shop discount

wildrnes
wildrnes Posts: 119
edited August 2007 in MTB buying advice
hiya i am about to spend about 2 grand on a bike
has anyone on here had any sucess with getting any discount (or free stuff) on the sale price on their bike

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    You can ask. But it is a sale bike, and you'll get better service than online.
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  • wildrnes
    wildrnes Posts: 119
    no it is a brand new full price bike
    (bionicon)
  • ransos
    ransos Posts: 380
    Some shops will price match online prices. LBS' attitudes do amaze me sometimes though - my LBS did me a quote for a new set of wheels that was exactly twice what Merlin wanted - and they wouldn't budge an inch on price!
  • wildrnes
    wildrnes Posts: 119
    so whey you guys get stuff do you get a discount or do you just stump up and grin?


    he has oddered me a discount on a set of lights
  • Rockhopper
    Rockhopper Posts: 503
    Leisure Lakes gave me about £100 worth of extras on my brand new 07 stumpy comp. I think they would have given me more of i'd pushed it a bit.
    If you don't ask then you don't get!!
  • Father Faff
    Father Faff Posts: 1,176
    If you build up a relationship with a local LBS they will normally give you a good deal. I got 10% off my full sus bike and it was a machine that was in high demand as well as a decent deal on pedals etc. The margin on bikes is less than on bits so you can often get a better deal if you bargain on the accessories you want with it.
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  • jammieeeee
    jammieeeee Posts: 389
    it depends what u want to get.

    Say you wanted something for 50 quid, ask them to chuck it in for free.

    If they say no offer them 15 and be silent, don't say anything until they say yes. Just stare them out.

    :shock: :shock: :shock:

    That normally works
  • dylancrisp
    dylancrisp Posts: 116
    ok god i cant wait to try that out when i by my bike.....what do you think should i try getting for free or cheaper
  • jammieeeee
    jammieeeee Posts: 389
    well do you have a helmet??

    Or maybe pedals or even tyres.

    Good luck!
  • dylancrisp
    dylancrisp Posts: 116
    ok, cheers. nope i dont have a helmet.
    also, what should i be able to change if i dont like the feel of it
  • wildrnes
    wildrnes Posts: 119
    i didn't do bad with the discount

    helps to ask folks


    bionicon is now sitting in my car


    w00t
  • I want an Orange
    I want an Orange Posts: 23
    Depending on the bike, you may be better to wait for a month or so and pick up a good discount on this years model. The shops will be trying to clear this years stock to make way for the 2008 models.

    Even if you don't want to buy on line, you can still use it to bargain with your Lbs.
    :wink:
  • ranvir
    ranvir Posts: 155
    if you don't ask you don't get. I would also try to get free service from them and free gear and upgrade.. Afterall your gonna be spending 2K.

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