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aron
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>I'm a little bothered hearing that some of the potential buyers here are getting the $200. off-(pre order) from Sweetwater
With the $200 off, what is the final price? Is this for the 61?
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MartinHines
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Lou wrote: |
I'm a little bothered hearing that some of the potential buyers here are getting the $200. off-(pre order) from Sweetwater that Nova is advertising.
I was not offered this and would like to know who to believe, the sales team or the purchasers? ( I've been doing business with them for 20 yrs.)  |
The only way to get the $200 discount is to tell Sweetwater you want them to price match the NovaMusik pre-order discount.
| Lou wrote: | Yep, that's right. But I did call and got the quote and was still turned down.  |
If your Sweetwater Sales Rep refuses to price match the NovaMusik offer, I would suggest buying from NovaMusik.
You might also send an email to Chuck Surack, letting him know your SW sales rep wouldn't price match.
Even with a $200 MAP discount retailers are still making a good profit on the Kronos.
| aron wrote: | >I'm a little bothered hearing that some of the potential buyers here are getting the $200. off-(pre order) from Sweetwater
With the $200 off, what is the final price? Is this for the 61?
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NovaMusik.com is offering a "pre-order Special" on the Kronos. If you contact them, they will sell you any Kronos for $200 off the MAP price.
Therefore:
-- Kronos 61 $2799 instead of $2999 MAP
-- Kronos 73 $3299 instead of $3499 MAP
-- Kronos 88 $3599 instead of $3700 MAP
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McHale
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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| MartinHines wrote: | | The only way to get the $200 discount is to tell Sweetwater you want them to price match the NovaMusik pre-order discount. |
Which is how all of us ordering from Sweetwater got better than MAP.
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GregC
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| McHale wrote: | | MartinHines wrote: | | The only way to get the $200 discount is to tell Sweetwater you want them to price match the NovaMusik pre-order discount. |
Which is how all of us ordering from Sweetwater got better than MAP. |
A better price(s) can be had by shopping around. There is quite a bit of margin to play with.
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Lou
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| Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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| MartinHines wrote: | | Lou wrote: |
I'm a little bothered hearing that some of the potential buyers here are getting the $200. off-(pre order) from Sweetwater that Nova is advertising.
I was not offered this and would like to know who to believe, the sales team or the purchasers? ( I've been doing business with them for 20 yrs.) |
The only way to get the $200 discount is to tell Sweetwater you want them to price match the NovaMusik pre-order discount.
| Lou wrote: | | Yep, that's right. But I did call and got the quote and was still turned down. |
If your Sweetwater Sales Rep refuses to price match the NovaMusik offer, I would suggest buying from NovaMusik.
You might also send an email to Chuck Surack, letting him know your SW sales rep wouldn't price match.
Even with a $200 MAP discount retailers are still making a good profit on the Kronos.
| aron wrote: | >I'm a little bothered hearing that some of the potential buyers here are getting the $200. off-(pre order) from Sweetwater
With the $200 off, what is the final price? Is this for the 61?
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NovaMusik.com is offering a "pre-order Special" on the Kronos. If you contact them, they will sell you any Kronos for $200 off the MAP price.
Therefore:
-- Kronos 61 $2799 instead of $2999 MAP
-- Kronos 73 $3299 instead of $3499 MAP
-- Kronos 88 $3599 instead of $3700 MAP |
Thanks Martin, I did call and was quoted the $2799. and then today I emailed them and received the same discount quote via email. (Hard copy)
I really hate like hell the back and forth BS. I'm really surprised after all the business I have directed to them. I may just go with Nova.
I also wonder about store allocation? ie. you are # 30 in their pre order list and they get in 25, sorry sir, you'll be in our next shipment .. bla bla..
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jahrome
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Contacted local dealers here in Tokyo today. Kronos is expected to be available in stores 21 May.
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MidnightPackage
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| jahrome wrote: | | Contacted local dealers here in Tokyo today. Kronos is expected to be available in stores 21 May. |
Awesome news. MusiciansFriend.com has updated their site to say that they have heard from their supplier that they will have their first shipment of the Kronos the week of June 6th. I am excited |
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theshinenz
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| my supplier also says the 1st week of June so this sounds very promising! |
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EnjoyRC
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| Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| theshinenz wrote: | | my supplier also says the 1st week of June so this sounds very promising! |
Which one? 61, 73, 88?
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Synthvalley
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| I heard from my Sales person, middle of June for an 88... |
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theshinenz
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| EnjoyRC wrote: | | theshinenz wrote: | | my supplier also says the 1st week of June so this sounds very promising! |
Which one? 61, 73, 88? |
I've ordered the 73, I expressed my concerns on the availability compared to the 61 but he seems pretty confident they are arriving at the same time so fingers crossed.
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KapnKrunch
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My Sweetwater rep says that "everyone will be getting theirs at the same time" (with everyone meaning authorized US resellers), and that an arrival date of June 1st was a bit too optimistic.
My bet is no later than mid-June.
Woo-hoo! 
(I have the K-88 on pre-order and I'm near the top of the waiting list.) |
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JimH
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I'm wondering what the date is for people who want to see and play one before they buy it. I guess that's a question for local music stores (e.g. GC) whether they will keep a demo unit on the floor or sell off every one they get.
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EnjoyRC
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| JimH wrote: | | I'm wondering what the date is for people who want to see and play one before they buy it. |
For me? LOL Thursday (5/5) at a Kronos All-Access party... Can't wait!!!
Sorry, had to...
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Mutter
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| Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I bet the supply will fall short at first do to high demand for kronos. I pre ordered quite awile ago and i fear not to be high enugh on the list to be included in the first shipment and most retailers will fill orders before they just place them out on display. |
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