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>You wrote:
>>We purchased a Sealy mattress of the following type:
>>2nd Century Plush Pillowtop, from Mattress Discounters.
>>It was listed at $900, and the Manager of the store volunteered
>>to sell it for $750, which he claimed as his cost price.
>>He even showed me a listing of the manager's price, and
>>declined my offer of $700.  I had to buy it for $750, but
>>there are 4 days before delivery.

>>What do u think? Could he be cheating(with his cost price)?
>>It is a firm mattress, pillow top, good quality -
>>I am under the impression that I could have got it for around $600.

Someone else wrote:

>Why would someone sell you something for their cost?
>That means they wouldn't make a profit.
>Yes, you were cheated.


Stores and dealers *have* to make some money on the products they
sell. Making a fair profit on someone is not cheating them! But I
agree that you should avoid outfits that offer to sell to you at or
below their "cost". They are either lying to you in an effort to
deceive you, or are running an unprofitable business that will
probably not be around to service you after the sale.

Only you can answer if you got a good deal or not. If you did your
homework, shopped around and bought something only after you made sure
you were paying a fair price, then you will always get a good deal. 

Take care,

George
gwhite@cdw.com