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In Reply to: what kind of discount will you expect from the dealer for this situation........please advice posted by bouncy ball on March 25, 2012 at 08:35:23:
The dealer doesn't have to order it on speculation, pay for it, and hold it in inventory, hoping that it'll eventually be sold. Rather, it's already sold when he orders it. This is some of the easiest money the dealer will ever make.
BUTT, people often change their minds downstream, even on custom built products. So, the terms of the purchase are critical. Are you stuck with them even if you don't like them, OR, is the dealer going to have to take them back (not withstanding goods damaged in shipping)? If your terms with the dealer allow you to return them, don't expect a discount.
Being a guy who typically makes a purchase decision because I KNOW I want the product, I've typically paid cost plus 10-20 percent plus shipping. But don't expect that if there's ANY possibility that you'll want to return them.
On the other hand, Home Depot actually charges the regular product price PLUS $50 for special orders. I won't be special ordering anything there - and that might be exactly the way they and other retailers like it. Special orders can take an inordinate amount of personnel time, both before and after the sale, and many businesses really don't want to get into that area.
So, if you can walk in, and haven't been/aren't needy of hand-holding and attention, and agree in writing that you won't return them except for certain physical damage, then you might get a discount if you pay in full up front.
If you're looking for special treatment, order online.
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