Radias-R still $999 retail in the USA - um why?

granted · Post by **granted** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:41 am

It's really bugging me. Why hasn't the price dropped?
What is really annoying is that I have a corporate account with a New York dealer and I can get most thing close to cost EXCEPT KORG ITEMS.
For instance I can get a new Virus TI2 desktop for 1,573.20.
I sold my EMX-1 because I couldn't stand the "desktop" form factor. I don't have a lot of desktop space.
I want the Radias-R because I can rack it. And I like the "Korg" VA sound. Now I know the Radias and Virus are apples and oranges but heck for less than $600 dollars wouldn't you get the Virus? Is the Radias-R really a $1000 synth?

meatballfulton · Post by **meatballfulton** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:08 pm

Most people can't get a Virus for cost, so your situation is different.

I bought my Radias-R for $700 when GC blew them out. I had hesitated at $1000 but I'm a tightwad and usually buy my gear used.

Used Radias-R can be bought for $6-700.

cymbaline · Post by **cymbaline** » Fri May 08, 2009 1:12 am

I worked at GC briefly and purchased the floor model with my GC discount. Thats the only way I could have afforded it, or any synth for that matter. I'd love a Virus too, but I think they too much money into aesthetics to keep the price high.

dr_boehm · Post by **dr_boehm** » Fri May 08, 2009 8:18 am

HI,

it depends maybe on the style of music.

For me using the Radias live and for funk music the Radias is for me a lot superior over the virus.

FYI: In germany the radias (rack) is still at 999 EUR.

Bye, Dirk.

aerial7 · Post by **aerial7** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:40 pm

Um, because it's worth it?

I didn't get any special pricing or discounts, and while everybody wants a bargain, I'm just thrilled with my Radias-R.....and even happier with my M3-61....

BasariStudios · Post by **BasariStudios** » Sat May 09, 2009 5:27 pm

I can get you brand new RadiasR or Radias for below 1000$. I am not a store
or a dealer, i have friends that own stores, i can just help you not make money
from you, just get you there or have you contact the store.

McHale · Post by **McHale** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:31 pm

BasariStudios wrote:I can get you brand new RadiasR or Radias for below 1000$. I am not a store
or a dealer, i have friends that own stores, i can just help you not make money
from you, just get you there or have you contact the store.

Would that price be shipped? If so, I desperately need a RADIAS keyboard.

-Mc