Why can you buy a car at dealer Invoice but audio

Jmcgrogan2,

How can you get 50% off when the dealers only get 40% off. This doesn't make any sense.

LOL! The wild card.....cables and power cords. That 40% is an average, not a standard, depending on manufacturer.

How can you get 50% off when the dealers only get 40% off. This doesn't make any sense.
03-21-13: Taters

Taters,

Reread my post. I said for Hi-End audio equipment.
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The last time I bought a piece of equipment from my dealer I accidently scraped the spoiler of my Benz as I drove up to the loading area. I guess to make me feel better the salesman told me that the Owner does it to his Maserati all the time.

In the beginning there were many small Mom and Pop hi-fi shops around the country. Usually staffed with a mature, knowledgeable and passionate people but alas the prices were sky high. Next came the specialty retailers such as the Circuit City/Good Guy's types where prices were more discounted but the staff was younger, and less experienced (read lower wages). Lastly, you have the big box chain that discounts heavily. Do not have much staff to help you and is currently in a makeover to be profitable again because they can not sell enough service plans or overpriced cables to make up for selling the TV at cost.