Not to interrupt your very erudite discussion of fine racks, but my co-worker just started a small business that allows her to purchase furniture wholesale. I've pretty much furnished my house through her, including a new A/V rack. My new rack is stunning (no lewd comments about my man boobs, please)!!!
If anyone is interested, drop me a line and I'll give you her e-mail. She's not interested in making big bucks out of this, but it seems like a win-win after seeing what we're paying for these things retail.