I refuse to do business with such dealers. The previous D&D of Bryston in India had a similar pricing structure. Needless to say he was dropped and the new distributor has better pricing.
Cheers,
Sid
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Cheers,
Sid
square_wave
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There are quite a few good dealers where you sense good intentions and integrity. Same here. I have always given my business to them only.
hardcore_gamer99
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jhonnie walker blue lab
johnnie walker blue label will also get price cut?Dunno about audio gear, but I'm sure single malts will be cheaper
In some ways such are not too different from resellers I have had good experiences with buying used
captainsubtext
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I just do not like the Harbeth distributor in India - absolutely insane pricing and snooty to boot. Folks are willing to spend if you give a fair deal to them and not charging extortionate prices. Pity there are some more decent brands with them which a lot of folks will have to stay away from.
All in all I do hope some benefits flow through for end consumers from this!
All in all I do hope some benefits flow through for end consumers from this!
According to the press release “Tariff on alcohol such as Scotch whisky and gin will come down from 150% to 75% and further to 40% over a period of 10 years”
So, in ten years, a 10 year aged bottle of scotch will only cost 40% more than the retail price in the UK. Plus transportation and associated retail costs. And maybe GST…? but for now 75%…
panditji
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Buy directly atleast from the UK... It's upto us to make or break brands and people...
panditji
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Sir, a bottle of Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray costs about 1400-1500 rupees in Haryana.. If the customs duty is halved immediately, it is assumed that the prices come down by 200-300 rupees... The silly Indian Gin brands cost upwards of Rs. 1800 in Haryana.. So overall alcohol related inflation will come down all across... American Bourbon will also become a lot cheaper ... Haryana does have some benefits vis a vis the rest of the country...
I foresee a mass migration into Haryana in the coming days!
powerslave
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I won't reach to such conclusions. Ladlee behena, gareebi hatao and now war many excuses to slap some cess/local tax on "sinful" stuff like alcohol.Dunno about audio gear, but I'm sure single malts will be cheaper
COOLDUDE7808
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HiFi Gear Made in China goes to UK and then from UK to India ? OR is it directly from China to India ? .
I am not sure if this FTA will have any impact .
FTA with China , Taiwan , Japan will have some impact on Audio prices
I am not sure if this FTA will have any impact .
FTA with China , Taiwan , Japan will have some impact on Audio prices
panditji
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We already have an FTA with Japan since more than 10 years now...
Still I get charged 80% duty on my Japanese imports? How's that?
No way to find out except by locating the office where the bureaucrat works from, waiting for an appointment and then make your case. 80% is far higher than what I understand the tax on luxury category items which are imported. But I could be mistaken.
COOLDUDE7808
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If you have noticed Marantz made in China , Vietnam and Malaysia generally have the same price or a little mark up to the international prices . They must be coming from these countries OR maybe Singapore ?
Only those Marantz products Made in Japan have a relatively higher mark up compared to International prices . In case of other Made in Japan products like Luxman , Accuphase etc its just insane . The difference between Made in Japan Marantz and Accuphase will tell you that FTA , duty etc is decided by Dealers in India .
Only those Marantz products Made in Japan have a relatively higher mark up compared to International prices . In case of other Made in Japan products like Luxman , Accuphase etc its just insane . The difference between Made in Japan Marantz and Accuphase will tell you that FTA , duty etc is decided by Dealers in India .
panditji
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Because you need to provide a certificate of origin from the manufacturer along with the necessary import license .. we individuals do not get the benefit but when the distributor is ordering 10-15 units, they would be giving all the documentation.
Buy from India's official online dealer!
