TShort said:Apparently that is a minimum price set by Garmin, they will not allow their USA dealers to sell for less.
There was a Cessna Pilot's Association member who owns an avionics shop in Canada that was selling them for 2495$ shipped to members of the CPA. Other than that I think 2795 is the going price....
Thomas
tvlawyer said:It seems that $2,795 is the wide-going price for a new 496. Anyone know where one can be had for less?
While at the AOPA Conference in PS - I was looking at the Lowrance 600C - as it appears perfect for my current rental plane flying. I was asking around to see if they anticipated any reduction in price before Christmas (like we have seen on the 2000C) - and was told by several vendors, AND a dealer rep at the Lowrance booth that they weren't allowed to drop the price at all yet because it was too new and Lowrance wouldn't let them. Sounds like price fixing to me...!boswell said:I can tell you that any dealer that is found to even SELL (not just advertise) for less than the MAP will go on immediate suspension from Garmin. Even offering free shipping will quickly land you in the dog house.