Guest THE OP Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 It's a crapshoot! Spend the extra $$ for peace of mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reach Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Savings are not a crapshoot. $200 off retail is basically like getting the ipod, cd changer, and sirius for free! (the stuff I want) Plus, I intend on bypassing it as soon as that's figured out, so my 1 year warranty from an 'authorized' dealer would be worth bupkiss anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
henrycc Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I think the risk is not in "gray market" goods, but will you receive the goods at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NOIRtist Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Pa ... lectronics Doesnt seem like a great company, but they're probably legit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest THE OP Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 The company looks shady. But GL anyway. I would say go with CF for a no hassle experience. But hey, that's just me. BTW, The D3 will be available again on Crutchfield 3/6/07 in case anyone was wondering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan1701z Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 how did you find out CF is getting more on 3-06 Edit: nevermind i just checked CF site after posting this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hybridamp Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Not exactly the best source, but eBay now has a lot of D3s, some buy it now at $850. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nismorg Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Guys I know all of you are looking for a deal. I can get the D3's for $908 and am a Authorized PIONEER Dealer. Shipping on top of the $908 offcourse. We have a few units in stock right now. contact me via email nismorg@hotmail.com . I can't match the mid $8xx prices like on ebay. I'm not sure if these guys are getting these items through legal channels. My marketing rep tells me the markup on D3 is super low. This is different from the 30-40% markups from the past. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hybridamp Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 No offense, but if Crutchfield can offer them for $850 shipped (authorized and fully legal with free mounting kit and wiring harness), there is no reason why other authorized retailers can not. Just so everyone knows, accomodation price at Tweeter/Sound Advice for the D3 is $600, so yeah, markup is pretty huge (or so says a friend who works at Tweeter). Also, never trust a marketing rep whose business is to sell you on ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
That_one_Guy Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 No offense, but if Crutchfield can offer them for $850 shipped (authorized and fully legal with free mounting kit and wiring harness), there is no reason why other authorized retailers can not. Just so everyone knows, accomodation price at Tweeter/Sound Advice for the D3 is $600, so yeah, markup is pretty huge. Also, never trust a marketing rep whose business is to sell you on ideas. $600.00 is way below dealer cost, so take that price from Tweeter with a grain of salt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toothpick Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Check out ABT (Chicago) great place authorized selling for 950 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hybridamp Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Just a note, local retailers have some in stock now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobby121687 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 bradley, i work for circuit city we dont have an aocomodation for pioneer, was it something thru you job or you told pioneer you worked for example best buy and they have you a discount barring you provide proof Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phanon_TC Posted March 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 cardomain now has it in stock $949.95 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reach Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Just an update re: parkaveelectronics: I finally got a tracking number out of them, and my D3 is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Now I'm excited. I paid $798 shipped. Does that count as the best price yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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