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MSRP policy-

Does audiogon have any firm policy on how retail prices are listed? There is a piece now up with the retail price listed 700-800 over actual MSRP . . . and although this particular online, heavy volume seller has tons of positive feedback (and one neutral), my dealings with them (e-mail and phone but no transactions) leave me feeling that they would step on their mother’s head to move product.

seems to me that listing retail that much over reality is: a) fundamentally dishonest; and b) should be subject to reprimand by audiogon.
dcisok
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dcisok OP
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Sissdp: "Seller can charge whatever buyer is willing to pay. If you think he is asking too much, don't buy from him and he will eventually mark the price down."

Where did I say ANYTHING about what the seller is asking? The issue is a blatantly overstated MSRP . . . I'm fully aware the seller can ask any price.

When I asked the seller to confirm age of the demo, in writing, and his vague reference to some kind of warranty, he in effect said I'd have to trust him. . .

I asked if he'd ship the piece and "trust me" for the money. end of convo, of course.

markus1299
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I've been purchasing from the audiogon site for quite some time now and although most are honest and stand behind there product, I've run into a few snakes here and there. As in anything else, buyer must beware.
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weiserb
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I think the MSRP should be stated correctly not inflated.
It may be one indicator of the integrity of the seller or simply a mistake. Accurate listing have the correct MSRP ususally noted on the audiogon blue book. A Marantz 10b had a MSRP of $ 795.00 and sellers get $ 2000.00-5,000.00 So there is no need to inflate MSRP. MSRP and asking or selling price are not 100% connected.
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