Disklavier

I couldn't agree more with Ed.

The Internet is a way to bridge the local gaps of information 
available, and surpass some of the monopolies certain dealers have in 
areas of the country.  If Yamaha pianos are only sold in the 
Philadelphia area by Jacobs music, how am I supposed to get the best 
deal as a consumer?  I can't play one dealership against the other to 
get my best price.  And, in the end, what is more important than 
getting the most piano for your budget?

Pianobench is right - I was the poster of the price discussion that 
the DUG Yamaha-sponsored site said was not part of their rules.  I 
apologized to both groups at the same time, when I really should have 
just directed it to DUG.  I'm glad this Yahoo group exists to bridge 
THAT gap.  I thought I knew a lot about Disklaviers before joining, 
but I have learned so much more than I expected, and now I am 
scrapping my plans to buy the used Mark I in favor of a new Mark III 
DGC1A.  Thanks!


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, ejduke2000@a... wrote:
> I have the same problem understanding the groundrules.  When I 
joined the 
> group I was encouraged to post purchase prices on the web site.  I 
find Mr. Bates 
> to have lost touch with the intent of sharing information on the 
Internet.  
> He seems to be slow on the uptake understanding the world is a 
global market 
> and not a collection of independent regional markets.  Sharing of 
prices and 
> buying experiences is the norm.  Most manufacturers and suppliers 
have recognized 
> this and encourage the exchange.  Yamaha...welcome to the 21st 
century. We 
> need not go back to the old ways.  
> 
> Ed Duke