Speaking purely from hearsay (just kidding),
If you can bring yourself to buy used equipment, it is alot cheaper.
Now before the chowderheads start the slamming, let me make my disclaimers.......
1)Top prority in buying ANYTHING used is: know where it came from & who had it, how it was treated, etc. That is biggest concern.
2)Anything used SHOULD cost less, but be advised that means it has wear & tear. HOW MUCH wear & tear is the issue when determining price. See if it is wore out, or has been welded, fixed up, etc. Are you buying slightly used, or a fixer-upper?
3)When you take ownership, sooner or later something will break, same as a new one. Maybe a little sooner, perhaps.
That being said, you should use your options scoping out other contractors, classifieds, etc. Some of these guys who thought they were buying a gold mine realized 'hey this is work staying up all night', or 'man, this thing seems hard on my truck', or 'geez it doesn't snow enough to justify the cost of this thing. Many great deals have arisen from these kinds of circumstances.
Both of my plows were purchased used. I have a Meyers AND a Boss V-plow for my 2 Chevy's. I had to replace a cylinder for the Boss on the right wing; the original started leaking after 10 years (It may have had a seal kit replaced since then). That cost $100.
I speak of the values of used equip. because I have been fortunate to have found good deals on used stuff. I bought the Boss plow with the 79 Chevy attatched to it for $1000. Now tell me where you can beat that, outside of buying from family. I got it swapped to my new shortbed, & it has been busy this winter. It goes out if I only need one truck, because the scoop is invaluable for cleanup.
The Meyers I bought in pieces. The plow was purchased from a guy near Lake Erie, & the tower near home, & the wires/hoses stuff from a dealer, & lights too. So for about $1100, I had a almost new setup, with the tower & hardware being powder coated. It works well, & it's strengths are for wide area clearing in a bigger lot, while the Boss cleans out the nooks & crannies & does the prep work so the meyers can make the long runs.
Of the 2 the Boss is DEFINTIELY tougher & a better plow. As for the little lip that catches on everything, you prob. should backdrag that area or bump it up a little. Gas stations are famous for this; that's why I don't have any. I try to get clean smooth accounts-when possible. Best bet would be to keep one Boss & trade the other for a straight plow, & let that one do the nasty stuff. That's what I do, & it works great. Also, know you're terrain as best you can, before it gets covered in white, if possible. I try to memorize all the surprises before I start the plowing year, but I always find a few I forgot.
Around this area, the big 3 area Meyers, Boss, & Western. More Meyers than anything becuz they are cheap (affordable to part timers), & easy to get parts, as we all know cuz they wear out fast. Also cuz a number of guys are 'cautious' about that 'complicated v-thing with all the hassle of extra controls, etc.'. Alot of Bosses for us contractor types, despite the fact that the only nearby dealer is about 45 miles away on twisty 2 lane country roads. Not the best for winter travel to get parts, even if you take the 4x4. Westerns are present, but scarce, cuz if you don't get a v-plow, you might as well get a Meyers (for parts availability sake here in town).
Well, that's my story & I'm stickin to it. Sorry it was so long, but lots of info to offer.