Dealer Discount

What is so "sacred" about high end audio equipment that it should be exempt from a break in price? Televisions, computers, appliances, cars, lawn equipment, clothing - even groceries: I look for and expect to get some kind of deal.

Nothing is sacred, but who has ever walked in the grocery store and asked a cashier 10% off lettuce or milk? I doubt it would fly at my local farmer’s market although I never thought of trying.

Why does it seem that asking for discount is expected? Why not just ask what the price is and accept, or not? What the heck, just buy the lesser model and no time or energy is wasted. That may be worth 10% right there. Does everyone really enjoy negotiations?

Can a discount be expected? Possibly, when you consider a product that will enlarge a hole on a LP, and is nothing more than a plastic handle with a drill bit glued into it, and sells for $60. Just say'in.

How about a .20 cent fuse that sells for $150. Don't ask for a discount, remember they have rent, taxes, insurance, wages and a family to feed. It's justified, just say'in.

Pretty simple in that case, you don't like the idea of boutique fuses then do not buy them.
Its only YOUR opinion that they cost 20 cents to make remember.

Let’s continue on, how about the record clamp made out of wood that cost $4800 or the MIT speaker cables that cost $60,000 or the amp stand made out of wood with brass footers that sells for $4500. Don’t ask for a discount, these guys are barely scratching out a living selling these items.