Amp pricing seems pretty consistent. What gives?

Some do, some don't - many companies limit how deep a discount you can advertise online/in store/etc. Also, consumer and producer information is key in pricing. Nowadays, everyone knows what everyone else is pricing a certain good at, in this case, amps and if consumers are willing and able to pay that price, there's no need for the producers (or sellers) to lower it.

 

You have to visit a store, or call for the best price.
The Minimal Advertise Price (MAP) is what you see on the internet.
Stores can sell to individuals at different prices - you have to ask for it, and you'll need to find someone who can lower the price not just an order taker.

 

When you say Everyone, do you mean Guitar Center, Musicians Friend, Woodwind and Brasswind, Music123, etc.?

They're all the same company.

 

Last week I bought an Ampeg 350/115 from MF. With 17% Christmas discount and no sales tax I saved about $165 over buying it in a store and $120 better than the other online outfits. Free shipping got it to me in 3 days. Beat all other deals by far. Also, could've got their no interest payment plan but passed on the credit card.

 

Email musiciansfriend at [email protected] and tell them what you want and ask for their best price.

Usually a good discount, slightly better than the 10-15% that they will almost always give if you call.

 

You can always ask for a better price. Worse thing that can happen is they say no.

 

lol those are RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICES.

nobody, well, the smart people NEVER EVER pay anywhere near that price.

If it says RRP $650, don't pay more than $500

MIA P in Oz- RRP $2800 realistic price $1800....SOME people pay $2800 lol suckers

 

I remember buying a Hartke HyDrive 410 from my ma and pa shop a few years ago, and he actually beat the big retailers' price. I didn't save that much after paying sales tax, but it was still less than what they were going for at MF and other similar places.

 

Yep, when I was seeing same prices on a few online stores of Ampeg gear I wanted I called Sweetwater. I told the rep, "look I'm seeing the same prices on this gear at several stores. What can you do with your prices to have me buy from you?" He discounted my Ampeg V4B and two SVT212AV cabs nicely; so I bought from them. No tax, free ship, their own 2 yr warranty and I got it all in about 3 days to my front door. I was shopping sites on ebay and didn't have any discount coupons to use. OP, I know League City well, I'm just about 26 miles NE of Houston. I'm sure you could do this with most any online store but Sweetwater has just been so good to deal with.

@Dave Hostetler PM me if you want my sales reps name. He is very helpful and has been a cool dude to deal with. The hard candy they throw in every box with each order is just a nice touch too. Happy shopping, e.

 

Wow I did not know that.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_Center

Guitar Center's sister companies/subsidiaries incorporate Music & Arts, Musician's Friend, GuitarCenter.com, LMI, Giardinelli, Musician.com, Private Reserve Guitars, Woodwind and Brasswind, Music 123, and Harmony Central.