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telel6s · May 17th, 2007, 09:48 AM

Hmmmm, so at what price does the Fender-brand 5E3 become reasonable to those (like me) who feel it is overpriced at $1679? I don't think that Fender could compete with an outfit like Sligo on bottom line price and still make a profit. Fender has to pay employees and that includes benefits, social security, taxes, etc. The dealer wants to make a profit from the sale as well. On the other hand, I don't think Sligo would have a chance of putting out the number of amps that Fender does. If you are a dealer with cash in hand and asked Fender and Sligo for 50 amps, who do think will get you the amps first?

Personally, I wouldn't be so shocked by a price around $1050-1300. I personally still wouldn't pay it because I know other options, but that wouldn't strike me as being overpriced the way that $1679 does.

May 17th, 2007, 09:48 AM	#44 (permalink)
telel6s Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,148 80 Photos	Hmmmm, so at what price does the Fender-brand 5E3 become reasonable to those (like me) who feel it is overpriced at $1679? I don't think that Fender could compete with an outfit like Sligo on bottom line price and still make a profit. Fender has to pay employees and that includes benefits, social security, taxes, etc. The dealer wants to make a profit from the sale as well. On the other hand, I don't think Sligo would have a chance of putting out the number of amps that Fender does. If you are a dealer with cash in hand and asked Fender and Sligo for 50 amps, who do think will get you the amps first? Personally, I wouldn't be so shocked by a price around $1050-1300. I personally still wouldn't pay it because I know other options, but that wouldn't strike me as being overpriced the way that $1679 does. __________________ Mama always said, "A little tone is good for the soul."