Klarinet Archive - Posting 000571.txt from 1997/09

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Buffet R-13
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 22:38:33 -0400

At 05:41 PM 9/9/97 -0700, you wrote:
>I was told by several music stores that a new R-13 retails at $2980. Is
>that right? The store that I will buy mine from (if I decide to buy one)
>said that they will sell me one for $1880 (new). Is that a good price?
>
That figure is right for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for
an R13 with nickel-plated keys. But, as with cars, MSRP is seldom selling
price. 37% off retail sounds pretty good to me.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.