All the same price!

[Leaway2]

I have decided to buy a new bike and have plumped for the Specialized allez 16. I went to a couple of LBSs and looked on the t'interweb, can any one explain why every outlet is selling at the same price, to the penny?

 

[Globalti]

Er.... Recommended Retail Price?

 

[Leaway2]

Well I understand RRP, but have never paid it for anything.

 

[redjedi]

Specialized may have told retailers not to discount it especially if it's a popular product.

What you may be able to get are extra discounts on accessories though.

 

[Leaway2]

Thanks Redjedi, i'll give that try. Pedals perhaps.

 

[ianrauk]

Specialized dealers do not discount new models only previous years. However as Redjedi quite correctly say. You should be able to swing at least 10% accessories

 

[redjedi]

Thanks Redjedi, i'll give that try. Pedals perhaps.

And the rest. Try for lot's of little free things that don't cost the shop much i.e. new bottles/holders, repair kits, energy drinks, inner tubes etc.

 

[ianrauk]

Once again Redjedi is quite right.
With one of my bikes I got a light set, two bottle cages, a small saddle bag and a set of XT spd Pedals. And as the guys in the shop said to me "Oh bloody hell aright then.. you don't ask you don't get I suppose"...

 

[Leaway2]

Hmmmm, I'm not very good on the haggle front, may be a job for SWMBO who excels in this field.

 

[ianrauk]

they want to sell you a bike and to get your repeat business for bits 'n' bobs and servicing. It's good business practice mate.. have a go.. you may surprise yourself. Say to the the LBS you REALLY WANT THIS BIKE...so what can you do for me? No discount? Fine how about some extras?

 

[PBancroft]

Hmmmm, I'm not very good on the haggle front, may be a job for SWMBO who excels in this field.

The secret to haggling is to ask, and then shut the hell up. Let them talk themselves into a discount. If they say no, walk away. You can come back later and ask someone else or go to a different store.

That's kinda all there is to it.

 

[postman]

I got £100's worth of freebies .

Gave the voucher to the wife .And she got quite alot of good stuff .

Excellent service aswell .Good store .

Just a plug .Specialized Concept Store ,Harrogate-on the way to Betty's Cafe .

 

[Wigsie]

The secret to haggling is to ask, and then shut the hell up. Let them talk themselves into a discount. If they say no, walk away. You can come back later and ask someone else or go to a different store.

That's kinda all there is to it.

+1 nothing like a bit of quiet browsing after a simple "what can you throw in?" mooch around getting ever closer to the door.

Good luck, its not a Morrocan flea market haggling session, they will know exactly what they can give you!