RV Shows do's and don'ts

Aridon wrote:
Show prices aren't good prices on average. You can get better deals from dealers actually looking to sell volume any day of the week. Show or no show.

Several good responses, but this summed it (them) up very well.

Never attended an RV show, where I couldn't beat the "show price" with very little effort..:R

Giving that a try -even if you don't buy- is a real "eye opener"!.:W

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"flyinjake" - if you have narrowed down the floor plan, options, etc - you know you want......the first step is out of the way.

Shows and show prices are -as many indicated- just "come-ons" for the gotta have it now, 'cause its a hot deal folks.

If you are willing to order a unit - you are in the driver's seat, even if a 5th wheel doesn't have one, LOL!

So.....
Use the show and visits to dealer's lots to firm up which brand you want - or will accept (second choice?).

Line up your own financing if you need it.

Now - work the Internet far and wide for dealers of the brand/s you want, telling them *exactly* what you want, including options.
All comparison pricing always - "apples to apples".

The best price you find is now your "benchmark".
Doesn't matter if it's out-of-state, or across the country.
Don't forget delivery charge (to the dealer) and whatever taxes and license fees that apply to your purchase - or will apply if bought out of state.

Shop your benchmark price around to your local (or closer) dealers to
see if they will meet, beat - or come close to that price.

Now you must decide - travel (if so, how far?) for the best price, or buy close to home.

BTW - the shows:
Whomever is putting on the show "includes and excludes" - not all the dealers in the area for any brand will be there. One of each is the norm.

The dealer who *isn't* there often has the better price - for the same thing..;)

Dealers "saturate" the shows with sales folks who often know less than you do about the brand they are representing (selling)..:(

(Show) buyer beware!

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