Buying a brand new bike, how much discount?

[Moi]

It depends on the product. It has been convention for a very long time that there is room for negotiation on vehicles. Less so than there used to be, but nonetheless they will usually do you some sort of deal. There's certainly no harm in shopping around and asking for the best deal - that's how competition works.

On the other hand, no one in their right mind would ask for a discount on their trolley of groceries.

May well be the situation with vehicles. I think you have used the phrase that has the most effect: "best deal" rather than "what discount for cash?"

As for the groceries... might give it a try next week...

[mossy1200]

Workmates looking at xsr700 also but I would say 13k road legal but get a list of gear you want from the shop current stock and try get it at a big discount rate would be easier than trying to get discount on the bike itself.

[Madness]

If you were in business how would you feel if every customer who walked through your door or wanted your service asked "How much discount for cash?"

I've been tempted once or twice to reply with "so you're saying you're actually going to pay me - with money? Well, that's a whole different story..." followed with the price they've already been given.

[Mikkels]

Thanks for the comments. Looks like I'll be lucky. No trade is the lure as trades have cost and risk. Money has no cost or risk. Must be worth something. Still got to select the right bike before the dealing begins. I get what people are saying about timing and probably applies to the popularity of the ride you are buying as well. When the right bike is found I'll give it a go.

[nzspokes]

If you were in business how would you feel if every customer who walked through your door or wanted your service asked "How much discount for cash?"

Guess you have never worked in retail then.

[jellywrestler]

I'm looking at a new Yamaha. Never bought brand new before. Paying cash and no trade. Can you knock a lot off the price by bargaining? Buying a new car you expect to get 5 - 10%. Want to know how it goes for a bike. Looking at xsr700 or even a 900.

the lure you have here is no trade, if they finance a bike they get a commision from the finace company, if they take cash they lose this and if it's folding they have to pay to bank large sums.

[Moi]

Guess you have never worked in retail then.

Not since last millennium... however, when they say "cash" do they really mean banknotes?

Last large whiteware appliance bought came with three prices:
1. ticket price for credit card...
2. reduced price for eftpos with delivery...
3. reduced even further for eftpos if you took it then and there...

[mossy1200]

Not since last millennium... however, when they say "cash" do they really mean banknotes?

Last large whiteware appliance bought came with three prices:
1. ticket price for credit card...
2. reduced price for eftpos with delivery...
3. reduced even further for eftpos if you took it then and there...

At one stage they had trouble with cash price/ticket price being two different things so they created prompt payment discount.
Had something to do with people asking for the best cash price then being able to insist they would have that price in a hire purchase deal.

[Maha]

Not since last millennium... however, when they say "cash" do they really mean banknotes?

Last large whiteware appliance bought came with three prices:
1. ticket price for credit card...
2. reduced price for eftpos with delivery...
3. reduced even further for eftpos if you took it then and there...

We withdrew $20K from a Bank one morning and went shopping, 10 of that was handed over for a Hi-Ace van. I can't recall what the ticket price was but when the cash was fanned, the Dealers eyes widened. eftpos is cash but it goes into the business account not the back pocket. We didn't buy it there and then, we told him we would keep looking but he said ''you'll be back'' and we were.

[1billyboy]

On the other hand, no one in their right mind would ask for a discount on their trolley of groceries.

I did today got 5% of.

[nzspokes]

I did today got 5% of.

The gold card doesnt count......

[nzspokes]

Not since last millennium... however, when they say "cash" do they really mean banknotes?

Last large whiteware appliance bought came with three prices:
1. ticket price for credit card...
2. reduced price for eftpos with delivery...
3. reduced even further for eftpos if you took it then and there...

Retailers dont want cash. Eftpos is the go. Cash means you risk staff back pocketing it, and it costs to give to the bank. C-Card means they lose a percent or two.

[nzspokes]

At one stage they had trouble with cash price/ticket price being two different things so they created prompt payment discount.
Had something to do with people asking for the best cash price then being able to insist they would have that price in a hire purchase deal.

Yeah thats a trap. ComCom closed that door ages ago.

[Ulsterkiwi]

Retailers dont want cash. Eftpos is the go. Cash means you risk staff back pocketing it, and it costs to give to the bank. C-Card means they lose a percent or two.

not always, in fact the number of retailers who say they are passing on bank charges is going up in my (limited) experience. Over $X on a credit card and they whack 2-3% on.

[Ulsterkiwi]

The bike - probably sweet FA. Accessories and gear - ask what they will throw in, push the no trade-in thing as that is your best point as they don't have to put another used bike on the floor.

Yamaha probably offer a set of factory accessories for that bike - might be some stuff there you desire.

this.

I recently bought new. The ticket price was never even discussed. What I got for that price was. It suited me, I got stuff I would have been looking for anyway and was saved a lot of hassle with free fitting. In fairness to the dealer what they ended up doing would have cost me quite a few hours of labour.