"Call for pricing"

[tim]

Richard, and respected others, I started a thread on why some vintage guitar dealers will have some rare stuff and instead of publishing an asking price hey will put "Call" on there. I noticed that Re-Tunes does this as well on new high ticket items.

I wondered if someone would like to add some input

groups.google.com/group/alt.guitar.bass/browse_frm/thread/5cdf90e2a545e94f?hl=en#

Thanks!
Tim

[Blues Dues]

Feb 2, 2010 13:28:08 GMT -5 tim said:

Richard, and respected others, I started a thread on why some vintage guitar dealers will have some rare stuff and instead of publishing an asking price hey will put "Call" on there. I noticed that Re-Tunes does this as well on new high ticket items.

I wondered if someone would like to add some input

groups.google.com/group/alt.guitar.bass/browse_frm/thread/5cdf90e2a545e94f?hl=en#

Thanks!
Tim

Tim, in my case it's usually because I haven't figured out what to price it at.

I take trades and often "guestimate" the trade value based on general knowledge of the guitar and condition. I then go back and do some detailed research to find out what a fair price would be to ask for a particular guitar.

I even have guitars hanging in the shop without a price listed.
Tag says "ask". One in particular is virtually priceless. It's value
depends on how badly someone might want it.

If you notice, after a week or so, the "Call" on the price list on the website is replaced with a dollar amount.

I doubt that's the reason the bigger shops do it, but it's usually why I do.

Your shirt is packaged up. Just need to get it to the postoffice.

RCE

[tim]

Thanks for the information Richard, I posted your reply on that thread.

BTW. Concerning the T-Shirt, I am prepared to retaliate!

?;^)

[knoble]

As am I, Tim!!

[tim]

I've already had my revenge. A couple times over too!


?;^ )

[brian]

Many times dealers will not advertise pricing due to franchise agreements with retailers. Many manufacturers will not let a dealer "Laundry List" prices in order to protect smaller retailers in a given market. Paul Reed Smith, Marshall, Fender & Gibson would prefer that their agents 'protect' the pricing in order to preserve profit margins for all involved. Back in the sixties & early seventies this was called "Fair Trade", but was later outlwed by the court system......

[Blues Dues]

Most of the large on-line retailers (Musician's Friend, Sweetwater, etc.) have a "MAP" or "minimum advertised price" that the manufacturer will allow them to advertise. I've seen many Rickenbackers advertised for sale in which the retailer has to email the price to you.

RCE