Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
Looking at several new presses - of course everyone gives me list price .. cash up front...Should i expect to be able to get a discount... Like when i shopping music gear - i automatically take ten percent of list, as a starting point..This may be a silly question, Thank you in advance
I was told twice, and it seems reasonable, that distributors usually have about a 20% mark up on equipment like presses. Seems like the majority of manufacturers are now open to selling direct... May be your best way to save some coin right there. You could get a quote on you picking up the freight, but chances are you are going to save very little if anything. Plus in my opinion it isn't worth the extra potential headache of dealing with the freight company if something goes wrong.Try deciding on your press before a big trade show, contact the manufacturer and see if they may be displaying what you want at the show. Pre buy it see and what kind of deal can be worked out if you take delivery after the show.....
the buyer may win, but may lose local support, if that sort of thing is a concern in your area.