If you’re looking at Marvin windows and getting sticker shock, here’s something I did that actually shaved off a chunk of the cost: I got quotes from three different local dealers and then just asked each one if they could beat the lowest price. Two of them budged a little, and one even threw in free installation on two windows. It’s not always a huge difference, but every bit helps, right? Anybody else got tips for stretching the budget on these?
That’s pretty much what I did too, except I dragged it out a bit longer than I probably needed to—my wife said the sales guys were going to start blocking my number. But hey, a hundred bucks here and there adds up. One thing I noticed is if you’re not picky about color or hardware, sometimes they’ve got “oops” orders in stock for less. That’s how we ended up with black frames in the bathroom... not what I planned, but now it looks fancy.
- Totally get it—my wife still teases me about how long I spent going back and forth with window quotes.
- Those “oops” orders are a game-changer if you’re flexible. Ended up with bronze frames in the kitchen... wasn’t my first pick, but now I kinda love it.
- Honestly, saving a bit here and there feels pretty good, even if it means living with a surprise color.