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In Reply to: Situation with an audio dealer - opinions wanted posted by Plinko on May 2, 2007 at 13:41:14:
Audiocubes: $600, no return unless defective
Dealer: $750, $150 restock fee, I asked for $75 restock fee and did not get it.I can buy it from Audiocubes and if I don't like it, sell it for $450 or more on various websites ($600-$150) a week after I buy it...practically brand new.
Or, I can buy it for $750 and if I don't like it, return it to the dealer for $150. Total cash outlay is the same: $150.
But here is where it gets interesting:
By buying from the dealer and assuming I have little risk from Audiocubes and that I will keep the gear, I decided to spend $150 more on this piece of gear.
Makes no sense.
Makes even less sense for dealers to even carry this product if that is going to be their restock fee.
What makes even less sense:
is that under that situation where I am forced to buy from Audiocubes and I resell in the US, distributor and dealer now have to compete against an item out there that is $300 less than their asking price and virtually new. Instead, dealer believes 10% of restock fee is too risky. Distributor and one dealer are set back by one sale of this item with the possibility of others like me. Perhaps the distributor and the dealer should have another discussion.
And I'm not even getting into how much the dealer paid for this item...surely less than $600 since we know the Audiocubes price.
sorry folks. I'm frugal and I was an econ major.
Follow Ups:
You neglected to mention that if you buy it from Audio Cubes it is likely gray market with no U.S. warranty, this is not an apples to apples comparison. No offense intended but the more you plead your case the less sympathy you are generating here.
how often does a circuit board product break after working for 30 days?20% restock for for what distributor and dealers will likely tout as very few defectives (less than 1% is probably likely).
but regardless, who cares about the warranty? if I sell it at $450, I'll get emails from people who will want to buy it trust me.
it's only $600 with 30 day return if defective...I think I'm willing take the risk. I'm sure I've taken greater risk buying used gear. if your point was that it is a matter of differing perspectives, I agree. otherwise, remove yourself from the discussion.
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i'm glad we have forums like this do discuss such a thing. Bruce, I also appreciate your comments since you are a dealer.
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