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Haggling at shops..

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First.Aid
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So, I've been looking around for a new pair of boots, and I found a pair that feels awesome (Salomon Impact 100 cs, has anybody used them before).  The one problem is that they're selling them at MSRP of 500 bucks.  I don't want to buy them online, but I really can't afford that price right now...  Has anyone had any success in haggling the price down of goods?  The store is Skirack in Burlington VT, and I know they had a sale recently, I just missed out.

Any insight at all would be awesome!
Nov 9 2011 11:07AM
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45.
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I doubt you will be able to talk them down in price. They might throw in a free heat mold, or ski tune.

They are a retail business just like any other.
Nov 9 2011 11:15AM
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-AP-
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One time I went into a shop and said I only had $150 to spend on bindings and mounting. They actually met that by giving me 10 or 20% off the bindings and a free mount which was pretty cool. I guess it's at least worth a try
Nov 9 2011 11:22AM
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goonsquad08
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this is a valid point.

depending on how big the shop is, they might work with you a little on it, especially if it's a smaller shop and you go there a lot. just go in and let them know what you can do right now for money and maybe they'll give you a discount. if it's not a huge shop, they'll most likely work with you a little bit.

Nov 9 2011 12:08PM
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CDdesign
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as far as current year products, 11/12, the price is set with in 10-20% off being the max off.  However if they have any last year products, 10/11, they need to get rid of it scoring you the consumer up to 50% off!
Nov 10 2011 1:39PM
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Blurst
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If it is a small independant owned shop bring in a case of beer and they might give you like 15 to 20 percent off. Build a relationship and the discounts will start coming.
Nov 10 2011 1:46PM
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onenerdykid
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You are dealing with a mom & pop shop that specializes in boot-fitting and offers you a LIFETIME boot-fit guarantee on a boot model that sells out every year. I wouldn't expect too much more especially since that boot-fit guarantee is worth a lot.

Are you a member of the UVM Ski & Snowboard Club or FST? They get discounts on gear, year round.
Nov 10 2011 3:29PM
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onenerdykid
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It's also at the MAP (minimum advertised price), the MSRP is actually much higher and what you find at the resort shops.
Nov 10 2011 3:32PM
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