I would at least give local dealer a chance to match. It is a little unfair to say they would not if you did not ask. Then I would be interested if they try to match. I have heard that they sometimes can add so many accessories that it makes a pretty good deal. then you have someone local to help when needed
I'm not opposed to asking. Our LQS isn't known for being flexible this way, but yeah, it can't hurt to ask. In fact, it'll give me an opportunity to try out their machine again (it's been a while). They did give me a $5000 price for the demo Baby Lock that they have which is over a year old and a bit more than I can get the new, latest, machine for from another dealer. The mgr. of the sewing dept. is new, but not new to the store. She knows that I am considering one of these machines because I saw her at the quilt show. We even talked then and she said "yes, our demo is $5000."
I'll let y'all know how this comes out.
Thanks for your ideas.