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    Why are the prices of the USA Jackson so high, I remember buying my Jackson SH2 in 2001 for something around $1200 included the case.

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    There was a 15% increase after the Fender buy out about a year ago

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    • #3
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      My last NEW USA Select was $1385. That was a stretch. The new ones are more than that now and I refuse to shell out that much on a production model anymore. Too many good used guitar deals out there right now.
      Scott
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      • #4
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        OK spare a thought for a minute.

        A new Soloist (black) in Australia is $3899. With an average exchange rate of .74, that equals USD$2885.

        Seriously, you guys are breaking my heart...

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        • #5
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          There was a 15% increase after the Fender buy out about a year ago

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          plus they implemented a MAP pricing structure (I know, it's redundant - Minimum Advertised Price pricing structure; it's a ATM machines, or ABS braking systems)
          so now dealers can't advertise their best deal. If you want a dealer's best price, you need to contact them.
          Hail yesterday

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          • #6
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            Hey VitaminG, do you see many US models in shops up there? New or used.. I have a hard time finding ANY in Sydney.

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            • #7
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              I asked at vwallguitars for a SH2T and it still was a very high price for me

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              • #8
                Re: USA Jackson High Prices

                Newbies read this:

                http://www.jcfonline.com/ubbthreads/...0&page=0#30990

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                • #9
                  Re: USA Jackson High Prices

                  sorry

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                  • #10
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                    Hey VitaminG, do you see many US models in shops up there? New or used.. I have a hard time finding ANY in Sydney.

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                    Rarely. A few years ago, Guitar Garage had an EDS SL1 that they couldn't move, so they dropped the price to $3300. And about a year after that, Allans had a black RR1, which they eventually dropped to $3600 before they sent it back to the distributor.

                    Other than that, they are few and far between. Not too many places carry new imports here either. Although I don't really go into guitar stores much anymore, so maybe the place is crawling with them now [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

                    I found my Fusion in a pawnshop up on the Sunshine Coast. Paid under a grand for it too! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] It is kinda beat though, but it plays like a dream.

                    A new Soloist is only $3900 now? That's a great reduction. Last time I checked, they were still going for $4900. All hail the free trade agreement! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
                    Hail yesterday

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                    • #11
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                      The last new Jackson I bought was my RR1T in late 2002 it was one of the first Jacksons made in 2003 anyways that is and was the last new production model Jackson I will buy new. I am getting a custom shop but no more production Jacksons there is no resale value in it. I just buy used thats it from now on. I also may buy a new limited edition Jackson like the LTD 25th anniversary reissue.

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                      • #12
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                        Hey VitaminG, do you see many US models in shops up there? New or used.. I have a hard time finding ANY in Sydney.

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                        Same over in New Zealand. I've seen an SL1 go for close to $3000 used [img]/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] There was also a new RR1T (although shop "abused") that went for around the same price a few years back. Sucks to want Jacksons "Down Under" [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] Thank God for ebay!!! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
                        The only solution to GAS is DEATH...

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                        • #13
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                          graphic SL2 new in store in germany; 2400eur~2880USD.
                          you guys are really lucky, when it comes to buying jacksons in the US... [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
                          tremstick give-away (performer series trem)

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                          • #14
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                            One of the biggest problems I see right away is dealers over there are charging just under MSRP - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, and will probably hand you some cock and bull about how that's close to what they're paying [img]/images/graemlins/nono.gif[/img]
                            MSRP is basically defined as "the maximum amount you can legally charge for something before Joe Public lynches your ass in the Town Square for Highway Robbery" [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/poke.gif[/img]
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                            • #15
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                              Yes i think Newc hit the nail on the head. I got the feeling over the years that dealer here in germany take the MSRP and charge that. If you are a good customer you often can be lucky to get 10% off. When i look at the store prices of american dealers they just charge so much % off the MSRP for anybody it's truly sad (or nice, depends on which side you stand [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] )

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