RSP-1098 retail price

[Glenn]

I cannot find the retail price for the new RSP-1098, listed anywhere on the Rotel website. What is the current RSP-1098 retail price? Just curious, eventhough I know it will be above my current budget. Thanks.

[Danbry39]

$2998




Keith

[Scarp]

Keith, is that including VAT and american or canadian dollar?

In Holland the 1098 is 3500 euro (including VAT)... which comes down almost $4000. (although a good dealer should give at least 10 to 20% discount, because standard price is too high here).

[Danbry39]

You're right. I didn't notice Glenn is in Canada. That's U.S. dollars Glenn, although I bet you would like it if it was Canadian dollars. Once again, the ever observant Scarp comes to the rescue.

Hey Scarp,

I can't remember for sure, but I seem to recall that you were getting your 1098 in late August or something. Is that still on? Are you still waiting?




Keith

[Glenn]

Too bad our multi-coloured Canadian currency DOES have to be exchanged at such a poor rate ... I was almost out the door, ready to line up for a 1098 at that retail price

Thanks, though, for the info Keith ... I'll continue saving my Loonies and Toonies to be exchanged for some Rotel goodies into the near future.

[Scarp]

Ow man ... you guys are so lucky with those ever so low prices. I'm wondering, on a price of $3000, can you still get a discount from the local store? Or is it normal to pay the price thats on the pricetag?
Its stupid that there has to be a $1000 price difference. I don't believe that only comes off extra costs of taxes and stuff in europe. I think they just think they can charge more here (btw germany is cheaper usually).

My 1098 should be arriving before the end of this month. The dealer I ordered it from will get the first ones in Holland and I hope I am one of the group that will get one So, hopefully more news within 3 weeks.

[Aeromos]

Glenn,

I've actually went in and asked a dealer locally. MSRP for the RSP-1098 is $4500 CDN. That's probably not going to change regardless what the exchange rate is between $US and $CDN (which for retail is normally $US x 1.5 = $CDN). The dealer I went to was giving a 10% discount though so you're pretty much looking at $4050 CDN + taxes.




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[Andrew Pratt]

That's the same price my dealer has it listed for as well.

[LEVESQUE]

Shop around! I was quote 3100$ cdn for a RSP-1098, but went for the Anthem AVM20 for 100$ LESS... I think you should try other dealers. 4500$ is way to much...

[Glenn]

Levesque

Was the $3,100 CDN that was quoted for you, a price for anyone walking into this particular Rotel retailer, or are you a very good customer of theirs, thus the exceptional price??

If $3,100 truly is a possible price for the 1098, it would change my upcoming purchase decision.

[LEVESQUE]

I'm a very good and regular customer, upgrading every 6 months, and sending alot of friends there. But I think that anyone walking there with a little haggling skills could easily come out with a RSP-1098 for 3500$ cdn.