So how can a dealer go over their allotment? If there allowed to submit 14 snowchecks electronically to Polaris for 850's, how can they all of a sudden submit more and its accepted ??????
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So how can a dealer go over their allotment? If there allowed to submit 14 snowchecks electronically to Polaris for 850's, how can they all of a sudden submit more and its accepted ??????
I'm thinking they are either on a waiting list for dropouts or dealer lied about their allotment to pressure buyers into snowchecking before time or spots ran out.
Yeah I guess I could see a "drop out" or "waiting" list that a dealer would keep but I don't see them actually snowchecking more then allowed.
Was told it is a percentage of the normal amount of sleds you order can be 850's so like 30 or 40 percent of your order so maybe be he had to order more sleds or it goes off of last years Amout you ordered don't know but this isn't the first dealer I heard had ordered more than there allotment. Other thought is maybe robbing peter to pay Paul idea and little dealers in farm towns didn't order there amount so they can send the balance to other dealers that over sold.
Allotments are marketing/sales BS. Business is way too competitive to turn down a cash down payment. If the money went down, the sled's gonna be delivered. Just say'in. "Yeah, we're over the snocheck allotment, guess you gotta buy a doo if you want an 850..." just ain't gonna happen. Dealer might be "encouraged" to take some more 550s, 600s, or 800s.
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As a dealer you were told there was a limited number...so that part wasn’t dealer BS. What happens if you go over? Not sure.
If I had to guess...guessing there’s a grand total amount that they have production capacity for, and they took that number and divided it by dealer based on sales history. Some dealers will be over, some under and I would guess that as long as the total is in line....it’s probably all good. Total speculation but that makes sense to me
limiting 850 sales also limits liabilities (just in case the 850 has dependability problems, not that it's happened ever before, but just in case 
)...so if polaris produced lots of engines and ran into dependability issues, dealers would likely be stuck with some high priced inventory, and prices for new and used 850s would drop like a stone....not that it would ever happen---no wait, it has happened...and maybe, just maybe somebody in polaris accounting remembers it....
)...so if polaris produced lots of engines and ran into dependability issues, dealers would likely be stuck with some high priced inventory, and prices for new and used 850s would drop like a stone....not that it would ever happen---no wait, it has happened...and maybe, just maybe somebody in polaris accounting remembers it....
limiting 850 sales also limits liabilities (just in case the 850 has dependability problems, not that it's happened ever before, but just in case
I'm going to go out on a limb and say the new 850 will be awesome with very little issues. after all, how many issues or problems have there been with the Axys 800??
Have faith....cross your fingers and hope for the best!!!
I had asked my dealer a couple of weeks ago and they had not heard anything about an allotment or only being able to oder a certain amount. I placed my order on the last day of snow check and received my confirmation. Seems like a sales gimmick.
Every dealer around here has brought up their "allotment" and I know guys from a state over came this way as their dealers could not get them an 850????
From what I understand, snowchecked 850's that were over that dealer's allotment will have a later delivery date then say the customers who were snowchecked within their dealer's allotment.
Not sure how much merit there is in that but I guess we will find out!!
Not sure how much merit there is in that but I guess we will find out!!
limiting 850 sales also limits liabilities (just in case the 850 has dependability problems, not that it's happened ever before, but just in case
That's a good point, although it would fly in the face of everything Polaris has been saying about the 850 (in development and testing for years, class-leading power AND durability). Of course, what they say and what we get are often different things! Still, while I would be very surprised if there are no teething issues, I've got a feeling that the 850 will be a success.
I’m hoping it’s a home run as I’ve got one checked too...but I’ll just leave this snapshot and link to the actual polaris brochure right here
http://polaris.hs.llnwd.net/o40/crp/2015/documents/brochures/2005-rmk-brochure.pdf
Sounds like a killer engine.
I don't remember did the 900 have much of a spring ride presence during snow check in 2005?
I love the "technology turns into quality" line.
I don't remember did the 900 have much of a spring ride presence during snow check in 2005?
I love the "technology turns into quality" line.
Note sure. I was 15 at the time. Worked the state fair and spent every break drooling over the cut away 900 rmk 166” anniversary edition they had at the polaris booth. Thank god I couldn’t pull enough money together to upgrade from my ‘01 136”.
