stove prices around ohio...

Still debating on a new stove, and I'll probably make another post asking for some more advice there, but right now I have just a few in mind, quad, alderlea, and jotul namely. I hate asking this kind of question but I have a lot of spring projects planned and have some extra cash from taxes, bonuses, etc, but still not enough to do everything I plan this spring.

I have been in touch with 4 local dealers in about a 60-100 mile range. They are all charging MSRP for the stoves I am looking at. I know folks have gotten deals from time to time, and was hoping for some 'end of season' discounts, even 10% is significant when your talking 2-3 grand. (yeah I know there is the tax credit plus quad has a small manufacturers rebate right now - one reason I am even considering buying right now).

I just cant believe every dealer here is selling at full MSRP. A couple dont stock a lot of stoves and want to charge shipping on top of that.

Does anyone know of any dealer around Ohio or maybe even north/western PA that is offering any kind of sale and the 3 brands I am looking at?

Thanks for the responses fellas.

PLAYS WITH FIRE said:

My dealer is small and does not have "sales" but he can do really good on price. That is for sure! He only sales Buck and Napolean. He prefers Buck but that is what he been burning for quite some time. I will PM his number if you like?

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Thanks but I have already narrowed my selection down to mainly 1, with two other possibilities (the three in my OP) doesnt look like your dealer has any of these.

jeff_t said:

I don't pay msrp for much of anything, at least anything I'm paying hundreds or thousands for. Tell them you are going to spend some money with the guy who earns it.

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Hmm well maybe I just need to wheel and deal with my local dealers. There are several, but none gave me the impression the price was negotiable. I even asked a couple about when they may have sales, said I just couldnt pay full price. Two of my dealers had a stove they were willing to deal on, a deal that didnt happen or something like that, and its a nice stove a Harmon Oakwood (surprisingly that both dealers had this particular model they wanted rid of) but I've heard enough bad things about the refractory that I'm staying clear of it. One dealer said sometimes they have sales around this time and just checking back with him the other day they had no sales (except the Oakwood) and quoted me a price on a quad cumberland gap that was the same msrp price I was quoted last year. Same for the Jotul 400/500. Unfortunately no one stocks PE here so my 2nd choice would have to be special ordered. I didnt even bother asking for any specials on that.

ohio woodburner said:

plus i see i shoulda copyrighted my name too..... ;-P

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Yeah I think everyone should, but it is such a pain, filing all the paperwork... ;-P

jeremy29 said:

I guess this is more SW Ohio, but I got a good deal on my Buck from Back In Time Stove Shop. I cold called them, asked for the price, and it was so far below the quotes I had gotten previously from other dealers that I didn't even bother calling the rest on my list. Friendly and helpful, too.

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Do you know if they carry the brands I am looking at?