The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices?

No, but they should and dealers should cut their share.
Most of manufacturers will not do it and will die. Its good. Manufacturer which does not build its business model around customer but around dealer network (now it was 3/4 dead even in 2008) will die! and soon

Its good for the industry, its good for us - consumers, MUSIC LOVERS. I don't want companies which want to sell me something for extra money and then not to repair on time or not repair at all, ship, for example, amplifier back to customer WITHOUT checking if its working (and not on bench but by listening) - they should die.

Most of us had this experience - we send back our equipment not once, not twice, but three - sometimes four and more times (depending on your patience). No more !!!!

Will stay first class dealers, dealers who have extensive network of friendly customers and similar minded manufacturer. It will be easier for all of us who will remain and with reachable price and with quality and with support.

Storm is coming and all $h..t will die. Will be less stinks around.

All The Best
Rafael

The used market is sure feeling the pinch. There are more great deals right now than I can ever remember seeing, and very little is sold. Of course one of the problems is most potential buyers need to move something first which they can't do so it all sits.

On that note I've always wished we had the ability to search pending and sold listings. If I've missed something about how to do that would someone let me know?

If they can't or won't lower prices then it is imperitive to take other action . This can take the form of a no charge extended warranty , free shipping , free cables , discount on another item , delivery and setup something to show that they value you as a customer and appreciate your buisness ! This is what I expect in a good economy and demand in a poor one !

There are many retailers selling the same item . You can vote the good ones in and the bad ones out with your purchases . I do . It's your money and your choice !

I will now turn this soapbox over to the next one ?

Thank you .

Maybe you will see low priced models from some companys. Others will go out of business. So less choice for customers but also less choice for parts, material venders. Since venders will start closing, the ones not will charge more. Also sales volume will be reduced thus again higher price to manufacter. This means higher manufacters costs not lower. So enjoy the low priced flood of new and used gear the future will be less choice for audio consumers and prices near the same or gear built down to a lower price.

Just to throw in my .02¢
This is what happens when you let in
way too many illegal`s.
ALL of the american jobs are now overseas
and yet they still come here.
The US needs to deport these people at once!
Otherwise the US WILL crumble and fall.
And DON`T think for one second that 3rd.
world countries, like China will help us out!
This is ALL Bill Clinton`s FAULT!
Get rid of NAFTA!
And stop importing goods from China!
And then you can stop shipping jobs overseas,
and THEN Americans WILL have jobs again, and then
the the economy will grow once again!
THIS IS THE ONLY WAY OUT OF THIS MESS!