Remember the first personal computers Don?
Talk about costing an arm & leg...
But as we know today's computers are much more powerful but costing a 'fraction' of the price of those years ago. As we know, the market for PC's exploded and the cost to produce them dropped precipitously, especially within the last ten years or so.
Since Keyboards are more of a "niche" item marketed to a "niche" audience i.e. keyboardists
the drop in price has been more gradual. I don't mind spending a wad of money for a keyboard if #1: it's worth its salt, and #2: the manufacturer, in my opinion, isn't going out of its way to gouge the consumer.
>> Hey Don! You got a great deal on that Bass boat.
Mine was an initial good deal but I ended up having to put money into the outboard motor and in adding a new larger fuel tank. Mine's an open bow Runabout that I can use in either Salt or Fresh water. I prefer fresh though because it's not as hard on the boat and/or trailer as salt water is.
I wonder if you could get a similar kind of deal on a "slightly used" Audya in a couple years or so Don.
Unless, of course, you don't mind parting with $5,500 for a brand spanking new one.
PS: I added the tax into the equation, although the tax in La. may be slightly different than here in Calif.
Best,
Mike
[This message has been edited by keybplayer (edited 10-03-2008).]