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Re: ISO Schoeps CCM4 Where/who to buy from in U.S?
« Reply #15 on: April 26, 2012, 04:29:00 PM »
Regardless of whether they are a fixed price, if you are buying new, you should still call your favorite dealer for their price... In the past, I've received a discount even though the price was fixed by the manufacturer.

That said, there are some deals in the yard sale on occasion.

If a dealer gets caught selling for less than the fixed price it can result in them pulling that product or at least straining there relationship, there are several electronic and appliance manufacturers that have this in place. One might also question the "character" of a dealer marking down product that is not supposed to be?

From my experience, it's not an isolated activity, nor an indicator of their moral character, especially in stuff that is over $500.

Sometimes the manufacturer says that the MAP rules don't apply once you put it in your cart (B&H and Amazon have a bunch of those from time to time), others won't even put a price up and instead you *have* to call them to purchase it. It depends on the manufacturer. It could be that nobody is willing to take the hit on their margin for schoeps, or the mics move themselves so they don't have to. I've never figured out the rhyme and reason where margins are willing to be cut to make a deal, but I've seen it over half the time with my big ticket audio purchases.

So yeah, I don't think it hurts to call and form a relationship with your dealer of choice. You may not get a discount, or you may not get a discount every time, but all you're out is a little time and a few minutes on a cell phone.
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Re: ISO Schoeps CCM4 Where/who to buy from in U.S?
« Reply #16 on: April 26, 2012, 05:22:24 PM »
Regardless of whether they are a fixed price, if you are buying new, you should still call your favorite dealer for their price... In the past, I've received a discount even though the price was fixed by the manufacturer.

That said, there are some deals in the yard sale on occasion.

If a dealer gets caught selling for less than the fixed price it can result in them pulling that product or at least straining there relationship, there are several electronic and appliance manufacturers that have this in place. One might also question the "character" of a dealer marking down product that is not supposed to be?

From my experience, it's not an isolated activity, nor an indicator of their moral character, especially in stuff that is over $500.

Sometimes the manufacturer says that the MAP rules don't apply once you put it in your cart (B&H and Amazon have a bunch of those from time to time), others won't even put a price up and instead you *have* to call them to purchase it. It depends on the manufacturer. It could be that nobody is willing to take the hit on their margin for schoeps, or the mics move themselves so they don't have to. I've never figured out the rhyme and reason where margins are willing to be cut to make a deal, but I've seen it over half the time with my big ticket audio purchases.

So yeah, I don't think it hurts to call and form a relationship with your dealer of choice. You may not get a discount, or you may not get a discount every time, but all you're out is a little time and a few minutes on a cell phone.

With all that said we were talking about Schoeps specifically and those are fixed prices. As far as other manufacturers sure try for any deal you can. Have you ever gotten Schoeps new for a discount and if so where? pm me please :)

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Re: ISO Schoeps CCM4 Where/who to buy from in U.S?
« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2012, 02:00:28 AM »
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Re: ISO Schoeps CCM4 Where/who to buy from in U.S?
« Reply #18 on: May 03, 2012, 03:02:02 AM »
I have a matched pair I am getting ready to sell in the Yard Sale.

Photo: http://mp3s.psychoarts.com/CCM4-2.jpg

These were my old pair that I bought new from Sonic Sense a couple years ago.  I would pick these up and given them a new home.  ;D

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Re: ISO Schoeps CCM4 Where/who to buy from in U.S?
« Reply #19 on: May 03, 2012, 03:48:45 AM »
I have a matched pair I am getting ready to sell in the Yard Sale.

Photo: http://mp3s.psychoarts.com/CCM4-2.jpg

These were my old pair that I bought new from Sonic Sense a couple years ago.  I would pick these up and given them a new home.  ;D

I do remember those looking MINTY as hell.

Why does every person they come in contact with sell them tho? :)
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Re: ISO Schoeps CCM4 Where/who to buy from in U.S?
« Reply #20 on: May 03, 2012, 04:10:34 PM »
I have a matched pair I am getting ready to sell in the Yard Sale.

Photo: http://mp3s.psychoarts.com/CCM4-2.jpg

These were my old pair that I bought new from Sonic Sense a couple years ago.  I would pick these up and given them a new home.  ;D

I do remember those looking MINTY as hell.

Why does every person they come in contact with sell them tho? :)

They must be cursed.  :D
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Re: ISO Schoeps CCM4 Where/who to buy from in U.S?
« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2012, 05:13:59 PM »
I have a matched pair I am getting ready to sell in the Yard Sale.

Photo: http://mp3s.psychoarts.com/CCM4-2.jpg

These were my old pair that I bought new from Sonic Sense a couple years ago.  I would pick these up and given them a new home.  ;D

I do remember those looking MINTY as hell.

Why does every person they come in contact with sell them tho? :)

They must be cursed.  :D

They are cursed :) they will appear in the Yard Sale this weekend.
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Re: ISO Schoeps CCM4 Where/who to buy from in U.S?
« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2012, 08:13:52 PM »
I have a matched pair I am getting ready to sell in the Yard Sale.

Photo: http://mp3s.psychoarts.com/CCM4-2.jpg

These were my old pair that I bought new from Sonic Sense a couple years ago.  I would pick these up and given them a new home.  ;D

I do remember those looking MINTY as hell.

Why does every person they come in contact with sell them tho? :)

They must be cursed.  :D

They are cursed :) they will appear in the Yard Sale this weekend.

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Schoeps MK 4V & MK 41V ->
Schoeps 250|0 KCY's (x2) ->
Naiant +60v|Low Noise PFA's (x2) ->
DarkTrain Right Angle Stubby XLR's (x3) ->
Sound Devices MixPre-6 & MixPre-3

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