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From: dbg@u1100a.UUCP (D B Grooms)
Newsgroups: net.audio,net.consumers
Subject: NJ discount stereo components (summary)
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Date: Mon, 20-Jan-86 14:42:18 EST
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A couple of weeks ago I posted an article (included below)
requesting info. on places to shop for stereos.  The results are
summarized below. First is a summary of the general recommendations
followed by a list of the places that were listed as good or bad.
I tried to send mail to respondents, and I hope I didn't miss anyone.
Thanks to all those who responded.  

				Dave Grooms
				Bell Communications Research
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>I am shopping in the central NJ area for stereo components (receiver, 
>turntable, speakers, cassette deck) in the mid to upper price range. 
>I would like to get recommendations for stores that offer good discounts
>on stereo equipment.  Are NY city prices significantly lower than in
>this area? If so, I would also like recommendations for NY stores.
>Please send mail and I will summarize if there is sufficient interest.
>Thanks.

General recommendations:

- NY city prices are lower than in central Jersey.
- May be a problem with service (repairs) from NYC stores.
- Ask whether the USA or Japanese warranty is offered.  Can be
  a real pain to get fixed under Japanese.
- Ask about surcharges for credit card orders, and 
  shipping/handling/insurance charges. 
- Some places give better deals for cash.
- If you buy in NYC, have it shipped to NJ to avoid NY sales taxes.
- Try mail order.

Good:
	Wall St. Camera. NY
	Abe's Electronics. Maine
	NY Camera. NY
	Olden Camera. NY
	Warren Video. Brooklyn
	Bryce. NYC
	Uncle Steve's. Canal St. NYC
	Rabson's. 199 W. 57th or 59th in Manhattan
	????. 42 E. 33rd St. Manhattan
	Crazy Eddie's (beats any price, including mail order)
	Drucker Discount Warehouse. Metuchen NJ, etc.
	Tops. Edison NJ, etc.
	Brick Church. Edison NJ, etc.
	Leonard's Radio. Paramus NJ.

Bad:
	Digital Centers of America. Plainview NY
	LaBelle