Pricing

mr68gto wrote:
First, my apologies if this has been covered. I joined a few days ago and have never owned an RV of any kind.

I have been doing a lot of internet research and comparing pricing, etc. One thing that stands out is that no matter the type of RV it seems all dealers will list the MSRP and then another price called "internet pricing" or "show price", etc. Looking a specific brands with the same options (or apparently so) at different dealers across regions I've come to a conclusion that sometimes the MSRP is so different it appears to be fabricated. But my main question is the discounted pricing that is advertised. It is often 25% or so below MSRP. Is this discounted pricing usually a firm price or is that negotiable too. I have talked to a couple of sales people and haven't asked yet but they drop hints like that is the price they demand.

Also, I just spoke with one sales person who claims they charge 850 to do the checkout of the unit after the sale. Seems to me that should be part of doing business and not an extra cost. How would they sell something they haven't even made right if it had problems? Isn't a checkout process inherent in a sale?

thanks

My shipping and prep/checkout was included in my price. I'm sure I still paid for it, but it wasn't a line item on my paperwork. Sometimes they will include your hitch/truck setup as well. Focus on an out the door (OTD) price when comparing units. Yes, you should be 25%-30% below MSRP.