Could one get a lot more bike for the $$ at LBS if they wait for after-Christmas or New Year's Sales?

Also, when they quote you a price in the LBS can you expect to knock them down a certain % as with instruments? I've been trading guitars and stuff for 25 yrs and I hate to walk in and see a newbie paying $500 MSRP sticker-price for a guitar that could be bought everyday for $325 or on sale for $250-75.

Is that how the LBS business works as well?

Thanks.