But don't you get a tax break when you give it to charity?! Jonathan Best jb at bubblemusic.com 928-830-4887 www.bubblemusic.com On Aug 27, 2008, at 9:34 AM, Conrad Hoffsommer wrote: > Rob & Helen Goodale wrote: >> Well I know Yamaha staff monitor this list, every manufacturer >> does. Maybe they could be brave enough to stand up and explain to >> us more about it. Are you listening guys? We know your there. >> Don Mannino, can you tell us if Kawai does this too? I know the >> Young Chang and Samick folks are listening there too, how 'bout it >> folks? No criticism from me, I know a little about how corps work, >> but it would be interesting to learn more from your side. Even the >> military destroys million(s) dollar equipment. This is a little >> more perplexing though, often what they destroy has no sensitive >> security issues, they just don't want to surplus it. >> Rob Goodale, RPT >> Las Vegas > > > My guess is a very high tax on inventory. (a % of list, perhaps?) If > the tax to keep something on the floor is more than your invoice > cost, it's cheaper to destroy it. > > > > -- > Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT - Keyboard Technician > Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 > 1-(563)-387-1204 // Fax 1-(563)-387-1076 > > > Remember that, while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS!
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