Went to my local Chevy dealer parts counter to get something for mama'a 98 Malibu. Front wheel hub assembly. Guy wrote up my order and sent me to the cashier. Got up front, had to take my glasses off to read the bill, and saw 'list $280, my price, $280". What!?
Went back to the parts desk and plopped the part down and said I'll pass for now, I know I can get a better price, and you're charging me LIST!!?
He he'd and haw'd and said something about what he's SUPPOSED to do. Then he got back on the computer and came back with $203. Sounds good to me!
Then he said I did look familier, and when I said I'm usually in for older Corvette parts he remembered.
Then he took a business card and wrote "wholesale$$" on the back and signed it. And said, don't be shy, ask for the discount.
I've only been dealing with this place for a year or so. Previous place quoted me list for an item once and wouldn't budge. Bye bye! Looks like I'm set now!
With money tight right now(home construction is in the toilet!)every savings helps.