2. home-theater
  3. 147636-24529

Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system

I am getting ready to purchase a complete Home theater system from my dealer. It will probably end up at or over $17000. I am buying all the equipment from him and they are doing the install. He sent me the proposal today and I was surprised that there was no package deal. All the equipment which includes a receiver, a 9 speaker Atmos system. I may only need 7 if I can use my already installed rear ceiling speakers, cables, 65" TV 4K DVD player some other things I need. plus speaker stands. It's a complete redo of my home theater and will require extensive installation as my home theater room was done when we renovated and the room was frame. All the wiring is hidden behind the walls and all the equipment is in the closet. A lot of holes will be drilled and crawling under the house and going into the attic to do the work. Am I out of line to expect a solid discount on the equipment?
Thanks,
Bob
galleybob
jea48
4,789 posts
 
Yes, on the equipment, cables, and speaker stands. No on the installation labor.
I doubt the dealer has any room to discount the 65" TV.


Did the dealer give you a breakdown price showing each piece of equipment,  cables, speaker stands,  65" TV, and installation labor? Or did he give you a package price? He may be giving you a discount.

You should have checked the individual retail prices of the items first.

10% minimum discount on the equipment, cables, and speaker stands. Start out with a 20% discount.

.
theo's avatar
theo
2,724 posts
 
If he is charging you for the installation labor apart from the components then by all means try to get at least 10% maybe even 15%.
if the labor is not itemized and he is charging for the equipment and not for the installation then the installation is is the discount. If you don’t ask you won’t get it, if you do ask you may still not get a discount. But the asking is a free option you should exercise.
i do know dealer that gets insulted if you ask for a discount and he has an ex-customer that now buys elsewhere. 
galleybob OP
156 posts
 
He has it broken down with the installation and equipment. The equipment is all list price. Installation is $250 an hour for a 2 man crew. It's a big order, I think I should get a break on equipment. Is it customary to get bids from other dealers and installers or to just go with the one who has put the time into talking, and demoing equipment. I think since dealer has put in the time I would not seek other bids

jea48
4,789 posts
 

$125 an hour per man......

Is it customary to get bids from other dealers and installers or to just go with the one who has put the time into talking, and demoing equipment. I think since dealer has put in the time I would not seek other bids
Yes, shop around! When you buy a new car do you shop around for the best deal?

If I may ask what brand/manufacturer is the receiver and speakers?

.

More to discover