Marc Kaufman wrote:

> Well, I just had the opportunity to check the price of a Yamaha
> (low cost?)  The list price of a C-6 (6' grand) is $35,000.
> There must be a few pennies of margin in that price.
>
>[ Yep; because there's no competition, I'd guess.  -- Robbie

Take the list price and cut it in half.  Not counting shipping and handling,
$17,500 is approximately what the dealer is paying.  There's just a few
pennies in that margin.   ]:\

Charles Flaum, RPT
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