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I am not sure a smaller dealer like myself has a big affect on Mahindra removing it, but I did mention to them that I was not happy to see the MSRP or LIST price on the Web..

Here is my reasons....
First of all my cost of shipping will differ from dealers closer to Mahindra. Correct? okay so we all agree on this.
Second..
As a Mahindra we do not get the same sizeable discounts off of list like some of the big three tractor companys.
So whats that mean to you as the consumer.
Well if you call and (I am not picking on the other brand dealer just telling you how it works in my area) check prices in my area the other dealers will give you list price and selling price, you do the math and find out they are giving you somewhere around a 10% discount.
Then you call me a my margins are closer to work with and I give you list and selling price, then you do the math and somehow now I'm looking like the bad guy because I'm not giving you anywhere near 10% off even though my tractor is still bottom line cheaper you think I am a crook because the guy up the street is giving you a better discount.

You know what gets me and this may not be related but check this out anyhow...
Furniture.. Watch some of the commercials out there.. BIG SALE GOING ON UNTILL THE END OF THE WEEK!!!! come in now and get up to 75% off!!

OMG and they run a new sale every week, how much do they mark thing up to be able to give 75% off.

I don't know what to think about this subject.. I am a consumer just like everone else out here and I SHOP for someone to take care of me on PRICE and SERVICE..

Here is a very good example of service..
My wife and I are having an addition built we looked around for a builder talked to a couple guys at least the ones that called us back, anyhow we went with a builder that was far from being the cheapest and we are into our forth month of the build and I have never been happier.
This builder shows up EVERYDAY we have meeting once a week so we are all still on the same page.
So I guess it may not relate but I just think when people spend their hard earned money don't just let the numbers be the door opener or closer go touch feel and get to know the person behind the numbers he or she may be worth the physical time.