Advertised Guitar Pricing

rkbsound · Post by **rkbsound** » Thu Aug 16, 2001 4:25 pm

I'm just curious. Shopping for a new Rickenbacker online is nearly impossible because no one can list their actual prices for the guitars. I understand this is RIC policy, but I'm wondering if in today's world this policy is outdated. Although I live in NY, I would buy from California if I thought I could get a better price. I know you can call or e-mail if you're a serious buyer, but it does make it difficult. Especially for the impulse buyer!

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Fri Aug 17, 2001 3:45 am

All dealers pay the same price for RIC instruments.

gshadoan · Post by **gshadoan** » Fri Aug 17, 2001 7:04 am

Good afternoon Mr. Phelps. The only discernable difference that I can figure out, would be the shipping costs incurred by dealers. If your on the east coast, the dealers have already expensed that out, and added it to the sale price. You may find a little cheaper price from a dealer in closer proximity to RIC, but then YOU pay the shipping. Impulse buying. Hmmmmm. Thank goodness for ebay "BUY IT NOW";-)

rkbsound · Post by **rkbsound** » Fri Aug 17, 2001 4:53 pm

I have been misunderstood. By price I am referring to what dealers charge the public, not what they paid for it(none of my business). Why can't a dealer list on the internet or in an advertisement what they are charging the public for a guitar, or can they? For example, "List price is $1599.00 and on sale for $999.00." By seeing actual prices a dealer is selling a Rick for, it would be easier to comparison shop.