I got an offer today to purchase a new center channel at a 20% discount, would you guys consider this a good deal?
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uuuhhhhh yes extremely good deal! Most dealers won't even discount. Just shoot a phone call to a few others and find out for yourself. If I was you I would take advantage of this and buy even more stuff. I wouldn't name the dealer as on this thread either, they can get in trouble for discounting B&W speakers.dan87951
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I thought 10 % was fairly standard. He told me that their business is down and they would like to get there #`s up. Of course this came with the " can we do this now?" line. Told him I`d call him later this week.Originally posted by dan87951Comment
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20% new is a great deal if its brand new and not a discontinued model.Comment
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Yes, it`s new and not a close out. I guess that really was question. If you got a 20% discount, would you buy new or still go the used route at about 40% discount?Originally posted by Nolan BComment
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Originally posted by mal01
mal01,
Either of these are very good scenarios. But new at 20% off is very good. If the used at 40% off is from a dealer, then that's a great deal. If it's from someone from audiogon, for example, it's still a very nice deal. You just need to figure out the value of the warranty and dealer support.
But 20% off new is very good and definitely not normal.
Hope this helps.Last edited by htsteve; 17 June 2009, 12:16 Wednesday.Comment
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B&W raised price quite a lot in these couple years. i guess ur dealer had those old stocks which they got at pre-inflated price and want to turn those to cash.
are those 800 series? my dealer offered me 15% off across the entire 800 series line and i thought that was good deal.Comment
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Yes, 800 series. It`s not old stock. He would have to order out of Buffalo.Originally posted by AntusComment
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20% off of new 800 series is awesome. I would look very hard at that, especially if that means getting to a pair of 802D's.Comment
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sent you a pmOriginally posted by htsteveComment
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Does he want a bigger order? I need a pair of SCMS for delivery to NYC. Would be happy with a 20% discount...Originally posted by mal01Comment
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Nice try but, i don`t think i want go thereOriginally posted by indiebands
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I'd say jump on that deal.B&W 804S/Velodyne SPL-1000R/Anthem MRX720Comment
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Id buy used at 40% off
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When I bought my 804's (the new model) here in Vancouver 3 years ago I got 30% off of from the dealer for new non demo speakers..............it sounds like that pricing was pretty exceptional.Comment
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Originally posted by SPACEMANRICK
Yes, that was an exceptional deal.Comment
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Yes that is exceptional. I have never managed more than 20% (usually about 15%).Originally posted by SPACEMANRICKComment
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I got my N804 the soon after the 804s came out. Bought a lot of other stuff, and was able to negotiate them down to about 35% off list. This was at a certain B&W dealer in NYC (there are quite a few there). It was a price that was lower than what they were selling the 703 and the 805S for so I was very happy.
I love my N804 and still can't tell them apart from the newer 804S. Its probably the last piece of my system that will be upgraded (not for atleast 5 more years).
Also, the Red Cherry finish that I have is a far better finish than any of the current finishes imho. You have to see it to believe it.Comment
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20% is great but you can do better. I just got my system a couple of months ago. When I started looking 6 months prior to that two dealers that I saw started with 15% off straight off without even going into the pricing.And I knew nothing about speakers then! When I finally bought it came to about 31%. That was huge for me considering what I bought.Originally posted by mal01
Now I am trying to negotiate my rears and the same one will not budge beyond 20%.
The margins are astonishing particularly the higher end ones and gets one thinking how much do they really cost to produce?
In the end 20% is good but these days it can be better particularly if you are in the 800 series. They are awesome BTW.
RayComment
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In terms of dealer margin, I would be surprised if dealer's cost of good sold is more than 50% of the MSRP. In theory, their gross margin should be at least 100% on average.
However, when you factor in rent, labor, utilities, miscellaneous operating expenses and various other overheads, a lot of the gross margin would disappear.
So yes, the 20% discount from MSRP is a pretty good deal.Comment
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Hi,
with my contact by Classe bekomme ich fast immer 20% aud B&W,Classe & Rotel!
ich cannicht vorher hören, ampli testen, but if you have a classe ampli or a B&W speaker in your head you don't need a test!!
the unit is 100% what do you will!
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I went with the 20%. Maybe i could have done better, but i feel fine about it
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You did well, now just sit back and enjoy!Comment
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Hi,
with my contact by Classe I have always the 20% discount over RotelB&WClasse....
I don't can make a test bifore but if you habe a B&W speakers or a Rotel ampli in your head you don't need extra test ...well you secure
sure you go sure with your purchase ....one ampli Classe, a B&W serie 8 dont need many presentations...
the unit that you will is 100% at the level from what you will / search
StyleLast edited by style; 01 July 2009, 14:40 Wednesday.Comment
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I will Ray. The HTM1D is an amazing looking( Rosenut) and sounding piece of equipment.Originally posted by ray5
I was hesitant to drop that kind of cash on this thing but now that i have it home i`m glad i said ah screw it and went for the gusto
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That's awesome. I have the 802D with the HTM2D. Now that they have opened up it just a pleasure! I know what you mean.Originally posted by mal01I will Ray. The HTM1D is an amazing looking( Rosenut) and sounding piece of equipment.
I was hesitant to drop that kind of cash on this thing but now that i have it home i`m glad i said ah screw it and went for the gusto
Lee
RayComment
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Thanks all for this thread.
The saleman at my local dealer offered me 15% off for a pair of 802D's. Then I told him I could only pay $10K + tax but then he shook his head so I walked out.
Am I expected to get only 15% off on Classe stuffs also?
I can get a pair of McIntosh MC501's for $6.5K brand new, tax included.Comment
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Vn1Originally posted by vn1
$10G for 802D`s would right at 30%, so i`m not shocked that he didn`t go for it. Try audiogon. You can find them all day long there for $8500-$9500 + several $100 for shipping :TComment
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mal01Originally posted by mal01
For some reasons, I prefer brand new.Comment
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That`s cool. I had never bought anything used off of the internet before i got mine and was a little nervous, but after alot of back and forth with the seller i felt really comfortable with the purchase and it worked out great.Originally posted by vn1
I got a pair of relatively lightly used dealer demo`s for $8500 + $400 for shipping.
If you change your mind and go for used you can find great deals on agon
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