Dealers- LOL

[realstihl]

Went to my local stove dealer the other day just for fun. THey had a Regency F1400 and I fell in love. Very nice looking stove. I asked what the price tag was and he went to his books and said he could sell it for 20% off of retail. $1800.00! I asked if that was bottom dollar and he said yes. He said maybe March there would be a sale but not now. I really like that stove but a little steep for me. They must not be hurting too bad although this guy said it was a slow year. Seems to me if all these businesses are in such trouble, why the same high prices for good and services. I'm done venting. Thoughts?

 

[rowerwet]

March is when the IRS takes their pound of flesh from business look for deals then to reduce inventory.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Slow year? Was the dealer on vacation? I figured they would have had a great year this year.

Matt

 

[BrotherBart]

March is when the IRS takes their pound of flesh from business look for deals then to reduce inventory.

Inventory taxes are a local property tax and only around 15 states even have them anymore. There isn't a Federal inventory tax. Most cities/towns waive them for stores like Wal-Mart to induce them to open a store in the area.

 

[skinnykid]

prices are due to go up real soon on stoves. I would at least give a deposit to protect that price before it prices go up.

 

[BrotherBart]

My favorite local stove shop has their stoves marked down from list price year around. They have for the 25 years I have been buying stuff from them.

 

[realstihl]

I'd like to buy local if possible. I see Overstock Stoves has Englanders NC-30on sale again. I may go that route but the Regency just caught my eye and it's a bit smaller. The Regecy Mod # was F2400 not F1400. My mistake. Thanks!

 

[kenny chaos]

I'm done venting. Thoughts?

The Ashcan is a good place to vent.