A couple days ago I went to look for a keyboard controller to be new addition to my drumkit setup. I was sure to get the Oxygen 8 from M-Audio because of the company's high reputation in the field. So I was looking hi and lo for it, from one store I found out that M-Audio sole distributor in Indonesia is now held by Mila Music. Before going to the store I've done a survey about the price and found that the price shouldn't be higher than IDR 1,3 million.
I was shocked to know that Mila Music is putting the price higher than expected, IDR 1,4 million and if I rate it to US$ it will be like $150 something! The original Oxygen 8 price from M-Audio is $149.95, so if I agreed with Mila Music's price, I'll be screwed! I tried to reason about the price but they always said it was an exhibition price (cheap) and when I countered the statement they just implicitly told me that they are the only distributor and if I don't like the price I can go fuck off. I tried to except it and to understand the situation economically, so I asked to see the item and have it tested. It turned out they haven't put Oxygen 8 in their import list so it is not exist yet in Indonesia! What a service, great job Mila Music!!!
While the price was one thing, the guy of the store who talked with me was another. I was protested softly about the price and mentioned that I've seen other lower prices for Oxygen 8 then the guy snapped at me and arrogantly proclaimed that there are no other place that sell M-Audio other than Mila Music. I was pissed, but I knew it would be a waste to be pissed at someone like that, so I just walked out of the store. Promising myself I wouldn't go and buy from that arrogant, cocky store.
I think M-Audio should review their distributor in Indonesia and get another one that is more friendly, humble and most of all, not giving ripped off prices!
I was shocked to know that Mila Music is putting the price higher than expected, IDR 1,4 million and if I rate it to US$ it will be like $150 something! The original Oxygen 8 price from M-Audio is $149.95, so if I agreed with Mila Music's price, I'll be screwed! I tried to reason about the price but they always said it was an exhibition price (cheap) and when I countered the statement they just implicitly told me that they are the only distributor and if I don't like the price I can go fuck off. I tried to except it and to understand the situation economically, so I asked to see the item and have it tested. It turned out they haven't put Oxygen 8 in their import list so it is not exist yet in Indonesia! What a service, great job Mila Music!!!
While the price was one thing, the guy of the store who talked with me was another. I was protested softly about the price and mentioned that I've seen other lower prices for Oxygen 8 then the guy snapped at me and arrogantly proclaimed that there are no other place that sell M-Audio other than Mila Music. I was pissed, but I knew it would be a waste to be pissed at someone like that, so I just walked out of the store. Promising myself I wouldn't go and buy from that arrogant, cocky store.
I think M-Audio should review their distributor in Indonesia and get another one that is more friendly, humble and most of all, not giving ripped off prices!
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