775Tundra Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I support brick and mortar store by not haggling them if the price is within a reasonable amount compared to online. I also understand that brick and mortar stores have to pay overhead and local taxes. 1 Quote 2003 Tahoe dc 7.5k dc level 5 15's (3) MMats 341's xs power batts lots of sky high cable dual alts(came off the sky-high gmc and don't know who made them) ipad in center console vu-din in center console all being ripped out and being sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
775Tundra Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Wait you expected to pay 199 without tax. At a brick and mortar store. That's just like saying that you rather have driven on a dirt road for 80 miles instead of a paved one. Quote 2003 Tahoe dc 7.5k dc level 5 15's (3) MMats 341's xs power batts lots of sky high cable dual alts(came off the sky-high gmc and don't know who made them) ipad in center console vu-din in center console all being ripped out and being sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmonsterVR6 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I see your point and agree it's the principle in the matter, but that'd be tough to walk away having drove 160 miles round trip twice... If the sa12s continue their popularity, I'd be willing to bet they'll cost $220 even online in the next year or so. They were only $169, 6 months-year ago. Hell they were 189 like 2 months ago. You could always wait til Black Friday. $133 shipped on Amazon last year. Hahaha! The thing about business that businesses sometimes fail to realize is that if you have good customer service and a product that people want, they'll come to you. I know people that drove to Atlanta from Nashville (200+ miles) just to go to IKEA. I haven't even started to put the sound deadener (Second Skin) in my car so I'm far from ready for the subs but I figured I'd go ahead and get them . But if all else fails, I'll get the B-Stock subs or wait for Black Friday sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmonsterVR6 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Wait you expected to pay 199 without tax. At a brick and mortar store. That's just like saying that you rather have driven on a dirt road for 80 miles instead of a paved one. I expected to pay $199 + tax since the shop's employee told me that he'd match internet pricing. I was down to support them because after my initial trip there, they "seemed" like a reputable shop for the area. After learning about MAP pricing, contacting them on two (2) separate occasions and in the end realizing that I'd received bad info on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmed Johnson Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 The shop I go to is as good if not better than the internet. He gives out a 2 year warranty and he delivers the next day. He got an internet store on amazon. All his prices are competitive with the online dealers. He ships out to other cities as well but he is located in Chicago so he just has a driver bring the stuff to my house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 why would he buy from someone who lied to him? 7 Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmonsterVR6 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 you didnt try. you didnt buy the subs I tried to talk to the 'owner" but the "owner" wouldn't come to talk to me and his businesses are adjoining...WTF is that about?!? I try to deal with these small shops because I know its hard to stay in business with the internet. But when the character (and integrity) of the business ain't right, I wouldn't even buy a soda out their vending machine!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmonsterVR6 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) The shop I go to is as good if not better than the internet. He gives out a 2 year warranty and he delivers the next day. He got an internet store on amazon. All his prices are competitive with the online dealers. He ships out to other cities as well but he is located in Chicago so he just has a driver bring the stuff to my house. My boy is from Chicago and he's always coming back from the crib with good deals. Edited February 2, 2014 by cmonsterVR6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsoundguy Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I would have been unhappy with the shop but after driving that far I think I would of bought them. 4 Quote 80prs Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier Incriminator IA 10.1 Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors) 4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash) DC Audio level 3 12" custom box designed by joex built by me AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear DC 180 alt 99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179476-my-small-build-turned-into-the-ongoing-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmonsterVR6 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I support brick and mortar store by not haggling them if the price is within a reasonable amount compared to online. I also understand that brick and mortar stores have to pay overhead and local taxes. If from the beginning the shop would've said they could get close to internet pricing, then that would be one thing. But to tell me they'd match internet pricing, that's where they became a dishonest business. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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