Ethics Question

[MuddFlap]

Is it bad practice to negotiate an upgrade to an item that is about to be replaced under warranty, providing that I pay for the cost difference? Specifically, for me, my inverter just fried itself and I would like to get an upgraded model.

I’ve done this in the past (on other items) and sometimes the dealer agrees and sometimes not. What do you think?

[johnboytoo]

Most don't know how to even SPELL ethics anymore

but, not at all an issue if you pay the difference, but typically a mfg will not allow you to upgrade...

One discussion point you could use is that THEY would not have to warrant it any longer

[Ford truck guy]

I tried that with my awning ... it was being replaced under warranty due to the fact that the wire that runs down the side for the LED’s broke. I wanted to upgrade to the alumaguard and pay the difference... It was a no go..

NOW, I just replaced the front awning with Carefree as the original had very bad wrinkles that would NOT straighten out no matter what.. I dealt directly with Carefree... They offered to ship a replacement ( same as came with) free, but when asked to upgrade, I would have to pay full price...

[MuddFlap]

Thanks, you guys, for the feedback.