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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
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freediver
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As a Master Electrician who has done a ton of custom installs I will say $125.00 an hour per man is fair.That kind of work is a BEEATCH!
4K TV’s are cheap,I’ll bet there is oversale here,have you done any online research of the models he’s selling vs what is available?What about cables?Have you checked online pricing vs what he’s selling?Does Installation include FULL ISF Calibration of monitor & source?Have you even heard the receiver and speakers together?I would do a LOT of research on this before laying down hard green only to find you got hosed..Also exactly what kind of training do the install techs have?You want someone drilling mindlessly into your walls,hell no you need someone who knows how to use the latest tech to plan raceways & pull wire without mucking up whats already there..Also if your paying full value per man they both better have the same Certs,if 1 is an apprentice the price goes down by half...
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