticeable nick was the only damage and missing foam port blockers...I can deal with missing foam to save $4000. Dealer helped order missing spikes/manual/terminals. This was contingent on buying a HTM2D, which I did and at 10% off.

Depending on how big the dent is on the 802D, ASK THEM how much first and then give them a lowball offer and see what the say. Comes with all original packaging and parts? Also, the US economy isn't that great right now...they could discount considerably to make a sale. If you want a matching HTM1D, they could discount further on the 802D.

[wettou]

I hear 10% off NEW is the best you can get. I've heard 5% and 0% off but that may depend on where you are located and the dealers there.

Well depending if you are buying brand new 802D with electronics you can negotiate up to 20% off. Dealers get 50 point so they still make 30 points on your back. :B

[beden1]

Well depending if you are buying brand new 802D with electronics you can negotiate up to 20% off. Dealers get 50 point so they still make 30 points on your back. :B

Not likely with B&W dealers. B&W came down hard on the dealers they found were heavily discounting their products a couple of years ago. Two dealers in my area lost their B&W lines due to discounting. I'm not saying it is impossible to get more than 10% off list, but, the dealer is running a risk by doing so.

Both of these dealers also lost the Classe lines at the same time. One of the dealers had three stores, so, their mistake was a costly one.

[wettou]

Not likely with B&W dealers. B&W came down hard on the dealers they found were heavily discounting their products a couple of years ago. Two dealers in my area lost their B&W lines due to discounting. I'm not saying it is impossible to get more than 10% off list, but, the dealer is running a risk by doing so. Both of these dealers also lost the Classe lines at the same time. One of the dealers had three stores, so, their mistake was a costly one.

Yes with B&W dealers, I know but with these economic times you have to survive and if someone is going to drop $25 or $30K buying speakers and electronics then I will tell you you can negotiate.

That's all I am saying:T

[dknightd]

Not likely with B&W dealers. B&W came down hard on the dealers they found were heavily discounting their products a couple of years ago. Two dealers in my area lost their B&W lines due to discounting. I'm not saying it is impossible to get more than 10% off list, but, the dealer is running a risk by doing so.

Both of these dealers also lost the Classe lines at the same time. One of the dealers had three stores, so, their mistake was a costly one.

To me this just seems wrong. I'll assume they had more than one warning.
I can understand b&w desire to keep dealer quality high. But I'm not sure if I agree with discount pricing prohibition. Maybe a b&w speaker with a
McI amp might avoid their software . . .
Is B&W becoming a money grubbing outfit? (yes I know they have always looked after the bottom line - you have to)

[beden1]

To me this just seems wrong. I'll assume they had more than one warning.
I can understand b&w desire to keep dealer quality high. But I'm not sure if I agree with discount pricing prohibition. Maybe a b&w speaker with a
McI amp might avoid their software . . .
Is B&W becoming a money grubbing outfit? (yes I know they have always looked after the bottom line - you have to)

There are also laws against price fixing, but I'm not certain of all of the facts in what transpired. All I was told was that they lost their deal with B&W/Classe due to the fact that they were discounting their products.

[mjb]

I think its called protecting your brand.

[WI Rotel]

If you need to ask........... :E

List is 7000 USD per speaker. Fantastic sound, probably non better but for that money you can buy a new car :roll:

[beden1]

If you need to ask........... :E

List is 7000 USD per speaker. Fantastic sound, probably non better but for that money you can buy a new car :roll:

Maybe one of those Smart Cars! :B

[Matt M.]

Can any kind soul please let me know what is considered a good price in the US for a pair of 802D new?

Also, how much would you mark down a demo set which has a visible but superficial dent on one of the speaker cabinet?

Thanks.

It's hard to get a good discount on this series indeed...

Why not secondhand ? It's the best way to get a bargain on this product...

[WI Rotel]

Maybe one of those Smart Cars! :B

Hey thats an idea! Buy a smart, stick 2 802's in the rear, a couple
of monster amps and be homeless living in the car :T Sometimes I digress......

[watchthewaves]

Thanks for all the helpful info.

I was trying to figure out from you guys about the situation in the US as a kind of benchmark to see what I can get from my dealer (I'm outside the US). I'd love to consider buying used too, but haven't seen any around my neck of the woods yet.