King FarUke
Well-known member
Guys and Gals: Anyone know if the shops in Hawaii negotiate at all on the retail price of new K-Brand ukes. I will be on Oahu and Maui for two weeks at the end of February and I am considering a new tenor Kamaka, Ko'Aloha, Kanilea, G-string etc. I noticed online that the shops tend to have different prices for the same basic model Hawaiian ukes. Some are even higher than the MSRP set by the manufacturer. I don't mind paying a fair price, but when one shop has an uke for $1050 and another is $980for the same uke, I don't want to feel ripped off. If there is some other service for the higher price (good set-up, included case, good customer service), I would understand that and consider the higher price. I appreciate any input from those with experience dealing with the shops. Any suggested shops would also be appreciated. My other ukes have been purchased online where the prices are generally competitive.