I'm currently in the process of shopping for a drysuit and all the other applicable accessories as well. I selected the CLx450 and I'm a big guy - so that put me into the Signature Series. MSRP with a P-Valve installed is just under $2900. If I was to buy locally (i.e. that wonderful Chicago sales tax) I'd be looking at $3146.
I'm a computer geek - so I tend to do all my research online. My LDS is a 40-60 minute drive to the burbs - and quite frankly operates more like a club or hobby shop than a business with any concept of customer satisfaction.
I'll summerize the fruits of my labor.
One LDS listed MSRP to the letter. (No mention of free class)
Another LDS listed approx 5% off. (No mention of free class)
LDS with Internet Site 1, 18% off + extra for P-valve + shipping
LDS with Internet Site 2, 20% off + extra for P-valve + shipping
Dealer I ran into at Demo Days, 15% off w/ free P-valve, repair kit, & class (no sales tax, no shipping - their out of state and my brother would handle delivery)
LDS in Canada, 40% off + applicable tax (GST/PST I think)
My LDS charges $199 for the DrySuit Class.
(Maybe I'm wrong - I think there's a difference between an LDS with an internet presence vs. e-commernce sites like LP, Divers Supply, and DiscountDivers.com)
Fortunately - I attended a demo days and Faith from DUI was more than happy to take the measurements herself. I'm confident I'll get a perfect suit no matter which route I take.
Then there was the Undergarments. For us Special Production folks - talk about a fleecing! (pun intended) Luckily I stumbled onto the SoftWare thread.
Draw your own conclusions.