Etronic's and Babbs being sued!! Here they come

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We people it's started, the manufactures are coming after all the "unauthorized internet dealers". I just read were DEI has file suit against Etronic's and about 2weeks ago Clarion filed suit against Babbs. I guess that we had better get all the goodies that we need as soon as we can while we can before theres only "AUTHORIZED DEALERS" online and the prices go sky high.

I can understand both sides of the issue here by the manuifactures trying to protect the rights of there dealers and all, but is sure as hell hurts the manufacture when an informed buyer goes into the local retailer and you've got some jackass of a salesman spewing all types of untrue garbage. It just really hurts the industry, not to mention that the prices are just so high, and I can understand that part as well having worked in a shop before. There are pro's and con's to both sides but I still prefer the deals I can get on the internet, that's just me though.

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We all knew this was coming.

Yes, I completely agree that the prices for 90% of car audio gear are greatly inflated, however, R&D is not cheap! The manufacturer and the dealer both have to make some profit as well.

They are basically trying to reduce the amount of fraud and offer the customer and themselves protection.

Can't really fault the manufacturers for that.

Let them do it.

Price still could come down dramatically IMHO.

Those who choose will remain loyal.

For the rest of us,

Internet Companies like SI, ED, RE, Adire, Incriminator, Entasi, etc, etc, etc, will likely see a dramatic surge of new customers that are fed up with the mainstream high prices.

Remember to be polite and remember to say the magic word; eBay!

 
Well im taking advantage of etronics's low price on the Pioneer DEH-P7600MP right now. Its on its way to my house. Should be here tuesday of next week. I only paid 224 shipped for this puppy and thezeb has it for 249 shipped so im glad I jumped on it.

 
i notice that most unauthorized places online sell products way too low, selling stuff at cost doesnt help the honest retailer in your town.

i dont mind stuff being sold on the net, some people dont have shops close by that they can purchase from, and some have those jackass shops that wont be around for long. but when i hear someone say "$500 retail? i can get that online for half the price" it bugs me.

as long as the products are *****d out for cost, i dont care where its sold.

 
WTF....that is about ****. Oh well, **** the mainstream companies...they can kiss my ***. And as for retail prices...fukk that...i ain't touchin retail. Glad my system is complete, if i paid anything near retail for my shit...well i wouldn't even have it. peace

NG

 
retail prices are way out of proportion, people buy stuff online, unauthorized or authorized, because you can buy the same stuff for half the price.

imagine buying a deck for 500 at a retail store when you can get it for 300 at your door online. ther'es no competition

 
We people it's started, the manufactures are coming after all the "unauthorized internet dealers". I just read were DEI has file suit against Etronic's and about 2weeks ago Clarion filed suit against Babbs. I guess that we had better get all the goodies that we need as soon as we can while we can before theres only "AUTHORIZED DEALERS" online and the prices go sky high.I can understand both sides of the issue here by the manuifactures trying to protect the rights of there dealers and all, but is sure as hell hurts the manufacture when an informed buyer goes into the local retailer and you've got some jackass of a salesman spewing all types of untrue garbage. It just really hurts the industry, not to mention that the prices are just so high, and I can understand that part as well having worked in a shop before. There are pro's and con's to both sides but I still prefer the deals I can get on the internet, that's just me though.

Let's here your opinions........ //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Unauthorized dealers spew lies as well(how many either flat out lie or, at best, mislead prospective customers regarding warranties).

Just playing devil's advocate. I think if an authorized dealer is providing crappy service, you should contact the manufacturers that support that shop and let them know how you were treated.

 
man i better get my stuff off of etronics before they go down....i previously bought my whole system from them and had no problem and u can't beat their prices...the whole authorized dealer is overrated...

 
man i better get my stuff off of etronics before they go down....i previously bought my whole system from them and had no problem and u can't beat their prices...the whole authorized dealer is overrated...

well it doesn't look like etronics is going down since this thread is a year old. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 
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