budglo Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I see the new Dot Royale is going for 549 at GC.As far as I can tell it is the same as the stock Dot except for the color and pickgard color.Any other explaination for the higher price? What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 It is a "Royale"? It's White and Gold? It's a limited edition? Why would you call something a limited edition? (makes it sound like it just can't quite do it all...'cause it's limited. But...but...but...it goes to eleven! Truth is, I have no idea. If someone knows, I too, am curious. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 It reinforces that the regular Dot and Dot Deluxe are still bargains. Unless it comes with a case, it seems to be priced higher than I would have expected. The LP Royale on the other hand is reasonably priced and in line with the regular standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epi1 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I see the new Dot Royale is going for 549 at GC.As far as I can tell it is the same as the stock Dot except for the color and pickgard color.Any other explaination for the higher price? What am I missing? Hi, Thanks for the post and your participation in the Epiphone forum. The U.S. MAP (minimum advertised price) for the DOT Royale is $449 which typically corresponds with the customer or "street" price. Retailers would not knowingly sell a product for well above that price so it appears that GC.com (and MF.com) has the wrong data in their system for this model. I have notified them of this discrepancy and I suspect they will change it soon. Stay tuned... The DOT Royale has a $50 up-charge over the regular DOT due to it's Pearl White color, gold sparkle binding and gold hardware all of which are more expensive to produce. Thanks again, Epiphone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I've only seen it on the Musicians Friend site. Are Zounds and Musician's Friend getting these?? I like the payment plan from Zounds. I'm buying it because it has the white finish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi, Thanks for the post and your participation in the Epiphone forum. The U.S. MAP (minimum advertised price) for the DOT Royale is $449 which typically corresponds with the customer or "street" price. Retailers would not knowingly sell a product for well above that price so it appears that GC.com (and MF.com) has the wrong data in their system for this model. I have notified them of this discrepancy and I suspect they will change it soon. Stay tuned... The DOT Royale has a $50 up-charge over the regular DOT due to it's Pearl White color, gold sparkle binding and gold hardware all of which are more expensive to produce. Thanks again, Epiphone Great to see you taking care of business Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budglo Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi, Thanks for the post and your participation in the Epiphone forum. The U.S. MAP (minimum advertised price) for the DOT Royale is $449 which typically corresponds with the customer or "street" price. Retailers would not knowingly sell a product for well above that price so it appears that GC.com (and MF.com) has the wrong data in their system for this model. I have notified them of this discrepancy and I suspect they will change it soon. Stay tuned... The DOT Royale has a $50 up-charge over the regular DOT due to it's Pearl White color, gold sparkle binding and gold hardware all of which are more expensive to produce. Thanks again, Epiphone Thanks for the info.I thought something was amiss.I would expect an upcharge for a special finish.I bought a Dot Deluxe a few months ago and am quite happy with it.Great guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mud guy Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hi, Thanks for the post and your participation in the Epiphone forum. The U.S. MAP (minimum advertised price) for the DOT Royale is $449 which typically corresponds with the customer or "street" price. Retailers would not knowingly sell a product for well above that price so it appears that GC.com (and MF.com) has the wrong data in their system for this model. I have notified them of this discrepancy and I suspect they will change it soon. Stay tuned... The DOT Royale has a $50 up-charge over the regular DOT due to it's Pearl White color, gold sparkle binding and gold hardware all of which are more expensive to produce. Thanks again, Epiphone Quite reasonable considering Gretsch charges a $500 to $1000 premium on the White Falcon for gold sparkle, hardware, and white color... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Personally, I don't like Gold hardware, it wears right off and looks awful. But I do like White guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Quite reasonable considering Gretsch charges a $500 to $1000 premium on the White Falcon for gold sparkle, hardware, and white color... :-) Yes. $50 for extra bling doesn't seem too bad. But it is just bling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Yes. $50 for extra bling doesn't seem too bad. But it is just bling... True...but, it's "nice" bling! (Smile) I don't need ANY more guitars, but it's still quite tempting! ;>) Now, if they'd only change the headstock inlay, to a proper "crown' version, and put the current one, back into the "Riviera" models, where it belongs! ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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