I was able to get my wolf discounted by buying a floor model, it was used for demonstrations in the store. I was told that there is a set price for all the stores. They were going to have it cleaned and have it like new for me. They're holding it for me till the kitchen is ready.

I've found some play in the prices of a few higher end American brands, like Monogram. Not listed, but "promotional". For the rest, it's more a matter of not putting through planned increases rather than actually reducing prices.

I found that floor models are the way to go. I was quoted $5849 for sub zero 650S and $1588 for 36" gas top CT36S. I"m not sure if these are good prices. What to you guys think.

Just bought Wolf & SubZero appliances and the best I got was %5 off list.

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I priced them at three places in town - no discount. I ended up putting $2000 down to hold the '08 prices. They usually increase in Feb. but so far I don't think they have had an increase this year yet.

playxbox, How did you get them to come down the 5%? I'm set to order mine next week.

playbox says 5% off list not umrp which is minimum sell which is probably 5% off list

Eastcoastmom - As Guadalupe mentions, the Wolf/Subzero prices are dictated by UMRP. If you are unfamiliar with that acronym, it stands for Unilateral Minimum Resale Price. In other words, Subzero dictates the minimum price a retailer can sell its Subzero/Wolf appliances. If a retailer dares to sell below that price, that retailer will be unceremoniously dropped from Subzero distribution. This policy means that you can shop for a Subzero in Chicago, New York, LA, or Podunk, and the price will be nearly the same at all of them.

What retailers do to compete on these appliances, since they can't compete on price, is to offer non-cash incentives. For example, free delivery and installation, extend the warranty, discount other Non-Subzero appliances you might be buying, or throw in a garbage disposer (make sure it's a disposer you'd want!).

The topic of UMRP has been heatedly debated on this forum with advocates for both sides. Whether you agree or disagree, it's a fact of life if you are trying to buy Subzero/Wolf appliances.

Thank you for all of the informative responses. Much as you all say, my quotes were all pretty close to one another (though not identical). It looks to be about 5% off list around here, too.

To give an example, the Subzero 48 inch side by side with no ice dispenser was 7770. Does that sound right?

Thats for the unit and you are putting wood panels on the unit

AS AKchicago says, You can get them to "throw" in other appliances that aren't UMRP for free to get the actually discount % down. If you are buying a wolf range and fridge you can probably get another 5%-7% in other items. I got my Sharp MW drawer for free with my range and fridge. They also gave me free extended warranties on everything. I could have gotten a $1000 DW for free as well.
Good luck!

I worked with a Kitchen Designer and got price quotes from her for Subzero/Wolf Appliances.

I then started to shop around online and found rebates from other stores. Sent the rebates to local Appliance Stores and they came back with 5% off including the Kitchen Designer.

There is not much room there and I was tempted to buy Thermador who has what looks like a terrific rebate going on now.

I live in Dutchess County, NY.

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Here is a link that might be useful: Thermador One,Two,Free

guadalupe, Yes, that's for a panel ready unit.

playxbox, I was pretty tempted to consider Thermador for wall oven(s) but am concerned about reliability. One of the appliance salespeople I spoke to acknowledged but says that the company has recently addressed these issues.

Problem is,is that this is the third time in 2 years Thermador had to face issues

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