Hopefully someone can tell me what is wrong with my logic. I have been looking for a small rotary cutter to make my life easier. It is not a have to have but it would be nice to have one. I found a new Land Pride RCR1542 at a local dealer but decided to wait to save some money thinking that if it was still there it might be cheaper in the off season. So I watched it sit on the lot for most of the summer and fall and the day before New Years Eve with snow on the ground I walked in to the dealer for the first time and said can I save any money on the RCR 1542 if I buy it now. The reply was "a little". While I waited for the price I asked if there was any discount for cash. I figured end of the year cash deal what more could a dealer want ? I was told nope no difference cash, check or charge. Then I was told the list price for the RCR1542 was $1400.00 but I could get it for 1300.00 now. Then I was told there could be a price increase next year. For 100.00 off I decided to walk.
I am confused. Is the margin so small that 100.00 is a big discount ? I would think the dealer would rather sell it now than pay for it until spring when it may or may not sell ? I would also think having a customer in the store now with cash in hand would motivate someone a little more than $100.00 ? What am I missing here ?
I am confused. Is the margin so small that 100.00 is a big discount ? I would think the dealer would rather sell it now than pay for it until spring when it may or may not sell ? I would also think having a customer in the store now with cash in hand would motivate someone a little more than $100.00 ? What am I missing here ?