In Germany there are e.g. thomann and music store, which are among the larger suppliers of musical instruments, among other things. now the question arose why synthesizers like e.g. the A4 or rytm suddenly cost just under 1500 euros, while they cost around 1300 euros in smaller shops.
let’s be honest. if i can get the same synthesizer new from a smaller shop for significantly less money, then you would be stupid if you bought it more expensively from the larger suppliers.
so what’s the point here?
i read that thomann and music store had problems with the law because they did something with the prices, i have no idea what exactly was going on.
Lots of manufacturers have raised prices significantly. Big retailers tend to sell through stock much faster than smaller shops. Once everyone has sold their inventory of old price stock, they too will raise their prices. Just a matter of time.
Everything is getting more expensive, synthesizers aren’t an exception, and most of the companies that make them aren’t in a position to absorb increased costs like some consumer companies will (for as long as they need to remain competitive).
Lots of electronics shortages have increased the cost of components - companies being able to produce fewer units also need to charge more to stay afloat.
Fuel is also more expensive in a lot of places, which is increasing the cost of shipping and handling.
Thanks for the feedback, that sounds very plausible.
at the same time it is sheer madness. I just got a brand new four mk2 with zero defects in black on eBay for 950 euros. That’s a saving of almost 550 euros.
Strange how that behaves on eBay. that’s wasted money and that’s because you wouldn’t get rid of it for more money, because people are offering a lot cheaper on ebay.
Think about it. Its in your favour now if buying used equipment. Sounds mercenary but people are getting desperate for cash. So are taking big losses. So its not all bad😀
Because prices across the board on other things in life have risen. And so more people are more likely to sell their expensive tools to pay for the rest of their life expenses, or go on a trip, etc. and this increase in people selling due to economic conditions becomes an increase in supply. An increase of supply without an increase of demand is what drives prices down.
Literally Economics 101
Beyond that it’s the other side of inflation. The value of money is reduced, while prices of new items increase, and the value of already owned assets depreciates.
My recent experience is that you may see lower price listings in smaller shops, but mostly for devices they do not have in stock. And once you contact them for ordering, the prices also go up.
