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

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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.