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I've decided that I am going to try to find a second-hand 808.2. If anyone is interested in doing a private sale rather than a trade-in please PM me.
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Simon
Peter-Tyson outlet have an ex dem. going through eBay at the moment. Buy it now price �5500 or 'make offer'
Rod
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Shame it's not an 808i.2.
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When I bought my 808i.2 I emailed a few local dealers asking if anyone had an ex-demo one.
A few turned up and bought one from a dealer nearby. Might be worth a try.
Smurf
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808's should start turning up more frequently and more of them as dealers & owners start sell/trade out their .2 making way for their incoming .3.
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J
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Precisely the premise of my inquiry. Should have pointed out that I am US based. In my conniving brain I just figured there might be folks who plan to move out of 808.2 who would rather sell privately and then negotiate a deal with their dealer off full retail than do the trade-in.
For example, as I recall the trade-in cost for moving from 808.2 to .3 is $12.5K. Let's say your dealer would give you 20% off the list, then the OOP cost is $10K. Alternatively, sell the 808.2 privately for the difference between list and the trade-in amount($20K less $12.5K = $7.5K), and then get 20% of full retail and save $1,500. Even if your dealer will only give you 10% off you would still save $750. Win win!
My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.
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Boy, that's a lot of assumptions about dealer discounts and the value of a used 808.2 now that the 808.3 has been introduced.
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Sure, that's why I started the comment with 'FOR EXAMPLE'! Lots of assumptions doesn't mean I'm wrong, nor right, for that matter. Broader point is that it may make more sense to sell privatley and then buy new, than take advantage of the trade-in - but that will depend, of course, on resale value and the extent to whcih dealers are willing to give a discount. Bit like buying a new car, eh!
My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.
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Simon
Peter-Tyson outlet have an ex dem. going through eBay at the moment. Buy it now price �5500 or 'make offer'
Rod Shame it's not an 808i.2. Peter-Tyson have now updated this as an 808i.2 (which is consistent with the RRP that they are quoting)
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