Re: Dealer cost on new equipment?.

Posted by PWOG on September 14, 2004 at 18:16:32 from (4.225.99.8):

In Reply to: Dealer cost on new equipment?. posted by Jonboy on September 14, 2004 at 16:03:01:

Jonboy--If I'm looking for a particular piece of equip I'll often search "Fastline" prices and the net to see who has what for sale. Forget retail because there are too many variables. The market will say what something is worth and what the general market price is. That's capitalism.
If you are ordering something you are at a disadvantage but it is also a "riskless" transaction for the dealer in that he has a deposit and a known sale. Ask his best price--cash with a deposit--and take or leave it. I don't haggle back and forth.
I'd try to find a dealer with one in stock who wants to get rid of it. I don't make an offer until I am sure of my facts and 100% ready to make a deal. I've saved a bundle over the years and helped dealers unload lots of stuff they wanted to get rid of. We both win.
As well I recently bought a tractor from a local dealer for $500 more (but $800 less than they wanted) than someone in the next state because they were local and could fix things if need be. I buy all my parts there and we developed a nice relationship.

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