No drama at all. these were the previous comments that prompted my statement on behalf of the local dealer-
"But, If there was another Bobcat dealer, you'd be a fool not to check with them. That's when you discover who is willing to deal and who is leaning you over the counter! Do you just walk in the store and say... I'll take 10 of those, without even looking at the price... I think not.... sooner or later the salesman is going to realize how trusting you are of your 'precious relationship' and he's going to start sticking it to you."
Most people understand that dealers need to make a living as well. They employ people with families that live in the same communities that the customers do, so "leaning you over the counter" is very counter productive, as is "sticking it to you" because he's gained your trust and built a relationship with you. However, if the dealer dows not make enough margin he goes out of business, or has to lay off dealer employees.
I don't care where anyone stands on this issue, but nobody that runs a business can tell me that making $1000 (1.3%) on almost $100k worth of equipment that you will have to support is good business or fair to the dealer. JMHO