I can tell you this, if you keep calling out those two JL dealers closest to your shop, and if they really are selling you product sideways, they won't be doing it for long. As a matter of fact, they won't be selling ANY JL product to anyone for long-JL WILL pull their plug.

JL watches the internet like a hawk. Trust me on that one. They are well aware that we have been heavily involved even specifically on this forum for a long time. I have been called more than once by my rep over something that was "JL" affiliated-again-even specifically on this forum. Before they ever even visited our store they had researched our current online presense. They do not like unauthorized internet sales, sales below MAP pricing, or transshipping to unauthorized dealers.

And I can GUARANTEE Luke or any other ARC dealer would not sell you or me or any other unauthorized dealer an amp a penny below retail (unless his rep gives him specific permission). Arc, JL, Hertz/Audison, etc track serial numbers like hawks. They are absolutely dead set against transshippers and will risk lawsuits to shut down dealers who break the rules. As a matter of fact, a few of the unfortunates' are right over there in you guys' Clearwater neighborhood. You basically sign a contract with them that ties your nuts in a noose and you allow them to "chop em' off" should you break their rules.

It is an attempt at keeping the line as pure as possible.