Hello CliffP and welcome to the forum. It would be nice to see you in a new North Trail. Who sells NT in your area, Scenic?
As far as getting the best price, we all want to do that so it is good you are asking questions.
I would, and have, checked around at all of the local dealers as well as the big online sellers. Then taking my best price to the dealer I worked with him. I was satisfied with our final price.
In my opinion there is more to buying a trailer than just price. If you buy in another state you may have some problems getting any warranty work done in a timely manor. I have had a couple of dealers tell me that they would fix anything I bought, but their customers will always come first. So I would be at the end of the list. I cannot tell you how many times I have read on this forum about people that bought out of state and now their local dealer would not take care of them.
So buying local is worth a little extra on the pricing, in my opinion.
One other thing worth mentioning is that if you buy your rig now in fall and don't plan to use it till next spring, do not sign the final acceptance till spring. Your warranty will start when you sign for it. If you sign for it now you will loose about 6 months of warranty time while it is sitting over winter. Just a thought.
Do your homework and cut a deal that best suits you.
Oh, and pricing is not allowed on this forum.
Peace
Dave