Only if you need it, RC. Some customers are very adept at fixing their own problems, and just buy parts. Most customers THINK they are adept, and I am sure they are at something, but it isnt their stove!
Point is, that its tough to put a dollar value on a "good" dealer, because all of us value things differently. Is one dealer worth $100 more than another dealer? Who knows? Depends on you, I guess. For some they are, for some they arent. many folks, due to the economy these days, and well, their personalities, are quite mercenarial, and to them, its the dealer who is cheapest who is the best value....and thats fine, as long as you realize that the easiest way to sell something is being the cheapest. That value might come later on, if you need service, or have questions, etc. Then, I propose that $100 isnt so valuable anymore, with the better half constantly giving you the "I TOLD you so, you cheap bast&^d look every 2 minutes while she pulls on more warm clothing as she watches you attempt to fix a broken part...." c'mon, lol, we've all been there!
