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Should I try to talk a store down??

3than0d311
Posts: 200 - Karma: 1,126
Jan 24 2016 7:35PM

A local sporting goods store has a pair of 2014 Line Chronic skis on the shelf that I've been eyeballing for the past month-ish. The only problem I have is that they are full price. The new 2016 chronic are also on the shelf and 20 bucks cheaper. Would it be worth my while to try and get them to knock some off? They are the ones I REALLY want versus other that I would settle with. Any and all feedback is appreciated, Thanks

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Swandog7
Posts: 4955 - Karma: 9,021
Jan 24 2016 7:46PM

Why not get the 2016s? IMO graphic on the 2016 is better. Its the same ski , get the cheaper one. But yah the store is also on drugs

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japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
Jan 24 2016 7:56PM

Swandog7IMO graphic on the 2016 is better.

I think thats just it, its like, just your option, dude. He obv likes the older graphics better.

OP go in with an idea of what they are going for online, and try to barter with them. Be like I want to support you guys being a local shop and all. Keep in mind that paying a little extra is usually worth it bc you wont pay for mounting, youre getting the skis that day, plus who doesnt like to help out the local economy.

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a_burger
Posts: 5207 - Karma: 20,228
Jan 24 2016 8:13PM

the fact that its a discontinued construction (maplelite "snapcore" in the 2014 vs macroblock in the 2016) would probably help, not sure how you would actually go about talking a shop down though

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soupcan
Posts: 364 - Karma: 562
Jan 24 2016 8:42PM

Just ask I know there are a couple shops where I live that leave the price at the original msrp Incase some sucker comes in and doesn't know any better. It's really simple "hey do you have any deals on last seasons gear in particular these skis?" Most shops are pretty reasonable if you are polite about it.

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50Kal
Posts: 2826 - Karma: 5,369
Jan 24 2016 8:53PM

japanadaOP go in with an idea of what they are going for online, and try to barter with them. Be like I want to support you guys being a local shop and all. Keep in mind that paying a little extra is usually worth it bc you wont pay for mounting, youre getting the skis that day, plus who doesnt like to help out the local economy.

Second this.

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3than0d311
Posts: 200 - Karma: 1,126
Jan 25 2016 10:53PM

**update** I went in and found out they were the 2015 models and I put them on layaway took them from $520 USD to $420 USD. Over all not that bad.

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50Kal
Posts: 2826 - Karma: 5,369
Jan 26 2016 8:39AM

420? Sounds like cashier was high.

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Kygourz
Posts: 112 - Karma: 172
Jan 26 2016 9:09AM

it can't hurt to negotiate but make sure you talk to someone who can hook you up not some random kid

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3than0d311
Posts: 200 - Karma: 1,126
Jan 26 2016 3:37PM

Kygourzit can't hurt to negotiate but make sure you talk to someone who can hook you up not some random kid

The guy who sold them too me extended my layaway period AND tossed in some free stuff that were display models and gave me 50% bindings and boots of my choice.

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gnar_whal
Posts: 1286 - Karma: 3,787
Jan 26 2016 5:31PM

3than0d311boots of my choice.

bruh

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