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Negotiating price of new Cutlass SSS at local shop?

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marmatkat

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Hi Folks. I'm thinking of buying a new Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass SSS from a Hartford-area local shop, and I'm wondering what luck you all have had negotiating the price down from the manufacturer's "street price" of $2,599. I'd also love to hear what you eventually paid for it. Thanks!
 
GWDavis28 said:
Dude reach out to Dubaldo Music in Manchester, great place and they'll take care of you.

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Thanks, Glenn. In fact I drove to Manchester yesterday (2 hr drive) and stopped by another well-known store there. There were ~10 people shopping, 2 (3?) folks working there, but it was too frustrating trying to get help. I was able to eventually try the SSS in a noisy corner, and I really liked it. But I was turned off by the store and left. The GC nearby didn't have any SSS in stock, and I see that DuBaldo doesn't either, but maybe you're suggesting I call them to ask if they have any on order?
 
marmatkat said:
Thanks, Glenn. In fact I drove to Manchester yesterday (2 hr drive) and stopped by another well-known store there. There were ~10 people shopping, 2 (3?) folks working there, but it was too frustrating trying to get help. I was able to eventually try the SSS in a noisy corner, and I really liked it. But I was turned off by the store and left. The GC nearby didn't have any SSS in stock, and I see that DuBaldo doesn't either, but maybe you're suggesting I call them to ask if they have any on order?
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Absolutely reach out to Pete Dubaldo and see if he can help you out. Mention that you heard about him here, he's a regular poster here.

Glenn |B)
 
My dude... Manchester Music Mill in Manchester NH has that exact guitar in stock.

They WILL work with you if you call them and order on the phone. I have bought several guitars from them over the years. Top notch guys. Sales tax free state too.
 
As others have said, give Pete a call. Many here can attest to not only an excellent buying experience, but he's great with taking care of his customers *after* the sale as well. Can't say that about many others anymore.
 
First off another telling you to call Pete DuBaldo, best EBMM dealer around!!

Now if it is a stock/common EBMM I want a discount, I also want to try and get a deal on anything else, once in awhile if it is rare and I want it I just pay the piper!!

Now call Pete
 
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