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Price drop at Dawsons Music (2 models) - Mistake?!

Postby NorfolkPaul » 18 Jan 2017, 15:24

I was just checking prices for my insurance renewal and noticed Dawsons Music (in the UK) is selling two models for a seriously reduced amount.
Not sure if this is mistake but it looks like it has no VAT included! (20% off and free delivery). It doesn't appear any tax is added at the checkout. No mention of these being "open box","B stock". They're not even mentioned as being included in their winter sale.
Just thought I'd share this should anyone be fortunate enough to be looking to buying one of these at the moment. Wish I was!

Nord Stage 2 EX SW73 = £1,989 (typically £2499)
http://www.dawsons.co.uk/nord-stage-2-ex-synthesizer-compact

Nord Electro 5D SW73 = £1,299 (typically £1649)
http://www.dawsons.co.uk/nord-electro-5d-73-performance-synthesizer

Oddly it's only for these two models; even the smaller 5D 61 costs more (the usual price).
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Re: Price drop at Dawsons Music (2 models) - Mistake?!

Postby magpie85 » 18 Jan 2017, 16:20

Now that is a tempting deal for updating my electro 3HP... a £500 saving is not to be sniffed at.
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Re: Price drop at Dawsons Music (2 models) - Mistake?!

Postby Spider » 18 Jan 2017, 18:43

I see this a lot at Thomann's, too.
Sometimes prices of the certain brand, or of selected items, drop significantly for a few days.
May be to move inventory, or renew interest in items whose sales have slowed down...
Anyway, if you're looking for that specific instrument, time to jump!
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Re: Price drop at Dawsons Music (2 models) - Mistake?!

Postby jfenton » 18 Jan 2017, 18:58

This happens occasionally. I waited in USA for this before I ordered my NS2EX last year. I don't think it an indication of clearing out inventory for new product release if that is what you are implying.
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Re: Price drop at Dawsons Music (2 models) - Mistake?!

Postby NorfolkPaul » 18 Jan 2017, 23:52

jfenton wrote:This happens occasionally. I waited in USA for this before I ordered my NS2EX last year. I don't think it an indication of clearing out inventory for new product release if that is what you are implying.


No, as it's two models (and only that shop) I didn't think there was much chance of something replacing them.
Well done on securing your deal. I found one of these rare price-drop deals once on a decent wheeled-flight case for my peripheral gear on Amazon. It was a third of the price. As soon as I completed my purchase the price went back up to normal. Must be some stock-shifting exercise.
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Re: Price drop at Dawsons Music (2 models) - Mistake?!

Postby Spider » 19 Jan 2017, 12:02

jfenton wrote:This happens occasionally. I waited in USA for this before I ordered my NS2EX last year. I don't think it an indication of clearing out inventory for new product release if that is what you are implying.


No, I wasn't implying new product releases (which the retailer would know nothing about btw), I just implied what I said: clearing up inventory for purpose of selling more and keeping less stock, which is a huge cost and risk for any retailer.
This happens all the time, independently of time of the year/upcoming fairs /expected new products.

I know because when I plan to buy something new, I usually bookmark it on Thomann's and follow price fluctuations, that are almost weekly. Probably small fluctuations have to do with the exchange rate, but sometimes there are big drops, up to 25-30% - and that's when I take the plunge.
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Re: Price drop at Dawsons Music (2 models) - Mistake?!

Postby MescaL636 » 20 Jan 2017, 19:06

I was watching the price of NE5D's on Thomann/Anderton's in early January and the 73's were hovering around £1440. Then about a week ago when I decided to take the plunge, the price had increased back to the usual £1650!

Thank you very much for the tip, It's such a good deal at that price! I might even be able to justify keeping my Korg SV-1 as a weighted controller... Eagerly awaiting delivery of the Electro 5 now!
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