just as bad in the states,i went to a b&m store on erie blvd in syracuse for a amp. the guy wanted 100$ over list for a discontinued model, and wouldnt budge.
i've found that there are some great online companies-so i went online and got a pair of odyssey mono blocks, i talked to klaus and it was a deal.
companies like axiom, odyssey, are the reason b&m are doomed-you can interact with the big dogs who run the show and get honest answers without a goofball standing infront of you yammering while you try to listen- best of all you dont pay extra so he can have a job.
