Yeah, would be nice if dealers had a price list where you wouldn't have to bug them.
The market for pins sold through commercial sellers is too tight and they risk having a competitor undercut their price by a few hundred and listing an identical machine just to sabotage their auction or product.
Best advice is to know the current market value of the pin you want and stick to your guns when bidding/buying. I have just imported a container of pins I will be adding to my personal collection and trust me from this experience, they have PLENTY of profit margin safety net to negotiate with.
The commercial importers should be chasing YOU for a sale, not the other way around.
