Member of the Month

JalmarKalmar
April, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Should I try to talk a store down??

profile picture
3than0d311
Posts: 200 - Karma: 1,126
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
Jan 24 2016 7:35PM
8 2
profile picture
Swandog7
Posts: 4955 - Karma: 9,021
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
Jan 24 2016 7:46PM
0 2
profile picture
japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
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.
Jan 24 2016 7:56PM
1 0
profile picture
a_burger
Posts: 5206 - Karma: 20,187
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
Jan 24 2016 8:13PM
0 0
profile picture
soupcan
Posts: 364 - Karma: 562
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.
Jan 24 2016 8:42PM
2 0
profile picture
50Kal
Posts: 2826 - Karma: 5,368
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.
Jan 24 2016 8:53PM
0 0
profile picture
3than0d311
Posts: 200 - Karma: 1,126
**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.
Jan 25 2016 10:53PM
0 0
profile picture
50Kal
Posts: 2826 - Karma: 5,368
420? Sounds like cashier was high.
Jan 26 2016 8:39AM
2 0
profile picture
Kygourz
Posts: 112 - Karma: 172
it can't hurt to negotiate but make sure you talk to someone who can hook you up not some random kid
Jan 26 2016 9:09AM
0 0
profile picture
3than0d311
Posts: 200 - Karma: 1,126
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.
Jan 26 2016 3:37PM
0 0
profile picture
gnar_whal
Posts: 1286 - Karma: 3,787
3than0d311boots of my choice.


bruh
Jan 26 2016 5:31PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-4)