Docspidey 0 #1 November 11, 2003 Hey all, I searched around, and didn't find much on this subject, so I figured I'd ask about and get some thoughts. Which would you all recommend for new purchases, using the manufacturer (for, say, and Infinity container, etc..), or go with a dealer like square one or some such. Pros/cons, overall recom. would be much appreciated! Right now, it seems hard to pass up on the 100's of $$$ savings with dealer, but if it's a huge tradeoff with service, returnability, etc, it may not be worth it. Thanks for the input! Doc~~o~~o~~o~~o~~o~~o~~o~~o~~o~~ "Chance favors the prepared mind." -Anon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #2 November 11, 2003 The best dealers provide before and after sales service. All warranties are still valid when you buy through dealers and some - like Square One - even offer extra warranties. Most manufacturers prefer that you order through dealers so the dealers can handle labor-intensive processes like measuring you (a task best left to professionals) and choosing color patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #3 November 11, 2003 Yeah you can't buy directly from most of the manufacturers (for containers and canopies). Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #4 November 11, 2003 Go with a dealer or see if your dz can order the items. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #5 November 11, 2003 Manufacturers will not undercut their dealers, so ordering direct is likely to be at MSRP. Most of the time buying through a dealer will get you 20-25% off. For the most popular rigs with big lead times, large dealers also buy up production slots (like commodities trading) so you can get a rig _much_ faster than if you ordered direct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #6 November 11, 2003 QuoteManufacturers will not undercut their dealers Some manufacturers will undercut their dealers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #7 November 11, 2003 QuoteSome manufacturers will undercut their dealers. Which ones? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rigging65 0 #8 November 11, 2003 QuoteManufacturers will not undercut their dealers Bullshit!!! "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #9 November 11, 2003 I would highly recommend ordering from a dealer. As stated, the service and long term relationship, you can build with a dealer may be one of the most valuble, yet least expensive things you by in this sport.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
rigging65 0 #8 November 11, 2003 QuoteManufacturers will not undercut their dealers Bullshit!!! "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 November 11, 2003 I would highly recommend ordering from a dealer. As stated, the service and long term relationship, you can build with a dealer may be one of the most valuble, yet least expensive things you by in this sport.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
