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Alright, my dad and grandmother are going to get me a spray-in bedliner as a Christmas present and I'm pretty sure I want to go with LINE-X, preferably the XTRA. So, deciding the brand isn't the issue. The cheapest I can get either of the local dealers to go with the LINE-X XTRA is $575 (regular is $425, and color-matched XTRA is $675 :thumbs:). Actually, only one has responded since I emailed them both at the same time a week ago :lol:. Do you think I have any chance at haggling down to $500 or close to it? I mean, my great uncle was able to get a Rhino Linings bedliner for a mere $200 this past summer. I know they tend to run cheaper than LINE-X, but damn! At that rate I could get a color-matched Rhino Linings HardLine bedliner for less than the plain, black, original LINE-X.

 

Also, do you guys think the XTRA would be worth it? My truck is kept outside and most likely will be until if/when I sell it. From my undersanding, XTRA will be more fade-resistant and obviously stronger, as well. My next-door neighbor has a LINE-X lining (I believe it's just the regular liner) and it's a little worn and slightly faded. His bed gets a bit more use, but his truck, too, sits outside.

superjim Senior Enthusiast

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I don't see why not...Never hurts to ask.

 

If they are local... go by in person... see if you can talk to the manager.

 

Explain that you are GOING TO GET a bedliner of SOME TYPE and that you really like the Line-X, and you don't want to go with Rhino, but you will if you have to. Do this in a VERY NICE AND POLITE way.

 

Do not be confrontational at this point... you are ASKING HIM to HELP YOU. :thumbs:

 

Explain to him that you REALLY REALLY would like to have the Line-X XTRA... but that times are tuff and you have limited money to get it done and then ASK (very politely) if there is ANYTHING AT ALL he can do to help you out.

 

Won't hurt anything.... the worst they can say is "NO, that is our price.. Take it or leave it".

 

Best case... they knock some $ off of the price.

fbachman Senior Enthusiast

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I think you'll have good luck in negotiating something...

 

The economy is slow right now. You're getting sveral of the same product. I think they'll talk turkey with ya.

Dano07 Enthusiast

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When I go my Line-X done. The person said the bst thing to do is just do the regualr Line-X first and if it starts to fade then go back and had the Line Xtra it will bring it back up to like you just bought it.

J-man67 Senior Enthusiast

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When I go my Line-X done. The person said the bst thing to do is just do the regualr Line-X first and if it starts to fade then go back and had the Line Xtra it will bring it back up to like you just bought it.

 

 

Maybe, but how much is it when you go back to have the XTRA added?

wtbrowne Enthusiast

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I called the local dealer a month ago about prices and was given a quote for the job. He asked when he could schedule the job and I said I hadn't decided yet between a spray-in liner and a Bed Rug. He immediately discounted the price by $50.00 if I would schedule that day. So - yes they will negotiate!

TruckDaddy Enthusiast

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LINE-X Xtra is about the best "bang for your buck" that you can get in a spray-on bedliner. It's truely a great product and Rhino does not have such a product.

 

Also, according to Rhino's technical specs (which I have), LINE-X has a 31% higher tear resistance over Tuff Grip and Hardline and LINE-X has a 25 degree higher temperature tolerance.

 

Here's a pic of black Xtra that's AT LEAST two years old. The bed is a little dirty, but other than that, it's black and sparkles in the sun like the day it was applied.

Xtra2006A.jpg

buef1 New Member

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Alright, my dad and grandmother are going to get me a spray-in bedliner as a Christmas present and I'm pretty sure I want to go with LINE-X, preferably the XTRA. So, deciding the brand isn't the issue. The cheapest I can get either of the local dealers to go with the LINE-X XTRA is $575 (regular is $425, and color-matched XTRA is $675 :thumbs: ). Actually, only one has responded since I emailed them both at the same time a week ago :lol: . Do you think I have any chance at haggling down to $500 or close to it? I mean, my great uncle was able to get a Rhino Linings bedliner for a mere $200 this past summer. I know they tend to run cheaper than LINE-X, but damn! At that rate I could get a color-matched Rhino Linings HardLine bedliner for less than the plain, black, original LINE-X.

 

Also, do you guys think the XTRA would be worth it? My truck is kept outside and most likely will be until if/when I sell it. From my undersanding, XTRA will be more fade-resistant and obviously stronger, as well. My next-door neighbor has a LINE-X lining (I believe it's just the regular liner) and it's a little worn and slightly faded. His bed gets a bit more use, but his truck, too, sits outside.

 

LINE-X Xtra is the way to go may cost a little more but is beter than rhino (due to much research and actual comparison) and is cheaper to have it done now than to add the Xtra later - also check LINE-X web site - when I got my truck done - a rebate was avail after you had your receipt - this was in July - maybe they have something else going on - Buef1

rjirvine Enthusiast

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I don't mean to hijack this thread, but what is the extra? As far as negotiating, I think you can do it, everyone is hurting right now, and it's all in the delivery!

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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I don't mean to hijack this thread, but what is the extra? As far as negotiating, I think you can do it, everyone is hurting right now, and it's all in the delivery!

EXTRA is for extra dense people who still think thick rubbery paint is actually a bed liner. They figure that if people are willing to buy the regular for 500 bucks, they might as well fleece them for an additional hundred by calling it "extra" :lol:

 

Many of these people actually believe that Bose makes good stereo equipment too.

 

GO FIGURE! :thumbs::lol::lol:

 

EDIT: HA!

 

BEDLINER WAR!

 

WOO HOO!

 

:lol:

NFSGamerUSA Enthusiast

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I called the local dealer a month ago about prices and was given a quote for the job. He asked when he could schedule the job and I said I hadn't decided yet between a spray-in liner and a Bed Rug. He immediately discounted the price by $50.00 if I would schedule that day. So - yes they will negotiate!

 

Man, I don't think the guy I'm emailing with would discount at all, at least not for that reason. He'd probably just ignore it or say go ahead and get the Bed Rug, then. I'm sure it'd be different in person, but he really seems like he won't budge easy like the guys the sell Rhino Linings do. My dad and grandmother will cover the cost, but it really just seems so high. I figured I could at least try to bring down the price a bit. Here's the email conversation I had with the local dealer:

 

What's the cheapest I can get a LINE-X XTRA bedliner for a regular 6' 6" bed? I've been quoted at $300 for a Rhino HardLine bedliner. Do you offer a similar price? Also, how much extra would it cost to have it color matched? Thanks!

 

Graham, If you have not seen the Line-X spray on liner I would suggest you come by our store and see the difference in the two products. If you are looking for the cheapest price you probably need to stick with Rhino. If your looking for the best product then Line-x is the way to go. Visit our website, you will see the difference. Blog Line-X and see what people are saying. If you have a nice truck, why not put the best product into protecting your bed. I have been spraying Line-X for 15 years. I've seen the competition, Line-x by far is the best. Feel free to call me @***-***-****.Thanks........Chris

 

Thanks, but how much would the LINE-X XTRA cost me for a regular, 6' 6" bed? Color matched? Thanks again!

 

Color matched is $675.00 Thank You.... Chris

 

Hmmm...what about just the plain LINE-X XTRA, then?

 

Standard short bed will be $425. Thanks Chris

 

Alright, that sounds pretty reasonable for the plain black LINE-X XTRA. Hopefully I'll have my truck out there sometime this month (I'll contact you before I do). Thanks for the quick reply!

 

I misuderstood your email. I quoted you for the standard black and did not add for the XTRA. The XTRA is an additional $149.00. Please accept my appology. I wanted to let you know before you made any plans. THANK YOU!

 

Oh, okay. :hitit: You can't go much cheaper than that? Thanks again for the quick reply and correction.
MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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sonja? Is that you? :D

 

Yes, Zembonez, I am talking to you. :D

 

 

:D:hitit:

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