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Why bogus retail price from some sellers?

Why do some sellers pump up the list price? I am looking for a pair Harbeth P3ESR'S for a friend. The list price is $2100 before dealer discount of at least 10% off. There is a listing here of a damaged pair for $1800. The guy has the retail price at $2800 and shipping 3 times the real cost. Do they think that people don't do any research before buying?
Just curious!
yogiboy
brf
1,699 posts
 
Harbeth charges a premium for some veneer finishes and that "could" account for a quoted MSRP difference.  The market dictates the resale value of an used item, not the former suggested retail price, therefore, I personally do not see it as a big concern. 
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tls49
1,318 posts
 
Now a days, that, and other questionable pricing scenarios are everywhere with everything that’s available to purchase, new and used. It’s not that difficult to see them. Just shop smart and all the deceptive marketing will smack you in the face. A fool and his money are soon parted. You can’t save him. Let it go.

elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Usually I would chalk it up to puffery. Or the current price ten years after the item in question was sold. Or greed.
The best thing to know is not to bother with that particular seller/con artist.
easygoing
10 posts
 
I Just bought a pair from the cable company $1975 total. 
ericsch
180 posts
 
The speakers are Rosewood, a premium finish. That may account for the discrepancy. No affiliation.
  
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