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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2014 13:25:35 GMT -5
I am about to purchase some speakers from a local audio company. Is it normal to bargain the price down? Has anyone here had any luck doing so? How much of a discount if any should I ask for?
Thanks for any replies in advance
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Post by pop on Feb 24, 2014 13:29:08 GMT -5
What speakers are they, and what is the price? Are they new or demos? Have you searched for comparable prices? Are you purchasing a pair or a set? Are you purchasing anything else from them?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2014 13:34:34 GMT -5
What speakers are they, and what is the price? Are they new or demos? Have you searched for comparable prices? Are you purchasing a pair or a set? Are you purchasing anything else from them? I am looking at a new pair of Goldenear Triton two's. Depending on the discount, if any, I may add the Aon 2 for a center, and the supersats for surrounds. |
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Post by kse on Feb 24, 2014 13:43:16 GMT -5
You can try, but unless they are demos, I am pretty sure their price is fixed at $3000pr. Sandy Gross' dealer agreement is very strict regarding selling price and no discounting.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2014 13:51:15 GMT -5
You can try, but unless they are demos, I am pretty sure their price is fixed at $3000pr. Sandy Gross' dealer agreement is very strict regarding selling price and no discounting. I see, I guess it couldn't hurt to ask. I currently have a pair of the triton 7's on demo in my media room, and man is that tweeter something special. |
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Post by pop on Feb 24, 2014 13:58:56 GMT -5
Well they only sell through authorized dealers. You might have some wiggle room. Lead with something like this.
"Do you ever run sales on these speakers? Are you running any type of promotions right now? When is the best time to buy?" This indicates to him that you want some sort of deal and are willing to wait for a good deal, even if your not.
If you are going to enter negotiations, receive no love, and you still think there is a chance for a discount be prepared to walk away. Give him a card and say "Call me when you are running your next special maybe I will still be in need" and thank him for his time.
They might tell you GoldenEar won't let them discount their product, like B&W. It has to come from the company itself.
If you find they wont budge on the pair and you are okay with full MSRP ask them "What will you do for me if I purchase a whole set?"
I am in sales. Keep in mind they are prepared for you. The majority of the population doesn't wake up and say "Hey honey, I'm going to go down to the local audio shop and take on the sales guy today"
Really what you want to do is get the salesman talking. Chances are he will over talk the sale and will offer you all the information you need to know. Don't have your credit card in hand. It's ok to walk away, even if you just go have a beer to think about it. You can come back 20 minutes later and make your purchase. Most people that say they will beback never do. He might say "Hey hang on a second let me get my manager and see if we can work something out"
If he asks you "What do you think is fair" Be prepared to answer that question and don't offend him. A lot of people get embarrassed to negotiate. If you don't ask most likely you will not receive.
Hope this helps
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Post by wiskers on Feb 24, 2014 14:01:58 GMT -5
All they can is no, worth a try.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2014 14:03:20 GMT -5
Well they only sell through authorized dealers. You might have some wiggle room. Lead with something like this. "Do you ever run sales on these speakers? Are you running any type of promotions right now? When is the best time to buy?" This indicates to him that you want some sort of deal and are willing to wait for a good deal, even if your not. If you are going to enter negotiations, receive no love, and you still think there is a chance for a discount be prepared to walk away. Give him a card and say "Call me when you are running your next special maybe I will still be in need" and thank him for his time. They might tell you GoldenEar won't let them discount their product, like B&W. It has to come from the company itself. If you find they wont budge on the pair and you are okay with full MSRP ask them "What will you do for me if I purchase a whole set?" I am in sales. Keep in mind they are prepared for you. The majority of the population doesn't wake up and say "Hey honey, I'm going to go down to the local audio shop and take on the sales guy today" Really what you want to do is get the salesman talking. Chances are he will over talk the sale and will offer you all the information you need to know. Don't have your credit card in hand. It's ok to walk away, even if you just go have a beer to think about it. You can come back 20 minutes later and make your purchase. Most people that say they will beback never do. He might say "Hey hang on a second let me get my manager and see if we can work something out" If he asks you "What do you think is fair" Be prepared to answer that question and don't offend him. A lot of people get embarrassed to negotiate. If you don't ask most likely you will not receive. Hope this helps Thanks for the info! I am going to give this a try. |
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Post by Darksky on Feb 24, 2014 15:36:51 GMT -5
Well Done, Pop.
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Post by Boomzilla on Feb 24, 2014 15:42:25 GMT -5
Offer to pay cash instead of credit card & ask for an additional five to 10 percent off. If the merchant doesn't have to pay the middle man (the credit card company), then they can afford to share some of the savings.
Also make sure to let the manager/owner know that you're considering the center channel before you begin negotiations & ask for a package price.
Happy shopping!
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Post by briank on Feb 24, 2014 15:56:22 GMT -5
Sorry but I wouldn't ask for 5 or 10% off, instead just ask for their best price. You may be pleasantly surprised.  |
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Post by pop on Feb 24, 2014 16:43:24 GMT -5
Being in the business you learn a lot of tricks. It took me two weeks to get the price I wanted on my Silverado I bought last year, but it went from 32k to 24k. If you offend a salesman or are impatient you stand no chance. |
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Post by deltadube on Feb 24, 2014 16:53:35 GMT -5
Being in the business you learn a lot of tricks. It took me two weeks to get the price I wanted on my Silverado I bought last year, but it went from 32k to 24k. If you offend a salesman or are impatient you stand no chance. you can buy my next car for me !!! cheers |
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Post by deltadube on Feb 24, 2014 16:55:45 GMT -5
I am about to purchase some speakers from a local audio company. Is it normal to bargain the price down? Has anyone here had any luck doing so? How much of a discount if any should I ask for? Thanks for any replies in advance email all the dealers in a 200 mile radius .. saying this is what you want ... best price get the sale... you should get a few quotes back... I used this technique myself and had great success... bigger the order the better.. cheers |
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Post by Andrew Robinson on Feb 24, 2014 17:04:40 GMT -5
Or you could just buy Stealth 6s and know you're getting the best deal w/o having to haggle.  |
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Post by pop on Feb 24, 2014 17:13:29 GMT -5
Or you could just buy Stealth 6s and know you're getting the best deal w/o having to haggle. Way off topic but.... What's up with that Andrew? I noticed they replaced your Pendragons. C'mon man...I know we are on the Emotiva forum, but are they really besting your Tektons? Based on the review you wrote (pendragon) it's hard to imagine those leaving your HT room. |
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Post by repeetavx on Feb 24, 2014 17:17:43 GMT -5
Or you could just buy Stealth 6s and know you're getting the best deal w/o having to haggle. Product Unavailable. |
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Post by Andrew Robinson on Feb 24, 2014 17:21:29 GMT -5
Or you could just buy Stealth 6s and know you're getting the best deal w/o having to haggle. Way off topic but.... What's up with that Andrew? I noticed they replaced your Pendragons. C'mon man...I know we are on the Emotiva forum, but are they really besting your Tektons? Based on the review you wrote (pendragon) it's hard to imagine those leaving your HT room. I didn't realize I was a Pendragon spokesperson. In all seriousness, I still have my Pendragons -all of them -and I still very much enjoy them. The same way I enjoy my Bowers & Wilkins CT8.2 LCRs speakers too. There is no best speaker IMHO, just different. Right now I'm enjoying my Stealths, but next week I might be in the mood for Pendragons, or maybe Bowers & Wilkins. Or maybe I'll be into a pair of 30 year old JBL horns? You never know with me. |
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Post by Andrew Robinson on Feb 24, 2014 17:22:37 GMT -5
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Post by repeetavx on Feb 24, 2014 17:28:58 GMT -5
Sorry Andrew. I got the Stealths and the Airmotives confused.
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