Posted by Sean Chisham on July 14, 2002 at 00:03:38:
In Reply to: Re: Re: pricing perspectives posted by David on July 13, 2002 at 23:39:46:
People can shop around and get some good deals. One vendor may charge $11,000 for the same horn selling for $8500 at a different vendor. I am talking about the exact same model.
As a consumer I could usually care less for the financial "hardships" of the shop "needing" to add an additional markup of $2500. I go with whoever gives me the best deal.
If the prices are fairly close, say within $300, I will probably go with whoever I trust and respect the most, even if the price is a "little" higher.
I can understand a markup to cover expenses and make a handsome profit, but some businesses just get greedy, IMO.
I am not naming names and this practice is not isolated to tubas.
sean