Dan Duperron
11-28-2009, 12:26 PM
Fellows,
Never having purchased used machinery from a dealer before, (only individuals) what are the group's thoughts on bargaining? I don't want to leave money on the table, but I'm not out to cheat anyone either, and this shop spends some time fixing and reconditioning their used stuff as necessary before sale and offer a 30-day warranty, and all that is worth something.
I'm never shy about bargaining, I figure if you don't ask you won't get, and if you do - you never know. That said I don't know what a good starting offer would be after the initial "can you do any better on that?" part of the conversation. Am I better off shooting for a free blade/accessory/credit toward next purchase/discount off another tool purchased at the same time, etc. etc. etc.?
What techniques have worked for you in the past with dealers of used gear? C'mon let's hear you brag a little about your successes so others may learn!
In case you are curious, the dealer is called "Skarie Machinery Inc." in Baltimore. Founder's name was Skarie, but is that a great name or what?
Never having purchased used machinery from a dealer before, (only individuals) what are the group's thoughts on bargaining? I don't want to leave money on the table, but I'm not out to cheat anyone either, and this shop spends some time fixing and reconditioning their used stuff as necessary before sale and offer a 30-day warranty, and all that is worth something.
I'm never shy about bargaining, I figure if you don't ask you won't get, and if you do - you never know. That said I don't know what a good starting offer would be after the initial "can you do any better on that?" part of the conversation. Am I better off shooting for a free blade/accessory/credit toward next purchase/discount off another tool purchased at the same time, etc. etc. etc.?
What techniques have worked for you in the past with dealers of used gear? C'mon let's hear you brag a little about your successes so others may learn!
In case you are curious, the dealer is called "Skarie Machinery Inc." in Baltimore. Founder's name was Skarie, but is that a great name or what?