USA price drop?
Posted by: Dan M on 25 April 2002
I just looked at the suggested retail prices for a Nait 5 on the NANA site, and I swear the price has gone down $150 to $1450. Is this right? If so
its nice to see. Anyone guess at why it has dropped, and is it an across the board cut?
-dan
its nice to see. Anyone guess at why it has dropped, and is it an across the board cut?
-dan
Phil,
That would be an 82/Supercap
That would be an 82/Supercap
John,
They only do that if the exchange rate goes the other way
Matthew
They only do that if the exchange rate goes the other way
Matthew
On the subject...
Do the quoted prices include sales tax? If not is there a very high import duty into the U.S. or is the switch to 110V very costly?
Suffice to say I am glad that I reside in the UK when it comes to buying naim
Matthew
Do the quoted prices include sales tax? If not is there a very high import duty into the U.S. or is the switch to 110V very costly?
Suffice to say I am glad that I reside in the UK when it comes to buying naim
Matthew
John, Um...... more like 1.46 actually. Of course in the past couple of years there have been two Naim factory price increases which we have absorbed, and which offset the ER drop. Maybe nobody noticed that NANA (recommended) retail prices have largely remained steady the past few years???
Matthew, If you are an importer it's generally best not to let prices ride up and down with the tide. Sometimes we lose, sometimes we gain, but our prices our based on averages and we don't play games with currencies. Since you are in Naim's back yard you can keep that grin on your face but of course given that most customers in the USA are more interested in making a purchase that is not direct from England (with all the pitfalls that entails) there is inevitably a price differential. Bear in mind, that apart from the ER one has to account for overseas shipping, import duty, and clearance costs to get gear over. Our prices are inclusive of a five-year parts and labor warranty in the US (not applicable to gear that isn't purchased with a US receipt) and full installation/support and service stateside.....
Perhaps there is a little value added in terms of relatively local purchase? Fortunately, given that NANA has been in business for over 16 years (and that Naim is one of the first specialty audio companies to start an overseas subsidiary with an eye to providing similar customer service on both sides of the pond) we have a large and enthusiastic customer base here, for which we are extremely grateful,and to whom we have dedicated are services with our focus on the Naim brand.
Sincerely, don't get me wrong, at first blush I would think the same way as you.......but as with all things, there's a lot more to this issue than meets the eye.
Best regards,
Chris.
VP & Co-owner NANA
PS, Some years ago (1997) NANA dropped the "wholly owned by Naim Audio" part of it's title, when Chris Koster and I became Co-owners with Naim. This week we went a step further, and we are proud to announce that not only are we the exclusive US distributor of Naim products in the US, but Chris and I are the major shareholders. What this means to our US customers, is that you can expect ongoing, consistent, full-service with dedication to our favorite brand - Naim!
[This message was edited by Chris West NANA on FRIDAY 26 April 2002 at 16:01.]
Matthew, If you are an importer it's generally best not to let prices ride up and down with the tide. Sometimes we lose, sometimes we gain, but our prices our based on averages and we don't play games with currencies. Since you are in Naim's back yard you can keep that grin on your face
but of course given that most customers in the USA are more interested in making a purchase that is not direct from England (with all the pitfalls that entails) there is inevitably a price differential. Bear in mind, that apart from the ER one has to account for overseas shipping, import duty, and clearance costs to get gear over. Our prices are inclusive of a five-year parts and labor warranty in the US (not applicable to gear that isn't purchased with a US receipt) and full installation/support and service stateside.....Perhaps there is a little value added in terms of relatively local purchase? Fortunately, given that NANA has been in business for over 16 years (and that Naim is one of the first specialty audio companies to start an overseas subsidiary with an eye to providing similar customer service on both sides of the pond) we have a large and enthusiastic customer base here, for which we are extremely grateful,and to whom we have dedicated are services with our focus on the Naim brand.
Sincerely, don't get me wrong, at first blush I would think the same way as you.......but as with all things, there's a lot more to this issue than meets the eye.
Best regards,
Chris.
VP & Co-owner NANA
PS, Some years ago (1997) NANA dropped the "wholly owned by Naim Audio" part of it's title, when Chris Koster and I became Co-owners with Naim. This week we went a step further, and we are proud to announce that not only are we the exclusive US distributor of Naim products in the US, but Chris and I are the major shareholders. What this means to our US customers, is that you can expect ongoing, consistent, full-service with dedication to our favorite brand - Naim!
[This message was edited by Chris West NANA on FRIDAY 26 April 2002 at 16:01.]
quote:
what's the connection between electronics skills and business skills
You're absolutely right-I forgot to harp on the quality of used-gear packing for shipping, etc.
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the only products you will see (or notice the repairs in) are ones in which any end-user servicing has been inadaquate
Or spelling...
No, one can tell pretty quickly which work is functional but sloppily done, and which work was done right by someone who knows. There are lots of other details, too, which one can use to determine if a piece of equipment was serviced before at the component replacement level, even down to the replacement screws used.
All you have to do is watch what comes past you.